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Once a Chief - Always a Chief

Indians, Chiefs, Braves, Warriors, Redskins and Vikings! Seems the politically correct crowd is upset with such things! They're disturbed that sports teams bearing such names are a disgrace, And that they humiliate and debase the dignity of folks of any given race! It just so happens that with the PC crowd I have a little beef! I'm a CHIEF Master Sergeant and Once a CHIEF - Always a CHIEF! I earned a most worthy title that seems to irritate that pitiful crowd; Try to take it away from me if you dare, but I'm not so easily cowed! Robert L. Hinshaw, Chief Master Sergeant, USAF, Retired

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/18/2020 8:53:00 PM

G'day Bob ... the world in a shambles in so many ways. Bloody do-gooders get under my skin with their crazy views but the wheel will turn Bob. I thought 'chief' was an English word, so how does it affect anyone else - well done Bob - Lindsay

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/19/2020 9:23:00 AM

Thanks again, Lindsay. Yep, the world has gone insane. There is a Chief about every where you look in industry, law enforcement, you name it. I ain't worried about the losing my title however - Bob

James Marshall Goff

Date: 7/18/2020 3:07:00 PM

Chief Master Sergeant...you are safe from communist cancel culture...sensitivities can be discussed, respect allowed to flourish, there are those that wish to repeat a mis-guided version of the French Revolution, but the silent majority of hard working Americans will never allow the mob to rule...

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/18/2020 4:11:00 PM

Thank you, James, and your comment is right on! I agree wholeheartedly! Great to hear from you, my friend, and please stay safe - Bob H

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/17/2020 9:23:00 AM

You got a 5 from me. I'm 73 and still not cowering before anyone. Though standing tall is a bit more painful:) Like Cyrano, I will not go down without a fight. Blessings my friend!!

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/17/2020 9:30:00 AM

Thank you, Joe. I agree 100% with your comment. I'll reach 90 come Oct and still hanging in! Best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 7/16/2020 12:10:00 PM

I would never dare to take your title away from you dear, Robert... hahaha! You deserve it because you have won it! I understand your point! Well written. Blessings

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/16/2020 12:28:00 PM

Thank you, Demetrios. I appreciate your comment. It was written with some tongue in cheek! Best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob H

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/15/2020 4:23:00 AM

The world has gone mad, now you can't even display a crib at Christmas in case it upsets Muslims, when I was at work I worked with people of many faiths and discussed this with a Muslim colleague who said it doesn't bother him in the slightest and that he respected other religions to practice how they see fit. Tom

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/15/2020 9:06:00 AM

Thank you Tom. My question is, why can't people leave other people alone and get on with their lives. Always great to hear from you - Bob

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/14/2020 11:23:00 PM

Well, now the PC crowd will be after you, Chief Hinshaw! Bet you anything chief is a plain word that has no relationship to tribes. Excellent write and point. The BkackHawks are keeping their name but have to pay extra deference to Indian heritage. When do other groups get priledges like the Chinese who helped build our rairoads. Name teams after other people. In polls, few Indians care about this issue. It's just the PC nuts. No tongue in cheek from me))) Enjoyed this Panagiota.