tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770943184454103535.post6357370873561900402..comments2023-10-23T06:19:06.682-07:00Comments on Beast and West Point: One of MANY MANY Reasons Why You Should Go to West PointPetey Flowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17254145719103072451noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770943184454103535.post-23154699478264878962009-11-24T06:14:26.210-08:002009-11-24T06:14:26.210-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301910109190558582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770943184454103535.post-20812982747870738802009-11-24T06:13:58.293-08:002009-11-24T06:13:58.293-08:00HoudiniLouise, I hope to high heaven that you are ...HoudiniLouise, I hope to high heaven that you are not part of the Corps. It would be far better for you to be a judgmental civilian talking about things you've never experienced then for you to embody the arrogant West Point stereotype. It cheapens the reputation of the Corps when cadets with your attitude open their mouths.<br /><br />As for the validity of this blog, It very accurately explains what any New Cadet should expect from CBT. This firsthand account is a great way to give potential cadets true insight into what they're in for. I wish I had thought to do something similar when I went through my Beast. <br /><br />True there are other, "official" forums for such information, but everyone knows they are replete with ambiguity and political correctness. Peter's straight forward way of explaining his Beast is absolutely invaluable and his unapologetic account of his resignation is commendable. West Point is not for everyone and it is very important for New Cadets to know that. Everyone needs to make their own decision when it comes to the academy. It is note worthy that he made his and has the confidence and humility to share it with those who will listen.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301910109190558582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770943184454103535.post-43227206475593275682009-01-02T16:40:00.000-08:002009-01-02T16:40:00.000-08:00well said bucky...well said bucky...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11644504102913360733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770943184454103535.post-23337985749213636092008-12-29T15:13:00.000-08:002008-12-29T15:13:00.000-08:00oh, lighten up HoudiniLouise. the guy resigned; he...oh, lighten up HoudiniLouise. the guy resigned; he didn't "wash out." he's providing a positive resource here that other readers are grateful for.Buckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275366807828379164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770943184454103535.post-27996759441839970052008-12-29T09:39:00.000-08:002008-12-29T09:39:00.000-08:00I do think that it would be much more honest of yo...I do think that it would be much more honest of you at this point if you disclosed in your blog that you are NOT a West Point Cadet. True, you were a "New Cadet" at one point, but you washed out before the end of the first semester. <BR/><BR/>For someone who was looking forward to "suffering" and "discipline," you sure didn't last long, did you? <BR/><BR/>And more importantly, your blog suggests that the reason to apply to and attend West Point is because of money. Not so. The ONLY reason one should attend any service academy is that they desire to be a commissioned officer in one of the branches of the United States military. If money were indeed to reason for attending, one would think you would have stayed. But it's more than that, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>I have a real issue with one speaking as an authority when one did not have the ability to finish what one started.<BR/><BR/>In my opinion, you should shut down this blog and refrain from giving advice about such decisions. There are many legitimate forums which can be accessed by potential candidates if they want to know the truth. Or, better yet, interested parties can access www.usma.edu and get current, correct information.<BR/><BR/>Why take advice from you when you aren't even a "has been?" You're a "never was." Please stop acting like you are some authority on West Point, the application process, and making it through.HoudiniLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589110623672358980noreply@blogger.com