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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:32 AM Original message |
90% chance my reserve unit will be mobilized very soon |
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Screaming Lord Byron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
1. I'm truly sorry this had to happen to you. |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:36 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. I'm not sorry about me -- I'm sorry about it happening to my wife (n/t) |
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NewYorkerfromMass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:40 AM Response to Reply #2 |
6. You're a good man Chris |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:49 AM Response to Reply #6 |
12. Thanks |
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Jazzgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:23 PM Response to Reply #12 |
136. I really hate to hear this. |
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Military Brat (999 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:38 AM Response to Original message |
3. Thank you for sharing your thoughts |
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Spazito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
4. I will hope with all my heart that your application for discharge as a.. |
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ewagner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:39 AM Original message |
I understand |
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NicoleM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
5. If there is anything we can do |
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onebigbadwulf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:43 AM Response to Reply #5 |
8. well |
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DUreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:46 AM Response to Reply #8 |
9. He has not requested that and expressed a sense of duty/concern |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:46 AM Response to Reply #8 |
10. My superior officer has nothing to do with my situation... |
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RapidCreek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 06:11 PM Response to Reply #10 |
116. I wonder if drowning your Representatives in emails might have |
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DUreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:41 AM Response to Original message |
7. I wont be able to help thinking of you depite your request |
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sistersofmercy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:46 AM Response to Original message |
11. Truly sorry about your situation. I feel for your wife it's got to be |
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NoKingGeorge (442 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:59 AM Response to Reply #11 |
18. For your wife and for you. You may be in a position to make a difference |
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gratuitous (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:54 AM Response to Original message |
13. Hang in there, IC |
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salin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
14. So sorry to read this IC |
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Tatiana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
15. My heart goes out to you and your wife. |
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flamingyouth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
16. I'm holding good thoughts for you |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
17. Shit |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 02:00 PM Response to Reply #17 |
63. That may not only be a welcome proposal, it may be necessary... |
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peacebuzzard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 02:37 PM Response to Reply #63 |
72. The nightmare continues.... |
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calimary (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:04 AM Response to Original message |
19. Wrong on one count. We WILL be thinking of you!!!!! And more besides. |
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RichM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:04 AM Response to Original message |
20. I'm truly saddened to hear this, & very much hope your CO application |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:05 AM Response to Reply #20 |
21. Along with Kurt Vonnegut, Joseph Heller and Phil Berrigan |
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Iverson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:06 AM Response to Original message |
22. I want you to know. |
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cindyw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:07 AM Response to Original message |
23. I hate to reply this way but I think that you need to consider how |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:16 AM Response to Reply #23 |
29. Yours was a very deep, thought-provoking post, cindyw... |
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cindyw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:35 AM Response to Reply #29 |
35. Thank you for pointing me to this article. |
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Mairead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:09 AM Response to Original message |
24. I hope your CO discharge comes through quickly |
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mrgorth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:09 AM Response to Original message |
25. stupid question |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:19 AM Response to Reply #25 |
30. CO discharges are very difficult to get |
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CWebster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:09 AM Response to Original message |
26. How heartwrenching it must be for you. |
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Walt Starr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:10 AM Response to Original message |
27. Hey IrateCitizen, you inspired me |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
28. Many thoughts are with you, your wife and all soldiers |
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Hawkeye-X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:29 AM Response to Reply #28 |
33. One advice |
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Mandate My Ass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:21 AM Response to Original message |
31. I'm sincerely sorry to hear this |
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RandomUser (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:24 AM Response to Original message |
32. It rips my heart out to read this |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:30 AM Response to Reply #32 |
34. That's a very real fear of mine |
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Eloriel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:26 PM Response to Reply #34 |
138. Unless you chose poorly, and I really doubt you did |
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G_j (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
36. I remember when you shared |
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tom_paine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:41 AM Response to Original message |
37. God, I am so sorry to hear that Chris |
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DinahMoeHum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:42 AM Response to Original message |
