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Originally posted by chestyp
Excatly what Bush didn't do
What are you talking about it looks like that's what is going on today.
Did anyone one think that this would be a cake walk?
Resistance was to be expected didn�t anyone not know this?
This place is crawling with radical Moslem�s and on top of that military equipment such as RPG�s and other weapons appear to be very easily accessible.
Originally posted by G_Scard
We know that young men who are soldiers are asked to accept the eventuality of their death in war.
The question is whether they are entitled to ask: "Die for what"? and then make up their minds about wether or not they should die for the particular cause.
...
Can the world afford soliders who ask "why"? Can it afford not to have soliders ask why?
Originally posted by Zipdot
It is not the soldiers' place to ask or think -- it is their responsibility to DO. If the corps thinks they are smart enough to make decisions then they can attent OCS. Otherwise,
Shut your mouth,
Strap on your boots,
Kiss your children,
and do your duty as a man!
If you live, great, you can try to adjust foreign policy after you get out by running for office. If you die, then boo hoo, you won't be the first.
AWOL soldiers are the worst of the worst of the worst of the damn worst. Lazy ass hippies! I can't believe the army isn't filing full charges against these useless bastards... So sad - such a breakdown in discipline, it's ridiculous.
Zip
Originally posted by GTWill
Bush is a bumbling warmonger. If Bush is reelected we will be in Syria by December or January. These people that are refusing to serve are just the first of many. Bush's plan is spreading through the ranks. I know quite a few people in the military and they don't trust superiority anymore. Iraq is not a just war. It is a war for oil and world domination. More will realize this in 2005.
Originally posted by ZipdotPeople act like a war over oil is some kind of bad thing... Well, guys, reality check here, we need oil. If you disagree with the war for oil thing, then stop using electricity and stop driving your car. Don't disagree half-assed, go the whole nine yards or shut up and fall in line. We are killing for oil, get over it, it's no big deal.
Zip
Originally posted by Thomas Crowne
Originally posted by deeprivergal
Tell me again there is no draft
Ok, in case you do not understand the military, this is no draft, and as of yet, there is no draft.
That might change once Kerry is in office, though.
Originally posted by Zipdot
People act like a war over oil is some kind of bad thing... Well, guys, reality check here, we need oil. If you disagree with the war for oil thing, then stop using electricity and stop driving your car. Don't disagree half-assed, go the whole nine yards or shut up and fall in line. We are killing for oil, get over it, it's no big deal.
Originally posted by deeprivergal
Tell me again there is no draft
Originally posted by J0HNSmith
Originally posted by ZipdotPeople act like a war over oil is some kind of bad thing... Well, guys, reality check here, we need oil. If you disagree with the war for oil thing, then stop using electricity and stop driving your car. Don't disagree half-assed, go the whole nine yards or shut up and fall in line. We are killing for oil, get over it, it's no big deal.
Zip
You know, you might have a point there. Maybe we should all take your example to heart. For instance if I needed a car and I see your mom and dad and little baby sister in a nice brand spanken new SUV I should drag them out of it, murder them and take the car. Than I should tell you to get over it, I needed a car. LOL I don't know if you just have lost common sense or if you are purposefully trolling people here but you should revaluate your position on this issue. Maybe it's just to far away for you to see the reality of the situation you described.
Originally posted by Karl der Grosse
I have did my tour with the Corps 20+ years ago. U.S. law states that all previous military personel are subject to recall till the age of 31. it does not matter if you are active or inactive. Iwas called up for Grenada as well as some oter Recon marines who were not active or inactive reserve.