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By: AKD

AKD — Sat, 05 May 2007 08:04:34 +0000

34, 35:
No arguments. No statistics. Just a bunch a hot air. Pretty sad you brave, manly bloggers, you.

With folks like you defending it, it’s not surprising that the right-wing has become the domain of a loud, whiny—but now, very maginal—minority.

By: Robert

Robert — Sat, 05 May 2007 07:12:34 +0000

Great stuff, Robert, except that the article you’re citing doesn’t repsond to any of the information from the NYT article.

Like I said, the NYT can be dismissed without further comment. I don’t care what they or you claim their sources are it doesn’t matter. The NYT is a known, proven propagandist pos, period. End of story. The fact that you would even cite them shows how vapid your position is.

As for the heritage foundation: Let’s let them describe themselves, shall we: they state on their website that their goal is to “formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.â€

Yes, free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense…all things that are anathema to the Left. Like showing a cross to Dracula, they are all hated by the Left. No surprise that you would oppose them too AKD…

FAO nailed it when he pointed out how it is because of the service of others that the Freedom exists in this nation for armchair prognosticators like AKD to post their warped opinions.

Personally, I think AKD is really either an operative paid for by Soros/Democrite money, or Achmed the Insurgent posting from some anti-America boiler room in the sandbox.

He poses as some kind of Libertarian uber intellectual Patriot free thinker when it seems from his posts that he hates everything traditionally American and instead seeks to undermine America. His reasoning is so steeped in Leftist/Democrite talking points that I’d say he must certainly be a paid Democrite operative. But then the terrorists have learned them well too, reaping a generous bounty of rhetoric and Anti-American propaganda served up to them by the words of Democrite leaders themselves. Words the terrorists parrot and turn into propaganda weapons against America.

By: FrmrArtyOffcr

FrmrArtyOffcr — Sat, 05 May 2007 06:40:38 +0000

AKD, my posts are far more relevant than any of your pathetic drivel. Mine are generally based on first hand knowledge or reliable sources that don’t have a history of being the employer of choice for discredited wannabe journalists, unlike the NYT. Ever hear of the book “Shattered Glass”? This guy was the pride and joy of the NYT for his stories.And that’s what they were, stories. The NYT editorial staff was so on the ball that he fed them bogus stories for MONTHS before another reporter realized the details of the stories didn’t add up. The very editors who were signing his expense reports weren’t smart enough to realize that the numbers didn’t add up.There is a reason why virtually every major paper in this country is losing circulation.

You know AKD without MEN like Robert and I who are willing to defend this country, little obnoxious boys like you wouldn’t be able to make your inane childish comments.

By: AKD

AKD — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:04:20 +0000

30. “The current findings show that the demoÂgraphic characteristics of volunteers have continÂued to show signs of higher, not lower, quality.”

Great stuff, Robert, except that the article you’re citing doesn’t repsond to any of the information from the NYT article—and how could it, it came out a year before. At least check the date before you try to use the heritage foundation to refute information that came from the DoD.

As for the heritage foundation… Let’s let them describe themselves, shall we: they state on their website that their goal is to “formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.”

31. AKD you also failed to reference the fact that I stated that the pay scale includes technical jobs with little or no exposure to combat.

Because it’s not relevant to the initial argument. Here’s an idea FAO: Before you post one of your incredibly long rambling e-mails where you bitch and moan about Clinton, Mexicans, Ted Kennedy, or whoever else you think is hiding under your bed, try checking to see if any of it is at all relevant.

32. Now let’s see how many libs go crazy over that last paragraph:

Five words for you manly gun nuts: Tweezers and a magnifying glass.

By: FrmrArtyOffcr

FrmrArtyOffcr — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:29:18 +0000

BTW Robert, I was put on the Fat Boy program a week after maxing the APRT at Ft Carson. AKA 2 miles in under 12:30 at 6300 ft elevation. Imagine being told “You’re two pounds overweight and I’m putting you on the fat boy program. If you don’t lose 15 lbs, I’m going to throw you out of the Army.” My response to that was one of the reasons why I ended up making a tenuous at best relationship with my CO an untenable one. I was the ONLY platoon leader with a 300 APRT score. Had I known then, what I know now, I would’ve immediately requested a transfer to another battery if not another battalion.

