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Waste and duplication…that is the U.S. Military

Pat Tillman, one of our fallen braves, killed by "friendly fire"

Why do we have a Navy Air Force, an Army Air Force and an Air Force? Don’t they basically do the same function?

This is something that has been bothering me for years: the existence of basically the same type of operations but operating separately and independently from each other. What comes to mind is: aren’t these performing basically the same function and actually duplicating each other? Would it not be better to have just one Air Force than three?

How about the different types of jet fighters? Could we basically eliminate ten or fourteen out of the 17 different types of fighters we have and only have 3? If you think about it; it is not likely that in the very near future any kind of air dog fight will take place taking into consideration that there aren’t any countries out there that even have one fourth of our air power…and it has nothing to do with the variety of airplanes we fly.

The other one is the consolidation of military bases. I see absolutely no reason to have one Army base in one side of town and an Air Force base in the other side. This is not only wasteful but it leads to division within our military. There is no doubt that tensions and rivalries exist between the branches of our military. Having one military and one only will make it more cohesive…everyone would be a member of the proud, streamlined and efficient United States Military; with people serving because they want to serve their country or not because they might look cute in a navy uniform or become more macho when wearing one from the Marines'.

Then there are all these war games with the misnomer of “military training and exercises” which amount to nothing more than the wasteful use of our military, don’t do any real training and exist only for the amusement of these top-brass generals so they can play tri-dimensional tic-tac-toe for their amusement. It begs the question: how much and how many of these “exercises” are necessary to maintain a ready fighting force?

The thing is that the Department of Defense (DOD) is aware of these duplications and all the waste that goes with it. There are many articles written about such endeavor; one of which is this one:

Reducing Duplication Across the Services to Create a Transformed Joint Military Organization

Authors: Anne G. Hammond; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA

“The future roles and missions of the military services are inextricably intertwined and together they must maintain the Department of Defense's (DOD) constrained resources, while meeting requirements and preparing for the future. As we strive to operate jointly, commanders will expect and demand a consistent level of support across all spectrums. Transformation must unite unique service capabilities into a seamless joint framework to accomplish the joint force commander's objectives and create a better joint military force. There are many functional similarities across the services, particularly among support occupations. Currently, the services are participating in consolidated training programs and developing common operating systems. Yet, the common support skills and functions that receive this training and will use the common operating systems currently reside separately within each branch of the services. Could these support skills and functions be consolidated into a single joint organization, such as a DOD Support Command? A consolidated support organization could potentially lead to resource savings, more efficient processes, and improved readiness. This paper will examine some existing commonalities within DOD and propose an option for reducing duplication across the services with the intended result of a transformed joint military organization.”

Most importantly; when one of our brave warriors gets wounded does he or she not bleed red American blood? It is not Air Force, Navy, Marines or Army blood…it is American blood. The triangular folded flag is handed to the widow or the children and it makes absolutely no difference to the one receiving it whether it comes from a Marine or a Sailor.

SOURCE: http://www.stormingmedia.us/62/6245/A624514.html

Lucas Kazan model Manuel Santos is eye candy

Sizzling Sicilian, all macho

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PHOTOS FROM LUCAS KAZAN

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Model: Manuel Santos
Studio: Lucas Kazan

He's all-Sicilian, tall, buff, horny and nasty. Above all, this 27 year old is the most verbal applicant I've lensed. Manuel looks straight into the camera, connects with you and engages you with his seductive dirty talk. "You filthy pigs. Why don't you jerk off with me? Com' on, you know you want my cock up your ass..." I haven't heard a trademark rap like his — 100% unrehearsed — since Jeff Stryker's days. And never before in Sicilian: how does "minchia" sound, in lieu of "cock"?

GAY RODEO - part one

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GAY RODEO

By Richard de Orizaba

I am not new to horses and cattle having been raised in this kind of environment in our ranch in Eagle Pass and our properties in Northern Mexico. What I had never done was participated in a rodeo. Yes, I had been to several, but I was so turned off by the participants, their lack of intelligence and general demeanor that I got to loath the shit-kicker, redneck type cowboy.

Then I went to school at Texas A&M where there is more than a share of these types.

That ended when my lawyer Preston talked me into going to a gay rodeo held in Fort Worth. We traveled by car from Eagle Pass and stayed at this swanky hotel. But much to our surprise, a lot of the Rodeo participants were staying there aslo.

