Topic: Military Medals

3 chapters across the catalog

Episode 414 1:26:42 - 1:30:06

414: Thingamajig

Barack Obama Technology Terminology and Global War on Adjectives

President Obama's use of the word "thingamajig" when discussing furnace repairs is mocked as a sign of his technological disconnect. This is contrasted with the serious rhetoric of the "Global War on Terrorism," which veterans have rebranded as a "war on an adjective." The segment highlights the perceived absurdity of modern political and military language.

Kidnapping The Truth
Episode 195 11:02 - 15:15

195: Kidnapping The Truth

General David Petraeus, US Army Uniform Regulations

The hosts address listener feedback regarding their criticism of General David Petraeus's uniform. Citing Army Regulation 670-1, they argue that while standard officers are required to wear all earned badges, generals have the authority to design their own uniforms, leading to the conclusion that Petraeus chooses his "Generalissimo" aesthetic personally.