Warning Young People the Army is out to get you

[BlueCat]

you need to know that the Army is busily exploiting a provision in the No Child Left Behind law that allows recruiters to go into public schools receiving federal funding, gain access to students' personal data and cultivate potential recruits with a virtually unfettered hand. According to an Army manual, savvy recruiters should eat in the school cafeteria, befriend administrators, bring coffee and donuts for teachers and buddy up to team captains and student body presidents to win the hearts and minds of other students.

In Colorado, a high school student, David McSwane, who wanted to see "how far the Army would go during a war to get one more soldier," told recruiters that he didn't finish high school and that he had a drug problem. "No problem," the recruiters responded

In Ohio, two recruiters signed up a 21-one-year-old man with bipolar disorder who had just been released from a psychiatric ward.

In Houston, one recruiter warned a potential recruit that if he backed out of a meeting, "we'll have a warrant" for the potential recruit's arrest.

The Army is also accepting into its ranks a greater number of high school dropouts and lower-scoring applicants as well.

Then there's NASCAR. Our US military is spending millions of dollars a year recruiting young men at NASCAR races.

http://www.thenation.com/blogs/edcut?bid=7&pid=3705

[Hydrizzle]

OK, but it still is a volunteer army. They don't have to sign the paper if they don't want to.

Anyone who is released from a mental institution is supposedly cured enough to be in society, so they are fair game for recruitment in my opinion.

Recruit people at NASCAR races? Why not! Its a place where a recruiter might expect to find some willing patriotic young men! Bad taste in entertainment, maybe, but still patriotic!

As for the guy with a record, well he would not be in that predicament if he had not commited a crime. Its better to be offered that choice, than to just go straight to jail like you normally would.

Is it that bad that low scoring high school droputs are recruited? They have nowhere else to go, let them actually do something with thier life instead of becoming the trash in the ghettos and trailer parks.

Thats the problem with you liberals, you don't want a draft, yet you also don't want anyone to be recruited into the military. I'm sure if y'all had your way, we would have an incredibly weak ass military and like 70% taxes on the rich, and a free ride to any scumbag who doesn't feel like actually working to get ahead in life.

[AdIcTs77]

Yea, .. I see the recruiters all the time. Im actually going to Join the Army after my last year of high school. But Im NOT doing it for the president, nor am I going to kill any women or children. Im doing it for myself, because I want to have some financial stability. I mean I can go in for 3 years, and come out with 45,000 to start payments on a house, buy a car, (start my dream grow operation, lol). I hate having to go into a job where i am targeting the "enemy" to do this but i dont think theres any other way i can bank money like that.

[Hydrizzle]

Yeah, they do pay you pretty good, since you have a free ride for the whole time you are there, no need for a car, any bills, anything. Also, there are plenty of non-combat roles to fill, its not like its mandatory to be a foot soldier.

But, adicts77, you should consider the air force, they not only pay more, but they give you better skills and training, and also have the best (air conditioned) accomodations. Definately the cushiest branch from what I hear.

[XTC]

Everytime a Recuiter calls me, I always say, Sorry I am furthering my studies at college also, I'm a liberal. They pretty much just hang up after that.

[Hydrizzle]

One thing to say that always works is "sorry, I have 2 felonies on my record". thats a big no-no for the army.

[AdIcTs77]

yea, I was thinking on air force but I mean if you go to the website right on the first page it says its overcrowded. Dont know if theyd still be recruiting.

[robert42]

i nearly joined the RAF 2 years ago for 9 yrs but i duno why but i just didnt

[Hydrizzle]

The air force doesnt need peopel as bad, but if you sign up, you can get on the waiting list. I actually went and got on it, but ended up backing out after a month. IT would have been a little over a year. If you just tell them you'll do anything, i'm sure they would get you in quick, but i would not reccomend that.

[duppy man]

we watched a prog in the UK about the recruit drive and the possibility of conscription watch your ass you guys a word of warning DON'T JOIN lets all go towards peace and unity on earth

[robert42]

we watched a prog in the UK about the recruit drive and the possibility of conscription watch your ass you guys a word of warning DON'T JOIN lets all go towards peace and unity on earth

WORD!

