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12-21-2017, 07:33 PM | #391 |
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Incredible shot, joined in May... hooking up Eagles by December
I swear we should be like Israel, every young man and woman will serve at least 2 years |
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12-21-2017, 07:38 PM | #392 | |
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He is actually a heavy bomber mechanic in training but got to go up on this refuel exercise. He just got to Fairchild AFB in Washington in late October. |
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12-21-2017, 07:48 PM | #393 |
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12-21-2017, 07:57 PM | #394 |
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Its wishful thinking on my part, your angle is valid in the American context
My point is that military service can be such a great eye opening, multi-cultural, self affirming adventure experience... its the best glue any nation has for holding itself together Bet you could ask every veteran here, and almost all would tell you they wouldnt trade that experience for anything |
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12-21-2017, 08:36 PM | #395 |
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Does Israel compare it slavery? Interesting question since they were slaves for 400 years. You dont have to be a killer, there are office jobs and strangely you get paid. And reasonably you could make it exempt to people who go to college or trade school. Quit being a pussy. |
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01-13-2018, 01:06 PM | #397 |
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Here is a very interesting piece that talks about a Russian pilots claim that they were always able to get on the 6 of American fighters over Syria
Whats even better though, is to read through the 100 or so comments... Americans and people from several other nations like Israel mixing it up nicely with Russkie trolls Its a real hoot... https://theaviationist.com/2017/12/2...an-pilot-says/ |
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01-13-2018, 01:28 PM | #398 |
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01-13-2018, 01:31 PM | #399 |
Someone pass the antifreeze
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01-13-2018, 01:36 PM | #400 |
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Yes. Being forced to due something under threat of imprisonment is slavery.
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01-13-2018, 01:38 PM | #401 |
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Yes if you are required to due it under threat of imprisonment or fine. Now, I suggest that all people actually participate in a jury but telling the judge and prosecutor that you believe in the right of jury nullification and you will be excused from duty very quickly.
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01-13-2018, 02:28 PM | #403 |
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You are assuming unity is a unlimited good. Unity through force tends not to be and that is what the requirement for service is.
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01-13-2018, 02:34 PM | #404 | |
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It sure hasnt hurt a nation like Israel The point is that not only does it strengthen a nation by giving all citizens a military background that can be called upon in an emergency after their initial service It strengthens it by exposing all citizens to other citizens from every walk of life that they would likely never know otherwise, mixing them all together in pursuit of a common goal... allowing them all to see the value in each other |
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