Goats in the military

So anyone with more than a pea-brain knows that the U.S. Military keeps the free world, well… free. And yes, that applies to our arrogant European cousins who hate our military while living under the freedom it provides. But them’s them breaks and we all recognize that. The question now is: why does Europe depend so heavily on our military? Why don’t they protect themselves? I could provide a long list of reasons but I’ll start with this really simple example (bless the English):

They promote GOATS in their armies!

On the plus side, it’s good to know that they do hold their aluminum can eating comrades to some standards and also demote them when necessary. So what the hell am I talking about?

This news report of a British Army unit demoting their goat after it acted out during a ceremony to honor the Queen. I think this quote pretty much sums things up:

"The goat, which has been the regiment's mascot since 2001, was supposed to be leading the march, but would not stay in line," Coates said. "After consideration, the commanding officer decided he had no option but to demote Billy."

While that may sum things up, these quote also rule:

“Since the goat's demotion, soldiers of a lower rank are no longer expected to salute Billy as a sign of respect, Coates said.”

And:

“Capt. William Rose, a soldier present at the parade, said the goat ‘was trying to head-butt the waist and nether regions of the drummers.’”

Yay for you Britain. Yay for you.