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I received this in an email.  This just makes me love the Aussies even more.  Wish I could have been there or heard the orginal broadcast.


For those that don't know him, Major General Peter Cosgrove is an Australian. General Cosgrove was interviewed on the radio recently.

Read his reply to the lady who interviewed him concerning guns and children.

Regardless of how you feel about gun laws you have to love this! This is one of the best comeback lines of all time.

In a portion of an ABC radio interview between a female broadcaster and General Cosgrove who was about to sponsor a Boy Scout Troop visiting his military Headquarters.


FEMALE INTERVIEWER:
So, General Cosgrove, what things are you going to teach these young boys when they visit your base?

GENERAL COSGROVE:
We're going to teach them climbing, canoeing, archery and shooting.

FEMALE INTERVIEWER:
Shooting! That's a bit irresponsible, isn't it?

GENERAL COSGROVE:
I don't see why, they'll be properly supervised on the rifle range.

FEMALE INTERVIEWER:
Don't you admit that this is a terribly dangerous activity to be teaching children?

GENERAL COSGROVE:
I don't see how. We will be teaching them proper rifle discipline before they even touch a firearm.

FEMALE INTERVIEWER:
But you're equipping them to become violent killers.

GENERAL COSGROVE:
Well, Ma'am, you're equipped to be a prostitute, but you're not one, are you?

The radiocast went silent for 46 seconds and when it returned, this interview was over.


    Posted by Louisj on 2009-06-17 10:08:22 | Rating: | Views: 80
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aussies ancesteors are convicts arent they i like crocodile dundee but the aussie accent is annying and they are thick as pea soup i hated aussies after mel gibson did mad max he inherited an aussie accent even though he was from new york whata slug he is ...but kylie minogue is a good hot aussie chick though
Posted by  bombaytearooms  on 2009-06-17 10:16:32 
  
A splendid answer.I love it!
Posted by  nanahart  on 2009-06-17 10:24:54 
  
The original of this was the scotsman who was charged with having an illicit whisky still although he never used it. On replying to the charge he asked for a charge of rape to be taken into account. "why man, ye haven't committed rape, have you?"

"Nay" says the scot "but I have got the equipment!"

Cheers
Posted by  mikeindorset  on 2009-06-17 10:30:10 
  
Louis that is great and yes I would love to hear that interview.
Posted by  bigd49  on 2009-06-17 10:31:12 
  
that was funny.it seems the whole world wants to make weapon ownership a sin. i wonder how many people know that Jesus told his deciples to sell their garments and buy swords? luke 22;36.just because you carry a sword doesn't mean you live by the sword.
Posted by  freeoholic836  on 2009-06-17 11:20:08 
  
I would have loved to have heard the tone of his voice when he said "but you're not one, are you?". Was it as a statement, or a question?lol.
Posted by  cabinfever  on 2009-06-17 15:43:22 
  
Now that was a damn fine General!

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Posted by  Evetspordlaw  on 2009-06-17 17:33:04 
  
13wishes: You are sooo right. Thanks for the visit

bombaytearooms: I have debated removing your comment. I do not prefer for people to use my blogs to slam anyone. If you do not have something nice to say, then say NOTHING! At this time I will leave it up so that people will see the type of person you are.

nanahart: You are correct, it IS a splendid answer. Thank you for your visit also

MikeinDorset: That's funny too. I appreciate your visit also

BigD. I could see you making the same type of comment if that was you. Wonder if that interview is in Youtube or something?
Posted by  Louisj  on 2009-06-18 09:50:59 
  
freeholic836: A lot of people only will quote parts of the Bible that want to use. Owning a weapon is definately not a sin and hopefully they won't make them all illegal

CF: His tone would have been great to listen too. Interesting I never thought about his question the way you did. I like the way you think.

E: You are very correct in your assessment of him. I think he is a fine general too.
Posted by  Louisj  on 2009-06-18 09:54:41 
  
Louis, I love this post! The General is awesome!
Posted by  Ellie2008  on 2009-07-20 08:03:55 
  
Thanks Ellie. I have to agree with you.
Posted by  Louisj  on 2009-07-21 09:39:09 
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