Posted on 02/09/2012 8:25:12 PM PST by Tailgunner Joe
Rick Santorum, in an interview with CNN's John King a bit ago, was asked whether he thinks it's a good idea or a bad idea for the Pentagon to relax some of the rules about women taking frontline roles in combat, "perhaps opening the door to a broader role for, ultimately, women in combat."
His answer was both praising of women serving the country, and as a part of the armed services, but he went on to explain why he would take issue with women on the front lines.
"Look, I want to create every opportunity for women to be able to serve this country, and they do so in an amazing and wonderful way. They're a great addition to the - and have been for a long time - to the armed services of our country," Santorum said. "But I do have concerns about women in frontline combat."
He added, "I think that can be a very compromising situation, where people naturally may do things that may not be in the interests of the mission because of other types of emotions that are involved. And I think that's probably - you know, it already happens, of course, with the camaraderie of men in combat. But I think it would be even more unique if women were in combat. I think that's probably not in the best interests of men, women or the mission."
It's not clear exactly what Santorum meant by "other types of emotions that are involved" for women who would be serving in frontline situations. I've emailed a spokesman for a clarification, but haven't heard back yet.
So let me get this straight - you bring up fags and some I support homos in the Navy?
Interesting thought process you have there.
But if it makes you feel better - I do not support fags in the navy. What about you - you are not very clear on the matter.
The GOP Establishment isn't, by nature, ideological.
Instead, they are "professional government hands" simply awaiting their turn at the tiller.
Whereupon, they will use their turn to reward and enrich their clients, who will, in turn, reward and enrich them.
Unlike the left, the GOP Establishment (and their clients) has no particular agenda beyond rewarding and enriching.
Brown Deer is a long time freeper with impeccable conservative credentials.
You, OTOH, are a transparent leftist troll. No doubt a retread.
It’s quite simple.
I wonder who Harlan1169 who sent me a fistful of nasty freepmails is. Could he be the noob Harlan1196?
I am receiving a lot of filthy FReepmails from him.
“Why not let women decide since they are part of society?”
In terms of military participation, I agree to a point. But I would draw the line at infantry, troops on the ground, etc. From there it’s a short hop to drafting women. I’m not for that. Call me a dinosaur but I think part of being a man is feeling the obligation to protect women.
Re: ‘Green light’ to see Obama’s Hawaii files [It’s about time !]
Here is my entire sent mail history. Why are you making things up?
To RobinMasters sent 01/31/2012 6:52:32 PM PST
Sent Re: Media to Americans: ‘Nothing to see here’
To mojitojoe sent 01/29/2012 2:30:54 PM PST
Sent Re: WILL OBAMA’S NAME BE ON THE 2012 BALLOT IN GEORGIA? Court to Hear Formal Case
To cvq3842 sent 01/29/2012 10:19:15 AM PST
Sent Re: WILL OBAMA’S NAME BE ON THE 2012 BALLOT IN GEORGIA? Court to Hear Formal Case
To cvq3842 sent 01/29/2012 10:17:17 AM PST
Select: All | None
Harlan1I69 was a troll that was flying under the radar for a bit this AM before being banned.
so you accepted Brown Deers lies about me? Pathetic.
So sorry - I didn’t read your post clearly. Please forgive me.
I agree with you there. The physical requirements are too high.
Did you check the ISPs or whatever to see if this “other” Harlan is the same one? He specifically sent nastygrams to Brown Deer and me, and “this” Harlan was also “debating” with us on this thread. If you can call it debating. And the nastygrams had this thread title as the subject line.
It’s HarlanI196 that got zotted yesterday.
Harlan1196 is still here. His evil twin Harlan1169 got zotted. I have no doubt that they are the same person.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.