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03-19-2010, 06:30 PM
Murder after Midnight

Who do you look up to/who are your hero's...

and why?
For me it would be.........

My Mother first and foremost- She has gotten me to this point, despite growing up in a warzone neighborhood

Malcolm X-In a time when when racial injustice was out of control, he was not afraid to voice his opinion about the wrongs doings/ direspect.

MLK-His "i have a dream speech" and non violent approach to change in a time when racial injustice was out of control was simply amazing.

JFK-Hell it's JFK do I even need to explain?

marcus garvey-A inspirational leader

Albert Einstien-As a engineer and also a math/ physics junky, his contributions are invaluable.

Al sharpton/jesse jackson-cause they stand up for blacks and are always correct no matter what the issue............................................. ..............................j/k
03-19-2010, 06:34 PM
Nhra Firebird

My Grandpa
03-19-2010, 06:44 PM
cuervo25_1

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Originally Posted by Murder after Midnight

and why?
For me it would be.........

Malcolm X-In a time when the was major racial injustice was out of control, he was not afraid to voice his opinion about the wrongs doings/ direspect.

MLK-His "i have a dream speech" and non violent approach to change in a time when racial injustice was out of control was simply amazing.

JFK-Hell it's JFK do I even need to explain?

marcus garvey-A inspirational leader

Albert Einstien-As a engineer and also a math/ physics junky, his contributions are invaluable.

I am surprised you didn't mention Abraham Lincoln, without him Malcome x (I am not fond of because he was too radical in my opinion) and MLK would not have been able to do what they did do.

I also am a huge fan of Thomas jefferson,he had many many great thoughts on freedoms,government ect.

Sarge because he is the biggest gun enthusiest I would ever love to meet in person.

Ted nugent....C'Mon It is uncle Ted
03-19-2010, 06:45 PM
astyles

my Dad....he survived the chosin resevoir
03-19-2010, 06:47 PM
Y2KPewterSS

Pro athletes in general, they are role models to me.
03-19-2010, 06:57 PM
Z28Thunder

Grandma's and Grandpa's, Father and mother.. All of them tought me about living a good life. While I admire many people I do not look at them as role models.
03-19-2010, 06:59 PM
damianj03

Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith
03-19-2010, 07:00 PM
Nhra Firebird

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Originally Posted by Y2KPewterSS

Pro athletes in general, they are role models to me.

a lot of athletes in todays world are pieces of shit.
03-19-2010, 07:01 PM
Z28Thunder

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Originally Posted by Nhra Firebird

a lot of athletes in todays world are pieces of shit.

That was 1000% sarcasm... You know Y2K come on...
03-19-2010, 07:02 PM
Y2KPewterSS

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Originally Posted by Nhra Firebird

a lot of athletes in todays world are pieces of shit.

Nu uhhhh
03-19-2010, 07:02 PM
Nhra Firebird

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z28Thunder

That was 1000% sarcasm... You know Y2K come on...

1000% sarcasm would have been if he said orion. lol
03-19-2010, 07:02 PM
Z28Thunder

Quote:

Originally Posted by damianj03

Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith

Brother??? KIA ???
03-19-2010, 07:03 PM
Y2KPewterSS

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Originally Posted by Nhra Firebird

1000% sarcasm would have been if he said orion. lol

100000% sarcasm would have been if I said Nhra Firebird
03-19-2010, 07:04 PM
Nhra Firebird

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y2KPewterSS

100000% sarcasm would have been if I said Nhra Firebird

Nu uhhhh
03-19-2010, 07:04 PM
Z28Thunder

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nhra Firebird

1000% sarcasm would have been if he said orion. lol

No No if he had said Orion it would be true.. Trust me dont ask you dont want to know. I could show you some pictures in his house (have you ever seen Bad Boys and the girl stays at Michale Lowerys house?).
03-19-2010, 07:06 PM
Nhra Firebird

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Originally Posted by Z28Thunder

No No if he had said Orion it would be true.. Trust me dont ask you dont want to know. I could show you some pictures in his house (have you ever seen Bad Boys and the girl stays and Michale Lowerys house?).

