We are developing the social individualist meta-context for the future. From the very serious to the extremely frivolous... lets see what is on the mind of the Samizdata people.
Samizdata, derived from Samizdat /n. - a system of clandestine publication of banned literature in the USSR [Russ.,= self-publishing house]
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Samizdata quote of the day – patriotism and bravery in the military… undesirable apparently Personality traits such as patriotism and bravery are viewed as desirable within the military. This often encourages overt masculine behaviour amongst its members, therefore stepping outside the norm and challenging the group is often looked down upon and difficult to do. The task-focused approach can also lead to corners being cut if it is deemed that the ends justify the means, that certain actions or behaviours are tolerated if they achieve the desired result. The danger with this is that such undesirable behaviours, if tolerated for long enough, become the norm and the level of standards gradually erodes… Methods of bonding and creating team cohesiveness within the military often involve pranks and banter, but this isolates those who are different to the norm.
– Group Captain Louise Henton OBE (£) writing in 2003 prior to her tenure as base commander for RAF Brize Norton.
What could possibly go wrong?
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For context, I take it this gallant officer of the Blairmacht currently commands the RAF base broken into by activists who daubed red paint on RAF aircraft wholly unchallenged.
There will be no Court-Martial, and a jury will acquit anyone charged with a crime of damaging planes on the basis that criminal damage was necessary to protect Hamas or whatever.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14835349/Defence-chiefs-RAF-Brize-Norton-targeted.html
Oh dear. Still she was probably concentrating on more important matters:-
https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/25253098.raf-brize-norton-holds-special-event-thank-supporters/?ref=msn
The guests were welcomed by Station Commander, Group Captain Louise Henton, and Commander Air Wing, Group Captain Andy McIntyre.
I just hope the canapés were up to scratch.
Yes, that’s the one :-/