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271. Women have better fine muscle coordination.

Reply to obamanut2012 (Reply #130)

Thu Jan 24, 2013, 08:46 PM

Jan 2013

They are better at noticing details. That makes them excellent snipers, as long as they don't have to carry a large load.

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On the Reality of Combat [View all] Aviation Pro Jan 2013 OP

they are moving to one standard for the pft... actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #1

Wrong answer Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #2

i read the article. twice. actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #4

Have you ever experienced a month in these conditions? Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #6

deployed 4 times. as a Corpsman. with the Infantry. N/T actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #9

Where? Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #17

twice to iraq and twice to afghanistan. and i dont feel the need... actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #20

That's right the President is the boss.... Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #25

do you really think... actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #29

By the way, thank you for your service and welcome to DU! riderinthestorm Jan 2013 #274

But it's an argument you have already lost. randome Jan 2013 #30

No I will not deal with it Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #35

DU isn't a place for you to rant against women's equality CreekDog Jan 2013 #122

Pulling the sexism card on me Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #126

sexism card? CreekDog Jan 2013 #129

"Some of my best candidates are women!" Scootaloo Jan 2013 #156

There's a binder joke in there somewhere! Squinch Jan 2013 #300

Squinch, lol! RILib Jan 2013 #319

You pulled the sexism card all by yourself. AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #169

This thread and your responses on it have zero place on DU. Marrah_G Jan 2013 #166

I think it's against TOS, personally obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #277

You sound exactly like those who opposed racial integration BainsBane Jan 2013 #186

You sound like those who said women couldn't be in the millitary because they get histerical once a Auntie Bush Jan 2013 #264

You, meaning AviationPro BainsBane Jan 2013 #303

Same exact argument as against racial integration obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #279

The Paleolithic called. NealK Jan 2013 #267

It is a done deal -- Congress won't stop it obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #276

it's NOT OK to be sexist on DU CreekDog Jan 2013 #120

Hahaha Sheldon Cooper Jan 2013 #178

Nope Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #180

lol Sheldon Cooper Jan 2013 #185

You won't budge? So you have a closed mind and are not interested in others' experiences or opinions October Jan 2013 #272

By your standards mercuryblues Jan 2013 #327

Why is it the "Wrong Answer?" Because it doesn't agree with your opinion? dballance Jan 2013 #8

In what? Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #12

Maybe you're not as tough as you imagine if the things you listed truly bother you. randome Jan 2013 #19

Written by someone.... Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #26

people just see it differently.. doesn't mean anybody is wrong. Voice for Peace Jan 2013 #158

lots of women are better than men at many things BainsBane Jan 2013 #191

No one ever mentioned a Tough Mudder obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #280

Seriously? regjoe Jan 2013 #36

it's not a badge of honor to be sexist and proud of it CreekDog Jan 2013 #117

I'm pragmatic Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #119

no, you're not. or else you wouldn't question the physical prowess of people who disagree with you CreekDog Jan 2013 #137

Did you even read the article? Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #141

i'm arguing with your stereotyping CreekDog Jan 2013 #142

Wrong answer Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #146

it's the right answer CreekDog Jan 2013 #153

so the nation is supposed to discriminate because you hate women? BainsBane Jan 2013 #192

Like insulting people don't you? Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #196

LOL BainsBane Jan 2013 #198

Women are serving in combat obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #281

Apparently, you can't pull your weight because you are afraid of being naked Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #309

Correct sarisataka Jan 2013 #233

Thank you for your service. Your now probably ignored like the rest of us... riderinthestorm Jan 2013 #268

It was an interesting job sarisataka Jan 2013 #290

Ah well, the worse for you - I AM the Irish wife! Fiery temper and all.... riderinthestorm Jan 2013 #295

Her grandpa who passed on last year sarisataka Jan 2013 #313

So the article supports the proposition that it's tough being in the military. Got it. randome Jan 2013 #3

That was about as stupid a response as I could possibly imagine.... Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #5

saying "try again"... actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #7

So your suggestion is to norm the standards, huh? Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #11

they are already moving to one standard... actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #14

How many? Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #21

right now i believe it is 8... actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #24

So Now We See RobinA Jan 2013 #74

Wrong answer Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #77

Simply saying "wring answer" does not, fact mean it is the wrong answer LanternWaste Jan 2013 #81

It does mean he can't counter the argument BainsBane Jan 2013 #239

Wrong answer. Squinch Jan 2013 #299

Who gives a shit what happens at 'your' gym. AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #172