I asked Preston “what gives?” Then he started to explain to me how it all worked. To begin with, these are not really full time rural, rough cowboys. The membership of this organization is composed of a lot of professionals, men like Preston who just love the activities and the camaraderie. Preston tells me that there are many lawyers and doctors and most are either prosperous or successful businessmen. He said that the list of millionaires in the Rodeo’s Association rolls is endless.

But the one thing that caught my attention was that all proceeds from the activities are going to charity. That kind of got me interested and that is why I agreed to accompany him.

We were waiting in the lobby to get checked in, you know the type of hotel that you sit down in a very welcoming atmosphere and a “representative” just sits across the desk from you and takes down all the information and checks you in. This is not a counter-type operation…it had class.

But as we waited there, couldn’t have been more than three minutes, we saw three real studs walk by. They were all dressed in full cowboy regalia and one was carrying a saddle. Talk about balls. In any case, he was drop-dead gorgeous and he knew it. He was in his thirties and very tall. Our eyes met and he winked. Then he walked over towards Preston and I where we were sitting and he asked: “Is this where you check in? I don’t see any front desk” as he placed the saddle on the floor and awaited my answer.

“Sure is partner, take a load off, the girl just went to take some copies” And Mr. Saddle sat across and opened his legs wide to display a very well nourished bulge.

The girl returned and we finished checking in. I walked up to the saddle carrying cowboy and introduced myself. He said his name was Justin Barrow and I told him that we could catch up with each other later, maybe for cocktails during happy hour. He agreed and said he would be at the welcoming reception.

TGRA (http://www.tgra.org) is a Texas non-profit corporation dedicated to elevating the image of women and men in the field of rodeo. Our purposes are to promote and stage an annual rodeo in Texas and to encourage the participation of its members in western-related events and to engage in charitable activities. As a founding member of the International Gay Rodeo Association (http://www.igra.com) – IGRA, we are proud of our twenty-year history of gay rodeos and of our record of donating more than $2,000,000 to Texas charities.

The 2006 Cow town Rodeo is an IGRA Rodeo Series Event produced annually by the Texas Gay Rodeo Association (http://www.tgra.org) – TGRA, Inc. a 501(c) 3 charitable organization, took place March 3rd – 5th, 2006, at the W. R. Watt Arena, of the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Ft. Worth, Texas.... - February 04, 2006

Gay Rodeo had its beginnings in 1976 at the National Reno Gay Rodeo in Nevada. Over the next eight years local rodeo associations were formed in Colorado, Texas, California, and Arizona. In 1985, these four Gay Rodeo Associations along with Oklahoma founded the IGRA. From these beginnings, the IGRA has spread the Rodeo spirit across the United States and into Canada.

Through a Convention of its Member Associations, the IGRA has evolved a code of fellowship and good sportsmanship including the provision of standardized rules and resources for the production of rodeo events. IGRA-sanctioned rodeos are hosted by local associations each year and culminate in an IGRA Finals Rodeo where the top 20 contestants in each event compete for the title of IGRA International Champion. The IGRA has expanded its enrichment activities to include social Country & Western activities. Throughout the year, the regional associations sponsor dance competitions in preparation for the IGRA's annual International Dance Competition featuring the best men and women dancers from across the country.

Have you ever wondered about what people do at a rodeo? Here's a description of the typical events you'll see most often.

Chute Dogging

In Chute Dogging, the contestant stands in the chute with the steer's horns already in hand. Within 60 seconds from the time the chute opens, the dogger and steer must cross a line 10 feet from the gate, and the dogger must wrestle the steer to the ground so that all four of the steer's hooves are pointed in the same direction as the nose, as if the steer were just lying down. The fastest time wins.

Bareback Bronco Riding

The rider mounts the horse in the chute, grasping a rigging that is strapped around the horse. With single handhold and no reins, saddle or stirrups, the contestant must ride the horse for 6 seconds. Both horse and rider are judged for up to 50 points each; horse for power and bucking pattern, rider for strength, form and spurring action. During the ride, contestants must not touch the horse, rigging, their hat or themselves with their free hand.

Bull Riding

This is rodeo's most exciting event and favorite of spectators, with an added factor of danger for the contestant because the unpredictable bull is known to come looking for the rider when the ride is completed. Because of his erratic and powerful twists and leaps, only the toughest of contestants can endure the six seconds required of a qualifying ride. Again, contestants may not touch the animal, rigging, their hat or themselves with their free hand. Judging and points distribution are the same as Bareback Bronco Riding.

