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angrycarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 01:52 AM Original message |
my 50 year-old uncle just got drafted |
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Maat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 01:58 AM Response to Original message |
1. Amazing .. |
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thunder rising (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 01:59 AM Response to Original message |
2. If Bush didn't care about the lives of 4K others |
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Bobbieo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:01 AM Response to Reply #2 |
3. That is obscene!!!!!!! |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:03 AM Response to Original message |
4. Holy Mary, Mother of God, has it really gotten to THIS? |
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dpbrown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:16 AM Response to Reply #4 |
9. I think we have to capture the war on words on this... it's an occupation, not a war |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:25 AM Response to Reply #9 |
14. Of COURSE, legally, it's an occupation. But since when have legal niceties affected the fact |
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dpbrown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:32 AM Response to Reply #14 |
18. I didn't mean to be critical, I was just thinking about how to end the destruction |
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demigoddess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 05:46 AM Response to Reply #14 |
25. don't you think it is time that congress stopped authorizing wars that are not |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 01:20 PM Response to Reply #14 |
56. True Redstone, but it can make people who vote think again |
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indepat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:07 AM Response to Reply #9 |
36. The people of other nations are smart enough to know the US would veto any such resolution |
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dpbrown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 05:29 PM Response to Reply #36 |
84. Wow, why try indeed? |
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indepat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 07:20 PM Response to Reply #84 |
96. Maybe those who would like to support a resolution are afraid of being taught a lesson |
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dpbrown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 01:01 AM Response to Reply #96 |
115. Maybe those who are afraid need a 12-step support group for co-dependency on abusive nation syndrome |
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indepat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 09:52 AM Response to Reply #115 |
124. You've summed it up to a tee: a strong case could be made the Iraqi invasion and occupation were |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 08:57 AM Response to Reply #36 |
120. I'm sorry, I don't understand and hope you will help me out here. |
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Prophet 451 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 01:18 PM Response to Reply #9 |
55. And the US would veto it |
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dpbrown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 05:30 PM Response to Reply #55 |
85. The full body can put forward resolutions that the Security Council can't veto |
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ninkasi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:06 AM Response to Original message |
5. Pure insanity |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:09 AM Response to Original message |
6. Bill Clinton said the surge is working |
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ChairmanAgnostic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:19 PM Response to Reply #6 |
101. I wonder when she will realize that he is becoming a liability. |
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magellan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:14 AM Response to Original message |
7. Sorry to hear. |
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jhrobbins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 04:52 PM Response to Reply #7 |
77. And maybe someday in the distant future, we will be as charming |
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Up2Late (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:15 AM Response to Original message |
8. Shhhhhhhhh! Not so loud, you might wake up the Republicans. |
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angrycarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:19 AM Response to Original message |
10. thanks for recommending me up to the greatest page |
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Vennn (4 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 07:57 PM Response to Reply #10 |
99. GF |
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orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:21 AM Response to Original message |
11. i thought they were cutting off at age 42. maybe that is just for newly |
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FogerRox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 05:58 PM Response to Reply #11 |
89. NJ's oldest killed in Iraq was 52...... |
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sjdnb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:23 AM Response to Original message |
12. Making Halliburton/Exxon/Carlyle Richer |
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msedano (682 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:24 AM Response to Original message |
13. now what? Here's what: |
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angrycarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:29 AM Response to Reply #13 |
15. I lol'ed |
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Pastiche423 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 05:10 AM Response to Reply #13 |
24. That was great |
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autorank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:56 PM Response to Reply #13 |
127. Terrific ... patience is a virtue. |
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sakabatou (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:29 AM Response to Original message |
16. Draft the fat-cats first! |
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fenriswolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:30 AM Response to Original message |
17. wow, what was his MOS? |
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angrycarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:34 AM Response to Reply #17 |
20. Paratrooper, D.I., ranger |
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Judi Lynn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 06:54 AM Response to Reply #20 |
29. So this is his reward for distinguishing himself. Jeez. That'll teach him. |
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Squatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 12:42 PM Response to Reply #20 |
51. So, he's in the infantry... |
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Dan (595 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 03:45 PM Response to Reply #51 |
67. actually, the Infantry is not a dime a dozen.. |
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Squatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 04:28 PM Response to Reply #67 |
70. "Dime a dozen" = plentiful, common. |
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angrycarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 05:10 PM Response to Reply #70 |
80. E-6 |
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NMDemDist2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:56 PM Response to Reply #20 |
61. I'm betting he's gonna be a DI so he can free up a younger Sgt |
