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A quick definition of kissing the Book:

Term: KISSING THE BOOK

Definition: Kissing the Book is when someone touches their lips to a copy of the Bible, especially the New Testament, after taking an oath in court. This used to be done in England, but now people just place their hand on the Bible while swearing.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Kissing the Book is a historical practice where a person would touch their lips to a copy of the Bible, especially the New Testament, after taking an oath in court. This practice was common in England but has been replaced by placing one's hand on the Bible while swearing.

Example: In the past, when someone had to testify in court, they would place their hand on the Bible and swear to tell the truth. After taking the oath, they would then kiss the Book as a sign of their commitment to telling the truth.

Explanation: Kissing the Book was a way for people to show their sincerity and commitment to telling the truth in court. By kissing the Bible, they were showing that they believed in the importance of telling the truth and that they were willing to be held accountable for their words. This practice was eventually replaced by simply placing one's hand on the Bible while taking an oath.

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m10

10:51

@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: indeed, it could but I could also just like visit on my own time. Though I have met like 10 or so JAG officers that got an Italian or French or Spanish wife while over in Europe so that is cool.

jackfrost11770

10:52

but i'd love to talk to you about that sometime if that's alright because i've been seriously considering INTEL and other similar roles but i know quite literally nothing about it and don't know where to start researching

m10

10:52

@glovediedthisishismom: oh my god that guy is a psychopath. Tjhat guy scares me.

m10

10:52

@jackfrost11770: Best bet if going law route is Law School to JAG to either Mead or Gordon imo then.

m10

10:53

NSA shit to start. If you can go straight into a GS job then you should go for it.

m10

10:54

https://www.usajobs.gov/Search?k=attorney

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

10:54

@jackfrost11770: I have my undergrad in Intelligence and Terrorism and worked a good bit in the IC so I can answer some broad questions but not many direct because the nature of the field. If you want to go to law school and get your JD it really depends what intel work you would want to do and where you want to live.

jackfrost11770

10:56

thank you!! yeah i also know they always need STEM grads ofc, so i know i have that going for me as well

m10

10:58

Fuck now that Gary Gensler is resigning, this is like a dream job for me. Would love to do securities: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/819640900

m10

10:58

Best job on the wbesite rn.

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

11:00

If you do it from the attorney side you will be skirting the left and right limits of laws like the NDAA to conduct domestic espionage or how to kidnap or spy on people in foreign countries without committing war/international crimes. JAG would be very very general and location based. At one unit you can be the personal attorney to a commander not even having your own office or desk, next one you can be leading the prosecution of terrorist and rapist and the next one be the legal OK for drone striking people. It is a very varied job you have little control over.

Dkk

11:01

Lmfao, so true.

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

11:02

The last jag I worked with had a folding picnic table as his desk and had to bring his office chair home every night because people would steal it and he hated using a bucket as a seat. All he did was keep commanders from being fired cause they kept doing illegal shit. It is a varied journey.

Dkk

11:04

This is so true. I still have my folding table. I put alcohol on it now and it is my home bar.

EvolBunny

11:04

How do you recommend grooming a child so they become a sf operator?

EvolBunny

11:05

Asking for my future child who will get boot camp from birth

Dkk

11:05

Make em read books and hope they go that route.

LSDFan

11:05

give them a TBI as soon as possible

Dkk

11:06

LMFAO

EvolBunny

11:06

@Dkk: "im the man of the house now i am buying a gun:

babycat

11:06

For one I would try not asking questions that start with “How do you recommend grooming a child?”

EvolBunny

11:06

lol people just have bad connotations with it, is it grooming to have your kid play hockey with you and watch games so they want to play when they turn 6?

Dkk

11:06

@EvolBunny: Maybe, maybe but I think the TBI is better advice.

EvolBunny

11:07

yes, is it bad?

jackfrost11770

11:07

gtown baby talk to me .... i know ppl on reddit are mad at u rn maybe like give some As so ppl chill out (mad for valid reason)

Dkk

11:07

From google "TBI stands for traumatic brain injury, which is an injury to the brain caused by an external force"

LSDFan

11:07

all SF operators have TBI's

Mostlylegal

11:07

@shaquilleoatmeal: what do you mean by invite, interview invite?

EvolBunny

11:07

all serial killers drank milk as childs

Mostlylegal

11:08

children*

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