funkyfreshdc Posted November 11 Report Share Posted November 11 wtf...like govt employees don't get enough breaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jroo Posted November 11 Report Share Posted November 11 its hug a soldier day. thank a veteran for your freedom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyfreshdc Posted November 11 Author Report Share Posted November 11 okay. is that what postal employees are doing? cuz they sure aren't delivering mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jroo Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 Originally posted by funkyfreshdc okay. is that what postal employees are doing? cuz they sure aren't delivering mail. most likely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misskittie Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 It's a national holiday and unfortunately, one that's taken far too lightly considering the historical meaning behind it. Obviously, all Federal employees will have off today, including your beloved post man. I'm sure your junk mail can wait an extra 24 hours to arrive. Since you clearly are ignorant, Veteran's Day, also know as Rememberance Day, honors those brave soldiers, both living and dead, who fought for the United States and what it represents. They put themselves on the lines to give you a country where your freedom comes first. Show some respect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therunner Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 Originally posted by misskittie It's a national holiday and unfortunately, one that's taken far too lightly considering the historical meaning behind it. Obviously, all Federal employees will have off today, including your beloved post man. I'm sure your junk mail can wait an extra 24 hours to arrive. Since you clearly are ignorant, Veteran's Day, also know as Rememberance Day, honors those brave soldiers, both living and dead, who fought for the United States and what it represents. They put themselves on the lines to give you a country where your freedom comes first. Show some respect... Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyfreshdc Posted November 12 Author Report Share Posted November 12 Originally posted by misskittie Since you clearly are ignorant, Veteran's Day, also know as Rememberance Day, honors those brave soldiers, both living and dead, who fought for the United States and what it represents. They put themselves on the lines to give you a country where your freedom comes first. Show some respect... eh? chill out...i lived in the UK for 9 years and every year on 11/11 at 11am the entire country comes to a standstill as EVERYONE observes 2 mins of silence. i'm well aware of what the holiday represents. people actually celebrate it there for its meaning.my post stems from the fact that many holidays in DC don't seem to represent anything -- half the city comes to a standstill, for what? it's become just another day off for (lazy) govt employees.don't try reading inbetween the lines too much, it makes you look ignorant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicman Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 another way of looking at would be, what better way to show the respect to the fallen soldiers than by going to work? if it wasn't for them you probably wouldnt have a place to go to work to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misskittie Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 Wow, two whole minutes of silence to remember the millions who have sacrificed their lives for their country. You sure put me in my place. The only thing that I agree with is that this holiday is taken too laxadaysil (sp). It's true, most do only regard it as "another day off from work" to lay around the house or to hit the nearest mall for the wonderful "holiday sales". It's sad how the country has materialized it simply for it's own economic gain. --- And people wonder why the American public didn't want September 11th to be regarded as a national holiday.The holidays that you think only exist in DC actually exist throughout the country. It only takes on a higher precidence because you're in the Nation's Capital where our leaders of the federal government congregate. Plenty of corporations up here in the tri-state area (NY / NJ / CT) had off in recognition of the day. To say that everyone is being "lazy" is unfair. You don't know how many people in our society sit and reflect of the wartimes past. Today happens to mean a lot to me and being you are not a true American, I'm sure you can not truly understand why I find it insulting someone would make such a statement as you did. My Grandfather, who in just recent months passed away, was a Veteran and I know that today was extremely important to him. He carried with him each day a lot of pride and respect because of being involved in the war. He never had the opportunity to share with me his war stories but I know how much being a soldier meant to him. Because of that, and the many other former soldiers, the day should be respected. Stupid comments about the post man being off is unwarranted. Just because those you see around you don't appear to be reflecting on the day, doesn't mean they aren't.And Vic, I did go to work today. I knew that's what my Grandfather would have wanted. And being my Father, a former Vietnam Vet was able to get up and head out, there's no reason for me to stay home. But I think people should have the basic right to chose whether they go to work or stay home and recognize it as they see fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicman Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 Originally posted by misskittie And Vic, I did go to work today. I knew that's what my Grandfather would have wanted. And being my Father, a former Vietnam Vet was able to get up and head out, there's no reason for me to stay home. But I think people should have the basic right to chose whether they go to work or stay home and recognize it as they see fit. i'm not agreeing or disagreeing with anyone, just wanted to point that out. i think japaneese people celebrate a similar holiday by working more hours than normal, or at least it was a tradition that they had. each country has its tradition on how to conmemorate holidays as they see fit and we really can judge one as being better to the other.as you made reference in your reply to funkyfresh, it probably is the case that we do live in DC and the city does come a standstill in comparison to other cities in the US. what i think he was alluding more to was that for any holiday, or event that affects the DC area, the first ones to close down is always the federal govmnt. i was surprised of all the people out in New York going about their usual normal work day. personally that is the way that i would choose to conmemorate a holiday such as this.having said all of that, i would also like to mention that a lot of foreign nationals have fought for the ideals that the United States and democracies around the world represent and uphold and sometimes their contributions are a bit overlooked. i know my family lost many members even though they were never citizens, they fought for the same ideals that we all have. but in any case, generally speaking, we all know the govmnt is pretty darn lazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyfreshdc Posted November 12 Author Report Share Posted November 12 Originally posted by misskittie Wow, two whole minutes of silence to remember the millions who have sacrificed their lives for their country. and what do you propose? i can't think