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Re: Michael Yon Violates OPSEC
« Reply #125 on: October 30, 2011, 15:27:58 »
Wow! That made my day!

ETA: Just visited his FB page... The sharks are circling, and Michael insists on slashing his own wrists. I can honestly say, I have never seen anyone so successfully self destruct so completely on-line before.
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Re: Michael Yon Violates OPSEC
« Reply #126 on: October 30, 2011, 17:47:14 »
He's a mad hatter.  When he claimed that he was responsible for BGen Ménard being sacked, I asked MY if he were a blonde Cpl sleeping with the general. 


I'm not sure what happened to MY, but he's certainly gone 'round the bend.

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Re: Michael Yon Violates OPSEC
« Reply #127 on: October 30, 2011, 20:56:51 »
Thanks Ex.  That was entertaining  to see him getting his balls kicked like that in a forum of that stature.  Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
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Re: Michael Yon Violates OPSEC
« Reply #128 on: October 30, 2011, 23:00:12 »
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« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2010, 21:52:07 »QuoteActually he sounds more and more like COL Hackworth. "

I certanily hope that your not referring to the late COL David Hackworth, who is the way I understand it one of the most decorated solidier int he US miltary.

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Re: Michael Yon Violates OPSEC
« Reply #129 on: October 30, 2011, 23:31:09 »


I certanily hope that your not referring to the late COL David Hackworth, who is the way I understand it one of the most decorated solidier int he US miltary.

Is that the same one who retired, became a reporter and wrote a series of articles that lead potentially to the suicide of an American Admiral? Being a decorated soldier does not preclude the possibility of becoming a badgering reporter who supplants the story for humanity.
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Re: Michael Yon Violates OPSEC
« Reply #130 on: October 31, 2011, 00:19:22 »
That was worth every second spent reading every word.

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Re: Michael Yon Violates OPSEC
« Reply #131 on: October 31, 2011, 02:14:11 »
Yon's ego just "black holed"....

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Re: Michael Yon Violates OPSEC
« Reply #132 on: October 31, 2011, 08:16:59 »
Yon's ego just "black holed"....
Doubtful. Sadly.

Much like some Canadian whiz-bangs (whose names either cannot or shouldn't be mentioned here), it doesn't matter how often informed people say ":facepalm:" or ":not-again:"... they retain their delusions of competence.
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Re: Michael Yon Violates OPSEC
« Reply #133 on: October 31, 2011, 08:25:16 »
Agreed. 

I should have been more accurate and added "...himself with the SF/SOF community."


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Re: Michael Yon Violates OPSEC
« Reply #134 on: October 31, 2011, 08:31:40 »
Hackworth's military career was exceptional right up to the point that he didnt get a star.In a huff he retired and became an anti- general officer crusader.He had an agenda and a platform,much like Yon.Hack did some good things with his platform but essentially devolved into a pain in the ***.

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Re: Michael Yon Violates OPSEC
« Reply #135 on: November 17, 2011, 12:13:22 »
His latest appeal (no link, lest we drive up his hit rates)....
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The United States faces greater threats at home than we face in Afghanistan.  The Mexican border, for instance, is being described as a war zone.  People have been warning about it for years.  Over time, I have seriously considered changing focus to the more proximate and bigger threats.

I am ready and willing to change primary focus to the home front.  This will require setting up shop and living in a place like Texas or Arizona.  Probably Texas.

I am testing the winds.  If the funding is there, it will happen.  I will move home to America and get to work.  If you are willing to support coverage on the home front, this is a situation where money talks.  If you vote “Yes, I will support it,” please annotate your vote with a note.

The bottom line question: Will you financially support this coverage?  The quality will be high.  So will the price.

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Re: Michael Yon on Canadians, Menard, (violating) OPSEC [merged]
« Reply #136 on: November 17, 2011, 12:52:42 »
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Re: Michael Yon Violates OPSEC
« Reply #137 on: November 17, 2011, 12:59:58 »
Is it possible that Mr Yon is now having a difficult time finding units willing to allow him to tag along? He has spent a fair bit of time over the last couple of years alienating pretty much everyone above the rank of Sgt., sounds like he needs to move on to his next bound.
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Re: Michael Yon Violates OPSEC
« Reply #138 on: November 17, 2011, 13:23:06 »
.... sounds like he needs to move on to his next bound.
But only if.....
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Re: Michael Yon on Canadians, Menard, (violating) OPSEC [merged]
« Reply #139 on: November 29, 2011, 11:51:29 »
How much of a premium are YOU willing to pay on this lovely piece of gently-used equipment with the patina of none other than Michael Yon?!?!  Highlights mine....
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The Canon [LINK=http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_1ds_mark_iii]Mark III 1ds[/LINK] is one of the finest cameras in the world.  Mine has seen combat in Iraq, Afghanistan, and has been used around the world from Nepal, to the Philippines and elsewhere.  The photos from this Mark III 1ds have appeared in my two most recent books, and countless other places. 

These bodies still go for about $7,000 brand new.  Though this body has seen much combat, the camera is in perfect operating condition.  This fantastic machine is rugged.  It has photographed al Qaeda, Taliban and US and British forces in two wars, and come back ready for more.  It has photographed some of the thought-shapers of this generation, such as General Petraeus, and also Sherpas near Mt. Everest, and former guerrillas in the Philippines.

It is with heavy heart that I want to sell this camera to buy two more cameras.  In 2012, Canon will introduce a newer model with fewer megapixels, but it should work better in low light.  If I decide to cover the Mexico issue, low light shooting will be of great value.  The total price of the two new cameras, along with GPS and an IR modification to one, will be about $15,000.

I am in hopes that a buyer will see the potential historical value of this camera, and the great value in bringing two new workhorses in the stable.  And so with that in mind, I am starting the bidding at $10,000.

Thank you for your consideration.

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Re: Michael Yon on Canadians, Menard, (violating) OPSEC [merged]
« Reply #140 on: November 29, 2011, 12:02:25 »
....in hopes that a buyer will see the potential historical value of this camera...

      :rofl:

He'd probably get more putting his ego up on the auction block.
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Re: Michael Yon on Canadians, Menard, (violating) OPSEC [merged]
« Reply #141 on: November 29, 2011, 12:32:55 »
I may have a UN Ball Cap from Medak Pocket kicking around....should be worth at least 12 cents....
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Re: Michael Yon on Canadians, Menard, (violating) OPSEC [merged]
« Reply #142 on: November 29, 2011, 14:12:47 »
I may have a UN Ball Cap from Medak Pocket kicking around....should be worth at least 12 cents....

I'll go one better... mine's on offer for 11 cents.  >:D
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Re: Michael Yon on Canadians, Menard, (violating) OPSEC [merged]
« Reply #143 on: November 29, 2011, 14:19:08 »
I may have a UN Ball Cap ....
Well, I do value the opinion of the UN just as much as that of Michael Yawn and many of the other self-proclaimed expert "journalists"....
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