38. Damn, this situation really sucks, IC. . . |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:47 AM Response to Original message |
39. Please consider writing regular articles for DU if you do go |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:51 AM Response to Reply #39 |
42. Already on that idea... |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:08 PM Original message |
There's always blog-keeping, too. |
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MuseRider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:47 AM Response to Original message |
40. I am so sorry |
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newyawker99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:49 AM Response to Original message |
41. Chris, I hope you hear good news soon. |
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9215 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
43. A tough decision |
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xray s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:59 AM Response to Original message |
44. Thanks for posting IC, we will be thinking of you |
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TNOE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 12:02 PM Response to Original message |
45. Just too damn sad and too damn ridiculous |
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Kamika (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
46. You should ask your commanding officer.. |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 01:14 PM Response to Reply #46 |
58. My battalion commander has no more say than I do |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 12:12 PM Response to Original message |
47. Eeep! |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
48. Deleted message |
Clark Can WIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 01:01 PM Response to Reply #48 |
54. You sound pretty brave Chubbles |
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Chubbles (11 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 04:54 PM Response to Reply #54 |
108. I expect you to laugh this off with one of your |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 05:04 PM Response to Reply #108 |
109. You wish me the best -- even as I "run away or cry about it"??? |
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Chubbles (11 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 05:25 PM Response to Reply #109 |
111. Didn't use "shame" in reference to you, sir... |
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RapidCreek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 07:58 PM Response to Reply #111 |
117. Yea you did.... |
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betio (27 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 09:06 PM Response to Reply #117 |
130. No one held a gun to IC's head when he signed up |
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dreissig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 09:38 PM Response to Reply #130 |
131. He Didn't "Enlist" |
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RapidCreek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:11 PM Response to Reply #130 |
135. No guarantee that his deployment would meet WHOSE |
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betio (27 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 12:38 PM Response to Reply #135 |
155. The man needs to accept his responsibilities... |
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Clark Can WIN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:24 PM Response to Reply #130 |
137. Where did all these fuckin' chickenhawk freepers |
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RapidCreek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 10:40 PM Response to Reply #137 |
139. Where chicken hawks tread |
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betio (27 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 12:45 PM Response to Reply #139 |
156. You think my point of view is chickenshit? |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 01:06 PM Response to Reply #156 |
159. Don't you speak to me of integrity, sir |
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betio (27 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 02:34 PM Response to Reply #159 |
168. A contract is a contract, IC |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 02:38 PM Response to Reply #168 |
170. Well, I guess I was right about one thing... |
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betio (27 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 02:53 PM Response to Reply #170 |
172. That's right, IC, this is JUST my opinion... |
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haele (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 02:59 PM Response to Reply #168 |
173. Speaking as a retired Navy Chief who's done her time |
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betio (27 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 03:11 PM Response to Reply #173 |
174. Tell that to the VietNam draftees... |
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haele (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 04:27 PM Response to Reply #174 |
175. There were a few of them when I was in... |
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Tinoire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 01:47 PM Response to Reply #156 |
162. What are your responsabilities? |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 01:49 PM Response to Reply #162 |
163. Tinoire -- you should be sure to mention you're retired Army... |
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betio (27 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 02:43 PM Response to Reply #163 |
171. And I should mention... |
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betio (27 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 02:36 PM Response to Reply #162 |
169. This arguement isn't about me... |
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sangh0 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 12:31 PM Response to Original message |
49. My parayers will be with you, IC |
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Mari333 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 12:34 PM Response to Original message |
50. Please contact these people |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 01:12 PM Response to Reply #50 |
57. Marianne, I've been in touch with them many times already... |
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nothingshocksmeanymore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 12:38 PM Response to Original message |
51. I am so sorry to hear this |
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JanMichael (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 12:42 PM Response to Original message |
52. I hoping that the 10% chance that you won't be happens! |
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Liberal Classic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 12:49 PM Response to Original message |
53. Vaya con Dios IC |
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Nederland (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 01:05 PM Response to Original message |
55. My thoughts are with you |
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Hawkeye-X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 06:55 PM Response to Reply #55 |
177. Can I go with you instead. |
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cindyw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
56. If we all thought that we could not rally together after the primary |
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Redleg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 01:17 PM Response to Original message |
59. Good luck, IrateCitizen. |