If you need a spotter Robert, I’ll bring the popcorn, spotting scope and ghilli suit. Hell, I may bring my own rifle. I was printing decent groups with my newest FAL this afternoon despite it needing service to correct a jamming problem. It was the first time I’ve had it out, but it seems accurate enough once I get it torn apart and properly cleaned it should work fine. Of course I also blew half a day’s pay in 9mm and 380 ammo, but it was great high capacity therapy. I am SOOOO glad I buy in bulk. Nothing like blowing off some stress by punching holes in targets. It’s just as theurapeutic as a psychologist, costs less and actually helps develop a real skill that might save your life one day. LOL Now let’s see how many libs go crazy over that last paragraph… ROFLMAO

By: FrmrArtyOffcr

FrmrArtyOffcr — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:15:20 +0000

AKD you also failed to reference the fact that I stated that the pay scale includes technical jobs with little or no exposure to combat. Yes there are larger bonuses for combat related jobs, but still there are no requirements that people go into them. You, like so many of the hate America/military crowd, are too busy pushing your idiotic agenda that facts that disagree with your pre/ill conceived ideas are ignored. For your information, the majority of positions in the military are NON COMBAT support positions. At one point in time, the military was 70% support personnel and only 30% combat personnel. The enlistment and reenlistment bonuses were cut severely during the Clinton administration, and they would not permit prior service military to rejoin. THAT is the reason why we don’t have the Arabic and Farsi translaters we need. It’s not because they won’t allow gays to serve, it’s because the Clinton administration cut their reenlistment bonuses from $25,000 for a 5 yr tour to around $5000. It was simply much more lucrative for them to leave the service and go to work elsewhere. The logic behind this was that new recruits cost less because they have a lower pay rate, never mind the fact that interpreters with 10 yrs experience are far more likely to understand the nuances in a language than someone who has just graduated from the Defense Language Institute.

By: Robert

Robert — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 15:04:53 +0000

And just in case you can’t stand reading that material, here is a quote that sums it up:

“The current findings show that the demoÂgraphic characteristics of volunteers have continÂued to show signs of higher, not lower, quality.”

By: Robert

Robert — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:57:21 +0000

Your argument AKD is a cousin to the recently (discredited) myth that the military is disproportionately filled with poor and minority recruits. The Heritage Foundation has done studies that dispel that notion, and support what FAO and I are saying. Oh but the Heritage Foundation is a right-wing propaganda organ of Karl Rove and the Bush War Machine, right?

By: AKD

AKD — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 06:08:47 +0000

Today’s U.S. military is the best educated, best-trained in history, as FAO pointed out.

He didn’t point this out. He said that you can’t be fat if you want to join (if you’re older). That’s it. He didn’t respond to any of the other points.

He went on to say that the pay is good. The article I cited also lists cash bonuses for new recruits, etc. So he’s actually agreeing with me there. I never said it was a bad decision for drop-outs (though its difficult to weigh the decent pay vs. the threat of death/mutilation).

As for the link to the Army’s own website, it doesn’t refer to the data reported on by the NYT (which came from the DoD; read again if you’re confused).

By: Robert

Robert — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 03:31:02 +0000

I recently looked into rejoining the USAR and was amazed at how stringent the Army Physical Fitness Test standards were even for old guys (over 40). I used to max the APFT regularly. I am much older now and while I’m not Charles Atlas, I’m not a slug. And I would have to work pretty hard to get in good enough shape to pass it even for my age group.

Today’s U.S. military is the best educated, best-trained in history, as FAO pointed out.

So much for the lowered standards notion…

btw I was unable to sell my spouse on the idea of rejoining the USAR because they told me up front that as soon as I was processed I would be getting orders for 15 months in the sandbox. I have no problem with that whatsoever, but couldn’t get approval. I am perfectly willing to serve (again) like FAO is.

I’d love to be a sniper. I’d carve little turbans in the stock of my weapon. My personal goal would be to take out 10 of theirs for every one of ours they get. A lofty goal, but you have to think positive, right?