[ballin4Real]

the army is a poor mans life being sacrificed for a rich mans freedom. The war is someones elses battle until my freedom is threatened in america fuck the army. If the iraq's were to come to the good old u s of a then my ak would be a blazin along with my blunt. holla bitches

[BalliN]

cant say i agree with the recruitment of nascar fans...

[ScarlettCrush]

more losers living off the system or more soldiers...hmm

much as I don't like war, we have none on our home turf because of our standing army. Some people live better when they have someone hanging over them telling them exactly what to do when and how...those folks have a place to go. And god bless them, it is a job I could not do.

[NextGen]

Why dont they just hang out @ the bar a recruit some poor bastard puking on himself.

[koshea]

i just say im gay (im not but a click often follows that) so yeah, havent gotten any calls in a while, which is unusual, after all im a 16 year old male

[Mojavpa]

They'll recruit people who were just released from psychiatric wards and those with drug problems, but not those who are openly gay. Now theres homophobia for you.

[beatpixie]

I think the draft is a comin and I have a horrible feeling that it will be any gender goes at that point. If that is the case I hate to say it but I would leave this country. I could fight for a war I believe in , but definitely not this war where I was lied to and where we destroyed so many innocent men, women and children for the mere sake of oil and a grudge. Iran is next on the platter for ol bush and you better believe if we are 40 percent under out quote for the month of recruitment now that the draft will definitely be reinstated and we can all kiss our sorry asses goodbye. But godbless the men and women doing what I never could. The saddest thing is whether or not these people really know what their president has done to them they are still fighting over there for US and that president. Thats some sort of hero right there.

[beatpixie]

oh and the other thing is ( i was listening to this on airamerica the other day) people who are signing on to go in the army,navy etc are being told that at max their stay in iraq will on be 18 months but what they are not told is that once you are in there is a stop going on that prohibits any soldiers from being honorably discharged unless wounded or sadly, killed. They are hurting for people so badly as well that recruiters are getting high school graduates into their offices and then LYING for them, etc, telling them that they can get them a diploma from another county so that they can fill their quote for said county and then also telling them how to pass drug tests etc....our government is so shady sometimes it is unbelievable. I cannot believe this president has not been impeached yet. I mean hell clinton was almost impeached for lying about a blow job and this man lied to us and sent us to WAR and killed our sons and daughters. and whats even worse is a week before 9/11 was given an urgent memo regarding the threat on us soil from al queda and richard clark even requested an urgent meeting w/ him to discuss this and he did NOTHING. He is partly responsible I say for the thousands of men and women killed that day and for the countless others that have died going to war for him.
Phew, done my liberal rant for the day: check

[duppy man]

WORD!


you got it Bro...........peace man

[jacquelyne]

I was thinking about joining the army reserve 4 years ago.I lived right near the barracks when i was in Melbourne and wanted to do a worthwile job to help our country and help indigenous Australians.I went two two interviews and went to alot of seminars there to see the details i was interested.They wanted to train a medic and send them to a country town and study two nights a week and work weekends in remote rural areas and overseas to places like timor back then to look after the locals and help with there needs.I did not do it as my sons father didnt want me to he was very upset about the whole thing he didnt feel the same way as me.Anyways i wish so much that i did not listen to and i wish i did join back then.

[likemclever]

( i was listening to this on airamerica the other day)

I got about this far...that's all I needed to hear.

[likemclever]

I was active duty Air Force for 4 years....

If you join the military and the thought of going to war never crosses your mind than you're stupid....too stupid in fact to enjoy the excellent educational benefits they offer.

Blue Cat if you think youâ??re doing our fighting men and women justice you're wrong....You make it sound as if the only people who join the military are somehow tricked or mentally deficient. That's insulting... most of the people I encountered in the service are smart, dependable, proud, and courageous individuals. Those "the tricked and mentally ill" are the ones putting there asses on the line every day for people who say they support them but spit in the face of everything they believe in.

This nation still survives and thrives on a 100% volunteer army.

So why don't you take your crusade to a country that needs it like Israel or Korea.

This kinda shit is why I Don't go to the political forum....incidentally that's where this post belongs.

[4252]

One step ahead of me as usual, Clever.

