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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #50 on: April 23, 2007, 08:58:30 AM »

Over-30.

Absolutely not, regardless of my age.

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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #51 on: April 23, 2007, 12:29:56 PM »
PHEW!  I'm safe!
WHAT????  Hold up grandpa... You can always apply for a waiver, you're in good shape, you're for the war, it's your duty to support it being a warhawk.  You should at least try to enlist if you're for the war, if they say no, they say no.

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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #52 on: April 23, 2007, 12:59:41 PM »
yeah, i thought about it today a bit.  If there was a draft, I could saw off a trigger finger or move to canada, but part of me is really intrigued by the idea of it.  I wouldn't *want* to go, but I would.  I would hope I could get a job fixing computers or do my time guarding a toilet somewhere instead of in the battlefield.

Oh - are there eyesight limitations to who can serve?  My vision in one eye is pretty damn poor.  I work on a computer and wear contacts so I neve notice it in real life, but distances are not so friendly.

I would want to be out on the field. If I'm gonna be in the military then I want my legacy to be with a gun and not cooking or some other lame shit.

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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #53 on: April 24, 2007, 04:22:34 PM »
LOL... not any more!  It's been pushed up to 42 years old for regular duty and 44 years you're needed for a "skill" And the draft will be coming soon, that's a 100%

I'm puttin' yous all on notice now, ...none of y'all are camping out at my place!
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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #54 on: April 24, 2007, 05:06:37 PM »
I'm puttin' yous all on notice now, ...none of y'all are camping out at my place!

I wouldn't go to Canada.  I would go fight this gay ass stupid fucking retarded waste of a bullshit war and shut my trap while I'm in.

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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #55 on: April 24, 2007, 09:19:43 PM »
I wouldn't go to Canada.  I would go fight this gay ass stupid fucking retarded waste of a bullshit war and shut my trap while I'm in.

haha yeah, me too.  I wouldn't like it, but I have had some shitty jobs and I've done em.  beats going to prison in alaska for however long.  And I would get a 50 cal machine gun right?

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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #56 on: April 25, 2007, 12:56:30 AM »
haha yeah, me too.  I wouldn't like it, but I have had some shitty jobs and I've done em.  beats going to prison in alaska for however long.  And I would get a 50 cal machine gun right?

So why don't you enlist?

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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #57 on: April 25, 2007, 04:11:24 AM »
i'm old and i have a family.

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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #58 on: April 25, 2007, 04:58:42 AM »
 A draft wouldn't win this war. Osama had stated that that there were three places that he wanted to draw the US in. Afghanistan, Sudan, and Iraq. He figured that having the "far emeny in these three places would drain the US monetarily. And it is working.

To keep throwing bodies in a place that doesn't want us there is stupid, there is no sense to it. AThe money we have spent throwing at useless ideas couldd be better spent in having aerospace and automotive engineers come up with a military vehicle that can hover over the road to avoid roadside bombs, Think like the hovership in "The Matrix". I'm sure Lockheed Martin, Boeing, or GM could be competitive and come up with something. Just like Jeep did back in the 40's when the US was having problems with transport and support vehicles during WWII. 
 
 Since this is unconventional war and the enemy is using unconventional methods, it's time we stop thinking like we are in the 20th century. Hell, even the transport helicopters that the Marines use are from the 1960's. Does anyone here still drive a car on the regular from the 1960's. No, I don't think so.

I'm not going anywhere until the US Military start spending money on upgrading the the military to 21st century standards, not some "go to the war with the army you have, not the army you want".  What type of junk-yard scavaging idea is that.
   

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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #59 on: April 25, 2007, 05:08:54 AM »
i'm old and i have a family.
He's got a point, you've crossed over.  You support the war, "for the greater good of Americans" as unpleasant as it is.  I went through bootcamp with guys your age who had families.  As unpleasant as it might be for you, you are now standing with the war hawks... I Like you 240, but I can't follow you on this.

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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #60 on: April 25, 2007, 05:39:25 AM »
He's got a point, you've crossed over.  You support the war, "for the greater good of Americans" as unpleasant as it is.  I went through bootcamp with guys your age who had families.  As unpleasant as it might be for you, you are now standing with the war hawks... I Like you 240, but I can't follow you on this.

Then I'm a hypocrite.  but an honest one.  I understand the motivates for the war now.  I don't like them, and feel of course, our nation should instead invest in alternative fuels while reaching amicable agreements with these nations instead of just bombing them.  Also, I understand there are always going to be 200,000 kids like mm69 or hh6 who are eager to do the job.

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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #61 on: April 25, 2007, 05:39:49 AM »
If I got recalled I'd go back.

