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| Jul 3rd, 2003 09:59 PM | ||
| kahljorn | I LOVE AMERICA, SCREW THE GAYS. DROP THE BOMB ON SADDAM. | |
| Jul 3rd, 2003 09:35 PM | ||
| Protoclown | You're a fucking tit. | |
| Jul 3rd, 2003 09:24 PM | ||
| VinceZeb |
Wow, proto.... I found these over here, I think you misplaced them.
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| Jul 2nd, 2003 12:41 PM | ||
| Protoclown |
I have respect for IS for actually putting his money where his mouth is. I have a lot of friends who are in the military, and I respect them all for having the guts to sign up. It's something I know I could never do, and if people like them didn't do it, then I suppose it would have been conceivable that I might have been drafted at some point, assuming the need had presented itself. I don't LIKE the military one bit. Or rather, I don't like what the military does. I despise the idea of killing, and I think that in recent times the military has been horribly misused (i.e. the situation in Iraq). But I recognize the military as a tool of the government, and one that is sadly necessary as a preventative measure more than anything (I think ours goes above and beyond that necessary level though). I don't condone killing in any way, shape, or form, and were I to be drafted into the military I would request a position where I would not have to kill. I don't think I could ever kill anyone unless I was directly protecting the lives of myself and/or others in an immediate situation of self-defense. I hope to God that my friends in the marines and navy have never had to kill anyone, and I pray that they do not get killed. |
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| Jul 2nd, 2003 11:42 AM | ||
| mburbank |
Now Vinth now first of all I thought you had made a choice to be gay now and my wife is a woman. Now also B it is my wifes policy not to 'bed' guys who can't tell singular and plural apart. |
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| Jul 2nd, 2003 11:09 AM | ||
| Dole |
Yes, only two right wing, pro life, ultra patriotic, republican people here 
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| Jul 2nd, 2003 11:07 AM | ||
| GAsux |
Really? Quote:
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| Jul 2nd, 2003 10:51 AM | ||
| VinceZeb | Yes, when/if. If i would have said when, then I would have been a liar. I just may try again and hope that I can pass a physical. Then your wife will know what it is like to bed a military man. | |
| Jul 2nd, 2003 10:48 AM | ||
| mburbank |
I respect people for having the courage of their convictions. I sincerely hope you don't get killed or hurt, and I just as sincerely hope you don't have to kill or hurt anyone. The Vets I know through the VA have found they are just as damaged by things they had to do as by things that were done to them. Vince. "When/if" you sign up? Does this mean your unequivical, simple as that statements that you couldn't serve were lies? How shocking. Your statement that Eye Ties enlistment was motivated by a desire to 'shhow you' anything only serves to reinforce the already solid evidence that you have the emotional developement of a slow toddler. |
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| Jul 2nd, 2003 10:28 AM | ||
| kellychaos |
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| Jul 2nd, 2003 09:50 AM | ||
| AChimp | No, probably not. Hitler personally thought British civilization was really awesome and tried to form an alliance before the war, and it was only after the British told him where to go that he decided to invade them instead. | |
| Jul 2nd, 2003 09:39 AM | ||
| VinceZeb | Dole, if it wasnt for the UK army, you would be speaking German right now. | |
| Jul 2nd, 2003 08:53 AM | ||
| Dole | Yes. I thank my lucky stars that every day the UK military is staving off the imminent take over of my country by Nazis/communists/teletubbies. | |
| Jul 2nd, 2003 07:19 AM | ||
| VinceZeb | Then, Dole, you are a moron. Without a military, you would be serving under opression. | |
| Jul 2nd, 2003 03:25 AM | ||
| Dole |
Anyone who wants to join the military- fine, its your life and you are of course entiltled to do whatever you want with it. I don't wish death or anything horrible upon them, but I still dont 'respect' people for joining the military. And the person (who I cant remember) who equated being in the services with working at BK...there are a few fundamental differences, mainly involving guns and bombs... I dont give a flying fuck about being dismissed as a 'neo-hippy' or liberal or whatever, to me it just seems perfectly logical to not be tearfully proud and happy about the army and everything they stand for in today's world. But then I can see why that kind of opinion wouldnt go down well on the politics board, or 'Nazi Central' as it is also known 
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| Jul 1st, 2003 10:21 PM | ||
| Preechr |
Check Snopes! Check Snopes! I think he's from TEXAS, but then again I'm new... Good Luck, IS. I guess you don't have to know the people you're signing up to potentially protect, or to hear that they appreciate it. My votes will always protect those that serve, and I feel good to know several people that would count their service as the best decision they ever made. I hope that happens for you. |
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| Jul 1st, 2003 10:03 PM | ||
| GAsux |
Ital.... Do you have an MOS yet? You go through boot camp, then MOS training right? I am a little unclear. You are a Reservist but you'll go active duty? Or you'll just be active Reserve? Where are you from again? |
