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"COMMANDER OF BRITISH EMPIRE" BUSTED
As they say, "Don't try this at home, boys & girls!" Vets & active-duty military don't take kindly to phony, wannabe turkeys who falsely claim to be super-hero combat veterans & etc. In fact, some find such to be so offensive that they will track you from coast to coast & beyond for the satisfaction of seeing your sorry tail behind bars. Read about the "Commander" at ABC13.
Hat Tip --- MILBLOGGING.COM.
About a year ago, I did another post about Stolen Valor. That post follows:
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN was a 2002 film based on the life of a man who posed as a pilot, attorney, teacher, doctor & I'm not certain what else. I've seen it two or three times &, each time, it reminded me of STOLEN VALOR: a "poser problem" that most non-veterans aren't even aware of.
STOLEN VALOR, a term that refers to falsely portraying oneself as a decorated war hero, prisoner of war & etc., has (undoubtedly) been practiced by cowards, crooks, the insane & wannabe war heroes throughout history. It's also a big-time insult to those who actually had the gonads to put their physical & emotional asses on the line for God, country, mom's apple pie or whatever. Being a decorated Nam War combat vet, I have total disdain for anyone who falsely claims to have endured the hell that I & many others have seen. Some vets are actually so gung ho (re: their honor) that they travel nation-wide ferreting out those who attempt to deceive the public.
I don't know that anyone has reliable figures, as to the true scope of the STOLEN VALOR problem, but I've heard that living Vietnam War combat vets are actually outnumbered by those who falsely claim to have fought in the war. Evidently, a considerable number of chicken-s___ts developed guilty consciences as they matured & decided that being a phony hero was preferable to being nothing --- if ya know what I mean.
I've encountered several Nam War wannabes over the years but avoided confrontations, as I wasn't familiar with the military service that they claimed to have performed. One was an insurance salesman who claimed to have loaded nuclear bombs on B-52s & the other was an auto dealer service-writer who claimed to have served on a nuclear submarine. Subsequently, I learned that neither had served in the military. I'm also aware of another loser who claimed to have served in the Navy, illegally donned his dress uniform (I don't know what the Navy calls it) & spent several hours at a veterans funeral consoling the dead vet's family. THAT IS SERIOUSLY SICK!!!
I won't mention the name but another poser scammed a nationally recognized veteran's organization & moved up the ranks to eventually become it's president. Unbelievable! Evidently, they didn't believe in "trust but verify".
I wish that I could believe otherwise but, given the many thousands of military personnel who have been deployed to combat zones in recent years & the fact that patriotism is alive & well in SOME circles, I suspect that there's a new wave of wannabes claiming to have been Navy Seals, snipers & you name it. Per the Stolen Valor Act of 2005, anyone falsely wearing, manufacturing, selling or claiming military decorations & medals is guilty of a federal offense & subject to imprisonment of not more than one year &/or a fine. If you're considering false claims, you might consider the possibility of time behind bars, as well.
How does one recognize a phony combat vet? Well, most vets who experienced considerable combat DON'T voluntarily talk about it. They might respond when asked but they don't brag about it. If you know a dude who is always talking about combat & the bloody details, there's probably a better than 90% chance that he's a friggin' FAKE. If he claims to be the recipient of the Medal of Honor, there's a 99.99999% chance that he's a phony. There are only about 120 living recipients &, if you ever need to verify, their names/photos/etc. are listed on numerous military internet sites.
Circumstances determine what, if any, legal action can be taken but, if you believe that someone is violating the Stolen Valor Act of 2005 & wish to notify authorities, you might begin by contacting the Veteran's Administration, a local veterans organization or your state Attorney's General Office.
MORE TAINTED MILK
You might recall that many Americans had to bury Fido or Fluffy a few years ago because of melamine contaminated pet food. You might also remember the Chinese connection & think that there is no current risk to New Fido, New Fluffy or yourself. Think again!!!!
Global Times is reporting that "at least 100,000 tons" of melamine contaminated milk powder from the 2008 scandal was NOT destroyed &, the way that I read it, they're not certain where the hell it went. The report says that it MAY have been sold for human & animal consumption. Ain't that encouraging???? Read about it at GLOBAL TIMES.
If you're like me & could stand to shed a few pounds, forget the fancy diets & exercise & follow my lead. I no longer rummage through the supermarket shelves in quest of foods that I really, really enjoy. Now, it's become a quest to purchase foods that AREN'T a "Product of China" or "Product of Morocco" or products of funky little countries that I consider to be on the questionable side of the world. How do I know which foods are products of China or Morocco or funky little countries? Well, it's often printed on the packaging & it's usually the smallest print on the label. I think most Americans would be surprised to learn exactly where those tasty little morsels actually come from.
Sure, many products are a conglomeration of ingredients from only God knows where. Good luck attempting to discover where "where" is.
Knowing that "U.S.D.A. Inspected" means next to nothing & that hygiene is practically nonexistent in many parts of the world, my "DON'T BUY" list seems to grow longer with each supermarket visit. I'm thinkin' that, sooner or later, there won't be a damned thing that I'm willing to eat. Sounds like the ultimate weight-loss program to me!!!!
NBC CAFETERIA CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH FRIED CHICKEN
Evidently, serving fried chicken to celebrate Black History Month caused a bit of an uproar at NBC. Read about it at MEDIAITE.
