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FirstLight
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:08 PM Original message |
I seriously think I may advocate my son joining the Military |
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earth mom
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:12 PM Response to Original message |
1. Sorry, but it sounds like you are looking for a quick fix that won't fix anything at all. nt |
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Brickbat
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:15 PM Response to Original message |
2. If he's not in college or motivating himself, I would have a long talk about the military if it |
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:16 PM Response to Original message |
3. I will say 100% the military helped me. |
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Earth_First
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:21 PM Response to Reply #3 |
8. +1 |
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pintobean
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:26 PM Response to Reply #3 |
11. +1 |
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NuclearDem
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:28 PM Response to Reply #3 |
14. I agree |
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uppityperson
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Wed Jan-19-11 12:26 AM Response to Reply #14 |
54. "encourage him to find a job that doesn't take him to the frontlines." Indeed |
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cherokeeprogressive
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:30 PM Response to Reply #3 |
18. +100% |
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WinkyDink
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Mon Jan-17-11 06:05 PM Response to Reply #3 |
31. Was there any war when you were in? |
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pinboy3niner
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Mon Jan-17-11 06:29 PM Response to Reply #31 |
36. I got my little brother in during wartime |
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WinkyDink
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Wed Jan-19-11 09:34 PM Response to Reply #36 |
81. My point exactly. |
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Statistical
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Mon Jan-17-11 06:50 PM Response to Reply #31 |
42. Iraq and Afghanistan. Ironically neither when I was active duty, both in the reserves. |
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FirstLight
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Mon Jan-17-11 06:22 PM Response to Reply #3 |
34. ...discipline... |
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Statistical
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Mon Jan-17-11 08:29 PM Response to Reply #34 |
45. A couple of tips. |
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Neurotica
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Sat Jan-22-11 09:57 AM Response to Reply #45 |
92. What great information -- thank you |
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pipoman
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Sat Jan-22-11 11:03 PM Response to Reply #45 |
104. I pretty much agree with everything here |
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rko_24550
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Thu Jan-20-11 12:58 PM Response to Reply #3 |
85. +10000 |
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denbot
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:17 PM Response to Original message |
4. My choice at his age was college, military or out to sink or swim. |
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Obamanaut
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:18 PM Response to Original message |
5. I recommend against it, because of these few words in your post "He is not |
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PavePusher
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Sat Jan-22-11 10:42 AM Response to Reply #5 |
99. Actually, the military is often a very good choice for peeople like this. |
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Taverner
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:19 PM Response to Original message |
6. Read "Dispatches" and then think about it. |
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JonLP24
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:20 PM Response to Original message |
7. Leave it up to him to join or not |
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tabatha
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:23 PM Response to Original message |
9. Peace Corps? |
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denbot
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:33 PM Response to Reply #9 |
21. You need an undergraduate degree to join the peace corps. |
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earthside
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:53 PM Response to Reply #21 |
26. Americorps? |
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Hippo_Tron
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Sat Jan-22-11 10:44 PM Response to Reply #21 |
103. Also it's pretty competitive these days, it really helps to have skills they want |
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msongs
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
10. war is America's most popular family value, so why not? Its a growth business nt |
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Zoeisright
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:27 PM Response to Original message |
12. Have you thought about having him evaluated for depression? |
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JonLP24
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:27 PM Response to Reply #12 |
13. +1000 |
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superduperfarleft
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:29 PM Response to Reply #12 |
17. Good point. If that's the case, the LAST thing he needs is the military. n/t |
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uppityperson
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Wed Jan-19-11 12:28 AM Response to Reply #12 |
56. I agree. See if this could be a problem. |
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Sat Jan-22-11 10:43 AM Response to Reply #12 |
100. +1 |
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onethatcares
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:29 PM Response to Original message |
15. as a peacenik that is also father to a MSGT |
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superduperfarleft
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:29 PM Response to Original message |
16. You're more willing to have him killed in a desert somewhere as opposed |
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Critters2
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Mon Jan-17-11 06:47 PM Response to Reply #16 |
41. Or find the right anti-depressant. nt |
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seabeyond
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:32 PM Response to Original message |
19. i have a nephew i would put in military in a heart beat. you betcha. |
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Fumesucker
