He calls it racism...

ETR3(SS) · 09-16-09, 01:30 PM

I know for a fact that in the Navy you CAN NOT call a black man "boy" or "son" because it is classified as being racist. And as for the "You lie!" outburst, he just said what we all knew anyways. Politicians lie, nothing new. As for Jimmy, I wonder what made Rickover decide that this guy could operate a nuclear reactor?

AVGWarhawk · 09-16-09, 01:38 PM

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As for Jimmy, I wonder what made Rickover decide that this guy could operate a nuclear reactor?

09-16-09, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ETR3(SS)

I know for a fact that in the Navy you CAN NOT call a black man "boy" or "son" because it is classified as being racist. And as for the "You lie!" outburst, he just said what we all knew anyways. Politicians lie, nothing new. As for Jimmy, I wonder what made Rickover decide that this guy could operate a nuclear reactor?

He didn't quite get there..............

When Admiral Hyman G. Rickover (then a captain) started his program to create nuclear powered submarines, Carter wanted to join the program and was interviewed by Rickover. On 1 June 1952, Carter was promoted to Lieutenant. Selected by Rickover, Carter was detached on 16 October 1952 from K-1 for duty with the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission, Division of Reactor Development in Schenectady, New York. From 3 November 1952 to 1 March 1953, he served on temporary duty with the Naval Reactors Branch, U. S. Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, DC to assist "in the design and development of nuclear propulsion plants for naval vessels."

From 1 March to 8 October, Carter was preparing to become the engineering officer for the nuclear power plant to be placed in USS Seawolf (SSN 575), one of the first submarines to operate on atomic power. He assisted in setting up training for the enlisted men who would serve on Seawolf. During this time his father became very sick and died in July 1953. After his father's death in 1953, Carter resigned from the Navy to return to Georgia to manage the family interests. Carter was honorably discharged on 9 October 1953 at Headquarters, Third Naval District in New York City. On 7 December 1961, he transferred to the retired reserve with the rank of Lieutenant at his own request.

AVGWarhawk · 09-16-09, 01:40 PM

Well Castle....might have been a good thing he did not get there!

ETR3(SS) · 09-16-09, 01:44 PM

He still made it past Rickover though.

09-16-09, 01:47 PM

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He still made it past Rickover though.

Most folks in the know respect Rickover. Can the same be said for Carter? I think not. And his recent use of the word 'boy' in reference to Mr. Obama, and calling disagreement with Mr. Obama's policies racist are by any standard anathima.

I would like to set out that it is a tactic first used by this administration during the Dr. Gates issue.

AVGWarhawk · 09-16-09, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CastleBravo

Most folks in the know respect Rickover. Can the same be said for Carter? I think not. And his recent use of the word 'boy' in reference to Mr. Obama, and calling disagreement with Mr. Obama's policies racist are by any standard anathima.

I would like to set out that it is a tactic first used by this administration during the Dr. Gates issue.

Let's discuss this over a beer in the Rose Garden.

AngusJS · 09-16-09, 02:26 PM

I don't think the reaction we're seeing is founded in racism. Instead, it's because of the right's irrational fear of any politics to the left of Ayn Rand. Thus, desperately needed health care reform becomes just another power grab by the government on the road to socialism. The fact that every other First World country has a health care system much more expansive than the system being proposed, and none of them have yet to descend into a Stalinist hell is irrelevant.

09-16-09, 01:30 PM	#1
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	I know for a fact that in the Navy you CAN NOT call a black man "boy" or "son" because it is classified as being racist. And as for the "You lie!" outburst, he just said what we all knew anyways. Politicians lie, nothing new. As for Jimmy, I wonder what made Rickover decide that this guy could operate a nuclear reactor? __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,277 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Well Castle....might have been a good thing he did not get there! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	He still made it past Rickover though. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

09-16-09, 02:26 PM	#8
AngusJS Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 746 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	I don't think the reaction we're seeing is founded in racism. Instead, it's because of the right's irrational fear of any politics to the left of Ayn Rand. Thus, desperately needed health care reform becomes just another power grab by the government on the road to socialism. The fact that every other First World country has a health care system much more expansive than the system being proposed, and none of them have yet to descend into a Stalinist hell is irrelevant.