"I never see any females doing pull ups at my gym." cyberswede Jan 2013 #179

Or clearly they don't want to embarass themselves. Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #182

I see, so since you've never seen it, women can't do a proper pull-up. AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #190

I bet he ain't got nothing against her? Democracyinkind Jan 2013 #188

Hey, wait a minute! You know, I never see females giving birth at my gym.... Squinch Jan 2013 #302

what about firefighters? CreekDog Jan 2013 #124

You thought those 2 points were worth snipping. randome Jan 2013 #10

Become accustomed to burned/maimed bodies okay - seeing opposite sex naked bad dballance Jan 2013 #13

+1. actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #15

Nobody gets accustomed to the horrors of combat ever. Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #34

Right, Pay and Promotions, Because They're not as Patriotic and Dedicated as Men dballance Jan 2013 #47

Yeah, it is pay and promotions Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #54

You Have Every Right to Your Opinion and Line in the Sand dballance Jan 2013 #56

Your opinion is irrelevant. AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #176

So is yours Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #177

I don't care if it is 'about pay and promotions'. AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #181

Name one female infantry officer. Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #183

How about a Major General? Orna Barbivai of the IDF. Do you want two names? OK riderinthestorm Jan 2013 #214

U.S. name Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #216

Changing of the goalposts. Dishonest and disingenuous. Face it, Israel is doing it already riderinthestorm Jan 2013 #229

Oops....just dropped another bollock . Really , reread your post . In the context of your argument.. pkdu Jan 2013 #275

Name one African-American Infantry General obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #222

Why Do Men RobinA Jan 2013 #76

Thanks, RobinA, tblue Jan 2013 #160

Aren't there humans with vaginas who care for maimed or burned bodies, and see their patients naked? DeschutesRiver Jan 2013 #106

"One can only imagine the humiliation of being forced to relieve yourself in front of the opposite Brickbat Jan 2013 #16

Marriage equals combat? Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #18

No, marriage is a pact of mutual respect, support and sacrifice through good times and bad. Brickbat Jan 2013 #22

grunts will learn to deal with it WooWooWoo Jan 2013 #23

You've got a service ribbon as your avatar... Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #31

if there's never been one before, there will be now WooWooWoo Jan 2013 #46

Name one integrated US infantry unit obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #223

I don't understand why anybody wants to serve in combat arms... Bigmack Jan 2013 #27

Best answer so far.... Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #33

agreed. actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #40

Because it is glorified. redqueen Jan 2013 #83

Well said. Becoming a killer for the state is not "liberation". Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2013 #89

Not for you BainsBane Jan 2013 #311

I just have one thing to say in regards to this statement. white_wolf Jan 2013 #165

Thank you redqueen. Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #310

Teh wimmens is so fragile and delicate! How will they survive pooping in a bag TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #28

Again... Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #32

I don't get your point. If a woman qualifies for combat duty, physically and mentally, what TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #37

^This^ athena Jan 2013 #38

Cogent answer Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #42

If qualifying men are allowed to test themselves in combat, it's hard to see how TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #43

Thank you, yours is the perfect answer to many problems I have wrestled with on this. SQUEE Jan 2013 #53

Thank you.... Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #55

Aside from being a "tryout" for the Bats.. SQUEE Jan 2013 #57

The Batts.... Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #60

Spec 4 mafia.. memories... >shudder< SQUEE Jan 2013 #61

I'm sorry but your arguments don't really prove the point... Moonwalk Jan 2013 #80

I have not once in my post said a female should not be in combat. SQUEE Jan 2013 #86

Combat comes with combat pay. lumberjack_jeff Jan 2013 #69

if your in country... actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #70

Volunteer at a few ultra races or adventure races and get back to me obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #64

You're equating a Tough Mudder... Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #75

None of those are ultra races -- next obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #226

I don't see why they shouldn't life age restrictions BainsBane Jan 2013 #230

If some men aren't ready to fight either, Jamastiene Jan 2013 #251

For generations, Americans have been asked to sacrifice their sons to wars.... kentuck Jan 2013 #39

Yeah, you guys go ahead and laugh about it, MrYikes Jan 2013 #41

Why would women, or anyone, want to go into combat and kill people? Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2013 #44

I think anyone who truly WANTS to... Lizzie Poppet Jan 2013 #93

The question was, "why would anyone want to kill other peope"? Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2013 #94

And I repeat: no sane person WANTS to. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2013 #96

There is always a "choice" to kill or not. Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2013 #97

Of course. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2013 #154

Tierra RILib Jan 2013 #334

If it is acceptable for men to be thrown into these situations, then it is acceptable for women. Chorophyll Jan 2013 #45

