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@nightwing - well said! @todd :lol: @daph - gotchya
What ashvar said is true. Most kids join (and stay) for the economic benefits. Yes, there are exceptions, but the vast majority do join to...
@daph, I thought you might have been suggesting that the wars our countries are involved in are justified, and so answering the call to go fight...
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Clumzeh - you realize the U.S. has created many of the conflicts that exist in the Middle East today? We don't use our military as a deterrent -...
Domo, are you responding to someone else? You didn't answer my question. And you're also putting words in my mouth, to boot.
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What do you find "radical" about my opinion? Also, most of the guys on deployment with me shared my sentiment about our reason for being there.
What greater purpose is that?
Well, don't ask a loaded question or anything. Yes, "we" love making money. But not at the expense of human life. At least not in my opinions....
Military spending and war is the worst use of government resources I can think of. It's so inefficient and wasteful. It creates far more...
Love it!
I think Cheney might actually be the antichrist
Thanks, V. And wake, bush is just the start. I think many people belong behind bars. Interesting figures on the vote, though. I'm surprised it...
I wish someone would go to jail for starting illegal wars. Bush Jr. would be a great place to start
Mind sharing a synopsis?
Actually, v, this thread is about the military in general. There's no mention of any specific time period in the OP. You don't get to throw out...
Actually, military power has historically been used to project power and influence. If the U.S. changed the way it used its military, it would be...
Well, I think it depends on how far back you wanna go, v. If we are keeping score of war crimes, the United States has a LONG way to go to catch...
I understand, Todd. Military culture can sometimes be harsh.