Australian - Great "Come back line"!!!!!

mmciau · 03-18-2008, 07:13 AM

From the Former Chief of Staff!!

Mike

THE BEST COMEBACK LINE EVER?

General Cosgrove was interviewed on the radio the other day and you'll love his reply to the lady who interviewed him concerning guns and children.

Regardless of how you feel about gun laws you got to love this!!!!

This is one of the best comeback lines of all time. It is a portion of ABC 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 radio went silent and the interview ended.

**mikmak** · 03-18-2008, 07:50 AM

zing!

Can't be mangoes for a bit of PC blasting humour.

Phoenix · 03-18-2008, 01:21 PM

This is quite humorous, thanks for sharing.

coaster.n3rd · 03-18-2008, 01:24 PM

HAHAHAHAHA... I needed that!

gmlifer · 03-18-2008, 03:57 PM

HA HA HA HA HA That is Great!

General Cosgrove.....you are the man.

Slideways · 03-18-2008, 05:00 PM

Sorry to rain on your parade:

http://www.snopes.com/military/reinwald.asp

Slideways · 03-18-2008, 06:28 PM

I think the story is hilarious for the same reason, plus I've been shooting since I was a wee one (26 years old and still no shooting sprees), so it has added appeal.

ctaylorzl1 · 03-18-2008, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slideways

Sorry to rain on your parade:

http://www.snopes.com/military/reinwald.asp

GEEZ, way to ruin it!

It was a good statement none the less!

**FenwickHockey65** · 03-27-2008, 05:12 PM

I really don't see what's so wrong about teaching kids to shoot. As long as you teach them well and responsibly, they won't go on massive shooting sprees.

03-18-2008, 07:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
mmciau 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Marion, South Australia Drives: 2009 VE Omega International with Dual Fuel Posts: 946	Australian - Great "Come back line"!!!!! From the Former Chief of Staff!! Mike THE BEST COMEBACK LINE EVER? General Cosgrove was interviewed on the radio the other day and you'll love his reply to the lady who interviewed him concerning guns and children. Regardless of how you feel about gun laws you got to love this!!!! This is one of the best comeback lines of all time. It is a portion of ABC 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 radio went silent and the interview ended.

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Phoenix 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Drives: Corvette, T/A, Buick Posts: 1,649	Re: Australian - Great "Come back line"!!!!! This is quite humorous, thanks for sharing.

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Slideways 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OC, CA Drives: '07 Colorado 2wd Posts: 3,198	Re: Australian - Great "Come back line"!!!!! Sorry to rain on your parade: http://www.snopes.com/military/reinwald.asp

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Slideways 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OC, CA Drives: '07 Colorado 2wd Posts: 3,198	Re: Australian - Great "Come back line"!!!!! I think the story is hilarious for the same reason, plus I've been shooting since I was a wee one (26 years old and still no shooting sprees), so it has added appeal.

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FenwickHockey65 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Drives: '07 Malibu, '03 Envoy, '98 Sonoma Posts: 10,524	Re: Australian - Great "Come back line"!!!!! I really don't see what's so wrong about teaching kids to shoot. As long as you teach them well and responsibly, they won't go on massive shooting sprees. __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles)

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