I think the discipline, education, and the numerous other benefits of military service would do a lot of good for many people here. If I stop right now, I won't end up writing a three page diatribe on social values, so this is it.


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[Creeper]

My dad was a recruiter and he told me they have to let gay people join the army.....they however are not allowed to ask the person if they are...the no ask no tell policy.

[Torog]

OK, but it still is a volunteer army. They don't have to sign the paper if they don't want to.

Anyone who is released from a mental institution is supposedly cured enough to be in society, so they are fair game for recruitment in my opinion.

Recruit people at NASCAR races? Why not! Its a place where a recruiter might expect to find some willing patriotic young men! Bad taste in entertainment, maybe, but still patriotic!

As for the guy with a record, well he would not be in that predicament if he had not commited a crime. Its better to be offered that choice, than to just go straight to jail like you normally would.

Is it that bad that low scoring high school droputs are recruited? They have nowhere else to go, let them actually do something with thier life instead of becoming the trash in the ghettos and trailer parks.

Thats the problem with you liberals, you don't want a draft, yet you also don't want anyone to be recruited into the military. I'm sure if y'all had your way, we would have an incredibly weak ass military and like 70% taxes on the rich, and a free ride to any scumbag who doesn't feel like actually working to get ahead in life.
Howdy Hydrizzle,

Yeeehhhaaawww !!! Git em ! You took the words right out of my mouth !

I would also like to add,that many join,because they are actually grateful for the many blessings that they enjoy and cherish,and want to give back to their country.

Freedom is never given freely,except from the hands of the liberators of the oppressed..but it's a dear price,that must always be paid in blood..because some Humans will always seek to oppress others,in their quest for power and wealth. The highest form of citizenry,according to the Founding Fathers,is that of the citizen/soldier.

I like the Israeli and Swiss models for service to one's country,the Israeli's have mandatory military service and civil defense participation,the Swiss have mandatory civil defense/militia duty.

Blue Cat is represenative of those who expect Freedom to be handed to her on a silver platter,it must be very confusing to her son,who does realize that Freedom ain't free..and has chosen to serve his country.

Thank God..that there are rough men,who stand ready in the night..while we sleep..who have chosen to defend and protect,our Freedom !

Have a good one !

[Mello.as.Hello]

I usually tell them I'm a practicing buddhist and pacifist, and that to kill another is for me to die. Typically, they don't have the energy to argue all that.

My problem is not with the recruiting, but the method of doing so. Don't accost people in a 7-11 parking lot and ask them if they've ever considered a career in the military. Clearly and plainly advertise the benefits of a military career without verbal or physical badgering and abuse, and you're likely to get all the recruits you need.

The fact is that our "volunteer army" is gradually becoming a "last chance" army. I'm sure there's plenty of intelligent, sound-minded individuals who would fight for the "good cause", they're just pushed away by the negative connotations "recruiters" bring.

Also, "use more quotes".

[makor01]

Warning Young People the Army is out to get you

Bluecat, the military is nothing you should hide from. Like Hydrizzle said, you still need to sign those papers before they have you. It really bothers me when i read posts like this. People who will serve or have served deserve your respect. When you make stupid threads like this, all youre doing is undermining our past, present and future soldiers. To anyone that thinks that the soldiers in iraq are fighting for a president get your head out of your ass. If you were to ask a soldier why they are fighting, 9 out of 10 of them will tell you that they fight for their buddys. The last thing on my mind in afghanistan was president fucking dick head bush. The main thing on my mind was my platoon and my own ass...the politics of it all fly out the window when shit hits the fan. I know this sounds alot like most of my posts in the political forum, but once again someone brings up this stupid ass topic and i feel inclined to stick up for MY army and MY friends. If you havent been there or done that, then honestly i think you should shut the hell up because you have no clue what the hell youre talking about.

Bottom line is, do your research before you talk to a recruiter if youre interested in joining. Know what MOS you want and dont forget to ask about the sign on bonus of that particular MOS. Use your head when dealing with recruiters dont be a douchebag and think they will give you the job you want...recruiters are always trying to recruit for MOS's that the army is short on and they will try to persuade you towards those careers. Know what you want to do and make them give you the job you want. Do research into the field you want, know what GT score that job requires etc. Just use your head.

