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JBucc · 01-31-2007, 11:28 AM

Can you shoot good?

pikesome · 01-31-2007, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by recxjake

Sorry pal, I worked on the Bush campaign...I believe in this guy, that's why I want to help

Hold on to that faith, you won't find one person who will say that Boot or the follow up schools were fun. The job has significant draw backs but if you make the most of your chances and keep your spirits up you can walk away a better person. For every 56 day straight at sea and water rationing there is a trip to Mount Fuji. I still remember fondly the times I had while I suppress the crappy parts.

**penguinz** · 01-31-2007, 11:34 AM

They are not going to re-enable the draft so don;t worry about it.

crazycoffey · 01-31-2007, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by pikesome

Hold on to that faith, you won't find one person who will say that Boot or the follow up schools were fun. The job has significant draw backs but if you make the most of your chances and keep your spirits up you can walk away a better person. For every 56 day straight at sea and water rationing there is a trip to Mount Fuji. I still remember fondly the times I had while I suppress the crappy parts.

my crappy times weren't all bad, I spent three years wearing civilian clothes while on active duty in Germany.

I skied the alps, saw where the wall was, visited paris - louvre, eiffel tower, etc.

one of my more memoriable, was a trip through Italy, while working. But the stop in Rome had some cancelations, so we were able to rent motor scooters and site see (me and three other buddies) then partied with the marines at the embassey that night, it was a blast.

Yup, thank you tax payers, it was on your dime, and I was getting enough per diem that it paid for everything that trip, even the fun.

StcChief · 01-31-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MahiMike

You sound like a smart kid. I applaud your courage. Your intelligence is only undermined by your youth. I simply can't understand how someone looks at this idiotic war and thinks they can make a difference. If you really want to help this country, become a politician and keep idiots like Bush from making it into office.

I don't care if you're in the reserves or the boy scouts, if it were up to GW, 16 yr olds would be going over there.

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Originally Posted by crazycoffey

Overboard - you fell off the left side of the boat, sir.

Not only are you overboard, you are overboard hanging off the Dingy being towed behind the BIG boat.

DeepPurple · 01-31-2007, 11:40 AM

The military, or at least when I served, will have an effect upon a person. In 1968 I was so far rightwing that I was working on the George Wallace campaign and a year later I enlisted in the Army during the Vietnam War. Eight years later I was voting for Jimmy Carter, that's the truth.

Have you noticed that many of the Vietnam era veterans turned into hippies, and those who were once hippies turned into the businessmen and the draft dodgers turned into the politicians. Everyone comes full circle, and that's what we have running this war now. God help those who don't see Bush has made a mess over there and left our troops out to dry.

crazycoffey · 01-31-2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by StcChief

Not only are you overboard, you are overboard hanging off the Dingy being towed behind the BIG boat.

Well, in that regard we have all fallen off the preverbial boat, but I was indicating he was on the left side.

To my credit, I jumped closer to the back end of the boat, staying away from either extreme left or right side.

crazycoffey · 01-31-2007, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DeepPurple

The military, or at least when I served, will have an effect upon a person. In 1968 I was so far rightwing that I was working on the George Wallace campaign and a year later I enlisted in the Army during the Vietnam War. Eight years later I was voting for Jimmy Carter, that's the truth.

Have you noticed that many of the Vietnam era veterans turned into hippies, and those who were once hippies turned into the businessmen and the draft dodgers turned into the politicians. Everyone comes full circle, and that's what we have running this war now. God help those who don't see Bush has made a mess over there and left our troops out to dry.

the only thing I really disagree with on your sentiment is it is not all bush's fault. We have a leadership problem with this country and it makes me sick.

I know, WMDs right? Well guess what, Democrats said they were there too.

It is a mess overthere, but public chastizing of our government isn't the answer, it's only complaining. Do you have a better solution, because I would bet that even the republician party leaders would listen to a good alternative. And you know how far off the right side of the boat they fell off.

ChiefaRoo · 01-31-2007, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

If you join up, you are almost guaranteed to see serious active duty time and/or combat. In one of the most hellish, hot godforsaken places on earth. Surrounded by people who would cut your throat and get a big woody for Allah listening to the gurgling sound of your blood gushing out. All for minimal pay and unless you do 20, no worthwhile benefits.

That two weeks a summer thing is gone forever; at least as long as President C#cksucker is in charge.

If you're determined to do this, I suggest you pick an extreme - enlist in the Navy or Air Force if you'd rather not get shot at, or if think you'd enjoy getting shot at, join the Marines so you'll be surrounded by a higher class of combatant. As low as recruiting standards are right now, I would absolutely advise against joining the Army.

Hey Frazod lay off Pres. co**sucker. I'd rather have a dick in office than any of those appeasing pussies in the Democratic party.

My advice. Like the other guys said if you want to fight and are physically capable join the Marines or the Army Rangers. If you're more cerebral joining the Navy is a good call. My Uncle was a Sub-Mariner, very smart guy.

ChiefaRoo · 01-31-2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Shudder indeed, but she couldn't be any worse than the piece of shit that's in there now.

Yes, she would be. C'mon Frazod get real.

ChiefaRoo · 01-31-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by crazycoffey

http://blog.lewrockwell.com/lewrw/ar...clinton-vi.jpg

funny freaking picture. I found it as a birthday card and sent it to my stepdad.

I just threw up in my mouth.

crazycoffey · 01-31-2007, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefaRoo

Hey Frazod lay off Pres. co**sucker. I'd rather have a dick in office than any of those appeasing pussies in the Democratic party.

My advice. Like the other guys said if you want to fight and are physically capable join the Marines or the Army Rangers. If you're more cerebral joining the Navy is a good call. My Uncle was a Sub-Mariner, very smart guy.

you know why the marines were invented?

so the navy could have someone to dance with.

**banyon** · 01-31-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

They are not going to re-enable the draft so don;t worry about it.

I hope this is right, but like I was saying in another thread today, if we go into Iran, the DOD will have no choice but to pull out all of those selective service cards.

**banyon** · 01-31-2007, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by recxjake

Well everyone thanks for your great advice, and sharing your stories of your service. After reading all of these, I'm not sure the National Guard is the right place for me. As much as I respect the things they do in the United States like boarder patrols in Texas... where University of Iowa National Guard soldiers are right now..... I just don't think thats what I want to do. I'm going to do some more research about the army and marine reserves....

There have been some interesting things posted in this thread, but hopefully you will base your decision on more than just the stuff you read here on the internet.

pikesome · 01-31-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by crazycoffey

you know why the marines were invented?

so the navy could have someone to dance with.

They stand on the beach and wave their arms so we know where to shoot the guns. And I'm only half joking.

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