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proud patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 01:20 PM Response to Original message |
60. Fuck Fuck Fuck |
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dreissig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 01:34 PM Response to Original message |
61. Don't Go |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 01:40 PM Response to Reply #61 |
62. Easy thing for you to say from where you are |
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demsrule4life (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 02:27 PM Response to Reply #62 |
66. Please understand |
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proud patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 02:27 PM Response to Reply #62 |
67. I got goosebumps from those words Irate Citizen |
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JohnKleeb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 02:30 PM Response to Reply #67 |
68. Thats what I always hear from the veterans |
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dreissig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 02:52 PM Response to Reply #62 |
73. It's Not About Me |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 02:59 PM Response to Reply #73 |
75. No, it's not even completely about "me" either |
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dreissig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:14 PM Response to Reply #75 |
79. Refuse to Go |
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RapidCreek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 08:08 PM Response to Reply #62 |
118. I do.....PM me if your interested...and we can talk. |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 08:19 PM Response to Reply #118 |
122. Please dont' go! You dont' have to leave your family for BUSH! |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 09:38 AM Response to Reply #118 |
146. Deleted message |
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juajen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 12:34 AM Response to Reply #62 |
145. I sincerely hope that you will not have to go, but, |
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jiacinto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 02:10 PM Response to Original message |
64. What I think |
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dreissig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 02:56 PM Response to Reply #64 |
74. CO Status |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:02 PM Response to Reply #74 |
76. Once again, this is not about my living or dying... |
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DrWeird (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:22 PM Response to Reply #76 |
81. There's nothing loving, compassionate, or humane about this war. |
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jiacinto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:24 PM Response to Reply #81 |
83. What would you do? |
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DrWeird (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:31 PM Response to Reply #83 |
86. I'd sooner go to prison than Iraq. |
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dreissig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:58 PM Response to Reply #86 |
105. It Won't Come To That |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:33 PM Response to Reply #83 |
87. Don't defend me with the "serving your country" crap, Carlos... |
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jiacinto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:36 PM Response to Reply #87 |
90. But here is the point |
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DrWeird (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:40 PM Response to Reply #90 |
91. I never made the mistake of signing up for the ROTC. |
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jiacinto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:45 PM Response to Reply #91 |
95. I have three friends who did ROTC |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:51 PM Response to Reply #95 |
99. They're high class muscle for international capital, Carlos... |
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DrWeird (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:52 PM Response to Reply #95 |
100. They're not serving our country. They're serving Bush. |
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dreissig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:53 PM Response to Reply #95 |
101. Serving Our Country? |
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dreissig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:34 PM Response to Reply #83 |
88. When In Doubt, Do the Right Thing |
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jiacinto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:42 PM Response to Reply #88 |
92. He has a wife to support |
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dreissig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:48 PM Response to Reply #92 |
97. That's Unlikely |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:46 PM Response to Reply #88 |
96. Read through the following post on this thread |
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RapidCreek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 08:29 PM Response to Reply #83 |
124. Have you? |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:28 PM Response to Reply #81 |
84. There's nothing loving, compassionate or humane about ANY war |
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DrWeird (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:34 PM Response to Reply #84 |
89. Is it really absurd? |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:45 PM Response to Reply #89 |
93. Please read through this post from this thread... |
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DrWeird (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:50 PM Response to Reply #93 |
98. I think I understand your point. |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:56 PM Response to Reply #98 |
103. Because I'm afraid of losing my own humanity in the process |
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DrWeird (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:59 PM Response to Reply #103 |
106. Satyagraha |
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dreissig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 04:03 PM Response to Reply #103 |
107. Intelligent Resistance |
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dreissig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:24 PM Response to Reply #76 |
82. Love, Compassion, Cooperation and Empathy |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:29 PM Response to Reply #82 |
85. I've been an officer for just under 7 years |
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dreissig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:45 PM Response to Reply #85 |
94. Calling Their Bluff |
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RapidCreek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 08:38 PM Response to Reply #94 |
126. I can tell you've had some experience with this... |
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dreissig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 09:43 PM Response to Reply #126 |
133. The Longer He Waits |
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teryang (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 11:28 AM Response to Reply #85 |
151. Isn't the initial contract for 6 years of service? |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 11:44 AM Response to Reply #151 |
152. No, mine was for 8 years, and I signed it 4 years before it took effect |
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teryang (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 12:52 PM Response to Reply #152 |