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amandabeech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 02:36 AM Response to Reply #61 |
128. That's my guess, too. |
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fenriswolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 04:51 PM Response to Reply #20 |
76. they could just be pulling him as a |
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ClayZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:32 AM Response to Original message |
19. OMG! |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:35 AM Response to Original message |
21. The Courage to Resist |
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freefall (617 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 07:16 PM Response to Reply #21 |
94. Thanks for the link, proud2Blib. |
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Up2Late (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 03:02 AM Response to Original message |
22. Here's another joke, it's a little old but relavent, hope it helps a little. |
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Thothmes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:25 PM Response to Reply #22 |
102. Another one |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 04:46 AM Response to Original message |
23. They will keep doing these insane and outrageous things until |
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unhappycamper (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 05:52 AM Response to Original message |
26. These fuckers will continue to stop loss / backdoor draft everyone they can |
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democrank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 06:06 AM Response to Original message |
27. Send the surge-loving chickenhawks |
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and-justice-for-all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 06:32 AM Response to Original message |
28. That sucks.... |
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flashl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:22 AM Response to Original message |
30. There were reports where recruiters were sending phoney orders |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:25 AM Response to Original message |
31. Can anyone explain why the Iraqis are such slow learners when |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:56 AM Response to Reply #31 |
32. The Iraqis won't be ready until Bush's cronies have finished |
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Zookeeper (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 05:15 PM Response to Reply #32 |
82. Bingo! |
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barbtries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:36 AM Response to Reply #31 |
39. good question |
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alcibiades_mystery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:49 AM Response to Reply #31 |
41. They seem like remarkably quick studies, actually |
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tuckessee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:59 AM Response to Reply #31 |
43. See the precedent set in South Vietnam. |
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obiwan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:07 PM Response to Reply #31 |
100. Sure. Iraqis hate illegal "wars" and occupations, too. |
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WritersBlock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 01:29 AM Response to Reply #31 |
116. Slow learners?? The LAST thing the puppetmasters running this little shindig want to happen |
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Thothmes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:07 AM Response to Original message |
33. Not a draft |
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windoe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:09 AM Response to Original message |
34. Draft all the Neo-cons |
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rodeodance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:11 AM Response to Original message |
35. I hope he keeps safe. |
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catmandu57 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:26 AM Response to Original message |
37. Well then, publicity is your friend |
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sarcasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
38. Good ole backdoor draft. I am waiting for them to call my ass back. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:45 AM Response to Original message |
40. Deleted message |
iamahaingttta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 12:22 PM Response to Reply #40 |
46. As heartless as you sound... |
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nashville_brook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 04:43 PM Response to Reply #40 |
71. ugh -- and, wow. |
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lpbk2713 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
42. It has been almost five years since BushCo told us "Mission Accomplished" |
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Thothmes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 12:13 PM Response to Reply #42 |
45. He is not being drafted |
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lpbk2713 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 12:31 PM Response to Reply #45 |
49. It's called a "backdoor draft". Google it if you like. |
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Thothmes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 07:47 PM Response to Reply #49 |
97. Since when |
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gauguin57 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 12:12 PM Response to Original message |
44. I'll say a prayer for your uncle. |
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Dems Will Win (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 12:22 PM Response to Original message |
47. The best thing for him is to simply not respond |
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Xenotime (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
48. All so * can kill more people |
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bpeale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
50. he should refuse to go. period. |
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Dems Will Win (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 01:21 PM Response to Reply #50 |
57. DO NOT REFUSE -- Just ignore the fuckers, make it hard for the Army to find you |
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Faygo Kid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 12:44 PM Response to Original message |
52. Record Guard callup in Ohio, now this. They are readying to attack Iran. |
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medicswife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 01:14 PM Response to Original message |
53. They've been calling people back to duty for awhile now |
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shireen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:30 PM Response to Reply #53 |
105. our thanks to your husband ... |
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zorahopkins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 01:16 PM Response to Original message |
54. Unbelievable! |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
58. Next up? Will they offer early parole for prisoners who 'volunteer' for Iraq? |
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cadaverdog (111 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:27 PM Response to Original message |
59. Meanwhile, in another part of town... |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 02:28 PM Response to Original message |
60. Sure would blister a plan of retirement. What a bunch of bushit! |