Can't say i have
03-19-2010, 07:08 PM
cammed goat

Father for his work ethic and mother for being hardnosed(army brat). Failure is neither an option nor a good quality.
03-19-2010, 07:09 PM
damianj03

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Originally Posted by Z28Thunder

Brother??? KIA ???

na just a leader that recieved the medal of honor that has the same MOS as me so its just someone for me to emulate
03-19-2010, 07:09 PM
Nhra Firebird

I wonder who TSS looks up to?
03-19-2010, 07:10 PM
Z28Thunder

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Originally Posted by damianj03

na just a leader that recieved the medal of honor that has the same MOS as me so its just someone for me to emulate

What branch and what MOS??
03-19-2010, 07:18 PM
damianj03

army 21B combat engineer you can probably google him and read about it pretty badass dude he was KIA in iraq and the first one to recieve the MOH
03-19-2010, 08:41 PM
86 IROC-Z

Myself.

That way, no matter what I do, I am always perfect.
03-19-2010, 08:44 PM
67CamaroRSSS

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Originally Posted by Nhra Firebird

I wonder who TSS looks up to?

Everybody over 5' 2" tall...
03-19-2010, 08:46 PM
67CamaroRSSS

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Originally Posted by damianj03

army 21B combat engineer you can probably google him and read about it pretty badass dude he was KIA in iraq and the first one to recieve the MOH

If you ain't 11 bush beater you ain't! Gravel agitation is what the Army is all about!

But I will concede to any MOH winner regardless of MOS...

FYI: I was 11B back in the day...
03-19-2010, 08:52 PM
67CamaroRSSS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murder after Midnight

and why?
For me it would be.........

My Mother first and foremost- She has gotten me to this point, despite growing up in a warzone neighborhood

Malcolm X-In a time when when racial injustice was out of control, he was not afraid to voice his opinion about the wrongs doings/ direspect.

MLK-His "i have a dream speech" and non violent approach to change in a time when racial injustice was out of control was simply amazing.

JFK-Hell it's JFK do I even need to explain?

marcus garvey-A inspirational leader

Albert Einstien-As a engineer and also a math/ physics junky, his contributions are invaluable.

Al sharpton/jesse jackson-cause they stand up for blacks and are always correct no matter what the issue............................................. ..............................j/k

Malcom X, huh? Are you a black separatist by chance? Or a Muslim (by conversation, not by birth).

Do you believe (or even know about) Black Liberation theology? The meaning of Black, Red and Green?

I will grant you he was not afraid to voice his opinion about racial injustice.

But, as a white man, I give more creedence to what Jesse Jackson/Al Sharpton has to say than Malcom X. At least they are willing to work within the system. And they followed in the footsteps of Dr King.

As always, just my $.02 worth...
03-19-2010, 08:54 PM
Mr. Luos

Seemingly fits this thread too....

Quote:

Originally Posted by waldo

Tiger Woods
Jesse James
03-19-2010, 08:59 PM
67CamaroRSSS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

Seemingly fits this thread too....

So what do philanderers have to do with personal hero's?
03-19-2010, 09:04 PM
Murder after Midnight

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67CamaroRSSS

Malcom X, huh? Are you a black separatist by chance? Or a Muslim (by conversation, not by birth).

Do you believe (or even know about) Black Liberation theology? The meaning of Black, Red and Green?

I will grant you he was not afraid to voice his opinion about racial injustice.

But, as a white man, I give more creedence to what Jesse Jackson/Al Sharpton has to say than Malcom X. At least they are willing to work within the system. And they followed in the footsteps of Dr King.

As always, just my $.02 worth...

No i am not Malcolm X was a brilliant man period. He did not fit in the status quo or work with in any system, he simply did his own thing, and spoke about racial injustice when a alot of blacks were afraid to despite the threats/ fear i respect that.
03-19-2010, 09:14 PM
Mr. Luos

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Originally Posted by 67CamaroRSSS

So what do philanderers have to do with personal hero's?