No, it is not and has NEVER been (but for very rare exceptions), world-wide. WinkyDink Jan 2013 #50

Why? Why is it more acceptable for men than for women? Chorophyll Jan 2013 #78

I don't have to read it; i agree with your premise. I find the decision extremely disturbing. WinkyDink Jan 2013 #48

First of all, we should stop having so damned many wars. loudsue Jan 2013 #49

I think you mean: STARTING WARS. Invading here, drone-bombing there. WinkyDink Jan 2013 #51

All you "women in combat" supporters: What about women in the NFL/NHL/NBA? WinkyDink Jan 2013 #52

That's entertainment. I don't care if women are in any of those. TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #58

If they can handle it, why not? sinkingfeeling Jan 2013 #59

why not? Blue_Tires Jan 2013 #62

There are women who definitely could be in all of those obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #65

no female has attended BUD/S. SQUEE Jan 2013 #98

Name one woman who has been accepted to BUD/S Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #103

She is most definately a hinderance to her cause. SQUEE Jan 2013 #329

Why not? lumberjack_jeff Jan 2013 #68

I don't think any of these women gave a hoot about the NFL... LanternWaste Jan 2013 #84

Did the Russians use women for general infantry? GreenStormCloud Jan 2013 #270

The IDF does. Israel hasn't relaxed its standards - they simply have women who can fulfill them. riderinthestorm Jan 2013 #288

There were Soviet women infantry. Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #296

You conveniently left out the highly decorated tank commander, the crews manning the AA defenses.... LanternWaste Jan 2013 #322

I mentioned the AA female crews. GreenStormCloud Jan 2013 #324

If Ryan Smith is so easily traumatized by women in combat... pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #63

The funny part is I used to have a far-RW coworker who was ex-army Blue_Tires Jan 2013 #66

Your entire premise is that women are too precious to be subject to the indignities of combat. lumberjack_jeff Jan 2013 #67

After reading the whole article, I am struck by the lack of any reasonable perspective found there. Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #71

the real reality of combat is that it only makes up about 2% of what you do in a war WooWooWoo Jan 2013 #72

I'm sorry, but in what fucking world do you and this douche live in? cynatnite Jan 2013 #73

Well you know how embarrassed we men get any time we even think of your lady-parts. Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #111

Women poop? THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #199

Where the fuck is Un-Rec when you need it. Jamastiene Jan 2013 #79

Of course, we delicate flowers can't handle being firefighters or cops, either. we can do it Jan 2013 #82

Sound and fury signifying...nothing. Like letting women be doctors or astronauts... Moonwalk Jan 2013 #85

your idea is great except.. SQUEE Jan 2013 #87

Figuring out better ways to do their jobs. randome Jan 2013 #109

or.. SQUEE Jan 2013 #118

Same exact argument was used against integrating the Armed Forces. Ikonoklast Jan 2013 #138

No it wasn't SQUEE Jan 2013 #328

SQUEE RILib Jan 2013 #337

So, the FACT, that we are biologicly different is stereotyping SQUEE Jan 2013 #338

Any person who thinks women cant serve in combat due to the bodily aaaaaa5a Jan 2013 #88

Wow. redgreenandblue Jan 2013 #90

Combat is about killing the enemy and not getting killed yourself. GreenStormCloud Jan 2013 #91

Female advantages zipplewrath Jan 2013 #105

+100 and esp. the points in your last paragraph. nt DeschutesRiver Jan 2013 #110

Because they aren't germane Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #115

lololol of course tehy are obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #136

Name one woman who carries... Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #143

You mean the one designed for men? zipplewrath Jan 2013 #171

You don't undertand a thing about mortars and engineering. GreenStormCloud Jan 2013 #278

I've seen more than a few LARGE women who were perfectly capable of carrying anything a man riderinthestorm Jan 2013 #285

I am an engineer zipplewrath Jan 2013 #286

lolololololololol obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #258

Then throw them in water zipplewrath Jan 2013 #167

They also have much better stamina obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #130

In what sense do they have better stamina? Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #135

They have better stamina -- peer-reviewed studies obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #228

Women have better fine muscle coordination. GreenStormCloud Jan 2013 #271

Put 25 women in hand to hand against 25 guys. GreenStormCloud Jan 2013 #151

In what context? zipplewrath Jan 2013 #170

I don't think you know a lot about modern warfare obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #260

Actually, in the infantry they do. AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #273