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:33 PM Response to Original message |
20. No matter what "guarantees" the recruiter gives your son.. |
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raouldukelives
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:37 PM Response to Original message |
22. As long as he fully supports the invasions |
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NNN0LHI
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:42 PM Response to Original message |
23. Suppose you knew of a mother in an impoverished Arab country with an out of work son like yourself |
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PassingFair
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Sat Jan-22-11 10:37 PM Response to Reply #23 |
102. Why do you hate America? |
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tinymontgomery
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
24. His choice |
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bighart
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:47 PM Response to Original message |
25. My son joined last summer and says it is the best decision he ever made. |
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j420norcal
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Mon Jan-17-11 05:59 PM Response to Original message |
27. If your son does not want to enlist in the military |
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elocs
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Mon Jan-17-11 06:03 PM Response to Original message |
28. I went through this with my godson who will be 22 next month. |
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hlthe2b
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Mon Jan-17-11 06:04 PM Response to Original message |
29. I'm reminded of my eldest male cousin... who must have appeared similarly |
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WinkyDink
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Mon Jan-17-11 06:04 PM Response to Original message |
30. "keep him out of harm's way?" It doesn't work that way. |
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mike_c
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Mon Jan-17-11 06:10 PM Response to Original message |
32. my partner's youngest son is awaiting deployment in Afghanistan.... |
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Mon Jan-17-11 08:10 PM Response to Reply #32 |
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SmileyRose
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Mon Jan-17-11 06:12 PM Response to Original message |
33. What does HE want? |
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FirstLight
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Mon Jan-17-11 06:36 PM Response to Reply #33 |
38. ouch, but i guess the short version doesn;t tell you all of it |
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WildEyedLiberal
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Thu Jan-20-11 02:06 PM Response to Reply #33 |
88. +1 |
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mwrguy
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Mon Jan-17-11 06:27 PM Response to Original message |
35. Great benefits to being a soldier! |
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proud2BlibKansan
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Mon Jan-17-11 06:32 PM Response to Original message |
37. Print these out and look at them every day |
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Texasgal
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Mon Jan-17-11 06:42 PM Response to Original message |
39. My parents did that to my brother back in the mid-80's |
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yawnmaster
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Mon Jan-17-11 06:45 PM Response to Original message |
40. Have a number of relatives in the Navy and it would not be a bad choice... |
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Lurks Often
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Mon Jan-17-11 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
43. Couple of thoughts |
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mwrguy
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Mon Jan-17-11 11:39 PM Response to Reply #43 |
46. Seabees are being used extensively |
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southerncrone
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Tue Jan-18-11 10:24 PM Response to Original message |
47. He is now an adult. |
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Odin2005
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Tue Jan-18-11 10:27 PM Response to Original message |
48. Get him mental help, don't let him be a trained killer for the PTB. |
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w8liftinglady
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Tue Jan-18-11 10:34 PM Response to Original message |
49. Do NOT let him join the Army...they are notorious for diverting troops into |
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kas125
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Tue Jan-18-11 11:16 PM Response to Original message |
50. Before You Enlist - |
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Bigmack
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Tue Jan-18-11 11:48 PM Response to Original message |
51. Air Farce.. Hooligan Navy.... |
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riderinthestorm
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Tue Jan-18-11 11:55 PM Response to Original message |
52. 1 - 2 penis amputations/day right now. |
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Bigmack
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Wed Jan-19-11 12:22 AM Response to Reply #52 |
53. You know... after I read your post... |
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a la izquierda
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Thu Jan-20-11 01:31 PM Response to Reply #53 |
87. Your post made me smile... |
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DeadEyeDyck
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Wed Jan-19-11 09:05 PM Response to Reply #52 |
75. KnR |
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mmonk
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Wed Jan-19-11 12:26 AM Response to Original message |
55. I would suggest no. Not until the United States follows it's laws and treaties again. |
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Codeine
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Wed Jan-19-11 12:31 AM Response to Original message |
57. Just kick his ass out onto the street |
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Taitertots
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Wed Jan-19-11 02:55 AM Response to Reply #57 |
59. Why don't you tell that to the people on DU who are out of work? |
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Codeine
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Wed Jan-19-11 06:47 PM Response to Reply #59 |
67. The kid had a job and quit to have "time off." |
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Taitertots
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Wed Jan-19-11 07:20 PM Response to Reply #67 |
69. You are correct, I was under the impression that "time off" was over... |