True.

They did get caught.
03-19-2010, 10:05 PM
Modulistic

Terry Yeakey.
03-20-2010, 12:39 AM
bberretta

First off, my Dad- taught me the value of hard work and family and how I should never place more value on work over my family.

Secondly, a former student of mine- Lance Cpl Brandon Burns who was severly injured by sniper fire to the head during the battle for Fallujah (see article: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m.../ai_n16118545/). His determination to succeed and the pride he takes in his country and his devout faith are examples to all.
03-20-2010, 02:23 AM
doberman 152

Anybody who defends the Second Amendment
03-20-2010, 04:09 AM
Sarge

My Golden Retriever Riley.He doesn't have a care in the world. Running in the pasture all day....eats like a king.....gets laid whenever he wants. He has no bills...doesn't care where or what his kids are up to. His only concern is who is going to scratch him behind his ears.
03-20-2010, 04:21 AM
Z28Thunder

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Originally Posted by Sarge

My Golden Retriever Riley.He doesn't have a care in the world. Running in the pasture all day....eats like a king.....gets laid whenever he wants. He has no bills...doesn't care where or what his kids are up to. His only concern is who is going to scratch him behind his ears.

Does he help with the squirrel population?
03-20-2010, 04:21 AM
Nastyfoot

Lawdog, like Sarge's dog, he too got laid whenever he wanted. He drove the fastest police car EVER!, and was just about as close to being a superhero as one can get.
03-20-2010, 04:27 AM
JerseyLS1

Epic beard man!

I honestly don't remember picking out specific individuals to look up to growing up. I made a composite of certain qualities from people I've met throughout my life and that is what I aspire/look up to.
03-20-2010, 04:36 AM
doberman 152

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarge

My Golden Retriever Riley.He doesn't have a care in the world. Running in the pasture all day....eats like a king.....gets laid whenever he wants. He has no bills...doesn't care where or what his kids are up to. His only concern is who is going to scratch him behind his ears.

In dog years I'm dead.
03-20-2010, 04:39 AM
Nhra Firebird

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Originally Posted by doberman 152

In dog years I'm dead.

sarge is that old that they use dogs years for him. when he says he is 70 he really is 490 years old.
03-20-2010, 08:04 AM
Packy

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Originally Posted by astyles

my Dad....he survived the chosin resevoir

That is awesome I would look up to him as well! That place was one of the worst battles in history.

There are so many people I look up to but my latest would be a brother and former teammate of mine who was killed a few days ago. RIP GYSgt. Robert Gilbert III. He also was an SS and ZO-6 driver... He loved fast cars just like me.

http://www.forcerecon.com/GySgt-Robert-L-Gilbert-II.htm
03-20-2010, 08:47 AM
Aetos

iroc :werd:
03-20-2010, 10:00 AM
ibanez7

-myself
-my father
-einstien, davinci, kaku
-various guitarist
03-20-2010, 11:40 AM
cuervo25_1

Quote:

Originally Posted by cammed goat

Father for his work ethic and mother for being hardnosed(army brat). Failure is neither an option nor a good quality.

work ethic? you mean workaholic,The guy is gonna work himself into the ground.
03-20-2010, 11:56 AM
tnthub

My Dad. He was the first person on his side of the family to go to college. He served in WW2 and Korea. He made good money and worked his way up whrever he was. He understood priorities so when he passed away my Mom was taken care of financially for the rest of her life and he managed to provide college educations for my brother and myself. He also liked to have a good time and was well liked by everyone I have ever met.

He taught me many things that I have found to be important in life and I really wish he had not passed away at the age of 58 in 1983.

More esoteric role models would be Don Prudhomme, Lou Brock, and John Glenn.
03-20-2010, 12:36 PM
SiggyZ

Obama
03-20-2010, 12:37 PM
SiggyZ

He looks up to everyone.

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Originally Posted by Nhra Firebird

I wonder who TSS looks up to?