158. Wow! |
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JohnKleeb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 02:13 PM Response to Original message |
65. I knew you were in the service |
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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
69. It breaks my heart to hear this |
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DrWeird (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 02:35 PM Response to Original message |
70. So you are going to follow orders? |
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dreissig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:04 PM Response to Reply #70 |
77. "Easy For You To Say" |
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Media_Lies_Daily (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 05:27 PM Response to Reply #70 |
112. The alternative is not very pleasant. Military prison could be the |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 02:35 PM Response to Original message |
71. I cannot help but think of you Irate. It's just not fair. Not right. |
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lapislzi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:13 PM Response to Original message |
78. My best to you, Chris |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:21 PM Response to Original message |
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birdman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:56 PM Response to Original message |
102. That's terrible news |
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ulysses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 03:57 PM Response to Original message |
104. certainly puts into perspective |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 05:14 PM Response to Original message |
110. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. |
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Lisa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 05:48 PM Response to Original message |
113. I think this is an important reminder -- there are human beings in danger |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 05:57 PM Response to Original message |
114. Oh, IC, that's awful |
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Woodstock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 06:04 PM Response to Original message |
115. I'm so sorry to hear this |
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trumad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 08:15 PM Response to Reply #115 |
121. Fuck that... Pack your bags, load them into your car and get the hell out |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 08:22 PM Response to Reply #121 |
123. I second the 'fuck that' statement. |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 09:56 AM Response to Reply #123 |
147. Apparently you and trumad agree with Bush's action to avoid VietNam. |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 11:03 AM Response to Reply #147 |
149. Bush wasn't married with children, and my Dad fought in Vietnam |
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IrateCitizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 11:06 AM Response to Reply #147 |
150. I have no problem with Bush's action to avoid Vietnam itself... |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 08:11 PM Response to Original message |
119. You are not alone and it's |
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rbnyc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
120. Thanks for checking in on this topic... |
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Peace_Place (15 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 08:31 PM Response to Original message |
125. Why did you join? |
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Selwynn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 08:41 PM Response to Reply #125 |
127. It doesn't sound like "killing" is the primary problem here |
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RapidCreek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 08:46 PM Response to Reply #125 |
128. You might appreciate that reason |
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Selwynn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 08:46 PM Response to Original message |
129. This saddens me deeply - I want to say to you, with due respect... |
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Mass_Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 09:41 PM Response to Original message |
132. that's extremely noble of you |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 09:48 PM Response to Original message |
134. Nothing to add except to throw my support your way. |
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RevolutionStartsNow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:01 PM Response to Original message |
140. My thoughts are with you, IC |
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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:08 PM Response to Original message |
141. Very sad thread. My thoughts are with you. Good luck n/t |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:20 PM Response to Original message |
142. big hugs to you and yours |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:28 PM Response to Original message |
143. Honey, |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-03-03 11:56 PM Response to Reply #143 |
144. PS I have read this again from stem to stern and it all comes down to |
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MSchreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 10:59 AM Response to Original message |
148. Kick |
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The White Rose (804 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 12:03 PM Response to Original message |
153. If you go |
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teryang (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
154. What each person does in a situation like this |
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stevedeshazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 12:52 PM Response to Original message |
157. Best wishes to you and your wife, Sir |
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Brewman_Jax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
160. Hopefully you'll stay, but... |
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ElementaryPenguin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 01:27 PM Response to Original message |
161. DON'T go, man!! You didn't sign up to protect Halliburton or PNAC!! |
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Tinoire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
164. I am stunned and sad for you |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
165. First let me say THANK YOU for serving in our... |
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soleft (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 02:10 PM Response to Original message |
166. Can I think of you and committ myself the broader goal? |
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ignatius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 02:18 PM Response to Original message |
167. IC, my best wishes and thoughts to you, your new bride and all your |
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Postman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 06:27 PM Response to Original message |
176. From a veteran of the US Navy, good luck... |
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neuvocat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-04-03 07:00 PM Response to Original message |
178. You can't just resign your commission? |
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