Oh good, I enjoy being a trouble making rule breaker!
On a more serious note, I want to ask dmp how he is feeling now that he is back in the states.
Liberal moonbat
Oh good, I enjoy being a trouble making rule breaker!
On a more serious note, I want to ask dmp how he is feeling now that he is back in the states.
Senior Member
I'm feeling weird. Changed - without trying to be melodramatic. I remember standing outside the hotel the first night I was back. I was looking over the city around me and thinking "these people - WE people have NO IDEA what living means. Our priorities are so f'd beyond reason. We have little idea what sacrifice or toughness (mental/emotional) means. There are hundreds of millions of people facing mortars and rockets and bombs at the hands of mostly islamic terrorists. I feel a bit sad, actually. Sad for our population who doesn't appreciate the freedom and security we enjoy. I'm also still sore. Wonder how long before mobility is completely restored. I feel honored for the opportunity to have served in some capacity in Iraq. A little let-down I didn't get to complete my tour; but I've learned to appreciate what I have given in 'service' - thankful to the taxpayers who support my efforts and provide for my family, based on my employment/service."
That's sorta how I feel, Gabs.
“… the greatest detractor from high performance is fear: fear that you are not prepared, fear that you are in over your head, fear that you are not worthy, and ultimately, fear of failure. If you can eliminate that fear—not through arrogance or just wishing difficulties away, but through hard work and preparation—you will put yourself in an incredibly powerful position to take on the challenges you face" - Pete Carroll.
Liberal moonbat
Well, not exactly what I meant, but I can accept that.
Your answer reminds me of when I visited my great aunt while I was in Germany a few years ago. She asked me why Americans were so upset about the 9-11 attacks. Said that was daily life during "The War."
My great aunt was living in Dresden at the time. Look it up if you don't get the significance.
But yes, everything is relevant.
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Darin, your turn to ask...
After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box - Author unknown
“Unfortunately, the truth is now whatever the media say it is”
-Abbey
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Sorry.Originally Posted by Abbey
Darin, your turn to ask...
My question is to Sassy -
Do you feel mandatory military service would benefit the nation, why or why not?
“… the greatest detractor from high performance is fear: fear that you are not prepared, fear that you are in over your head, fear that you are not worthy, and ultimately, fear of failure. If you can eliminate that fear—not through arrogance or just wishing difficulties away, but through hard work and preparation—you will put yourself in an incredibly powerful position to take on the challenges you face" - Pete Carroll.
Looking for a hero
Yes. Do I feel that everyone would make a good soldier .. no. But some type of service would not only help the nation, but would help the individual learn life skills ... like cooperation, discipline, commitment, etc.Sorry.
My question is to Sassy -
Do you feel mandatory military service would benefit the nation, why or why not?
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then dumb and silent we may be led,
like sheep to the slaughter.
George Washington (1732-1799) First President of the USA.
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