If we can recall, the US Army was actually lowering their standards during the height of the second aaaaaa5a Jan 2013 #317

This is essentially the same thing I said in another thread about this yesterday Victor_c3 Jan 2013 #92

There are lots of jobs that are dirty and unpleasant. Nye Bevan Jan 2013 #95

Combat arms are not a Mike Rowe special SQUEE Jan 2013 #100

Isn't much of combat these days things like flying drones by remote control? Nye Bevan Jan 2013 #101

I dunno ask the guys humping rucks in the mountains in Afghanistan if thats modern combat... SQUEE Jan 2013 #107

150 years ago this summer, bobclark86 Jan 2013 #99

+1. Many here seem to think it unladylike, but I support the women's right to choose (nt) Nye Bevan Jan 2013 #102

Its already being done, in Israel without ANY deleterious effect on troops for the past 13 yrs riderinthestorm Jan 2013 #104

I have some friends who are serving in the IDF Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #108

Yes I know. I'm aware Wiki is often slammed as a source riderinthestorm Jan 2013 #113

you're saying women's participation has harmed the Israeli military? CreekDog Jan 2013 #163

His "friends" opinion will matter more than any facts I'm guessing... riderinthestorm Jan 2013 #194

Desegregation will ruin morale! REP Jan 2013 #112

Women are already in combat. Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #114

Women do not serve in Combat Arms units Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #116

Well, thems the breaks. Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #121

It's the decree from the outgoing SECDEF Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #123

I believe women should have to register for the draft same as men (although I dont want ANY draft) riderinthestorm Jan 2013 #127

Sure, why not? Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #132

They will get paid more, get promotions faster, and also obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #139

She is right -- women are already in combat obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #125

Read above Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #128

I don't need to read your wrong answer again obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #232

I'd love for someone here to go up to Tammy Duckworth and tell her she's not a "real" combat soldier Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #134

Pay is based on location 4Q2u2 Jan 2013 #293

We should protect all young people from battle.... Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #131

They said the same exact thing about integrating the military obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #133

That was an issue of racism Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #140

And it's still about discrimination REP Jan 2013 #147

are you denigrating the push for equal pay? CreekDog Jan 2013 #162

Yes, he is obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #211

It is exactly the same thing obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #210

See #112 :-) REP Jan 2013 #144

If we think PTSD is a problem now, wait until women start getting shredded in the field. DollarBillHines Jan 2013 #145

Tom, PTSD doesn't discriminate based on gender; nor does death or dismemberment. REP Jan 2013 #152

I read the article ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #148

Maybe we should ask Tammy Duckworth what she thinks about the OP obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #149

I appreciate the service of these women Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #155

They were all in combat obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #208

Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #213

No, you are wrong 100% obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #215

that's a pretty weak excuse for ignore BainsBane Jan 2013 #243

I wonder what kind of nut I am? obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #282

an Obamanut, of course BainsBane Jan 2013 #301

hahahahaha obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #312

So, you are complaining that women might want to get pay and promotions Jamastiene Jan 2013 #259

She says women are already serving in combat BainsBane Jan 2013 #195

Thank you -- exactly obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #209

Thank You auntsue Jan 2013 #308

This is going to sound a bit sexist... jmowreader Jan 2013 #150

I don't think anyone belongs in the hell of combat. Agnosticsherbet Jan 2013 #157

Filed Under: "Things you will NEVER read in the US Military Recruiters brochures and websites". ~nt 99th_Monkey Jan 2013 #159

What are you so afraid of? BainsBane Jan 2013 #161

Looking at the suicide and PTSD rates, I don't think men can handle it either. ZombieHorde Jan 2013 #164

This crap has already been disproved as women in other countries have been serving in combat Spazito Jan 2013 #168

As of this post, 1943 views, 172 replies and only 3 recs. Hmmmm.... OldDem2012 Jan 2013 #173

Fortunately, your opinion on this matter is irrelevant. n/t MadrasT Jan 2013 #174

So is yours. Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #184

Women can handle all of that as easily as men. Gormy Cuss Jan 2013 #175

as far as I can tell Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #187

The reality is women are already serving in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Lone_Star_Dem Jan 2013 #189

What I am getting from "allowing" women in combat rolls, is RC Jan 2013 #193

They are in fact turning away qualified men for specious reasons... Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #197

This message was self-deleted by its author Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #201

specious? Does that mean you are afraid BainsBane Jan 2013 #202

So, it's insulting to let women have an equal shot of jobs obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #203

"welcome to ignore" BainsBane Jan 2013 #205

hahaha -- he just said that!!!!! obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #234

