How do american soldiers really feel about the war??

[nana_356 0]

Ok,

so if you are going to defend this Iraq war I assume you are brave enough to run over to the recruiters office and enlist. If you are not willing to do that than you have absolutely no right defending this colonization of the middle east.

secondly, most kids join the military at 18. what did you do when you were 18? did you always make the right choices? did you know what you were getting yourself into?

third, questioning the wisdom of our leaders is the right and resposibilty of a prudent citizen. following them blindly is promoting tryanny.

and final - putting a stupid yellow magnet on your car is not really supporting anyone, except the person you bought the stupid ribbon from in the first place.

if you really want to support and respect the soldiers, don't send them on a stupid quest thousands of miles from home to die for ####### cheneys bank account.

yes, i am a vet and a federal employee.

don't be stupid

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[Ban Hammer 13,573]

Ok,

so if you are going to defend this Iraq war I assume you are brave enough to run over to the recruiters office and enlist. If you are not willing to do that than you have absolutely no right defending this colonization of the middle east.

quite interesting. so to defend the war we have to go enlist eh?

[nana_356 0]

Ok,

so if you are going to defend this Iraq war I assume you are brave enough to run over to the recruiters office and enlist. If you are not willing to do that than you have absolutely no right defending this colonization of the middle east.

quite interesting. so to defend the war we have to go enlist eh?

If a person truly believes in the purpose of this war,and is physically able, why not enslist??

Edited June 16, 2008 by nana_356

[GaryC 7]

Ok,

so if you are going to defend this Iraq war I assume you are brave enough to run over to the recruiters office and enlist. If you are not willing to do that than you have absolutely no right defending this colonization of the middle east.

I did my time and if I could I would enlist again but father time has caught up with me. But to say I have NO RIGHT to defend the actions of my country? Who died and made you the world moderator?

secondly, most kids join the military at 18. what did you do when you were 18? did you always make the right choices? did you know what you were getting yourself into?

How many 18 year olds do you know that DON'T know there is a war on in Iraq? Stupid comment.

third, questioning the wisdom of our leaders is the right and resposibilty of a prudent citizen. following them blindly is promoting tryanny.

Nothing wrong with questioning the wisdom of our leaders. I follow no one blindly though. I understand totaly what has happened. I just happen to agree with a lot of it. Don't say I am supporting tyranny just because you don't. Again, who died and made you the world moderator?

and final - putting a stupid yellow magnet on your car is not really supporting anyone, except the person you bought the stupid ribbon from in the first place.

What the hell does this have to do with anything? You have a problem with someone publicly displaying support?

if you really want to support and respect the soldiers, don't send them on a stupid quest thousands of miles from home to die for ####### cheneys bank account.

Again, who died and made you the world moderator? These guys knew what they were getting into unless your suggesting that they are wittless morons that didn't know a war was on. If so then your the one showing disrespect.

yes, i am a vet and a federal employee.

Thank you for your service.

[Ban Hammer 13,573]

Ok,

so if you are going to defend this Iraq war I assume you are brave enough to run over to the recruiters office and enlist. If you are not willing to do that than you have absolutely no right defending this colonization of the middle east.

quite interesting. so to defend the war we have to go enlist eh?

If a person truly believes in the purpose of this war,and is physically able, why not enslist??

there's also an age limit

[nana_356 0]

Ok,

so if you are going to defend this Iraq war I assume you are brave enough to run over to the recruiters office and enlist. If you are not willing to do that than you have absolutely no right defending this colonization of the middle east.

quite interesting. so to defend the war we have to go enlist eh?

If a person truly believes in the purpose of this war,and is physically able, why not enslist??

there's also an age limit

I think most people here on VJ are bright enough to know that on their own!

