Definitions by Smkngmgc
tour de force
A grand endeavor or trial of much difficulty.
(French expression, not directly translated/cultural saying.)
(French expression, not directly translated/cultural saying.)
Getting a 3-pointer from downtown is a tour de force. Or, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is quite a tour de force.
tour de force by Smkngmgc June 15, 2004
attacking backwards
Nowadays, used to comically describe a retreat in online battle games.
However, in the past, many different forces such as the Mongol Horde, Napoleon's Grande Armee, Rommel's Afrikan Corps, Darius' Immortal Spada and so on...used this tactic to draw out enemy forces, discourage them from chase while escaping from enemy strength, divert attention away from other attacks moving forwards and/or to simply remaneuver around the battlefield.
However, in the past, many different forces such as the Mongol Horde, Napoleon's Grande Armee, Rommel's Afrikan Corps, Darius' Immortal Spada and so on...used this tactic to draw out enemy forces, discourage them from chase while escaping from enemy strength, divert attention away from other attacks moving forwards and/or to simply remaneuver around the battlefield.
Confederate cavalry under Colonel J.E.B. Stuart retreated to escape the clutches of Captain Carter's (Union)regiment and to allow berth for Stonewall Jackson's advance in the Battle of 1st Manassas.
attacking backwards by Smkngmgc June 15, 2004
Untouchables
Referred to as the group of federal agents, the leader being Elliot Ness who fought Al Capone's organization without being bribed or falling ultimately to corruption as well as shutting down a million-dollars worth enterprise of bootlegging. Ness' book was called "The Untouchables" as well as some movies and television shows made during the 20th century.
A hacker team in Seattle used to be called "The Untouchables" due to their successful anonymity from the police and spring of untraceable electronic crimes.
Untouchables by Smkngmgc June 14, 2004
FBI
An organization of federal workers, or agents, designed to secure the US against security risks that disrupt the government somehow "clearing the picture" for other departments/agencies/forces or sending in their own forces for exigent purposes. They also have a nationwide web of phone/webtaps, informants, spies and undercover guys ("plants"). Founded in 1908 with the purpose of fighting crime more effectively nationwide, they eventually lasted through trying times such as the Prohibition, WW1/WW2 and 9/11 and continue their work today.
CIA
(Central Intelligence Agency). An organization designed to report international secrets, foreign time bombs, counterespionage and covert operations (here and overseas). Many suspect they are involved in clandestine conspiraces ranging from UFO's to 9/11. (Who's to know? Tenet'll tell you.) They are often thought of as akin to the FBI; though they may have external differences, the CIA~FBI mission relationship does exist similarly regulation-wise with the purpose of national security.
smoking gun
(n.)It means the endpoint or last source of hard, solid evidence involved in a case or investigation.
This security tape, analyzed by our experts, show that you, Jacob Fry, did indeed rob and murder two victims at the 1st National Bank at Harford and Main.
smoking gun by Smkngmgc June 13, 2004
Marijuana
An ironically unique plant often grown on college campuses and comes in many forms. Widely grown for "recreational purposes", it is a substance which you know the D.A.R.E officer told you not to smoke. Just call it herbal incense, yeah, there you go. *See Nelai's definition for greater expanse.* Referred to as a gateway drug; why, because it has a buzz that just pales in comparison to other stuff of its effects. I could see why people like it, but it isn't worth your time, people. (Also called hemp)