Dan Rather: If you’re calling for war against ISIS and wouldn’t send your kid, don’t even talk to me

Hotair ^ | 08/25/2014 | AllahPundit

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

LOL! If I remember correctly, FReepers brought him DOWN! Blam!

[2ndDivisionVet]

“Almost and did are miles apart.” ~2ndDivisionVet

[Kickass Conservative]

Dumb as a Box of Barbara Boxers.

Anvils, Hammers and Rocks mock him.

[ErnBatavia]

Speaking of Hotties, Dan spawns 'em.....

[Chode]

feh...

[2ndDivisionVet]

In 1954, Rather enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, but was soon discharged because of having had rheumatic fever as a child...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Rather

[Bruce Kurtz]

What’s the frequency Kenneth?

[pke]

[Phillyred]

Why do liberals think parents “send their kids” to war????? You must be an adult to sign up for service, not a kid. The parents don’t make that decision! But no one ever questions them when they spew this bogus claptrap.

[Slyfox]

Wait, what?

You mean that is not a photoshop with Dan's face?

[ansel12]

Dan Rather was a high school graduate when the Korean War broke out, he enlisted in the Marines in 1954, after it was over.

College would have kept him out of the draft during the war, while the Marines drafted for the war, by 1954, it was probably very easy to get out during basic, since they were probably reducing forces.

I would love to see an investigation into that several years history and discharge.

[BenLurkin]

Dear Dan,

Islam is at war against us. We didn't start it. Losing would lead to unthinkable consequences for everyone's children.

If you can't get those basic facts though your head, then perhaps it would be best if you reserved comment yourself.

Sincerely,
Ben

[Slings and Arrows]

Damn, if ever someone shot snake-eyes in the genetic craps game...

[G Larry]

Hey Dan!

I signed up for Nam at 17 and I’ll sign up for this one.

When are YOU going to fight for America?!?!?!

[glorgau]

I’d agree with that sentiment.

[GrandJediMasterYoda]

"Calling" for a war?? Is Dan senile already? We are at war with them you idiot whether we want to be or not, whether it is declared or not. And we should not send any foot soldiers in. If it was up to me that whole freakin' area would be converted into glass with a speech given afterwards "If Islamic radicals kill one more person then we blow off another."

[ansel12]

That rheumatic fever excuse is pretty flimsy, he would have had to get past everything prior to Basic, to suddenly bring it up in Basic training.

[Don Corleone]

I’d “Rather” not!

[eddiespaghetti]

By that rule, those who pay no taxes shouldn’t get to determine where tax money is spent. remove their vote.

By the same token, those who send their kids to private schools should not oppose school vouchers and/or the freedom for anyone to choose the school their kids go to.

AND, those who want to ban private ownership of firearms should be barred from hiring bodyguards or home-security services.

[SeekAndFind]

RE: I’d agree with that sentiment.

But what if you don’t want to send your son but HE wanted to go anyway? He can only join the military if he’s an adult.