PSzymeczek
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Wed Feb-03-10 09:05 PM
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Edited on Wed Feb-03-10 09:05 PM by PSzymeczek
A rare agreement with Barry Goldwater. You don't have to be straight to shoot straight.
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| -Just an old Vet's take on DADT and gays in the military... |
rasputin1952 |
Feb-03-10 01:12 PM |
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This veteran agrees. |
DevonRex |
Feb-03-10 01:14 PM |
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So does this one! |
CLANG |
Feb-03-10 01:18 PM |
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As does this vet. |
sarge43 |
Feb-03-10 01:41 PM |
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me too! |
Ernesto |
Feb-03-10 01:46 PM |
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As does this one! |
PSzymeczek |
Feb-03-10 09:05 PM |
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I'll throw another "Me Too" in. |
HawkerHurricane |
Feb-03-10 09:22 PM |
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And this one. |
JohnnyLib2 |
Feb-03-10 09:59 PM |
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And another veteran says, "Hell yes!!!" |
bluescribbler |
Feb-04-10 08:16 AM |
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So does this gay veteran |
BR_Parkway |
Feb-04-10 10:31 AM |
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and this one too... |
AnotherDreamWeaver |
Feb-04-10 12:07 PM |
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I'll salute that. |
Lasher |
Feb-04-10 11:21 AM |
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...and this one too. |
Bobbie Jo |
Feb-04-10 12:44 PM |
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I agree. The US was able to gain it's independence b/c of a well known gay general from Prussia. |
vaberella |
Feb-03-10 01:24 PM |
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Thank you, for your OP, Ras. |
Cha |
Feb-03-10 01:30 PM |
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Great Article |
kmac3 |
Feb-04-10 09:35 AM |
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Great post ras! K&R. n/t |
Fire1 |
Feb-03-10 01:52 PM |
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If they can't stand up to each other, how can they stand up to al-Qaeda? n/t |
Orsino |
Feb-03-10 01:57 PM |
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I am not a veteran |
mstinamotorcity |
Feb-03-10 02:12 PM |
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One need not be a vet to see what's right and what's wrong... |
rasputin1952 |
Feb-03-10 03:42 PM |
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long overdue |
handmade34 |
Feb-03-10 02:13 PM |
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Curiously, one of my only gay experiences was when my First Sergeant, drunk, sneaked in |
Ron Green |
Feb-03-10 02:13 PM |
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Atta boy |
anachro1 |
Feb-04-10 08:32 AM |
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Thank you. |
northofdenali |
Feb-03-10 08:20 PM |
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rasputin1952 thanks for sharing the truth |
MadMaddie |
Feb-03-10 08:31 PM |
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that's a great theory |
Voice for Peace |
Feb-04-10 07:23 AM |
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As a non-military member of a multi-generation military family, I agree |
slackmaster |
Feb-03-10 09:03 PM |
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Recommend |
TexasObserver |
Feb-03-10 09:52 PM |
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roger |
The Wizard |
Feb-03-10 10:03 PM |
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Thank you for saying this so well. rec. n/t |
Tyo |
Feb-03-10 10:13 PM |
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Great post, Rasputin. When I saw and heard Admiral Mullen respond to Senator Sessions |
bertman |
Feb-03-10 10:44 PM |
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Wasn't Admiral Mullen great? |
offog |
Feb-06-10 09:58 AM |
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I think he did an excellent job, and with the backing of Powell |
rasputin1952 |
Feb-06-10 03:22 PM |
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Another Vet in agreement |
jaysunb |
Feb-03-10 10:54 PM |
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dadt |
billancourt |
Feb-03-10 11:10 PM |
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Welcome to DU |
jaysunb |
Feb-03-10 11:15 PM |
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Welcome to DU... |
rasputin1952 |
Feb-04-10 05:13 AM |
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Welcome to DU |
sarge43 |
Feb-04-10 07:56 AM |
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I'm not a veteran, and I'm not gay. . .but I wholeheartedly agree and thank you for your honesty |
MindandSoul |
Feb-03-10 11:35 PM |
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I'm not gay either, but I am a human being... |
rasputin1952 |
Feb-04-10 08:06 AM |
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What you realized does you credit. I hope the military helps us to get more of the U.S. to-- |
Moonwalk |
Feb-04-10 11:10 AM |
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Rant on!!! |
rasputin1952 |
Feb-04-10 11:20 AM |
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Does anyone know if there is a group of "heterosexual for gay rights?" |
MindandSoul |
Feb-04-10 05:25 PM |
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Another vet in solidarity. It's about time to realize that gays in the military |
old mark |
Feb-04-10 04:16 AM |
