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Old 04-07-08, 11:50 PM   #35
Captain Vlad
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Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo
Thats both unreal and amazing! I am astounded - I would have thought that a CO pulling that would be stripped of command as soon as he got to port - if not keelhauled! But then again - call it sad - but bold success is rewarded - in the military its only stupid if it doesnt work.
Peacetime logic: "If something is dangerous, even if it helps you, don't do it!"

Wartime logic: "If it makes it easier to kill the enemy, and you think you can pull it off, go for it. Just don't screw up."

It's like being in a race versus driving your car normally. In one situation you'll take mad risks to get to where you want to go .5 seconds faster than anyone else. In the other, you get a ticket if you do the exact same thing.
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