Evidently the illustrious Julian knows nothing of our military men and women. He doesn't know the rigors they must go through to become a member of our military. He doesn't know how many "wash out" of basic training. He doesn't know the stamina and tenacity it takes to do some of the "chores" our military must pass to protect this country.
The critreria an enlistee far exceeds the criteria of the average blue colar employee in the US. For example, an enlistee must have the following charastics, he or she must be a h.s. graduate, physically fit, high moral character, cannot have a criminal record, must demonstrate fiscal responsibility, and cannot have a history of drug use or dwi.
Further, after an individual completes his or her enlistment and decides to end their military career, they are qualified in many fields of endeavor and are in great demand.
My general opinion is that of gulfcoast6: Julian Phillipps doesn't know anything, and should be sent to weather reporting in a small market.
Ref Julian's comments about the Military, his Niece was/is in the Military and in Iraq I believe at one time. what does this say about his feelings towards his Niece? Does he think she is not qualified for a Job in Civilian life and she cannot get a Pell Grant or any scholarship for her higher Education? Sometimes his ignorance and buffoonery are too much to take.