Steer Riding

Very similar to bull riding in description, judging and scoring, but the animal is considerably smaller and of a better temperament. Rough stock contestants learn to master this event before training for bulls.

Barrel Racing

Barrel racing is the most common speed event for horses. In professional rodeo's, it is the only event in which women compete. Contestants vie for the fastest time running a cloverleaf pattern around 3 barrels in a triangular formation. Horse and rider are allowed a running start with time beginning and ending at a visible finish line. Knocking over a barrel causes a 5 second penalty and breaking pattern is a disqualification.

Pole Bending

In Pole Bending, the horse and rider run a linear pattern through 6 equally spaced poles placed 21 feet apart. More difficult for the horse, as it is required to change leads as it weaves through the poles. A 5 second penalty for knocking over a pole and disqualification for breaking the pattern is given. Again, a running start is allowed from a visible line.

Flag Racing

Flag racing is set on a simple course of 2 barrels and a pole. Atop each barrel is a bucket full of rabbit pellets in which the flag stands. Rider must bring the horse as close to the barrels as possible and pick the flag from the first barrel and deposit it in the second. Penalty points assessed if bucket, barrel or pole is knocked over.

Calf Roping On Foot

Contestant stands in a roping box next to the chute where the animal is penned. When the roper calls, the chute is opened and time starts when the calf's nose clears the chute. Contestant's loop must go completely over the calf's head and catch around any part of its body. Time is called when slack is pulled out of the rope. Ropers are allowed two attempts with a total time limit of 30 seconds.

Mounted Breakaway Calf Roping

Principally the same as roping on foot, only the roper is on horseback and the rope is attached to the saddle horn with a light string. When the catch is made, rider releases the rope and time is called when the calf pulls hard enough to break the string. The event has a 60 second time limit.

Team Roping

Two cowhands work as a team to rope a steer jointly, in the fastest possible time, starting when the steer’s nose clears the chute. The "header" leaves the box first, dropping a loop over the steer's horns and turning the steer away from his partner, the "heeler". The heeler then throws a rope to catch both back legs. Time is called when both ropers’ ropes are pulled tight. Maximum of 90 seconds allowed.

Steer Decorating

A team event in which one contestant holds a rope attached to the steer's horns. When the steer leaves the chute, the other team member tries to tie a ribbon to the steer's tail. This is difficult to accomplish without ending up in the compromising position of being behind the steer! Time ends when ribbon is tied, the rope removed from the horns and the team member who tied the ribbon touches the timer.

Wild Drag Race

This is a team event for three people–a male, a female and a person in drag. The cowgirl stands 10 feet away from the chute holding a rope attached to the steer by a halter. The cowboy and the person in drag are positioned 40 feet away. When the chute opens, the cowgirl attempts to hold the steer while the cowboy helps put the person in drag on the steer's back. The person in drag must be completely mounted on the steer (one leg on each side) when it crosses the finish line located 70 feet from the chute.

Goat Dressing

The most time consuming event of the day, due to the large number of entries. Teams of two must catch a goat tethered to a stake across the arena. While one contestant raises the rear of the goat by his hind legs, the other contestant must fit a pair of jockey shorts over the legs and into the "dressed" position. Both contestants must run back to the start line and tag the timer before the goat "drops his drawers" in order to qualify. Fastest time wins.

The welcoming reception started around 6 that evening to be followed by the banquet and the showing of slides and movies from the previous year’s activities which included charitable contributions and their participation in Habitat for Humanity this past year.

As Preston and I sat at our table which was to the left of the head table, we started to look around, comment on this and the other cowboy, how hot were they, we even had a rating from one to ten, and Preston would look at a hot guy then look at me and just blurb out a number: “8”, I would answer: “6” and so on.

I was also looking for Justin the saddle carrying hot dude we met while checking in. Finally I spotted him. It wasn’t hard; the son of a bitch was at least 6’6” so he towered above the rest. I just hoped he was anatomically proportionate. There is nothing more disappointing than to jump in the sack with either a body builder with massive arms and chest and then travel downwards to find a little wee-wee, or a strapping, 6’6” good looking stud and find that if you gave him three inches he wouldn’t have two….