There was a SSG on the operational side of the house who basically looked like a Greek god. He was saving himself for marriage when he retired - so he only banged ugly chicks. He said "they knew they were just getting the dick, and that's it. It keeps 'em in line."
We used to love listening to those things going off. The sound is the ground version of an A-10 run. You just know the poor slobs on the receiving end are about to get the fucking of a lifetime.
Ord got BRACC'd in late 1993. 7th LID was disbanded and the support elements scattered to other Divisions. I got there just in time to do cleanup detail while our class was on Casual, waiting for our start date. We still used it for training. Impossible City is a fucking bitch of a site.
I am specifically taking my wifey out on a series of "high school dates" this weekend. Putt putt golf, ice cream, diner (maybe we'll share a shake), a matinee... Maybe I'll take her under the bleachers at the high school football field for some neckin'...
I don't have a problem with the concept of interest. The lender needs a reason, and the lendee needs incentive to pay. I get that. It is usurious rates - 8-30% interest - that I have issue with. It is clearly cynical, abusive, greedy, and hateful behavior - which is why it is practically the national sport of judaism.
Being that I only understand the basics, and being that the following, "The problem is the application of these things to consumers." is about all I really apply it to, is probably the reason I feel the way I do.
"Hey so I'm going to charge you interest on this loan and as time and interest accrue, I'm going to charge interest against that as well, essentially charging interest against money you never borrowed, mkay?"