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  1. cherokee

    cherokee boxfan Full Member

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    surely that's not illegal! :D
     
  2. nubianprince

    nubianprince Active Member Full Member

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    Why do you guys even read examiner.com. I trust ESB alone of all these sites.
     
  3. Marnoff

    Marnoff Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Of course. You're probably a scientist when people are talking about performance enhancing drugs also, eh?
     
  4. IPitydaFo0l

    IPitydaFo0l ATG in the making Full Member

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    A family of bumbling crackhead trash....no surprise here.
     
  5. YelloLabs

    YelloLabs Shura No Toki Full Member

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    Insanity only way out of lawsuit?? Bravo . . .
     
  6. bollocks

    bollocks Active Member Full Member

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    I don't believe you. Roger hasn't upgraded his typewriter yet :D
     
  7. Chris85

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  8. Luzon

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    He is alluding to this fact

    Not because of no "A-side meth" though. Those guys are nuts...

    Testimonies of the World about the Filipino Warrior
    Throughout known history, the Filipino soldier earned
    an honored place on the battlefield. The annals
    of history are full of praise for the Filipino warrior
    and soldier.

    If we venture back to the writings of the Chinese
    and Muslims, it may be that the ancient Filipinos
    were mentioned in the notices of Sanfotsi, Zabag
    and related kingdoms. This author explores this
    possibility on a linked webpage
    discussing the medieval Philippines.

    Whether the Philippines constituted the kingdoms
    mentioned, the latter certainly belonged to the
    vast archipelago inhabited by Filipinos and our
    Malay relatives. Thus, much of the characteristics
    ascribed to the Sanfotsi or other warriors would
    also apply, for the most part, to Filipinos.


    The Chinese Testimony


    Regarding Sanfotsi, the geographical encyclopedia
    written by Ma Tuan-lin states:


    "They are all very brave; in fighting on land or water
    they are superior to other nations. They have a sea port
    at the point where commerce passes and they compel the
    merchants to stop there. If some should attempt to pass
    without recognizing them, they would immediately launch
    a naval assault against them. All would be ready to
    take them without fail, no matter how energetic the
    resistance. The result of this is that the port
    of Sanfotsi is the entrepot of the merchants of all
    countries." (Author's translation of D'Harvey St. Denis's
    French translation)


    Another medieval Chinese writer, Chau Ju-kua's wrote
    concerning Sanfotsi:

    "They are skilled at fighting on land or water. When
    they are about to make war on another state they assemble
    and send for the such a force as the occasion demands.
    They appoint chiefs and leaders, and all provide their
    own military equipment and the necessary provisions.
    In facing the enemy and braving death they have not
    their equal among other nations."
    (Chu-fan-chi translated by Hirth and Rockhill)


    The medieval geography of Chou Ku-fei says something very
    similar regarding the warriors of Sanfotsi:

    "...the people are skilled in fighting.
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    which prevents swords wounding them. In fighting on land
    or on water none surpass them in impetousity of attack;
    even the Kulin people come after them. If some foreign
    ship, passing this place, should not enter here, an
    armed party would certainly come out kill them to the
    last."



    The Muslim Testimony


    The Muslim writers had pretty much the same impression of
    the Malay people.

    Ibn al-Fakih says of the Sanfotsi (Zabag): "...they are of a
    great character resembling a nation of ferocious beasts." In a
    way, this resembles, Draper's descriptions of the Pampangos
    as a "fierce and barbarous people."

    In describing the island of Niyan which was located somewhere
    between Sanfotsi and Toupo, a Muslim writer states: "The
    inhabitants are remarkable for their great energy and great
    courage."

    Another Muslim writer describes the same people as "of indomitable
    character and hostile to strangers."


    The Coming of the Europeans


    When Pigafetta visited the island of Mindanao during the
    expedition of Magellan he was impressed by an exceptionally
    brave tribe of long-haired warriors living on that island.

    Magellan was eventually killed himself in a battle with
    the local raha, Lapu-lapu.