[TwinShadows]

Anyone who is released from a mental institution is supposedly cured enough to be in society, so they are fair game for recruitment in my opinion.
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First I spent 4 years in the Army, I spent just under a year in Iraq and just got out in early 2004.

First, I spent time in several mental hospitals as a teenager, "parents". I joined the Army later in my life and it is a JOKE! Does anyone want to know what the US Army is really like?

[makor01]

i wouldnt call it a joke at all. what mos were you?

[TwinShadows]

88M, Motor transportation.


What were you?

Yes, some MOS's are better than others but over all...... :rolleyes:

Unless someone wants to know what life in the ARmy was like for me, I will hold my comments but the Army is not a good carrier move IMO. Why do you think they need to threaten and lie to get people to join? I can tell you every bad thing about the Army.

[makor01]

11B

yeah man screw transpo. id rather walk

[TwinShadows]

11B

yeah man screw transpo. id rather walk
How long did you stay in and why did you get out?

[makor01]

almost 8 yrs total...did about 9ish months in afghanistan, got a 7.62 in the gut now im out.

[TwinShadows]

Ouch, I am gald you are alive and I hope well now.

I didn't like working for the Army but I am still an American Soldier, "at heart" and I support our country in whatever mess we find our self in but I can always use my vote to clean up the mess, damn you Bush.

Thanks for your service Sir.

[makor01]

shit could be worse i guess...i found this site doing a search on pain killer addictions, so here i am =). I wouldnt consider myself a pot smoker, but these forums can be fun at times.

Im actually in the process of trying to get back in, but theyre giving me shit about my medical situation at the moment...i figure if i bug them enough that theyll eventually let me back haha=)

[Etrain]

we watched a prog in the UK about the recruit drive and the possibility of conscription watch your ass you guys a word of warning DON'T JOIN lets all go towards peace and unity on earth

Haha, you're the greatest duppy.

[ermitonto]

If the US government ever tries to draft me, all I can say is:

O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

"All wars are wars among thieves who are too cowardly to fight and therefore induce the young manhood of the whole world to do the fighting for them." â?? Emma Goldman

[TwinShadows]

trust me, the government would be happy to have every pot smoker leave America as they yell out, "don't let the door hit you in the ass".

[JSTA]

^which is sad.
I don't agree with our current war at all, but you bet your ass I support our troops. Anyone who talks down on them is just.................an asshole.

As I Lay Dying-Behind Me Lies Another Fallen Soldier

I want to bring You all that is in my heart
I want to bring You my everything
But I've failed You so many times
How can I stand here before You
When I begin to steal what only belongs to You
I am able to bring You nothing that isn't already Yours
I am so ashamed of what I ever called my own
Take what I have, take these broken remains
What can I give You that You don't already deserve
You laid down Your life when I refused to give mine

[TwinShadows]

I think Metalica hit it on the head

Download the song and read the lyrics at the sametime.

Group: Metallica
Song: Disposable Heroes


Bodies fill the fields I see, hungry heroes end
No one to play soldier now, no one to pretend
running blind through killing fields, bred to kill them all
Victim of what said should be
a servant `til I fall

[Chorus:]
Soldier boy, made of clay
now an empty shell
twenty one, only son
but he served us well
Bred to kill, not to care
Do just as we say
finished here, Greeting Death
he's yours to take away

Back to the front
you will do what I say, when I say
Back to the front
you will die when I say, you must die
Back to the front
you coward
you servant
you blindman
[End Chorus]

Barking of machinegun fire, does nothing to me now
sounding of the clock that ticks, get used to it somehow
More a man, more stripes you {WEAR}, glory seeker trends <---------
bodies fill the fields I see
the slaughter never ends

[Chorus]

Why, Am I dying?
Kill, have no fear
Lie, live off lying
Hell, Hell is here

I was born for dying

Life planned out before my birth, nothing could I say
had no chance to see myself, molded day by day
Looking back I realize, nothing have I done
left to die with only friend
Alone I clench my gun

[Chorus]

Back to the front.

