The ChiComs will undoubtedly deal with it for us in the future.
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.
The ChiComs will undoubtedly deal with it for us in the future.
RE: Oh, I forgot. Santorum was never in the military. Another empty suit.
Was John Adams ever in the military? If not, was he an empty suit?
If the definition of an emptry suit is NEVER, EVER having served in the military, then I guess most women politicians are empty suits ( Sarah Palin included ).
You just nailed it. The MSM already has an arsenal of ammunition from previous and numerous gaffs from the “Reverend Rick”. (Santorum is a political moron.)
Busted!
Santorum declared: “I didn’t see working in government service and being in politics as anything but serving your country, and doing in some ways — in a civilian sense — what a lot of folks did in a military sense"
The hell it is! Until a soldier serving in the military is paid $174,000 a year with all expenses paid and is not risking his life, IT IS NOT the same thing.
Santorum never has experienced combat and should keep his ignorant opinion out of something he has no clue about.
The modern Military absolutely, has a place for Women. Considering the highly technical equipment involved, there are now, many tasks that give Women the advantage over men. Since wars are being fought from a whole new perspective and objective, there is no way to compare them.
But the thing is, women ARE ALREADY serving in combat rolls, against the law, as I understand it. Books are already on the bookstore shelves written by women who have served in combat or combat-like rolls in the Gulf conflict. Female chopper pilots are already missing legs from combat missions.
Who's kidding who here?!
When my sons registered for selective service, they wrote letters to all of their elected representatives, as well as to the Department of Defense, and a copy went along to Selective Service, conscientiously objecting to serving with sodomites, females in combat, females in co-ed dormitories or barracks, wearing UNO blue, and having their personal Christian witness squelched while in service.
No, my sons did not conscientiously object to bearing arms and fighting in defense of the nation. They conscientiously objected to serving with known sodomites, females in combat (or combat-like roles), wearing a uniform or insignia other than USA uniforms and insignia (e.g. UNO blue), or serving where they are told that they may not personally and openly witness for their Saviour.
One of their points is : Imagine serving in a military in which one can openly be a sodomite, but not openly profess one's faith in Jesus Christ.
The US Military never was an institution of religion as you imply. It is a secular establishment that blows things up and kills those who fight against us. Religion is a personal option that is entirely up to the individual.
Our society has changed and the Military has also changed along with it. It is what it is..........
You're right
Just consider the high numbers of Israeli girls serving in the IDF.
And they rock! :)
Dear Rick,
The liberal media will keep on leading you down certain paths so that they can destroy you later with out-of-context quotes for their ads.
DON’T LET THEM DO IT!
They were the ones who had the ability to get into tight places to rivet critical components in place on the aircraft, that were the very reason we won the war.
They also flew those aircraft out to the battle zones and allowed out pilots in combat to concentrate their effort on destroying the enemy.
And never forget the nurses, clerks and moral they inspired among the men they fought along side of.
Why not let women decide since they are part of society?
The fact of the matter is that women have been fighting and dying for the past decade with no public outcry. I think society has already made their decision.
Adams and Palin are no empty suits, obviously. They both did significance things before getting to the national stage.
As a Pennsylvanian, I do have a sense of what Santorum is all about.
I don't doubt his sincerity. But he is an empty suit. Sure, he says the right words. But what experience, what accomplishments, does he bring to the table?
Can you see Santorum staring down Putin? I can't. No more than I can see Obama staring down Putin.
I'm not saying this with any glee. I sure wish we had a solid, accomplished conservative in the race today. But we don't.
Manc is a vet and has real experience with seriving alongside women. I find it noteworthy that Harlan, a brand spanking noob, not only is riveted to eligibility threads on the wrongs side (and spewing nonstop almost as if he had an agenda) but now he’s supporting feminazi/leftist “women in combat zones”.
Manc, tell him like it is. Not that he’d care, he’s agenda driven.
It’s not just enlisting, it’s in combat that is the issue.
Oh, and one more thing.
Can I see Palin staring down Putin? You betcha.
Actually, I think he was saying that the MEN around the women would have emotional commitments that would be harmful:
“”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.”
Notice he compares the emotion to the “camaraderie of men” in combat, and saying it would be even more of a factor with women there.
Manc has nothing to tell me about the military. It is crystal clear you don't either.
“The GOP Establishment — the so-called Rockefeller Republicans — sat on their hands, too. “
I’m convinced the GOP-E think Obama is unbeatable...and would PREFER Obama to having either Rick or Newt win. In the end, Barry is more of what they want than ANY conservative.
So I’m convinced those bastards are going to sit this one out regardless. And I’m also convinced I will NEVER vote for ‘their’ guy - because to be their guy, he has to be Obama-lite.
What’s crystal clear is that you are a leftist troll.
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