    However, Magellan had started the process by which
    the islands were eventually subjugated. He managed
    to convert a local king and his subjects to Christianity.
    And for awhile, he pitted the zealous new convert
    against other local kings. When Legazpi came to conquer
    the Philippines he did the same thing, but more
    successfully. The main contingent during Legazpi's
    invasion of Luzon was a force of Cebuano mercenaries
    who provided their own native warships.


    The Spanish Testimony

    Even under foreign rule, the Filipino established
    a reputation as an excellent soldier. One
    Spanish writer declared that the Filipino soldier
    was the bravest of all the subjects of the king
    of Spain, at a time when the Spanish empire was
    at its height.

    Father Delgado, responding to criticism leveled
    against the Indio stated:


    "On the contrary, it must be said that
    the Indians are those who defend us from
    our enemies; for, in the presidios, who are
    the soldiers, who sail in the war fleets, who
    are in the vanguard in war? Could the
    Spaniards, perchance, maintain themselves
    alone in the country, if the Indians did not
    aid in everything?"

    (Blair & Robertson, The Philippine Islands,
    1493-1898, Vol. VI, pp. 270-271)


    The records of the Spaniards were full of the daring
    exploits of Filipino soldiers. In a letter by Juan
    Grau y Monfalcon he wrote of the Filipinos:


    "Those Indians, mingled with Spaniards,
    serve as soldiers in war, and have proved
    excellent therein. Especially are the
    Pampangos valiant soldiers, who have performed
    and are daily performing valiant exploits at
    the side of the Spanish. They were at the taking
    of Terrenate; and, whenever occasion offers, they
    with other companies come to guard the city of
    Manila."

    (Conrado Benitez, History of the Philippines,
    Boston, 1929, p. 258)
     
  9. bollocks

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    Nope. The enchanted mud can only be detected by a random crap test

    :D
     
  10. Luzon

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    When the British invaded Manila they encountered stirring
    resistance from the Filipino defenders. Here is what
    Draper says in his journal:


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    Because of their dependence on Filipino soldiers, so Spaniards
    worried about the possibility of revolt. Bernardino Maldanado
    in his report to the king warns of this danger:


    "They are a people of great boldness only needing a
    leader whom they would recognize, and the are so many
    in number that it is a matter that must be feared
    considerably, and one of which your Majesty orders
    us to be fearful and watchful."

    (Conrado Benitez, History of the Philippines,
    Boston, 1929, p. 248)



    One of the finest compliments to the Filipino as a soldier
    might be the following Spanish saying regarding the
    people of Pampanga province:


    "One Spaniard and nine Pampanguenos are more than
    a match for ten men from any nation."

    (Sturtevant, Popular Uprisings in the Philippines:
    1840-1940, p. 90))



    The Coming of the Americans


    When the Americans engaged in a war of conquest against
    the Philippines they met stiff resistance. Although
    the ill-equipped Philppine Army was defeated after
    two years, armed rebellion continued from 1902 to
    1917. In particular, the Moros of Mindanao and the
    Pulanjanis offered "fanatical" resistance.

    However, even at the start of the conflict, the Americans,
    like the Spaniards, had already recruited native allies in
    the Macabebe, Igorot, Cagayan and Ilokano Scouts.

    Later on, these initial scout units became the core of
    the renowned Philippine Scouts of the U.S. Army. Like
    the Spanish, the Americans quickly realized the value
    of the Filipino soldier. In an article in the April
    1905 issue of Infantry Journal, Major William
    H. Johnson states:


    "The Philippine Scouts fill an important role
    and in that role are without an equal. For
    service in the islands they can frequently be
    of more service than American troops."


    Americans serving with the Scouts often developed
    a liking for the dedicated Filipino soldiers.
    Colonel Edmund J. Lilly, CO of the 57th Infantry,
    wrote:


    "When I think of them (Philippine Scouts),
    Kipling's words run through my head. "I
    have eaten your bread and salt. I have drunk
    your water and wine, and the deaths you died
    I have watched beside and the lives you lived
    were mine."