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go west young man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 03:09 PM Response to Original message |
62. Fuck em. tell him not to show up. The most he will have to go through is |
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Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 04:50 PM Response to Reply #62 |
75. I agree... |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
63. Recommended again. People need to read this. |
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flordehinojos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 03:27 PM Response to Original message |
64. i hope he says he objects to the iraq occupation and on principle says he refuses to report for duty |
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jhrobbins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 03:30 PM Response to Original message |
65. Keith Olbermann should get a hold of this one |
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K Gardner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 04:44 PM Response to Reply #65 |
72. Maybe an activist alert for mass emails to MSNBC ?? |
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jhrobbins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 04:49 PM Response to Reply #72 |
74. I don't know how to do that, but I did send him the DU link. |
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K Gardner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 05:03 PM Response to Reply #74 |
79. Good idea. I'm writing, too. nt |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
66. Oh my word *shaking head* This is ridiculous. And the corporate media never calls them on it. I hope |
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Broadslidin (949 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 03:51 PM Response to Original message |
68. I am sure, your Uncle is well aware of Major Gen. Smedley Butler USMC and The Empire's War Racket |
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Andy Canuck (234 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 04:00 PM Response to Original message |
69. Is there no appeal process? |
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MsMagnificent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
73. At the beginning of the Iraq War #II |
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angrycarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 04:57 PM Response to Original message |
78. my uncle will not refuse to serve |
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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:46 PM Response to Reply #78 |
108. It wouldn't make any difference to him who the Crackhead In Chief wanted him to kill? |
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angrycarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:32 PM Response to Reply #108 |
111. He gave his word and will stick to it |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 05:11 PM Response to Original message |
81. K & R'ed |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 05:18 PM Response to Original message |
83. There are a lot of forty five to fifty five year old grunts serving in Iraq |
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roamer65 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 05:32 PM Response to Original message |
86. One more week b4 my 43rd birthday. |
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ayeshahaqqiqa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
87. doesn't surprise me in the least |
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FogerRox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 05:56 PM Response to Original message |
88. IN NJ the oldest soldier killed in Iraq was 52. |
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rockybelt (938 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 05:59 PM Response to Original message |
90. Look back at the Nazis |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 12:44 AM Response to Reply #90 |
113. Not really a fair comparison |
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rockybelt (938 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 08:48 AM Response to Reply #113 |
117. I was trying to bring out |
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williesgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 06:03 PM Response to Original message |
91. You should send this info to Keith and tell the world what they're doing now. No one realizes this. |
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angrycarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 06:46 PM Response to Reply #91 |
93. I would never take any action without his permission |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 06:09 PM Response to Original message |
92. shit... |
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freefall (617 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
95. Hopefully, something will intervene and prevent your uncle's |
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obiwan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 07:57 PM Response to Original message |
98. Sorry about your uncle. |
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99th_Monkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 08:56 PM Response to Original message |
103. If he said "Hell no, I won't go" he might get national press coverage. |
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shireen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:28 PM Response to Original message |
104. consult a lawyer ... |
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liberalhistorian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:32 PM Response to Original message |
106. Excuse me while I put on my flamesuit here. |
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angrycarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 10:01 PM Response to Reply #106 |
110. he tried to re-enlist after 9/11 |
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Squatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 08:57 AM Response to Reply #110 |
121. Saying that "Paratrooper, D.I, Rangers" are obsolete |
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angrycarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 04:51 PM Response to Reply #121 |
125. no idea but it had something to do with intelligence. |
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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:42 PM Response to Original message |
107. If he had not signed up for the ready reserve and the stipend could they have bothered him now? |
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libodem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 09:53 PM Response to Original message |
109. Well I'll bet those college aged Republicans' |
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doublethink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-01-08 11:36 PM Response to Original message |
112. We're singing about it .... have been for bout a year now ..... |
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tom_paine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 12:44 AM Response to Original message |
114. That is disgraceful. Simply disgraceful. My condolences on your tragedy. |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 08:51 AM Response to Original message |
118. It's not a draft it's the IRR |
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Squatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 08:56 AM Response to Reply #118 |
119. IRR = Individual Ready Reserve |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 08:59 AM Response to Reply #119 |
122. Heh you are right |
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NaturalHigh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-02-08 09:01 AM Response to Original message |
123. This boggles the mind. |
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126. Thay can call you up until your 56-Well it's better I guess than 76, 86 or 96-Most still can run.... |
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