Goosesteps

[Luke]

Is there a physical reason to march goosestep style ala German/Russian? It looks to me like it would expend much more energy than a regular march.

Enquiring minds want to know.

[Malsua]

>>it looks to me like it would expend much more energy than a regular march.<<

It certainly does. It also takes skill.

That's the point. It shows the absolute mechanization and pure "over the top" ability of the soldiers. It's a show of naked power.

Ask your self this...which is more intimidating...a group of hippies shuffling by or a group of snappy dressed soldiers goose-stepping down the road?

I've been saying for years...if protesters really wanted to get attention, they'd march in some lock step, loud thump thump style in rank and files. This would get way more media attention than "We support our soldiers when they shoot their officers"

[American Patriot]

I've been saying for years...if protesters really wanted to get attention, they'd march in some lock step, loud thump thump style in rank and files. This would get way more media attention than "We support our soldiers when they shoot their officers"

I'd remind you, some did. They were called "Black Panthers".

[Malsua]

I'd remind you, some did. They were called "Black Panthers".

I'd forgotten that. They had "uniforms" too.

So, who's scarier...Communist A.N.S.W.E.R (Cancer) or Black Panthers?

[American Patriot]

Anyone who believes in Controlling others.

[Luke]

So I guess I have to ask. Has anyone on this board ever goose stepped, and if so for how far?

[American Patriot]

Tried it, once. Didn't like it, had to go back to regular marching.

LOL

No... thanks. I always thought it was too much like the Soviets and China. I think, honestly, as it was stated above, it's a "Show Off Mode".

The United States Military doesn't NEED to "Show Off".

[Ryan Ruck]

We don't need goosestepping... We've got Marines that can do this!