Edited June 16, 2008 by nana_356

[kalapino 0]

If a person truly believes in the purpose of this war,and is physically able, why not enslist??

there's also an age limit

yeah and its 41, so i think that allows a whole lot of people out there to go ahead and sign up if they haven't allready

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/20...-army-age_x.htm

[GaryC 7]

there's also an age limit

yeah and its 41, so i think that allows a whole lot of people out there to go ahead and sign up if they haven't allready

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/20...-army-age_x.htm

So those of us that are to old have NO RIGHT to discuss this? Those are your words.

[nana_356 0]

there's also an age limit

yeah and its 41, so i think that allows a whole lot of people out there to go ahead and sign up if they haven't allready

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/20...-army-age_x.htm

So those of us that are to old have NO RIGHT to discuss this? Those are your words.

There is no need to knit-pick, I dont feel it was stated to be interpreted in that manner. It would be common sense to construte it as "those who are able and qualify". Even though it was not stated that way, common sense should allow us to figure out the rest.

Edited June 16, 2008 by nana_356

[GaryC 7]

there's also an age limit

yeah and its 41, so i think that allows a whole lot of people out there to go ahead and sign up if they haven't allready

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/20...-army-age_x.htm

So those of us that are to old have NO RIGHT to discuss this? Those are your words.

There is no need to knit-pick, I dont feel it was stated to be interpreted in that manner. It would be common sense to construte it as "those who are able and qualify". Even though it was not stated that way, common sense should allow us to figure out the rest.

I realize that I am talking to a different person than I was the other day. However, when kalapino says, "Ok,

so if you are going to defend this Iraq war I assume you are brave enough to run over to the recruiters office and enlist. If you are not willing to do that than you have absolutely no right defending this colonization of the middle east."

I don't see it as nit-picking. So I will ask him/her my question again. I don't have the RIGHT to discuss this?

[MrsCat 6]

My dreams are still alive. I can still join the Army and become an Apache helicopter pilot. . . . . do you think the recruiter can guarantee me that position before signing my life away for 4-6? Cause I'd serve in any war for that opportunity.

[HAL 9000 96]

No worries kids. IF, and I do say it as a really, really far out stretch... IF McCain wins we'll probably continue seeing decreases in recruits across the board. This will mean that if near convicts don't qualify, then the prisons may be a next source of recruits. If that doesn't work maybe they'll allow some old timers to serve with honor.

[GaryC 7]

No worries kids. IF, and I do say it as a really, really far out stretch... IF McCain wins we'll probably continue seeing decreases in recruits across the board. This will mean that if near convicts don't qualify, then the prisons may be a next source of recruits. If that doesn't work maybe they'll allow some old timers to serve with honor.

Ya think?

Services Meet or Exceed May Recruiting Goals

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2008 – All the services met or exceeded their May active-duty recruiting goals and have exceeded their target recruiting numbers for this point in the fiscal year, Defense Department officials announced today.

Among the reserve components, only the Army National Guard fell short of its May goal. But officials noted that the Army National Guard has recruited 109 percent of its fiscal 2008 target to this point and explained that the May shortfall reflects an Army decision to have National Guard manning at its authorized level.

In active-duty recruiting, the Army signed up 5,568 new soldiers in May, 101 percent of its 5,500-soldier goal. The Navy and Air Force met their May goals exactly, with 2,983 new sailors and 1,888 new airmen. The Marine Corps attracted 2,656 recruits in May, 122 percent of its 2,172-recruit goal.

Aside from the Army National Guard’s 94-percent May recruiting result -- 5,311 recruits toward a goal of 5,635 -- all the reserve components met or exceeded their recruiting goals. The Air National Guard attained 131 percent of its May goal, recruiting 892 airmen against a goal of 680. The Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Air Force Reserve met their goals exactly, with 817, 923 and 638 recruits, respectively. The Army Reserve attained 107 percent of its May recruiting goal of 2,697, attracting 2,893 new soldiers.

http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=50166

[HAL 9000 96]

Before or after actual enlistment?

C'mon... you know you want to go.

[GaryC 7]

Before or after actual enlistment?

C'mon... you know you want to go.

Still having trouble with reality I see.