[makor01]

this is just my observation but its wierd to see what war does to men. In your case its made you hate the army and fight against what it stands for, but for me its made me hold it closer to my heart and want it even more. Its really a cool thing to see the different reactions from everyone who has experienced war. I dont hold any of your opinions against you Twinshadows, I instead hope to learn from them someday. I regret nothing i have done and i would do them all over again if given the chance, but then again i respect that you served and now you choose to speak against serving. Youve earned that right just like i have and i respect you for that. Peace Bro.

[TwinShadows]

It's cool man.

I can't blame it all on the war but you know why I can't go on about it here.

I can say if you do not believe in what you are fighting for, it's hard to see your leaders as a friend and not the enemy. Maybe I am wrong and WMD will show up one day but for now.

I served my country and obeyed my orders, just because you do not agree with the president does not mean you go back on your word of following his every order. I support every soldier over there, I have friends over there. I just felt like I was lied to on why we were there, but as our commander said, "it was still the right thing to do" but that is not why we were there Bush. Tell congress that before you go o war.

The right thing to do?

Bush should clean up his home before he tryâ??s to clean up the world.

It's the right thing to do..

Lock child molesters up for life, not some kid who was 19 and had sex with a 17 year old but those fuckers like in the Catholic Church messing with all those boys. Chop their fucking dick off and shove it in their mouth.

It's the right thing to do..

To make sure no one is homeless and starving

It's the right thing to do...

Legalize Medical Marijuana and stop sending sick Americans to prison.

I just want a better America and sometimes my anger towards the BLIND JUSTICE gets the best of me.

Sorry, time to move you fuckers..... Wal-Mart is here.

I love America even if our leaders can be paid off instead of doing the right thing.

[BlueCat]

Well Hi guys...sorry to take so long getting back to you. I have been in the hospital....MS is a bitch.

OK hydrizzle, likeemclever and others (the very fact that you have torog on your side should send up a red flag)... I think you missed the point of the post.

I have no problem with our military. I am a military brat, my son is in...
my daughter was a marine as was her husband. I am not insulting the military you evidently did not read the whole link. How can you not see a problem with the military taking a kid from his home without his parent knowing? Do you have any children?

By resorting to trickery which they ARE DOING...that is why the Army had to close all recruiting offices and re-train their recruiters...or did you miss that too?

Scarlett is right in saying some people do need to be told what to do. The military is good for a lot of people. The fact that they volunteered is admirable.
but the military should not resort to the tactics they have been using as it gives the military a bad image they do not need at this time.
And if people think they are tricked into joining their heart will not be in "protecting" anyone...including the back of that soldier that chooses to be there..

as for the comment in the bottom of your post Hydrizzle...

Our military has NEVER been WEAK ASS...I find that insulting and in turn it is you making those comments that does an injustice to those serving.

There has never been 70% taxes on the rich...that is more typical bullshit with no bases in fact.

The middle class pays most the taxes and the top 2% (bushistes) pay NOTHING
for example: General Electric, Americaâ??s most profitable corporation, reported $50.8 billion in U.S. profits over the past five years, but paid only 11.5 percent of that in federal income taxes

Worldcom paid no taxes at all in two of the last three years, despite reported U.S. profits of $15.2 billion.

General Motors paid no taxes at all in three of the last five years, despite $12.5 billion in reported U.S. profits. GMâ??s tax rate for the past three years was negative!

Enron paid no income taxes at all in four of the past five years, despite $1.8 billion in reported U.S. profits.

Colgate-Palmolive paid no taxes at all in three of the past five years, despite $1.6 billion

http://www.ctj.org/html/corp0402.htm

If you are going to post the BS at least back it up.

Cat :rolleyes:

[BlueCat]

Makor,
as for your comment...
Bluecat the military is nothing you should hide from. Like Hydrizzle said, you still need to sign those papers before they have you. It really bothers me when i read posts like this. People who will serve or have served deserve your respect. When you make stupid threads like this, all youre doing is undermining our past, present and future soldiers.

