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Whisp

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8. not only military - everyone. loud and clear: this is not acceptable!

Reply to enlightenment (Reply #4)

Sat Jun 15, 2013, 10:27 PM

Jun 2013

stand up and not accept racist, sexist or homophobic speech or actions.

you might lose a moron friend or two, but you will gain self respect and respect of others that witness this.

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Chief of Staff of the Australian Army is not kidding around when it comes to sexual harassment [View all] DonViejo Jun 2013 OP

Seen it, love it, passed it on...kick for Big Brass Balls. nt Bigmack Jun 2013 #1

This should be sent to every single MuseRider Jun 2013 #2

Yup. And what do our pampered Generals do-not a Goddamn thing. MichiganVote Jun 2013 #3

Wow is right. enlightenment Jun 2013 #4

not only military - everyone. loud and clear: this is not acceptable! Whisp Jun 2013 #8

now WHY hasn't our own military said exactly this, AND MEANT IT?? and why do we have the niyad Jun 2013 #5

I thought about posting this in one of the Feminist forums a few days ago Number23 Jun 2013 #6

He gets 'serious props,' while Obama says same but it's called 'unlawful' per OP last night: freshwest Jun 2013 #9

Wow. That is astonishing. The only thing that makes sense is because Obama's not in uniform, maybe? Number23 Jun 2013 #10

Some people misread the name 'Obama' as 'Obstruct!' Tea Party spelling strikes again. freshwest Jun 2013 #13

I would say unbelievable, but the sheer hatred for women so openly expressed by so many niyad Jun 2015 #15

One admirable Aussie trait is cutting through bullshit without fuss. MrModerate Jun 2013 #7

This is what a *leader* looks like. MadrasT Jun 2013 #11

"If that does not suit you, Mushroom Jun 2013 #12

unlike the american military, where the VICTIMS are the ones thrown out. niyad Jun 2015 #16

Wow. That was superb! JNelson6563 Jun 2013 #14