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Reservists Backpedaling As War Looks More Likely
The Tampa Tribune
| Feb 9. 2003
| Marilyn Rauber
Posted on 02/11/2003 2:05:09 PM PST by FloridaGeezer
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To: CWOJackson
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3) Do their time in Leavenworth for disobeying a lawful order.
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posted on
02/11/2003 2:24:18 PM PST
by
Salgak
(don't mind me: the orbital mind control lasers are making me write this. . .)
To: Mrs.Liberty
Oh wait..they won't take him..he is too old at age 41. Actually, I don't think he is. Although if he's a retiree, they can't join the reserves, at least not without giving up their retired pay. However they can be recalled to active duty. Since he probably hasn't been out more than years or so, that is a distinct possibility. They recalled a few retirees in critical skill areas during Gulf War I, IIRC.
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posted on
02/11/2003 2:24:46 PM PST
by
El Gato
To: FloridaGeezer
Being governor of a state doesn't exempt a guy from being called up for military service? If it doesn't, it should.
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posted on
02/11/2003 2:25:33 PM PST
by
MEGoody
To: ladtx
Can't do that cause:
A: Omar don't surf.
B: Too hard to raise burkas up to flash bead throwers.
C: Baghdad Beer doesn't come in kegs, just goat skin bladders.
D: Darn fools already spilled their 'white powder' in Ft. Lauderdale. Place is crawling with HazMat clad narcs.
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posted on
02/11/2003 2:26:42 PM PST
by
anymouse
To: FloridaGeezer
These are probably the same jerks who will brag about being 'war heroes' in the years to come.
25
posted on
02/11/2003 2:26:49 PM PST
by
Skwidd
(Fire Controlman First Class Extraordinaire)
To: FloridaGeezer
Im glad to report that my hubby's Guard Unit was gung-ho and ready to do their duty....only had a few not deployed because of legit medical reasons......maybe they need a new 1sgt, like my hubby, to *help them understand what it means to serve their country*.....HOOAH
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posted on
02/11/2003 2:26:49 PM PST
by
mystery-ak
(Look out Saddam, my hubby's pi$$ed and he's coming to get you!<br>)
To: FloridaGeezer
No, it's not deja vu all over again. It's lying media whores again.
"But the G.I. Rights Hotline, which was set up by antiwar activists to help those who have either fled or are thinking about it, say their calls have more than tripled in the past few months."
These are the same people who claim that Saddam Hussein has no weapons of mass destruction. They have as much credibility as Clinton does.
Comment #28 Removed by Moderator
To: FloridaGeezer
I have a friend who's a surgeon at the local university hospital. He was regular army, then has been in reserves. Has 19 1/2 years in. Four children (ages 7 - 17), a lovely wife, takes care of his mother-in-law (with alzheimers) who lives with them.
He got called up two weeks ago and had about 5 days notice for reporting. We had a get together to lay hands on him and pray for him. He will miss his oldest daughter's high school graduation.
He was kinda sad, but said he's been very lucky over the years and has not had too many significant deployments. Took it like a man, and is looking forward to witnessing to others in "some sandy place." Pray for him and those like him, who we depend on for their integrity and sense of duty.
The majority are like him, and not those disgraceful cowards described in this article.
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posted on
02/11/2003 2:31:02 PM PST
by
Timmy
To: FloridaGeezer
Doctors not wanting to go???? Must be a mistake.
30
posted on
02/11/2003 2:31:06 PM PST
by
cynicom
To: freedomworks
Sanford may have joined the Reserves thinking it was a good political ploy in a military state like South Carolina. Now that he has to make good on the deal, it's not so hot, eh?
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posted on
02/11/2003 2:33:11 PM PST
by
laconic
To: FloridaGeezer
For some reason, an image of hundreds of young G.I.'s dying on Normandy beach come to mind while reading this article. Hitler never did anything to America, yet American sons invaded Europe and gave their life's blood for Freedom. The debt that is owed to these young men cannot be paid in full. And here we have reservists, who willingly signed up, showing just how cowardly they are. Makes me ill.
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posted on
02/11/2003 2:33:34 PM PST
by
Luna
(Freedom Forever!)
To: tracer
Richard Crenna had a line in the movie The Sandpebbles, "Any man who thinks this is a job like any other for which he draws a salery is a thief of the food he eats and a tresspasser in his bed".
33
posted on
02/11/2003 2:34:50 PM PST
by
Hugin
To: CWOJackson
Every last one of these reprehensible cowards should be given a choice. 1) Do their duty.
2) Pay back every penny they have received in pay, benefits, comphensation and cost of training, then receive a Dishonorable Discharge.
I totally agree...my 23 y/o daughter went to the Army recruiter today to check into enlisting and although I can't say I won't be worried about her safety...you know how mothers are, LOL...I am so proud of her for taking the initiative.
To: anymouse
There are a few of these people in the reserves at my center and we have had one or two use to the option to get out before all of this. That means they never come back, which is good. Overall, we have had alot of people get called and everybody has gone, ready to kick ass.
To: FloridaGeezer
Note to Canada:
Get ready for a large influx of chickens.
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posted on
02/11/2003 2:36:12 PM PST
by
A2J
(What in the hell is Rice-A-Roni?)
To: Timmy; FloridaGeezer
Oh look, here's the webpage -
http://girights.objector.orgNote the use of the word OBJECTOR in the URL. This is a crock of $hit publicity stunt and a probably a lie to boot. I'd like to see the phone logs proving that reservists (and NOT hippies) are actually phoning in for "help".
To: FloridaGeezer
While being state governor should certainly be grounds for a deferral, I have to say it would be so cool if he would step forward, without resigning the governorship, and deploy with the others. It would do a tremendous amount for the morale of, maybe not so much the troops, but for the folks at home, to know that he was willing to do his duty.
He could be home in 60 days, his lieutenant governor could handle it that long. Its a lot to ask, but it would mean a lot if he would do this.
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posted on
02/11/2003 2:37:40 PM PST
by
marron
To: laconic
Sanford may have joined the Reserves thinking it was a good political ploy in a military state like South Carolina. Now that he has to make good on the deal, it's not so hot, eh?It's not like his political connections will prevent him from securing some cushy desk job well behind the front lines where the real soldiers are.
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posted on
02/11/2003 2:38:21 PM PST
by
A2J
(What in the hell is Rice-A-Roni?)
To: Mrs.Liberty
Only if he has his "30" in and has been transferred to the retired list. I got out with 24 but had to wait the 6 years until I was officially transferred to the "Retired List"
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