Well I don't know what to think of your post. Did you read the link or just the post?
I never said hide from the military nor do I imply it! I was just posting a heads up as to what the Army "recruiters" are pulling. No one has given our soldiers more respect than I.
I currently write to several soldiers that are in Iraq and Afghanistan. I work with many soldiers that don't agree with the war but they are true to their service and their country.
Bush set the standard for questioning anything this administration does with his 'You are either with us or against us attitude...
Don't conform to the present day adage that to question anything is disloyal or unpatriotic...

No one cares more about our soldiers than the mothers that brought them in to this world trust me.
We are hearing casualties reports but never injuries...why does that not bother anyone?
I hear of the injuries everyday. thousands and thousands of severely injured.
My son is there in the OR tents putting the injured back together so I do know what is happening over there...

I am sorry you misunderstood my post but you need to know I am on the side of our soldiers....more than you know.

Cat

[BlueCat]

Twinshadows....
I would love to hear your take on the army....please.
and thanks for joining I am glad you made it back...in one piece I hope.

[BlueCat]

As for Torog...I try my best to just ignore your point less post as you never back them up with anything. I did read quite a few of YOUR posts however.... I am wondering why you post to here at all. You give out this nauseatingly cheesy advice, and I also notice you make a point of looking at every weed post. You ask lots of questions and make a point of re posting the pictures of weed with the persons name that posted it. hmmmmm
Do you work for the cops Torog? You really sound like a cop in your posts.

As for your lasted comment...you know nothing about me or my family.
My son at 20 is more man than you will ever be. My husband at 61 is more man then you will ever be....they have both served their country well....I will lower myself to your level to better make my point....jumping out of airplanes on to the front lines and working 6 years reconnaissance in Vietnam trumps your pantie ass navy boy none conflict service... little man so fuck off. Be a good little Bush comrade and go spy on your neighbors.

[likemclever]

I donâ??t give a rats ass whoâ??s on my side. My opinions are my own. Youâ??ll excuse me if I donâ??t believe you when you say you have no problem with the militaryâ?¦maybe your fingers are working independently from your mind.

I did read the whole link you posted and I found it nearly as repulsive as your thread. Next time you want to talk about basis in fact you would do well to not use a fucking blog as your source. Even though I will admit in essence itâ??s almost as reputable as the New York Times.

Yes, I have a daughter. If she chooses to serve her country I will be fearful and proud. This country owes its citizens nothing. Most Americans act as though they are entitled to liberty. They are notâ?¦.freedom always collects it debts.

How is the military taking children from their homes without their parents knowledge? Is that the case with your children or did they stand on their own two feet like adults and serve a greater purpose than themselvesâ?¦.my hat is off to themâ?¦may your son return safe.

[Torog]

As for Torog...I try my best to just ignore your point less post as you never back them up with anything. I did read quite a few of YOUR posts however.... I am wondering why you post to here at all. You give out this nauseatingly cheesy advice, and I also notice you make a point of looking at every weed post. You ask lots of questions and make a point of re posting the pictures of weed with the persons name that posted it. hmmmmm
Do you work for the cops Torog? You really sound like a cop in your posts.

As for your lasted comment...you know nothing about me or my family.
My son at 20 is more man than you will ever be. My husband at 61 is more man then you will ever be....they have both served their country well....I will lower myself to your level to better make my point....jumping out of airplanes on to the front lines and working 6 years reconnaissance in Vietnam trumps your pantie ass navy boy none conflict service... little man so f*ck off. Be a good little Bush comrade and go spy on your neighbors.
Howdy Blue Cat,

My goodness gracious ! I seem to bring out the worst in you..I apologize for that,it's not my intention to do so. My advice is "cheesey" ? Ouch..that hurt,maybe it's because I'm so old-fashioned and believe in a black and white,moral code..being good,is being square and "cheesey" ?

As for weed posts,I don't look at every one of them,in fact,I've been neglecting them lately,because many are from kids trying to grow weed at home and put their parent's at risk. I didn't realize,that I was re-posting pics in weed threads too much..mostly I just wanted the quote to be handy to refer to..I'll be sure to conform to your suggested guidelines. I wonder why it is,that when liberals git frustrated with me,they accuse me of being a cop ? One member here,has met me personally and they can attest that I ain't no cop..and that would be Libertarian Toker.

