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In reply to the discussion: Reading Between Kerry's Lines: Snowden is no longer safe, even in Russia [View all]Wash. state Desk Jet
(3,426 posts),figuring out what the hell it all means is no easy task ! But I do know the game. A long time ago back in the seventies an old tin can 40's class reserve destroyer was in return from a tour over in Vietnam. It was on it's way home for decommissioning . Soviet migs as rule back in those days always did fly overs ,over war ships to spy, look at what you got, look for additional stuff ,communication type stuff or a ship having been refitted for a specific mission.
But in the case of the "Ole", old destroyer this didn't happen. There were no Russian mig fighter jets to be seen or heard in the air. This pissed off the ships captain. How dare those ruskies not fly over this fine old distinguished decorated war ship.
So he order the bosn'n mates to go down to the galley and bring up a card board box, a big one, and that they did.
Than he ordered the box be placed in front of the forward gun mount and that they did. A minute passed maybe and the captain called down using his bull horn ,and he said, that object in front of the gun mount- it is unauthorized, the bosn'n mate said you ordered it put there. That captain said regulations say it must be painted haze gray- fix that.
And that they did ,it was painted gray. Than the captain called down another order, he ordered the bosn's to bring up a broom and that they did. He than told a bos'n mate to carve out a hole center upright in the box to create a perfect fit for the broom stick,and that they did. When that was done the captain ordered a bos'n mate to get in the box with that broom and push the broom stick through the hole,and that he did. Than the captian ordered the bosn'mate out of the box but told him to leave the broom as it is. And so that was done.And than the captain ordered the broom stick sticking out of the box painted haze gray. And so it was done.
The ships captain than ordered the box be secured ,and so that was done.
The next morning bright and early two Russian migs flew over the ship taking pictures.
And so you see, the ships captain knew the game.!