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As a serious contender to replace Joe Biden, LynneSin has a Secret Service detail assigned to her. (Original Post) MiddleFingerMom Jul 2012 OP
they look serious rurallib Jul 2012 #1
don't underestimate the toughness of the Penguin Mafia ... zbdent Jul 2012 #2
Scaaaary stuff solara Jul 2012 #3
Reminds me of a Marine I knew. bluedigger Jul 2012 #4

bluedigger

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4. Reminds me of a Marine I knew.
Thu Jul 5, 2012, 11:15 PM
Jul 2012

He was a Gunny sgt. and told me about training his squad on patrols. He'd pick up a pine cone, throw it in the trail, and yell "Grenade!" His squad would then all try to jump on the pine cone... Then they would continue along until he yelled "Sniper!" They would all rush up and surround him. He had a good sense of self-preservation.

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