The NEW Yellow Ribbons

[Yamguy]

From Rense.com

[FTL_Ian]

Pretty lame.  I know someone can do better than that.

[zendiscordia]

Well I like it Yamguy!   

[FTL_Ian]

The only thing amusing was the "Explursion"   

[zendiscordia]

I 'll give you that it isn't the most unique thing... but if they were truly MADE! ... that would be something!
I am stuck in Texas right now.... and if I see one more hackneyed support the troops magnet on a Hummer!... I am going to scream! ... What is with people anyway? 
 Why would one choose to spend their signing bonus on a GAS Guzzler?!?....
 For us, the next deployment will bring in the cash to get a hybrid.... I know... you guys are probably vomiting with all the 'tree huggerness' of it all! heheheheheheeheh 

[Brian Wolf]

I 'll give you that it isn't the most unique thing... but if they were truly MADE! ... that would be something!
I am stuck in Texas right now.... and if I see one more hackneyed support the troops magnet on a Hummer!... I am going to scream! ... What is with people anyway? 
 Why would one choose to spend their signing bonus on a GAS Guzzler?!?....
 For us, the next deployment will bring in the cash to get a hybrid.... I know... you guys are probably vomiting with all the 'tree huggerness' of it all! heheheheheheeheh 

I for one applaud your decision. Even if you arent a 'tree hugger' you are still saving yourself cash in increased fuel economy. Thats pretty smart really.

[zendiscordia]

  Thanks Mr. Wolf....
 I know you will probably think me trite and inconsequential for this reference... but seeing the wolf name ... totally calls up that part in pulp fiction...you know.. the scene  with Harvey Kitel! ... hehehehe  ....
At any rate... thanks for the words of encouragement! .... I simply don't understand people's obsession with V8's and such...( for personal transportation .. I understand racing fans & car collector types)...... Especially given the rising gas prices!  :

[Brian Wolf]

Thanks Mr. Wolf....
 I know you will probably think me trite and inconsequential for this reference... but seeing the wolf name ... totally calls up that part in pulp fiction...you know.. the scene  with Harvey Kitel! ... hehehehe  ....
At any rate... thanks for the words of encouragement! .... I simply don't understand people's obsession with V8's and such...( for personal transportation .. I understand racing fans & car collector types)...... Especially given the rising gas prices!  :

Trite and inconsequential... not at all dude. Harvey Kaitel, Winston Wolf, and Pulp Fiction are all kick ass in my book.

As for the V8 thing, I think its peoples ego's. "Look at me! I live in a paved suburb, I only drive into the city, I have no need for an SUV but I have one! Becasue I can afford $85 a tank! And I don't give a shit about air quality!"
That just makes them idiots in my book.

[zendiscordia]

   thanks... <<blushing>> heheheh KIDDING!

[useless_mike]

Isn't yellow the colour of cowardess or is that the point of this FANTASTIC picture thing?

[BKO]

No.  It comes from OLD American history.  In times of war, a man's wife, or lover would tie a yellow ribbon around a tree to symbolize the hope for their safe return from war.

There may be earlier cases of this same symbolism.

[shanek]

No.  It comes from OLD American history.  In times of war, a man's wife, or lover would tie a yellow ribbon around a tree to symbolize the hope for their safe return from war.

It's not that old. It comes from a song, "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree." And it wasn't a soldier who had gone to war; it was a criminal who had spent three years in jail. She was to tie a yellow ribbon if she still wanted him. The song says, "If I don't see a ribbon round the old oak tree, I'll stay on the bus, forget about us, put the blame on me." She's to put the blame on him because it was his crime that got him sent away for three years, and so it'll be his fault if she doesn't want him back.

Comparing our soldiers to ex-convicts being released from prison is, I think, an irony lost on almost everyone...

[zendiscordia]

   OMG! ... that is TOO funny! ....... hehehehe..

[BKO]

No. It comes from OLD American history. In times of war, a man's wife, or lover would tie a yellow ribbon around a tree to symbolize the hope for their safe return from war.

It's not that old. It comes from a song, "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree." And it wasn't a soldier who had gone to war; it was a criminal who had spent three years in jail. She was to tie a yellow ribbon if she still wanted him. The song says, "If I don't see a ribbon round the old oak tree, I'll stay on the bus, forget about us, put the blame on me." She's to put the blame on him because it was his crime that got him sent away for three years, and so it'll be his fault if she doesn't want him back.

Comparing our soldiers to ex-convicts being released from prison is, I think, an irony lost on almost everyone...

lol, that is certainly ONE version.

[useless_mike]

The dirty foreigner has learnt something. How enriching. Many thanks.