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| Jul 1st, 2003 10:00 PM | ||
| ItalianStereotype |
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thanks for the kind words and support everyone and thank you for the advice, Ror. I imagine that things will be fairly easy for me until I finish school and have to go full service. Dole and Helm, despite what you may feel about the war in Iraq and the ongoing war on terror, the military and its servicemen deserve nothing less than the utmost respect. hating the military and the people who risk themselves in action is simply despicable. you are allowed your opinion, but try to direct your distaste where it is due. |
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| Jul 1st, 2003 09:02 PM | ||
| The_Rorschach |
I couldn't be more proud of you Italian. I'm sure you've heard the phrase "to whom much is given much is required," and, unlike many, you understood exactly what that means. Those of us fortunate enough to have been born in America have become used to the idea of civil liberties and rights, but all too often fail to appreciate the cost which those ideals required previous to their conception. Well intentioned men, loyal to abstract ideals concerning human dignity and value, sacrificed their lives for the chance that this republic might be birthed. It has since been preserved by the blood of their children, and now you too have decided there is something about our way of life which is more valuable than yourself, and stand ready to guard against future threats. There isn't much advice I can offer, the Navy and the Army have greater differences than just their uniforms, but I can say this: The secret to leadership is initiative. Never wait to be told anything you know needs done, and never issue an order for others to do something you would not. It was taking the initiative and exploiting oppourtunity that made men such as MacArthur and Pershing the heroes they were. You'll be ribbed, accused of brown nosing and worse early on, but don't be dismayed. Depending upon your rate, you will the Military operates in suprisingly small circles, and you will gain a reputation - Even in the Reserves. Also, always speak with your men, never at them; If you grow too familiar, your authority will be undermined, but if you condescend towards them, your authority will be resented. It's a tight line to walk, but I have no doubts you'll be fit for the task. While in boot, they will have petite positions of resposibility, everything from writing watchbills to maintaining squads will be in the hands of the recruits, so don't view authority as something yet too distant to consider. Good luck. |
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| Jul 1st, 2003 08:47 PM | ||
| The One and Only... |
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Good luck, IS. I have a feeling that military life sucks... |
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| Jul 1st, 2003 08:46 PM | ||
| AChimp | Wars not make one great. | |
| Jul 1st, 2003 08:30 PM | ||
| VinceZeb |
Blanco, I said what I wanted to say. IF you don't like it, don't read the post. IS, you get no congrats from me for joining the reserves. If you got rid of your little "wow, I'm hating on Vince" rants, I'd respect you. Now, I could care less if you fail or achieve greatness. Anyone else that just gives shit to the military: Go fuck off. Without people that were willing to die for our freedoms, this conversation wouldn't take place and you most surely would be dead or a sheep to whatever dictator or religious zealot decided to take over because you don't have one ounce of commitment to a greater good that is realistic in your entire fucking body. |
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| Jul 1st, 2003 07:56 PM | ||
| GAsux |
Just me.... I think it's funny how stigmatized people in the military are. I guess its our nature as a society to judge, but I think it's funny to see people's reaction to the military in general and the kind of people who wish to be a part of it. You wouldn't knock a person who said they signed up to fry burgers at BK, but here you are giving someone shit about a lifestyle that a vast majority of you know virtually nothing about, sans what you've seen on tv and heard from friends. Ironically, it stems from a lot of the very same people who like to portray themselves as the open minded humanists. It's a shame really, that people can't see past their own prejudices. |
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| Jul 1st, 2003 03:31 PM | ||
| El Blanco |
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The thread is about IS going into service of his country. Vince tried to make it about himself. You two want to make it about your half-assed little "we american imperialism" highschool crap. We have plenty of threads beating the MidEast issue to death and plenty of threads dedicated to people's opinions on Vince. This one should have been about people giving their well-wishes to IS. But, I guess your little neo-hippy agenda should be more important than a member joining something greater than himself for a common good. BAH, went on a tangent. Again, good luck and God speed, IS. |
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| Jul 1st, 2003 02:52 PM | ||
| Zosimus | Vince has a "condition" (for which I still haven't heard the name for) but with the PH.D that I hold in my hand I have diagnosed him with a condition called: "way-too-much-shit-comin-out-ma-fat-mouth" disease. | |
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