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Lurks Often

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26. The Marine Corp is a relatively small

Sun Jan 6, 2013, 04:34 PM

Jan 2013

branch of the armed forces, so promotions, on average, would be slower then in the Army, Navy or Air Force.

It can also vary by unit, since a unit is only authorized a certain number of individuals in a given rank

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Marine To Sen. Feinstein – ‘Some Woman’ Will Not Limit My Assault Weapons [View all] Coyotl Jan 2013 OP

Then this piece of shit will go to jail. Problem solved. MjolnirTime Jan 2013 #1

Where he can take a few classes and work on that IQ problem. Coyotl Jan 2013 #3

That's what I was thinking Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #6

What a sexist marine! Can a female marine chime in here???? SugarShack Jan 2013 #2

Seems like he could be the next mass murderer. This "some woman" comment, showing SharonAnn Jan 2013 #40

Fuck off, Josh TheCowsCameHome Jan 2013 #4

I'm not really familiar with all things Marines, but 8 years and still an E-4 (Corporal)? Siwsan Jan 2013 #5

I hear you. My dad was a Seargeant in the AF when he left after serving only 4 years. rateyes Jan 2013 #8

My experience is outdated, but... Marengo Jan 2013 #13

The Marine Corp is a relatively small Lurks Often Jan 2013 #26

It is REALLY hard to make rank in the Marines if you're not in the infantry jmowreader Jan 2013 #66

"Respectfully" my a**. n/t crim son Jan 2013 #7

Dear Cpl. Boston, rateyes Jan 2013 #9

I hope there's no violence against those advocating stricter gun control laws. This guy is scary. Mrs. Overall Jan 2013 #10

Keep reaching for that rainbow, Josh MrScorpio Jan 2013 #11

While I disagree with the mysogyny, I agree with his sentiment regarding guns. Undismayed Jan 2013 #12

So you support people not complying with registering their assault rifles if that becomes a law? Mrs. Overall Jan 2013 #14

So you support tearing down the Second Amendment? derby378 Jan 2013 #17

I don't know fuck about weapons. I'm asking if he/she supports refusal to comply with new laws. Mrs. Overall Jan 2013 #20

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Oh, this is too good... (n/t) derby378 Jan 2013 #50

I am a law abbiding citizen. However, I will cheer on the romanticists. Undismayed Jan 2013 #19

Really? I don't understand that. Mrs. Overall Jan 2013 #21

You are talking to billh58 Jan 2013 #43

But to me that view (gungeon) seems incongruous with being a Democrat and the values Mrs. Overall Jan 2013 #44

I totally agree billh58 Jan 2013 #45

Right, and that overrides blatant misogyny every time, eh? Darth_Kitten Jan 2013 #39

I don't understand your point. Undismayed Jan 2013 #41

wanna bet, hotdog? spanone Jan 2013 #15

Well, some women will not have sex with a man who expresses these kinds Cleita Jan 2013 #16

Serving in the military does not confer special rights on one. Ikonoklast Jan 2013 #18

From what I understand... derby378 Jan 2013 #22

That proposed legislation has little chance of being passed as written. Ikonoklast Jan 2013 #24

Perhaps - but I'll oppose that as well derby378 Jan 2013 #51

I'm very interested to learn what 200 year-old weapon you think is semi-auto. jeff47 Jan 2013 #57

That's what I originally thought... derby378 Jan 2013 #60

Um, no. jeff47 Jan 2013 #64

Doesn't matter... derby378 Jan 2013 #70

Yet it's still not semi-auto. jeff47 Jan 2013 #71

Neither were the pump-action shotguns targeted in Washington state derby378 Jan 2013 #72

the fatal flaw in his argument is one sentance Takket Jan 2013 #23

I think I've seen this movie. He drives a taxi, right? n/t gulliver Jan 2013 #25

No, but he fantasizes about shooting people who cut him off. Robb Jan 2013 #36

maybe skittles can set him straight madrchsod Jan 2013 #27

Does Feinstein own an Assault Weapon? NashvilleLefty Jan 2013 #28

Owns a handgun and has a ccw- opposes ccw for others. Undismayed Jan 2013 #30

Enjoy your stay bashing Dems with false info. Coyotl Jan 2013 #31

+1 Mrs. Overall Jan 2013 #32

Which part of what I said is false? Undismayed Jan 2013 #42

To get a CCW, her gun had to be registered. Kaleva Jan 2013 #46

If only every gun owner had to go through the same firearms training he went through. JaneyVee Jan 2013 #29

pic of the guy JI7 Jan 2013 #33

Dude with 'tude. Just as I figured. TheCowsCameHome Jan 2013 #38

Here is a screen grab of his posting. Note the avatar text. He is a SICKO!! Coyotl Jan 2013 #63

Oh yes he will comply. The military is very harsh on lawbreakers. Even those who break seemingly stevenleser Jan 2013 #34

What a misogynist prick. undeterred Jan 2013 #35

Save the contempt and hatred of women for your female relatives, boy... Darth_Kitten Jan 2013 #37

I agree with him. Oldenuff Jan 2013 #48

No, he is totally disrespectful and entirely wrong. Coyotl Jan 2013 #53

So, you advocate breaking the law if some sort of legislation were to pass-- Mrs. Overall Jan 2013 #59

The gun control law is what will be illegal. The 2nd amendment takes precedence davidn3600 Jan 2013 #61

Will the gun control law truly be illegal (will the Supreme Court declare it illegal) or Mrs. Overall Jan 2013 #62

Now you are part of the problem too. Coyotl Jan 2013 #68

You people?? Oldenuff Jan 2013 #74

So if she was a man could he deal with that. I wonder if he listened to Raine Jan 2013 #49

poor little Josh, paranoid a woman will take his weapons Skittles Jan 2013 #52

Typical under-educated, gun toting yahoo. Hoyt Jan 2013 #54

Now there's a smart career move, a military guy announcing he isnt going to follow the law nt NoGOPZone Jan 2013 #55

Guys, if you haven't seen this yet... derby378 Jan 2013 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author Cali_Democrat Jan 2013 #58

I wonder whether Joshua Boston understands why Dianne Feinstein is particularly interested JDPriestly Jan 2013 #65

No wonder you got out as a corporal! jmowreader Jan 2013 #67

Isn't he precious? ellie Jan 2013 #69

Everybody Check Out The Rude Pundit's Site. Paladin Jan 2013 #73