Seriously, what choice would I have?

My loyalty to my country outweighs my own needs.


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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #62 on: April 25, 2007, 06:58:49 AM »
After much bitiching I'm glad to see some of you guys would do what u had to.....u might get lucky and not get assigned over there or the war might end. And scoring low.....means u will be a grunt so score high ;D
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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #63 on: April 25, 2007, 06:59:54 AM »
After much bitiching I'm glad to see some of you guys would do what u had to.....u might get lucky and not get assigned over there or the war might end. And scoring low.....means u will be a grunt so score high ;D
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hey, you might know.  how bad would your vision have to be to be kept out of combat?

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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #64 on: April 25, 2007, 07:07:00 AM »
WHAT????  Hold up grandpa... You can always apply for a waiver, you're in good shape, you're for the war, it's your duty to support it being a warhawk.  You should at least try to enlist if you're for the war, if they say no, they say no.

Damn it, put a new hip in me and sign me up, I wanna drive a tank!

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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #65 on: April 25, 2007, 07:08:29 AM »
If I got recalled I'd go back.

Seriously, what choice would I have?

My loyalty to my country outweighs my own needs.


That brought tears to my eyes, god bless you.
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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #66 on: April 25, 2007, 11:07:33 AM »
Good christ...if there's a draft u idiots can all come work for me..I hope u can all type and answer the phone ;D
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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #67 on: April 25, 2007, 11:20:23 AM »
Good christ...if there's a draft u idiots can all come work for me..I hope u can all type and answer the phone ;D

LOL... thanks but no thanks.


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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #68 on: April 25, 2007, 11:59:50 AM »
im a firm believer in god and destiny.. if they call me and tell me to fight in a war, and i get blown up -o'well..(even though i cant get drafted)

i know a ladie whos pushing 95 -shes been an alcoholic who smokes 3 packs a day since she was young. i knew a guy who was a complete health nut who got cancer and died at 30. i saw a guy get shot in the head and has fully recovered.. my old boss finally stopped smoking, then he dies a year later of a heart attack while shoveling snow.

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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #69 on: April 25, 2007, 12:07:07 PM »
im a firm believer in god and destiny.. if they call me and tell me to fight in a war, and i get blown up -o'well..(even though i cant get drafted)

i know a ladie whos pushing 95 -shes been an alcoholic who smokes 3 packs a day since she was young. i knew a guy who was a complete health nut who got cancer and died at 30. i saw a guy get shot in the head and has fully recovered.. my old boss finally stopped smoking, then he dies a year later of a heart attack while shoveling snow.

when your numbers up -its up
Thats why I bungee jump, sky dive, ride motorcycles way too fast, when its time, the good lord will get you whether you are sky diving or sitting on the toilet.
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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #70 on: April 25, 2007, 12:08:17 PM »
After much bitiching I'm glad to see some of you guys would do what u had to.....u might get lucky and not get assigned over there or the war might end. And scoring low.....means u will be a grunt so score high ;D

I wouldn't want to scrub toilets so of course I'd try to score high. I'm in good shape and I can run 3-4 miles. My biggest concern would be trusting others because they would be weary with my background and all.

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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #71 on: April 25, 2007, 01:06:16 PM »
As far as vision...ask Enigma but as long as its correctable u'd be fine but i'm not sure what the draft board criteria would be and if u would be 4f..however they may draft u for stateside duty. Rooster..i'm a tanker.....U have sorta lay down to drive..and its not ur only job on the tank.....u have to turn wrentches..plus new guys load and since u lift ur ass would be right next to mine humping rounds into the 120mm..we'll put berseker in the gunners chair..or whichever one of u guys is better at video games.
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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #72 on: April 25, 2007, 01:09:03 PM »
As far as vision...ask Enigma but as long as its correctable u'd be fine but i'm not sure what the draft board criteria would be and if u would be 4f..however they may draft u for stateside duty. Rooster..i'm a tanker.....U have sorta lay down to drive..and its not ur only job on the tank.....u have to turn wrentches..plus new guys load and since u lift ur ass would be right next to mine humping rounds into the 120mm..we'll put berseker in the gunners chair..or whichever one of u guys is better at video games.

In '89 I said they were using video games to train the next generation of solidiers. They laughed at me then. Fools  >:(
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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #73 on: April 25, 2007, 01:55:32 PM »
A quick trigger finger helps...
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Re: If they started a draft for iraq/iran/afghanistan wars, would you go?
« Reply #74 on: April 25, 2007, 02:00:40 PM »
Still would like to know if those who have already served are draftable, nobody knows?