As for my Navy service,I tried to git into the SEAL's first,the real reason I joined,but I didn't qualify because of my poor eyesight..so I went into my second choice,Electronic Warfare. I find your comments to be juvenile..maybe you're right,maybe your son and husband are more man than I ever will be..but I suspect,that part of your hatred and bigotry towards me,is because they are real men..who've managed to resist your every attempt to emasculate them.

You damage what credibility that you have,when you continue to look down on me..your snobbery,bigotry and language,is un-becoming for a lady..and I feel uncomfortable trading harsh words with a lady.

Have a good one ....

[Torog]

Howdy Blue Cat,

I forgot to say,that I'm glad that you're out of the hospital and I hope that you're doing well.

Have a good one....

[squeak]

im glad i dont live in america.

[NowhereMan]

almost 8 yrs total...did about 9ish months in afghanistan, got a 7.62 in the gut now im out.
i salute you and wish ya the best
and Thanks for serving i hope you have not had to sacrafice too much


i find it odd how the ones that scream 'i got rights 'wont fight anyone but their own country men for them,THEY NEVER SERVE IN THE MILITARY.
they will bash a nieghbors head for a ten foot strip of wiasted land
but wont think of being in the service and protect the entire country.
why should they do anything for anyone?
how can people understand most jion trying to get out of POVERTY,they have not much to lose ,you say welll they could lose thier lifes,but to them LIFE aint so good and they want it to get better to the piont of risking it all
you must be there or have been to understand,
do i recommend the army,hell no
but if one wants to jion it i will just thank him or her for whatever reason they jion THEY will serve my nation as my goverment sees fit,and whatever they get out of it im happy for,if it cost them their lives im saddened by it.
they jion up to help themself,some jion to be hero's not many do that.but it can cost you everything even your last breath.
and it can open doors for your future.
life is not easy for 99% of the world
we all cant be lifeguards on some nice beach and get paid big bucks
some people have to risk it all just to exist,or have a future they seek.
so dont go acting like those that jion dont know they risk alot they know
its not no secret its a shootin war,
regardless of what i think they should do in iraq and afghanistan
the young people who jion up and VOLUNTEER,do so for the benifits it can bring and they decide to do it or not
some people seem to think they TRicked into it,or something
everyone knows recruiters lie,but everyone knows there is a war too
and deciding to jion up now is totally different than before it started
i feel sad for all the young lives lost,they only wanted to better themself
the us goverment polocies cost alot,sad but true,changes are needed but not having a military AINT ONE OF THEM

peace

ps
agian THANKS for all who serve,or have served.

[yocass]

How can you not see a problem with the military taking a kid from his home without his parent knowing? Do you have any children?
*cough* bullshit *cough* My one brother went in at 17 and let me tell you, there were a shit load of forms for my mother and father to fill out. I was 18 when I went in the first time, and they STILL called my parents and asked about me. As someone already said, if you go into the military and expect to not fight, your just downright stupid. No ifs ands or buts with that.

[BlueCat]

*cough* bullshit *cough* you should really do something about that cough...

recruiting today is not the same as even a few months ago...

There is no excuse for tatics like this...

Recruiter: "You don't want to be a burden to your mom," they told him. "Be a man." "Make your father proud." Never mind that, because of his own experience in the service, Marcia says enlistment for his son is the last thing Axel's dad would have wanted.

Next thing Axel knew, the same sergeant and another recruiter showed up at the LaConner Brewing Co., the restaurant where Axel works. And before Axel, an older cousin and other co-workers knew or understood what was happening, Axel was whisked away in a car.

"They said we were going somewhere but I didn't know we were going all the way to Seattle," Axel said.

Just a few tests. And so many free opportunities, the recruiters told him.....

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/paynter/227497_paynter08.html

[yocass]

he was 18. He was not a kid, he signed papers without reading them...if he wasn't interested in joining why did he keep leading the serge on with taking theses tests and talking to him? I would have been one pissed off recruiter too. I feel for him, but he brought it on himself. I have helped set up recruiting booths within the last few months actually, and our orders were not to waste time with anyone that did not come to us first. Get your facts straight.

[BlueCat]

18 is still a kid.......you can't even drink but you can kill.... :rolleyes:

the point is not that the 18 year old kid was dumb it is that the recruiters are resorting to BS tactics...

