DADT repeal

[sinjefe]

http://ebird.osd.mil/ebfiles/e20110629828864.html

or

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...a-smoking-gun/

(For you early bird challenged people)

This by Frank Gaffney in the Washington Times

[MTN Medic]

Wow, there is some powerful stuff in there. Worst is, they assumed that 12% of combat arms troops will not reinlist because of this; and still did it anyways.

Hope the young men who voted for Obama don't mind doing compulsory service. Should be an interesting next couple years.

[Hand]

The IG went on to say: “We consider it likely that the primary source disclosed content from the draft Report with the intent to shape a pro-repeal perception of the draft Report prior to its release to gain momentum in support of a legislative change during the ‘lame duck’ session of Congress following the Nov. 2, 2010, elections.”

The Washington Times version has a tilt that suggest that the swing GOP leaders were 'tricked' into believing that a repeal would be positive for the military.

These elected officials... These policy makers... These representatives of 'we the people'... Is it normal that they frame decisions of this magnitude on the results of a study that they were given/leaked/whispered in the hallway? Are they not independent thinkers? Are they not capable of critical thought? Are we to just brush away the fact that they made this decision because they 'were tricked'.

I guess they are not responsible for their actions then.

This brings to mind a story I once heard. A friends ex wife had an ex who admitted to her many years ago that a 30 year old man had 'tricked' him into sodomy when he was 18.

Personally, I think the 'tricked' guy is gay and I think these politicians are sheeple too.

[Roguish Lawyer]

Originally Posted by Hand

This brings to mind a story I once heard. A friends ex wife had an ex who admitted to her many years ago that a 30 year old man had 'tricked' him into sodomy when he was 18.

Personally, I think the 'tricked' guy is gay and I think these politicians are sheeple too.

LOL, "bend over and stay still, I'm just going to check something here . . ."

[sinjefe]

Originally Posted by Hand

These elected officials... These policy makers... These representatives of 'we the people'... Is it normal that they frame decisions of this magnitude on the results of a study that they were given/leaked/whispered in the hallway? Are they not independent thinkers? Are they not capable of critical thought? Are we to just brush away the fact that they made this decision because they 'were tricked'.

Is this a rhetorical question?

[Hand]

Originally Posted by sinjefe

Is this a rhetorical question?

No sinjefe, it was not meant to be. I sincerely hoped that somebody would counter my assertion and make me feel stupid for even thinking such 'silly' things.

[Sigaba]

If war is politics by other means, should we be surprised that military policy is a political choice?*

In American military and naval history have decisions about who can serve and who cannot ever been driven by independent critical thought alone rather than by political calculations?

__________________________________________________ ______________
* Volker Berghahn, "Navies and Domestic Factors" and Robert S. Wood "Domestic Factors, Regime Characteristics and Naval Forces" provide contrasting conceptual frameworks for this line of inquiry. Both essays are available in John B. Hattendorf, Doing Naval History: Essays Toward Improvement Naval War College historical monograph series, no. 13 (Newport, RI: Naval War College Press, 1994), 53-71.

[1stindoor]

An online push is under way to pressure the producers of "Sesame Street" into having Bert and Ernie get married.
More than 900 people have signed a petition about the pair of platonic puppets on Change.org as of early Wednesday.

"We are not asking that Sesame Street do anything crude or disrespectful," the petition reads. "It can be done in a tasteful way. Let us teach tolerance of those that are different."

The sexuality of Bert and Ernie -- perhaps the kid show's most popular characters -- has long been debated since the roommates sleep in the same room and constantly bicker.

The petition also asks that "Sesame Street" producers consider adding a transgender character to the show, which premiered in 1969 on Public Broadcasting Service.

The online campaign also has a companion Facebook page that has attracted as least 350 supporters as of Wednesday.

"Part of me is laughing and the other is crying," one posting read.

Another read: "Is Elton John going to play at the wedding?"

In a statement to FoxNews.com, the non-profit Sesame Workshop said the pair are simply "best friends."

"They were created to teach preschoolers that people can be good friends with those who are very different from themselves," the statement read.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/08/10...#ixzz1UeYPbuLA

Why is this song playing in my head?

One of these things is not like the others...
One of these things just doesn't belong...

[Hand]

Originally Posted by MTN Medic

Worst is, they assumed that 12% of combat arms troops will not reinlist because of this; and still did it anyways.

Given the recent threats of cutting the defense budget, the defense budget being the first thing to get automatic cuts if the super committee cant approve cuts, etc... is it easier to believe that maybe they actually did it BECAUSE 12% of combat arms troops will not reenlist?

[echoes]

Originally Posted by 1stindoor

Why is this song playing in my head?

One of these things is not like the others...
One of these things just doesn't belong...

1st,

And, "How-to-get-to Sesame Street..."

OMG! I think I may be sick to my stomach....Wow!

One of the only shows I was allowed to watch as a child was, "Seasame Street." And Mr. Rogers. I just thought his cardigan was the coolest thing ever!

I must admit though, the popular music today marketed to them is from the likes of lady gag-me, with videos for them to see exactly what is being discussed.

Marketing ploy anyone??? Children are like sponges. Case in point...

True story; We had a strom here when I was about 12 or so, and suddenly, on our hand-punched cable box, the Playboy channel was clear. Curiosity was my motive, but I did watch a movie called, "Black-Sands." I remember it, and a few details to boot, as at that age, I was very impressionable!

Wish America would wake the f*ck up!

Holly

[Pete]

"..........The sexuality of Bert and Ernie -- perhaps the kid show's most popular characters -- has long been debated since the roommates sleep in the same room and constantly bicker..............."

Who's been doing the debating? Nobody I know.

Now just because two guys are living together the thought never entered my mind that they would be gay.

But to the gay lobby - if two guys are living together they must be gay?

Who's doing the stereotyping here? Not me.

[greenberetTFS]

Originally Posted by Roguish Lawyer

LOL, "bend over and stay still, I'm just going to check something here . . ."

Big Teddy

[PedOncoDoc]

Remember:

When getting your prostate checked:

1 hand on a shoulder is okay.
1 hand on either shoulder is not.

[Dusty]

Sesame Street is one reason that kids grew up to be what they are now-useless adults.

[echoes]

Originally Posted by Dusty

Sesame Street is one reason that kids grew up to be what they are now-useless adults.

You are correct Sir.

Having grown up only able to watch that, I did mature into a very naive and somewhat ill-informed individual, but Bert and Ernie's sex life were not a part of my thought process.

However, my learning advaced, because it was not tainted with any extra "stuff."

And now, all rhumors to the contrary, am a solid formidable force to be reckoned with...especially when it comes to military haters.

My misson is simple...just shoot them with green paintball paint and be done with it....and also destroy frauds.

Holly