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pasto76

(1,589 posts)
35. to throw cold water on some of the hysteria
Wed Jan 23, 2013, 09:35 PM
Jan 2013

"in the works"

"real soon now"

as in, a new camouflage pattern.

as in, a replacement for the M4.

Doesnt mean there will be significant movement on this issue in less than a geologic timeline. Im in rocket artillery. its not a physical job at all. almost no manual labor. no heavy lifting. The cabs of the launchers are pretty small...a female frame might be more comfortable in one than most males. wouldnt be a problem for 13M. 2016 is a long time away

Panetta opens combat roles to women [View all] NYC Liberal Jan 2013 OP
Finally!! sinkingfeeling Jan 2013 #1
Here is a link to a AP article Tx4obama Jan 2013 #2
I thought this had been settled a couple months ago? Oh well, good on him (and Obama). TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #3
Updated! Thanks! NYC Liberal Jan 2013 #5
First teh gays. Now teh gurls. This is who I think of, re: women in combat... onehandle Jan 2013 #4
Not for me katmondoo Jan 2013 #6
The distinction between "combat" and "non-combat" has been somewhat quaint for awhile Recursion Jan 2013 #7
The distinction was stupid and pointless anyway. Xithras Jan 2013 #8
the only difference now is the training WooWooWoo Jan 2013 #12
I think the next step.. actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #22
When they send purchasing agents on a mission to rescue hostages or take a forward enemy jtuck004 Jan 2013 #28
I was referring to mechanics, field translators, etc. Xithras Jan 2013 #31
all 40 of the females in my company are right now saying F you pasto76 Jan 2013 #32
My comment was to someone who said anyone who gets shot at is combat, and jtuck004 Jan 2013 #34
I just figured out, you thought I was talking about women. jtuck004 Jan 2013 #36
You know what would be better? Ending combat. n/t Earth_First Jan 2013 #9
BINGO! Stand and Fight Jan 2013 #10
Agreed. N/T actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #23
!!!!BANG!!!! grantcart Jan 2013 #11
UPDATE - more detailed info Tx4obama Jan 2013 #13
And now, as a final measure of equality Leslie Valley Jan 2013 #14
word. +1 pasto76 Jan 2013 #33
A better thing to do is adieu Jan 2013 #15
HOLY SHIT! BumRushDaShow Jan 2013 #16
Promotions--that's the big ticket item. TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #17
If women want... actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #21
Your concern is noted. Please feel free to share more of your concerns, and enjoy your stay. nt msanthrope Jan 2013 #24
Ah, I see, your calling me a troll. actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #25
Bless your heart. I have accused you of nothing. I truly wish you would air more of your concerns, msanthrope Jan 2013 #26
I was a lurker... actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #27
Actually,,, actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #20
Elaine Donnely and her fake think tank are going to shit in their pants bluestateguy Jan 2013 #18
I knew this was happening for about 4 months... Javaman Jan 2013 #19
Cool. Now all we need is a draft with no deferrments, and war will be finished. n/t jtuck004 Jan 2013 #29
I want our ERA amendment - this was one of their biggest fear mongering - we need equal rights 2Design Jan 2013 #30
to throw cold water on some of the hysteria pasto76 Jan 2013 #35
Well then it is time that all women, once they turn 18 years of age, register for the Selective Purveyor Jan 2013 #37
I wonder about the emotional impact on guys when a woman gets shredded. DollarBillHines Jan 2013 #38
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