[mynameismike0]

whenever they call me i just say sorry my brother signed up for the free shit under my name i really don't want to join the military.

while i don't support our reasons for going to war in iraq, i respect the people who put their lives on the line. i'm definitely not cut out for the army, and am more interested in what goes on in this country quite frankly. but to all those who want to join, more power to you.

[BlueCat]

Well Said! :)

[Kramerica]

Americans, for the most part, love and respect our soldiers and veterans of past wars.............................................. .................................................. ......



Unless their names are John McCain or John Kerry :) :) :)

[makor01]

im glad i dont live in america.


so are we.

[Hydrizzle]

as for the comment in the bottom of your post Hydrizzle...

Our military has NEVER been WEAK ASS...I find that insulting and in turn it is you making those comments that does an injustice to those serving.

There has never been 70% taxes on the rich...that is more typical bullshit with no bases in fact.


Wow, you didn't even read my post! If you HAD, you would know that it was preceeded by the words "if liberals had thier way" What i was saying is, thank god they dont! Dammit, read stuff before you start getting on your high horse!

Here is exactly what I said: "Thats the problem with you liberals, you don't want a draft, yet you also don't want anyone to be recruited into the military. I'm sure if y'all had your way, we would have an incredibly weak ass military and like 70% taxes on the rich, and a free ride to any scumbag who doesn't feel like actually working to get ahead in life."


Worldcom paid no taxes at all in two of the last three years, despite reported U.S. profits of $15.2 billion.

I find that a little hard to believe. If you're going to post "facts", how about posting them, hmmmmm I dunno, from a website that more than 5 people have heard of???? That's bullshit, the IRS would never let that much money slide!



If you are going to post the BS at least back it up.

Ah, that's just exactly what I was saying. Once again please READ THE POSTS! Get off your soapbox already!

[NowhereMan]

recruiters are like car salesmen and anyone over 18 can sign up,they lie and they will say anything THIS is true
but saying they take kids out of homes is strecthing it,i wished they were honest 100% of the time,they could be and the same people sign up,
some kids run from their fucked up homes or situations into the army where once your in your a part of something and feel like a grown up even if you aint
they should tell each recriut exactly what they signing up for in detail.that way they would have only the devoted and needfully loyal to jion up and then nobody can say they steal the kids,ect ect.they simply fill slots up.
those who makes the military rules of engagement and do the poloticing dont care how many sons and duaghters it takes,so long as their will be done.
those sons and duaghters give it all for a chance at something they think the military will give them to do or be,they know its a risk,even if the recriuter says a sweet song and dance and misleads them,promissing a sweet post in a paradise,they also get told str8,THE PRESIDENT CAN ORDER YOU ANYWHERE AT ANYTIME FOR ANY REASON FORIEGN OR DOMESTIC
yes they use big words and its long winded but it more or les says
you follow his orders ,he is the supreme commander of every military personell
and by signing and taking a oath you agree for so many years SERVICE
and you then sign ya name take a oath and away you go to serve.


every soldier knows what they are and who tells them what to do.

[Smokey McPot]

You dont gotta be smart to be in the army. For alot of the shit you do but you dont gotta be a genuis to be a good soldier. Im not sayin i want the draft but its not a bad thing that they are goin after dumbass kids who dont finish school.

[BlueCat]

well sorry about the misread...have you ever heard of tact....if it was a mistake don't you think you are a bit harsh...

here ya go...
http://www.prospect.org/web/page.ww?section=root&name=ViewPrint&articleId=6280

or this
Surge in Corporate Tax Welfare Drives Corporate Tax Payments Down to Near Record Low...

http://www.ctj.org/html/corp0402.htm

[Hydrizzle]

There has never been 70% taxes on the rich...that is more typical bullshit with no bases in fact.



If you are going to post the BS at least back it up.

You post this and expect not to get the same back?

You DO know that you can tell the recruiter to FUCK OFF, right? You dont have to listen to them. At any point, you can walk away or hang up the phone. Where the fuck do you get this shit about them stealing kids away. It's thier own damn choice, dammit, they aren't your baby anymore!