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Swiss army wants to recruit more women
TheLocal.ch ^ | 22 February 2017 11:03 CET+01:00

Posted on 02/22/2017 5:59:40 AM PST by Olog-hai

Increasing the number of women recruits would be “beneficial” to the Swiss army, a top commander has said.

“For me, it would be desirable if we could significantly increase the proportion of women in the medium term,” said Corps Commander Daniel Baumgartner in an interview with Neue Zürcher Zeitung published on Wednesday.

“Women think and act differently. That would be good for the army,” he added.

While Baumgartner did not suggest that compulsory military service should be extended to women, he said a compulsory ‘information day’ should be introduced where women can find out about the opportunities the army could offer them.

“For me, it’s a question of equality,” he said. …

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TOPICS: Local News
KEYWORDS: femalesoldiers; liberalagenda; militarywomen; swissarmy; switzerland
For Baumgartner, it’s all about “me, me, me”, isn’t it.
1 posted on 02/22/2017 5:59:40 AM PST by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

Probably be safer than some overrun mooslem towns


2 posted on 02/22/2017 6:05:01 AM PST by Doogle (( USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated)))
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To: Olog-hai
Increasing the number of women recruits would be “beneficial” to the Swiss army, a top commander has said

In what way ???

“Women think and act differently.

That's a given but how does that help the military ??

That would be good for the army,” he added.

In what way ???

3 posted on 02/22/2017 6:07:03 AM PST by Tennessee Nana
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To: Olog-hai

Switzerland....another country in Europe circling the bowl.


4 posted on 02/22/2017 7:09:33 AM PST by july4thfreedomfoundation (Hey, news media.....TRUMP in 2020. Because, F--- You!)
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To: Olog-hai
For Baumgartner, it’s all about “me, me, me”, isn’t it. 

A concept you have intimate familiarity with!

5 posted on 02/22/2017 10:48:12 AM PST by crazy scenario (We can't take you anywhere)
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To: crazy scenario

Pardon me?

You’ve been here just a short time and have no problem getting personal with total strangers.

Try to stick to the topic, K?


6 posted on 02/22/2017 2:17:01 PM PST by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai
"You’ve been here just a short time and have no problem getting personal with total strangers"

You don’t know how long I've been here! Don't let the date you found fool ya. You have no problem getting person with entire countries/peoples.

7 posted on 02/22/2017 2:27:11 PM PST by crazy scenario (We can't take you anywhere)
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To: crazy scenario

Retread then?

Try staying on topic, like I said.


8 posted on 02/22/2017 2:30:01 PM PST by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai
Try staying on topic, like I said.

No!..... I'll be like you, the topic will be whatever I want, to argue my point.

9 posted on 02/22/2017 8:14:00 PM PST by crazy scenario (We can't take you anywhere)
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