    (The Philippine Scout Heritage Foundation,
    The Philippine Scouts,, 1996, p. 107)


    Many illustrious American military figures served
    with the Scouts and they all had high praise. The
    following comments from a an Army publication of
    1949 illustrates this fact:


    "You must be very proud to belong to an
    organization that is famous among military
    men throughout the world. Such distinguished
    leaders as the late General of the Armies
    John J Pershing, Major General Leonard Wood,
    Lt. General Jonathan Wainwright, and General
    Douglas MacArthur have given the highest
    praise of the Scouts."*


    (The Philippine Scout Heritage Foundation,
    The Philippine Scouts,, 1996, p. 457)


    The acts of bravery displayed by the Scouts during
    World War II captured the imagination of the world.
    General MacArthur was particularly moved by incident
    he observed among the Igorot units:



    "Many desperate acts of courage and heroism have fallen
    under my observation on many fields of batlle in many
    parts of the world. I have seen last-ditch stands and
    innumerable acts of personal heroism that defy description,
    but for sheer breathtaking and heart-stopping desperation,
    I have never known the equal of those Igorots. Gentlemen,
    when you tell that story, stand in tribute to these
    gallant Igorots."


    The following poem was written by 1st Lieutenant Henry
    Lee, an American officer with the 12th Military Police
    Company during the Battle of Bataan:


    The desperate fight is lost; the battle is done.
    The brown lean ranks are scattered to the breeze.
    Their cherished weapons resting in the sun.
    Their moldering guidons hidden by the leaves.
    No more the men who did not fear to die
    Will plug the broken line while through the din
    Their beaten comrades raise the welcome cry,
    Make way, make way, the Scouts are moving in!"

    The jungle takes the long defended lines
    The trenches erode; the wires rust away,
    The lush dank grasses and the trailing vines
    Soon hide the human remains of the fray.
    The Battle ended and the story told
    To open to the Scouts as they unfold
    The tired little soldiers enter in.

    The men who were besieged on every side
    Who knew the dissolution of retreat
    And still retained thir fierce exultant pride
    And still were soldiers - even in defeat,
    Now meet the vetrans of ten thousand years
    Now find a welcome worthy of their trade
    From men who fought with crossbows and with spears
    With bullet and with arrow and with spade.

    The grizzled veterans of Rome built upon
    The Death-head horde of Attila the Hun
    The Yellow Horror of the greatest Khan
    The guardmen of the First Napoleon
    All the men in every nameless fight
    Since first Man strove against Man to prove his worth
    Shall grett the tired Scouts as is their right
    No finer soldiers ever walked the Earth.

    And then the Scouts will be formed to be reviewed
    Each scattered unit now once more complete
    Each weapon and bright crisp flag renewed
    And high above their cadence their feet
    Will come the loud clear virile welcoming shout
    From many throats, before the feats begin,
    Their badge of Honor mid their comrades shout
    "Make way, make way, the Scouts are moving in!"


    (The Philippine Scout Heritage Foundation,
    The Philippine Scouts,, 1996, p. 463)


    After Independence

    Filipino soldiers continued to distinguish themselves
    in the Philippine military and as units serving with
    the United Nations. Thus, the long, glorious traditon
    of the Filipino soldier continues. In this respect,
    we have not even covered the exploits of the Filipino
    sailor.

    At the present time (1997), Filipino veterans of World
    War II are protesting the treatment they received after
    such valiant service. Some veterans began a hunger
    strike in Los Angeles demanding restitution for Filipino
    veterans. Let's give them our support.
     
  11. greatness

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    lol the funny part is hes serious, roger its time to put the crack pipe down
     
  12. Luzon

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    Winston Churchill said in WW2 that the Filipino soldier is the greatest warriors in the world. For it was they who resisted the Japanese invasion for more than 50 days with no hope of victory. These men only surrendered because they were ordered to. Filipinos has a long history of resisting invaders but with little success. They deserve the title for they fought all occupiers the only reason why they failed was lack of unity. The Philippine Army can beet any army if they only manage to have the same weapons and training that of more advanced nations.
     
  13. JoeV

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    haha bullets were bouncing off them!!
     
  14. bollocks

    bollocks Active Member Full Member

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    If you burn Roger, you'll get high from the fumes :D
     
  15. BoxingFanNo1

    BoxingFanNo1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Any ***** that buys into this guy need to check themselves.

    This thread - :rofl:good
     
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