Saw a weeping Marine at the Big Boy restaurant this morning and I ask him is he weeping because he's going to Iraq? He said "What is Iraq".
2007-11-11 06:36:43 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
How else are they going to replace the soldiers murdered by the Bush administration?
2007-11-11 06:42:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 18⤋
The military needs people who do not think that much about what they are being ordered to do, because thinking leads to hesitation and hesitation often leads to opinions, something the military is not too fond of.
I am from a military family (father served 30 years as a Marine sniper, with all the males in our family serving in the armed forces), and I know what the military is like. Nowadays, the military is full of people who have no direction, who need discipline and guidance.
And the military, as an institution, doesn't allow for dissent in its' ranks -- that's what the media and the public are for.
To become a strong united force, some brainwashing is needed. Unfortunate, though, because so many good people have died in a war that seemingly is without end.
2007-11-11 06:57:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2016-09-29 00:45:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because with the conflict in Iraq re-enlistment and enlistment numbers have drastically reduced. By lowering standards the military has given itself a bigger pool of civilians who become eligiable. For example, before Iraq tattos on the neck were not allowed, so if a guy with one wanted to join he was **** out of luck. Now, the same guy can join. Same goes for older people, age limit is 42 now, not 31.
2007-11-11 06:53:00 · answer #4 · answered by crlshermoso 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Standards were not lowered as you put it. The standards are still enforced.
What you were looking for was qualifications.
Yes these were lowered a little. not alot, and as for the educated American. If you think Lower IQ means serving the Country and Higher IQ means serving French Fries Then I would have to agree with you.
It is not that people are smarter it is just that some people no matter who they are have a certain amount of fear and some people have a certain amount of Courage.
I serve by choice and it sure is not for the pay, Their really is not one answer why I serve I think every time I hear a negative remark it makes me glad I do. Cause I am sure not turning over my Guard Post to Some Coward A$$ liberal who thinks making negative remarks about his country will protect the citizens.
2007-11-11 06:58:33 · answer #5 · answered by ZOO~BAT 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Is that story even true? I have a hard time wrapping my head around the idea of a Marine weeping in public. I've known plenty of Marines, and none of them would do that.
2007-11-11 06:55:22 · answer #6 · answered by otrava925 3 · 5⤊ 3⤋
You know, it's real sad that all you have time to do is sit up at night thinking up stupid stories like this one to post on here. You are such a liar that a good liar wouldn't stand a chance in the same room with you. Your even an insult to liberals. I doubt that a Marine would give you the time of day. By the way, I thought you were supposed to be attending an anti-war rally in Warren Michigan with a fictitious nephew. Yet another lie?
2007-11-11 06:50:24 · answer #7 · answered by doctdon 7 · 7⤊ 4⤋
Oh my gosh, you again!!!! reported!!!!
The least you can do with your pitiful life is think of another made up story. We've already heard this one, way to many times. Speaking of that, hows the marine nephew??? Oh wait, he doesnt exist.
Would you give it a break already!! I think you should support our country and the people that fight for your freedom.
2007-11-11 08:29:35 · answer #8 · answered by woofywaffles 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Actually, the standards have not been lowered; they have simply reverted to the regulation requirements. For many years, each service has adjusted policy (not regulation) on what the qualifications for entrance are at that time.
If the policy is adjusted to be no tougher than the regulation, I am all for that. America works best when young men and women get the opportunity to learn and grow while serving their country.
2007-11-11 06:49:09 · answer #9 · answered by jpbofohio 6 · 9⤊ 3⤋
IGNORE THIS PUNK. They're ALWAYS posting anti-military and anti-american questions. They (and their counterpart, ERUDITE #2) have been reported to Yahoo several times and I encourage you to report them too. Get people like this out of these forums.
p.s. You eat at BigBoys alot.
2007-11-11 08:07:09 · answer #10 · answered by Snuggly 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I believe you are barred from the "Weeping Big Boy" restaurant for abusing Marines, and other pro-war customers by trying to get them to come back to your place for a "Lemon Juice" nudge, nudge, wink, wink!! followed by a slice of Jane Fonda Pie! (mind the nuts!!). They used to be yours.
But the military standards are still way above yours, as you are an unpatriotic and ungrateful Troll.
2007-11-11 06:51:01 · answer #11 · answered by conranger1 7 · 9⤊ 4⤋