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lumberjack_jeff
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Wed Jan-19-11 09:33 PM Response to Reply #57 |
80. Fully agree. |
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Rex
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Wed Jan-19-11 01:04 AM Response to Original message |
58. Well there is your problem right there! Calm down and think things out. |
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Kip Humphrey
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Wed Jan-19-11 08:21 AM Response to Original message |
60. You seem in a hurry |
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Codeine
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Wed Jan-19-11 07:43 PM Response to Reply #60 |
70. "Let him have his "time off" at home for however long he needs." |
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Hello_Kitty
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Wed Jan-19-11 08:32 PM Response to Reply #70 |
72. Apparently they're kids until 30 now. eom |
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Codeine
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Wed Jan-19-11 08:52 PM Response to Reply #72 |
73. Most young adults are going to be helpless for their entire lives. |
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Hello_Kitty
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Wed Jan-19-11 09:18 PM Response to Reply #73 |
76. "Moms write survival guide for coddled young adults" |
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Codeine
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Wed Jan-19-11 09:27 PM Response to Reply #76 |
77. I was vacuuming as soon as I was big enough |
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Hello_Kitty
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Wed Jan-19-11 09:31 PM Response to Reply #77 |
78. Yep. They started us off with age appropriate chores when we were small. |
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Kip Humphrey
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Thu Jan-20-11 07:10 AM Response to Reply #70 |
83. better send him off to war to kill & be killed, the good for nothing |
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Codeine
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Thu Jan-20-11 12:57 PM Response to Reply #83 |
84. I don't think he should join the military, |
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Bonobo
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Wed Jan-19-11 08:25 AM Response to Original message |
61. Maybe he will get straightened out but destroy other people's lives. |
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Wed Jan-19-11 08:30 AM Response to Original message |
62. Does he even want to join the military? |
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Wed Jan-19-11 08:51 AM Response to Original message |
63. My stepfather was from a working class background |
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Wed Jan-19-11 08:54 AM Response to Original message |
64. Let him join the Peace Corps |
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Hello_Kitty
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Wed Jan-19-11 09:32 PM Response to Reply #64 |
79. Not that easy to get into the Peace Corps |
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Wed Jan-19-11 09:16 AM Response to Original message |
65. FWIW, You can learn valuable skills in the military |
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Bigmack
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Wed Jan-19-11 11:08 PM Response to Reply #65 |
82. You can also learn to operate automatic weapons... |
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Tierra_y_Libertad
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Thu Jan-20-11 02:11 PM Response to Reply #82 |
90. And, you can learn how to dig little holes in the ground to shit in. |
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maxrandb
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Wed Jan-19-11 09:26 AM Response to Original message |
66. I'm career Navy |
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Taitertots
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Wed Jan-19-11 06:59 PM Response to Original message |
68. Don't sell out your principals for a little money |
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Nikia
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Wed Jan-19-11 08:28 PM Response to Original message |
71. My little brother joined the Air Force and trained for air traffic control |
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ProudDad
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Wed Jan-19-11 08:57 PM Response to Original message |
74. Please don't -- there's enough cannon fodder for the Empire |
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barbiegeek
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Thu Jan-20-11 01:03 PM Response to Original message |
86. VA has alot of benefits: Health care, tuition |
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Arugula Latte
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Thu Jan-20-11 02:10 PM Response to Original message |
89. Give him more time -- his young slackerdom shouldn't cost him a limb, his sanity, or his life |
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NNN0LHI
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Sat Jan-22-11 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
91. After thinking about this thread I really doubt the wars are going to end anytime soon |
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alarimer
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Sat Jan-22-11 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
93. Not until we are done with these illegal, immoral wars. |
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JonLP24
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Sat Jan-22-11 10:04 AM Response to Reply #93 |
95. +1 |
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Major Hogwash
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Sat Jan-22-11 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
94. For what country? |
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firehorse
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Sat Jan-22-11 10:12 AM Response to Original message |
96. He sounds depressed |
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mzteris
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Sat Jan-22-11 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
97. first - disconnect his access to WOW. |
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Sat Jan-22-11 10:40 AM Response to Original message |
98. I'm a Navy Vet, and I advise my kids against the military, however |
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pipoman
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Sat Jan-22-11 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
101. My son wanted to join |
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Book Lover
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Sat Jan-22-11 11:12 PM Response to Original message |
105. Peacenik here with a solution you don't want to hear |
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Sun Jan-23-11 12:10 AM Response to Original message |
106. As the daughter of an Air Force family... |
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