Do you know anything about military pay structure? Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #206

Yes, I'm from a military family obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #235

I don't think he realizes how insulting he has been.... Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #207

I think maybe he does obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #212

his attitude is probably already costing him Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #218

My relative read this thread and just texted me that obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #238

DU needs a time out corner Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #242

Consider yourself alerted. Warren Stupidity Jan 2013 #221

Probably happened earlier today Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #231

LOL ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2013 #246

I am on the fence about the women in combat decree. But taking away jobs from men.... Honeycombe8 Jan 2013 #298

I think its Great! Ehanson005 Jan 2013 #200

Your post is satire, sarcasm? pinto Jan 2013 #269

Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #332

Don't other militaries use women in combat? BainsBane Jan 2013 #204

Yes, I posted a link to the Israeli law that decrees women can serve in combat roles since 2000 riderinthestorm Jan 2013 #219

thanks BainsBane Jan 2013 #224

Australia, Norway, New Zealand and Canada Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #225

New Zealand is congratulation us Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #237

Thanks. I only remembered Israel so zeroed in on that riderinthestorm Jan 2013 #241

That wasn't :germane" obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #240

I saw that and had a bit of a chuckle (again) riderinthestorm Jan 2013 #247

willful ignorance explains a lot Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #250

+1 obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #255

Dysentery, body sores, pooping in MRE bags, skin peeling off their feet... Kalidurga Jan 2013 #217

Congratulations, you've reposted the dumbest distraction of the day. Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #220

Too bad Aviation Pro Jan 2013 #227

I would laugh in your face, but your anonymous blathering precludes it. Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #236

Many people in this thread have combat experience BainsBane Jan 2013 #244

You've made the most important point in this thread.... Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #249

My favorite is how he makes it sound like Panetta did it on a whim or something. Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #261

The Navy Chief said in 2007 he wanted this to happen obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #265

Bwahaha! Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #283

Does congress have anything to say about this? BainsBane Jan 2013 #306

no obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #314

He doesn't want you in his clubhouse. Jamastiene Jan 2013 #262

he's been a member for years Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #263

This OP and subsequent posts have been something else obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #266

and better at arguing a point. nt BainsBane Jan 2013 #305

lol obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #256

Wall Street Journal: Women Shouldn’t Be In Combat Because Men Poop pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #245

Some of the comments on FB about that article are absolutely hilarious. Jamastiene Jan 2013 #307

Ever since Bush Jr. I would no longer encourage anyone to enlist. Period. Hekate Jan 2013 #248

My favorite "argument" against women in combat, as shown in this thread obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #252

its like global warming isn't real because look how cold it is today Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #254

I know, right? obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #257

Here's the thing... Jester Messiah Jan 2013 #253

It isn't the penis, it is the muscles. GreenStormCloud Jan 2013 #284

Yet in 2007, the Navy Chief was all for this obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #291

The U.S. has been very fortunate in the wars we have fought since WWII. GreenStormCloud Jan 2013 #294

the "winner" in every single case, is the side that denies the opposition the ability to wage war LanternWaste Jan 2013 #325

I've met some terribly bemuscled women in my life. Jester Messiah Jan 2013 #297

some years ago RILib Jan 2013 #323

I"m pro choice, and pro choice doesn't just cover abortion... Agnosticsherbet Jan 2013 #287

Oh no, having to relieve oneself in front of the opposite sex! Warpy Jan 2013 #289

Exactly -- they don't even issue bayonets anymore obamanut2012 Jan 2013 #292

Read the article, and women who qualify and can hack it nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #304

Oh My God!!! Women could NEVER handle taking a dump in front of a guy!!! noamnety Jan 2013 #315

hey genius, women in much of the world often give birth with little help CreekDog Jan 2013 #316

I really feel for his delicate sensibilities. Not. RILib Jan 2013 #318

A question for guys RILib Jan 2013 #320

I don't believe LWolf Jan 2013 #321

What your Marine went through . . . another_liberal Jan 2013 #326

Bill Press discussed this story on his show today w/Tammy Duckworth Oilwellian Jan 2013 #330

Holy cow...I wonder if the men in Israel know about this?! How could they subject their wimmenfolk JanMichael Jan 2013 #331

DO YOU EVEN LIFT BRO? nt Romulus Quirinus Jan 2013 #333

This is SUCH BULLSHIT. Here's why - Matariki Jan 2013 #335

A better approach would be to avoid sending *any* soldiers tblue37 Jan 2013 #336