of many other gestures that could be more profound or fitting. this is something that takes place like clockwork year after year... i don't see how an entire country coming to a standstill for 2 mins can be taken lightly. The holidays that you think only exist in DC actually exist throughout the country. It only takes on a higher precidence because you're in the Nation's Capital where our leaders of the federal government congregate. Plenty of corporations up here in the tri-state area (NY / NJ / CT) had off in recognition of the day. To say that everyone is being "lazy" is unfair. You don't know how many people in our society sit and reflect of the wartimes past. please stop inferring things that i haven't said (see previous post). i think i made it clear in my last post that i was refering to my observations of what takes place in DC. as for the "lazy" comment, it's a jab at CP postwhores who also manage to be (productive) govt employees. next time i'll just spell it out for you. Today happens to mean a lot to me and being you are not a true American, I'm sure you can not truly understand why I find it insulting someone would make such a statement as you did. not a true american? because i lived abroad? or because i've travelled abroad? well i suppose either of those disqualify me :laugh: you might want to keep in mind that it's not a holiday that is unique to the US (although it has different names in different places) -- one doesn't have to be a "true american" to appreciate it. My Grandfather, who in just recent months passed away, was a Veteran and I know that today was extremely important to him. He carried with him each day a lot of pride and respect because of being involved in the war. He never had the opportunity to share with me his war stories but I know how much being a soldier meant to him. Because of that, and the many other former soldiers, the day should be respected. no arguments there. i've got family in the military as well. i can relate. Stupid comments about the post man being off is unwarranted. Just because those you see around you don't appear to be reflecting on the day, doesn't mean they aren't. lighten up a bit. doesn't mean they are either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgiddy Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 I can't wait until MLK day......thats my favorite, along with Labor Day and Memorial Day and Flag Day.....we should've never been in Vietnam, IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauvee88 Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 Originally posted by misskittie Wow, two whole minutes of silence to remember the millions who have sacrificed their lives for their country. You sure put me in my place. ......Today happens to mean a lot to me and being you are not a true American, I'm sure you can not truly understand why I find it insulting someone would make such a statement as you did. ... Eh... look who's ignorant now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinybutterfli Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 Originally posted by pgiddy I can't wait until MLK day......thats my favorite, along with Labor Day and Memorial Day and Flag Day.....we should've never been in Vietnam, IMO people get flag day off? We don't have Veterans or MLK day off here in my office. We are given 6 floater holidays to use whenever, so we could take those off if we wanted. I save them to use as vacation.pgiddy - i tried to PM you and apparently you're so popular that your PM box was full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgiddy Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 Originally posted by tinybutterfli people get flag day off? We don't have Veterans or MLK day off here in my office. We are given 6 floater holidays to use whenever, so we could take those off if we wanted. I save them to use as vacation.pgiddy - i tried to PM you and apparently you're so popular that your PM box was full 6 floater holidays?? Is there even six holidayslet me delete all the love letters I wrote to myself.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinybutterfli Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 Originally posted by pgiddy 6 floater holidays?? Is there even six holidayslet me delete all the love letters I wrote to myself.... wait, i meant 4... we use to get 6 but now we get the day after Thanksgiving & Christmas off so they cut it down to 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgiddy Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 Originally posted by tinybutterfli wait, i meant 4... we use to get 6 but now we get the day after Thanksgiving & Christmas off so they cut it down to 4. you should take chanukah(sp), National Biodisel Day, Natl Bachelor's day, and Flag day, those are the ones I would take off. They are spaced out perfectly, you could have 4 day work weeks just about every three weeks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinybutterfli Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 Originally posted by pgiddy you should take chanukah(sp), National Biodisel Day, Natl Bachelor's day, and Flag day, those are the ones I would take off. They are spaced out perfectly, you could have 4 day work weeks just about every three weeks.... national biodisel day? wtf? I normally use them on a Friday to take trips up to NYC. I've totally exceeded my vacation/floater time for the past 2 years but my bosses are cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kken Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 i wonder if anyone, other than secretaries, take secretary appreciation day? bet bill clinton does.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layousugar Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 Originally posted by kken i wonder if anyone, other than secretaries, take secretary appreciation day? bet bill clinton does.. :laugh: funny funny. i know i'll def. take that day - when is it again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jroo Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 I can't believe that you guys took something as pure and honorable as a holiday that gives thanks to the men and women that died for this country and turned it into a bitching session. Piss on you all. dc cp representing to the fullest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicman Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 everyone has a different opinion on every subject and being able to accept them with an objective point of view is something easier said than done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revaluation Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 Here's where I was on Veteran's day....woot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layousugar Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 Originally posted by revaluation Here's where I was on Veteran's day....woot! hmmm..... i don't see you. you're under the podium aren't you? i'm playing... that was entirely TOO easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriaki Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 Originally posted by funkyfreshdc wtf...like govt employees don't get enough breaks You're such an ignorant prick. You know damn well government employees don't get enough holidays. You saying such means you aren't a true american and are a complete disgrace to all government employees everywhere. Why don't you go travel abroad some more? Or observe some silence for the fallen holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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