What Did You Do To Your HHR Today?
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Joined: 11-19-2010
Posts: 620
From: Springfield, Oregon
In Russia today, "Day Air assault forces." Russian paratroopers - are as American "Green Berets" or "Navy SEALs". In Russia, many military holidays, "Border Guard's Day", "Navy Day," "Day of Missile Forces," and more. All these festivals are very tumultuously. So tumultuously that the city has damage.
To move on the streets is difficult because the drunken paratroopers occupy the central lane of highways.
This is a funny sight. Lots of big and drunk guys in blue berets shouting and waving flags.
The program of holiday is traditional. In the morning - plenty of beer, then - the graves of fallen comrades, then - the noise and craziness in a drunken state, then - the mass bathing in the city fountains, in the late afternoon - a hike in the urban markets to smash the Caucasians, Asians and the police, and finally a rock concert outdoors - for those who are still able to stand on their feet.
I must say, the majority of Russian men are obliged to serve in the army, so the Ekaterinburg's paratroopers - tens of thousands.
To move on the streets is difficult because the drunken paratroopers occupy the central lane of highways.
This is a funny sight. Lots of big and drunk guys in blue berets shouting and waving flags.
The program of holiday is traditional. In the morning - plenty of beer, then - the graves of fallen comrades, then - the noise and craziness in a drunken state, then - the mass bathing in the city fountains, in the late afternoon - a hike in the urban markets to smash the Caucasians, Asians and the police, and finally a rock concert outdoors - for those who are still able to stand on their feet.
I must say, the majority of Russian men are obliged to serve in the army, so the Ekaterinburg's paratroopers - tens of thousands.
Are the military people still in the military, or are these mostly men who have already served and are now 'civilians'?
In the U.S., any celebration like this by a group of military men (or women) would not be well received. This would be thought of as disgraceful and dishonorable to the military services. Sure, military personnel sometimes do go too far, but usually their fellows in the forces would keep them under control. The military forces in the U.S. have a very high degree of public respect from the country as a whole.
I know the military history in Russia makes things a bit different, and your people should certainly be proud of their successes, but in my opinion, they stand a danger of losing much respect.
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Joined: 06-30-2010
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From: Kannapolis NC
Another exciting day at the office, followed up by physical therapy at the rehab center, Paddy got to visit with his "pals" in the back row of the parking lot. I try to park in the middle, the maroon/silver/maroon lineup is pleasant to look at from the waiting room.
Both of the maroon HHR's have gotten notes with the site address inviting their owners to check us out and join up.
Both of the maroon HHR's have gotten notes with the site address inviting their owners to check us out and join up.
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Joined: 05-13-2008
Posts: 2,075
From: Knoxville, TN
I find this military celebration a bit strange, geg.
Are the military people still in the military, or are these mostly men who have already served and are now 'civilians'?
In the U.S., any celebration like this by a group of military men (or women) would not be well received. This would be thought of as disgraceful and dishonorable to the military services. Sure, military personnel sometimes do go too far, but usually their fellows in the forces would keep them under control. The military forces in the U.S. have a very high degree of public respect from the country as a whole.
I know the military history in Russia makes things a bit different, and your people should certainly be proud of their successes, but in my opinion, they stand a danger of losing much respect.
Are the military people still in the military, or are these mostly men who have already served and are now 'civilians'?
In the U.S., any celebration like this by a group of military men (or women) would not be well received. This would be thought of as disgraceful and dishonorable to the military services. Sure, military personnel sometimes do go too far, but usually their fellows in the forces would keep them under control. The military forces in the U.S. have a very high degree of public respect from the country as a whole.
I know the military history in Russia makes things a bit different, and your people should certainly be proud of their successes, but in my opinion, they stand a danger of losing much respect.
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Joined: 03-22-2010
Posts: 2,108
From: Russia Ekaterinburg
I find this military celebration a bit strange, geg.
Are the military people still in the military, or are these mostly men who have already served and are now 'civilians'?
In the U.S., any celebration like this by a group of military men (or women) would not be well received. This would be thought of as disgraceful and dishonorable to the military services. Sure, military personnel sometimes do go too far, but usually their fellows in the forces would keep them under control. The military forces in the U.S. have a very high degree of public respect from the country as a whole.
I know the military history in Russia makes things a bit different, and your people should certainly be proud of their successes, but in my opinion, they stand a danger of losing much respect.
Are the military people still in the military, or are these mostly men who have already served and are now 'civilians'?
In the U.S., any celebration like this by a group of military men (or women) would not be well received. This would be thought of as disgraceful and dishonorable to the military services. Sure, military personnel sometimes do go too far, but usually their fellows in the forces would keep them under control. The military forces in the U.S. have a very high degree of public respect from the country as a whole.
I know the military history in Russia makes things a bit different, and your people should certainly be proud of their successes, but in my opinion, they stand a danger of losing much respect.
you're right. These celebrations too noisy, and you're right - Russian military traditions are slightly different, different from the American tradition. The celebration involved reservists ONLY! All this looks like a holiday on the occasion of football victories. Current Paratroopers celebrate under the statute. Parades, etc.
but for the respect of society - there is no problem. Society on the side of the paratroopers (Marines, sailors, guards, etc.) because most Russian guys served in the Army. Society like the fact that Asians and corrupt police see people's power that can resist them .. that's why society is condescending to some mischief.
Of course, there are special police patrols. Trained for close combat. But they are staffed by former paratroopers and marines. You know - the raven to raven not bite eye.
Yes, my friend. from the perspective of an American man - living in Russia inverted reality. I remember an American scandal involving Bill Clinton and Monica. Your president is almost lost his job. If Yeltsin (Russian President at the time) did the same thing - he would have raised its rating and stayed for a third term. Putin has a wife and a mistress, and young children - the whole country knows their names, perhaps because of this he still has the remnants of people's love.
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Joined: 10-21-2008
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From: hemet, calif.
I had to buy another battery charger, tried to charge in the back would not charge disconnected the battery anss got it charged, hooked the battery back up battery voltage drooped to about 4 volts so I must have a short in the alternater????
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Joined: 01-09-2007
Posts: 16,081
From: SE USA
Either time for the volt meter, or go to the auto parts to get your hhr tested (FREE). They can tell you if it's the Alt, or a short elsewhere.
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Joined: 01-09-2007
Posts: 16,081
From: SE USA
how about some trim rings & chrome lug nuts to set it off ?