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Originally posted by FMFA: When you reach the rank of general the alphabet is reversed.
He is also a purveyor of ironic comments from time to time, which you may have, on occasion, missed. 😉
Q: Why does a Lieutenant General outrank a Major General but a Major outranks a Lieutenant?
Q: In a similar (military) vein, does it not make sense to reverse the age restrictions when conscripting people into the armed forces?
Originally posted by Great Big SteesA: This question brings to mind a theory I heard recently that claims congestion (at, say, boarding gates in an airport) would be reduced if a policy of serving first those who most recently joined the queue were adopted.
A: When you reach the rank of general the alphabet is reversed.
Q: In a similar (military) vein, does it not make sense to reverse the age restrictions when conscripting people into the armed forces?
Q: What social reality lies behind the frequent depiction in U.S. TV and film of enmity and (sometimes) violent conflict between police officers and firefighters?
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Originally posted by FMFA) Absolutely none. Firefighters and police officers are both professional "first-responders" with different duties and so there is zero reason for personal enmity. AFAIK, they look upon one another as equals. TV and film are not reality.
A: This question brings to mind a theory I heard recently that claims congestion (at, say, boarding gates in an airport) would be reduced if a policy of serving first those who most recently joined the queue were adopted.
Q: What social reality lies behind the frequent depiction in U.S. TV and film of enmity and (sometimes) violent conflict between police officers and firefighters?
Q) Which is more cute, kittens or puppies?
Originally posted by FMF" Rumours he's a homo " he's a bent as a "nine bob note "
A: I've heard rumours he's a homosexual. If it's true ~ or even perceived as being true ~ he could be blackmailed with threats of being exposed. This could affect policies opposed by the blackmailers. So, no.
Q: Would the establishment of a functioning government in Somalia amount to a curtailing of Somalians' liberty?
As a bent as a fiddler's elbow you wouldn't want to play naked leap frog with him .
Originally posted by phil3000A: I think you're maybe just casting aspersions.
" Rumours he's a homo " he's a bent as a "nine bob note "
As a bent as a fiddler's elbow you wouldn't want to play naked leap frog with him .
Q: What's the best way to handle a taxi driver who claims he has no change for a 'big note' that's, say, worth twice the fare?
Originally posted by SuzianneA: Several Americans over the years have told me about the conflict we're talking about, and I note that, being recognizable, the phenomenon is also reflected in American drama from time to time.
Absolutely none. Firefighters and police officers are both professional "first-responders" with different duties and so there is zero reason for personal enmity. AFAIK, they look upon one another as equals. TV and film are not reality.
Q: Does the person who first created sticky 'post-it' notes still earn money from the intellectual property that his or her idea represented?
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Originally posted by FMFA: Guess the ride was free then.
A: I think you're maybe just casting aspersions.
Q: What's the best way to handle a taxi driver who claims he has no change for a 'big note' that's, say, worth twice the fare?
Q: Why is it that the prevailing winds are most often westerly?