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This vet agrees |
era veteran |
Feb-04-10 05:00 AM |
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You know that this vet agrees |
MrScorpio |
Feb-04-10 05:14 AM |
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K & Highly rec'd |
Christa |
Feb-04-10 07:29 AM |
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Rec'd! nt |
babylonsister |
Feb-04-10 07:37 AM |
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Thank you |
euphoria12leo |
Feb-04-10 08:05 AM |
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Thank you |
euphoria12leo |
Feb-04-10 08:05 AM |
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Can I recommend this thread only ONCE? |
Jeff In Milwaukee |
Feb-04-10 08:21 AM |
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Everyone in my squad got a fair shake |
pasto76 |
Feb-04-10 08:41 AM |
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There's only one question that may be ask of anyone who serves. |
sarge43 |
Feb-04-10 08:48 AM |
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The Right is putting forth an argument that proves they don't know about the military |
jmowreader |
Feb-04-10 09:07 AM |
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Generally speaking, the military is known for it's sloth-like pace in |
rasputin1952 |
Feb-04-10 09:58 AM |
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Sloths are quick compared to some of the technological changes the military does |
jmowreader |
Feb-04-10 10:40 AM |
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I know what you mean... |
rasputin1952 |
Feb-04-10 10:55 AM |
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I never really liked 105s for some reason... |
jmowreader |
Feb-04-10 12:03 PM |
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All the arguments are fallacious. |
sarge43 |
Feb-04-10 10:32 AM |
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I remember this... |
rasputin1952 |
Feb-04-10 10:43 AM |
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That 'argument' didn't last too long. |
sarge43 |
Feb-04-10 10:50 AM |
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Yes, you're absolutely right |
jmowreader |
Feb-04-10 11:09 AM |
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... |
rasputin1952 |
Feb-04-10 11:16 AM |
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Old spy stories are always good... |
jmowreader |
Feb-04-10 11:46 AM |
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This vet concurs |
Puppyjive |
Feb-04-10 09:41 AM |
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Thank you, fellow veteran, for saying it just right! |
Glorfindel |
Feb-04-10 09:44 AM |
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Of Course, it's more than just in combat that the absurdity of DADT has become apparent, and-- |
Moonwalk |
Feb-04-10 10:52 AM |
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I've always held Chickenhawks as traitors... |
rasputin1952 |
Feb-04-10 11:09 AM |
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Excellent rant, Ras. |
sarge43 |
Feb-04-10 11:56 AM |
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I Agree With Most Of Your Argument, But Your Last Sentence Is Ridiculous |
Toasterlad |
Feb-04-10 10:59 AM |
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It was the military that led on integration, under the orders of ... |
rasputin1952 |
Feb-04-10 11:14 AM |
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Feb-04-10 12:25 PM |
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Interesting. I Guess You Can't Say That The Military Has a Problem With Bigotry |
Toasterlad |
Feb-04-10 03:58 PM |
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It's spotty. |
sarge43 |
Feb-04-10 11:43 AM |
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I Can't Deny the Rules On Paper |
Toasterlad |
Feb-04-10 12:32 PM |
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Well, all I can say in answer is |
sarge43 |
Feb-04-10 12:38 PM |
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I Certainly Agree With That. |
Toasterlad |
Feb-04-10 03:58 PM |
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My take has always been that any Armed Forces which feel threatened by "teh" Gays.... |
liberation |
Feb-04-10 11:02 AM |
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+100 |
kestrel91316 |
Feb-04-10 11:26 AM |
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Well said, Rasputin |
Permanut |
Feb-04-10 11:32 AM |
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This veteran agrees too nt |
Joey Liberal |
Feb-04-10 12:02 PM |
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This is simply more exploitation to keep the civilian exploitation going :: profits involved |
defendandprotect |
Feb-04-10 12:22 PM |
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If abolishing DADT gets rid of the fundies, then I'm all for it! |
Crowman1979 |
Feb-04-10 12:27 PM |
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Indeed |
sarge43 |
Feb-04-10 12:41 PM |
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Roger that. |
KeepItReal |
Feb-04-10 12:44 PM |
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Damn! Too late to rec! |
NanceGreggs |
Feb-04-10 05:30 PM |
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I'll co-sign you on the rec I gave it yesterday |
Number23 |
Feb-04-10 06:32 PM |
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Thanks - and I'll co-sign a "rec" for you in future! |
NanceGreggs |
Feb-04-10 07:02 PM |
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Thanks for saying it |
Bluenorthwest |
Feb-04-10 05:46 PM |
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