Cap Mandrake
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Joined: 11/15/2002 From: Southern California Status: offline
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****************Office of Gen Kenney, SWPac Air Boss, Aug 7, 1942************** Gen Kenney: Colonel, tell me about S. Sgt. Minderbinder at 11th AAF dentention center. You wouldn't believe the inquiries this chap is generating. Lt. Col. Turgidosn: Sir; the man has worked wonders. He is a model prisoner. What had previously been a purposeles collection of deserters, murderers, thieves, sociopaths and drunks has become a disciplined, motivated workforce. They are turning out 3,000 license plates a day. There is a big sign at the camp entrance that says "Work Makes You Free". There are 412 prisoners in the camp, and, to a man, they all have a 5% interest in the new company. They are going public in a week or so. The camp commandant has a 20% share. They could all be rich. 11th AAF has had to order 50 extra copies of the Wall Street Journal with the new demand. Morale is fantatastic! It is really something to see. Gen Kenney: Col., may I ask, what do you think is the purpose of the 11th AAF Detnetion Center? Lt. Col. Turgidosn: Rehabilitation, sir? Gen Kenney: No Col. The US Army doesn't need to rehabilitate wayward soldiers. We have a draft. The purpose of the 11th AAF Detention Center is DETERRENCE, Col.! How would it be if our men in New Guinea found out that the 11th AAF prisoners were the new scions of industry? What do you think that would do for motivation? Christ, Col., we are fighting for Democracy not Capitalism. I want him back at his unit pronto. Lt. Col. Turgidosn: But sir, there is an order from Mr. J. Edgar Hoover. Gen Kenney:: <obviously annoyed> Col., what color is Mr. Hoover's uniform? Lt. Col. Turgidosn: Sir, I don't believe he wears a uniform. Gen Kenney:: That is correct, Col. And how many stars does he have on his shoulder? Lt. Col. Turgidosn: Why, none sir. Gen Kenney:: You are again correct, Col. Do you have any other questions? Lt. Col. Turgidosn: None sir. Gen Kenney:: Good. Get him out of there. I dont care how you do it. Just get him out of there. You are excused. Lt. Col. Turgidosn: Yes sir. <turns to leave> Gen Kenney:: Ah, Col. I will be out next week. I'll be doing some sport fishing off Queensland.
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