Realizing this is a cartoon where cartoon reality prevails, I would note that in those days only the nobility had horses. The peasantry made up the foot soldiers.
It was mainly about being able to AFFORD or borrow from ahem certain rich ethnics who at that time lent money…or cozying up to a rich patron.
Of course in those days the wealthy and ‘noble’ actually DID some of the fighting. Seen any rich kids in the military lately?
Marie Antoinette had some succinct things to say about that…
something like…“We have our valets to do our living for us…”
I devoutly hope that the evil slacking members of the false aristocracy of OUR time will end the same way as those of Marie’s time…and even more devoutly I hope and pray to live to see it.Here’s to Liberty, my American brothers and sisters. And to all wherever they are in this world who yearn for More and Better in Freedom, Peace and Justice…
Saddle sores are not calluses. True calluses developed over time on certain contact areas, but constant riding — long hours over several days — causes raw, open, oozing, painful sores.
If he says cavalry he will become a foot soldier, If he says foot soldier he will be assigned to cavalry, This day & age you get 3 choicesof career path, only to be given one you didn’t select, this is so you learn new things, that makes it easier to teach you apposed to trying to break someones habits.
Llewellenbruce almost 13 years ago
Better a sore butt than rotting feet.
Aussie Down Under almost 13 years ago
He could ride side saddle because of his dress sense.
GROG Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Decisions, decisions. I thought being a private was all about being able to pass the buck.
JollyRoger56 almost 13 years ago
Saddle sores anyday!
revisages almost 13 years ago
if he’s a ‘private,’ he’s back in the saddle
walruscarver2000 almost 13 years ago
Well, we do have a position in the artillery. I SAID, WE DO HAVE A POSITION IN THE ARTILLERY.
Plods with ...™ almost 13 years ago
I’ll take the callouses on my butt, thanks.
twj0729 almost 13 years ago
How about dismountd calvary? Then he could have the best of both worlds!
Sir Osis of Liver almost 13 years ago
Does not matter, as long as I don’t have to wear a red shirt…
TexTech almost 13 years ago
Realizing this is a cartoon where cartoon reality prevails, I would note that in those days only the nobility had horses. The peasantry made up the foot soldiers.
kbyrdleroy123 almost 13 years ago
Some choices.
tigre1 almost 13 years ago
It was mainly about being able to AFFORD or borrow from ahem certain rich ethnics who at that time lent money…or cozying up to a rich patron.
Of course in those days the wealthy and ‘noble’ actually DID some of the fighting. Seen any rich kids in the military lately?
Marie Antoinette had some succinct things to say about that…
something like…“We have our valets to do our living for us…”
I devoutly hope that the evil slacking members of the false aristocracy of OUR time will end the same way as those of Marie’s time…and even more devoutly I hope and pray to live to see it.Here’s to Liberty, my American brothers and sisters. And to all wherever they are in this world who yearn for More and Better in Freedom, Peace and Justice…
tuslog64 almost 13 years ago
I was in Signal Corps, Ft. Monmouth then Ft. Gordon and then Manzarali Station 1962 – 1964.
monawarner almost 13 years ago
Saddle sores are not calluses. True calluses developed over time on certain contact areas, but constant riding — long hours over several days — causes raw, open, oozing, painful sores.
mark63 almost 13 years ago
If he says cavalry he will become a foot soldier, If he says foot soldier he will be assigned to cavalry, This day & age you get 3 choicesof career path, only to be given one you didn’t select, this is so you learn new things, that makes it easier to teach you apposed to trying to break someones habits.
tex4056 almost 13 years ago
He’ll be ridin’ tall in the saddle until the blisters break.
adubman almost 13 years ago
If it were my choice, I’d take the turkey bacon…..supposed to be healthier.