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Women Don't Belong in Ranger School
Wall Street Journal ^ | 6-12-12 | Stephen Kilcullen

Posted on 06/13/2012 3:41:24 PM PDT by kingattax

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To: Trailerpark Badass

Please read again, study, then write back.


421 posted on 06/16/2012 7:25:17 PM PDT by SkyDancer
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To: Trailerpark Badass

You have Skype? Want to chat?


422 posted on 06/16/2012 7:26:52 PM PDT by SkyDancer
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To: DuncanWaring

You have Skype? Want to chat?


423 posted on 06/16/2012 7:27:24 PM PDT by SkyDancer
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To: Charles H. (The_r0nin)
The standards are the standards. They should remain what they are. If the standard is 6’ then it should remain 6’. I have no problem with that. None. I cannot imagine a Soldier feeling slighted. The standard is the standard.

Now regarding your statement:

“Any society that allows its women to fight on the front lines when not faced with total destruction is a sick nation (morally, ethically, and spiritually). Period.”

1. Too bad you can't debate your logic with a pioneer woman or a released indentured servant. I think it would be a very interesting discussion. (Please, don't fall back on your caveat - unless faced with total destruction. Although, it would be nice to have a few women trained for that scenario, don't you think?)

2. What's wrong with a having a 6+’ American Soldier who is highly motivated, challenge loving, has the heart of a lion, the cunning of a fox, and can shoot like a Texan fight with you? Oh shit, that's right, she's a woman. (slapping hand on forehead)

424 posted on 06/16/2012 7:28:14 PM PDT by Chgogal (WSJ, Coulter, Kristol, Krauthammer, Rove et al., STFU. TY)
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To: SkyDancer

Negative on the Skype.

You make wild assertions about spray-painting a Force Recon marine’s ass, pulling 9 g’s without a g-suit (and probably not an inclined seat like an F-16) in an airplane rated for 6, and flying through thunderstorms, and you’re accusing someone else (probably me) of “braggadocio”?

You’re growing more delusional by the minute.

You’re reminding me of a trapped/cornered animal.


425 posted on 06/16/2012 7:34:21 PM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: Chgogal

Ping.


426 posted on 06/16/2012 7:35:50 PM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: rlmorel
“The issue is the undeniable difference in bone structure, muscle development and hormone content between a 120 lb. male and a 120 lb. female.”

The only problem I have is that I beat mediocre men on all levels. I am stating a fact not bragging. Hormones or no hormones. That does not mean that I would have been able to pass Ranger School. But that also means that you should not deny me the opportunity to try. That is all I am saying.

I do apologize for being rude and calling people pansies. That is revolting. Sorry.

427 posted on 06/16/2012 7:36:26 PM PDT by Chgogal (WSJ, Coulter, Kristol, Krauthammer, Rove et al., STFU. TY)
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To: Chgogal

We put 12 million men in uniform during WWII with a population half of what it is today.

I don’t think we’re going to run out of men.


428 posted on 06/16/2012 7:37:12 PM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: SkyDancer

I’m curious about what you do in your fourth year of the Marine Corp Reserves?


429 posted on 06/16/2012 7:40:54 PM PDT by ansel12 (Massachusetts Governors, where the GOP now goes for it's Presidential candidates.)
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To: trisham

There were so many posts that I may not have got the true gist of the conversation. If so I appologize to all.


430 posted on 06/16/2012 7:42:37 PM PDT by fireman15 (Check your facts before making ignorant statements.)
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To: DuncanWaring
“Not since the ‘70s.”

Well, thank you so much for your service. I know it sounds trite, but I truly mean it. Were you in Vietnam?

431 posted on 06/16/2012 7:46:32 PM PDT by Chgogal (WSJ, Coulter, Kristol, Krauthammer, Rove et al., STFU. TY)
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To: DuncanWaring
“Not since the ‘70s.”

Well, thank you so much for your service. I know it sounds trite, but I truly mean it. Were you in Vietnam?

432 posted on 06/16/2012 7:46:52 PM PDT by Chgogal (WSJ, Coulter, Kristol, Krauthammer, Rove et al., STFU. TY)
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To: DuncanWaring

That’s the problem with guys. Too serious. Skype me and we’ll chat.


433 posted on 06/16/2012 7:47:20 PM PDT by SkyDancer
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To: Chgogal

Nope - too young. Graduated high school in 1970.


434 posted on 06/16/2012 7:49:37 PM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: SkyDancer

That was one of the sexiest posts ever.

No offense intended, but damn you made your point very well.


435 posted on 06/16/2012 7:50:09 PM PDT by Vermont Lt (I just hate our government. All of them. Republican and Democrat.)
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To: Chgogal
When I am talking about “a certain type of American Women”, I am talking about those who are not motivated by Free Education but by the challenge. And like you said there most likely would be just a handful of such women who are that motivated to be all that they can be, Rangers.

Warriors aren’t interested in what you feel is fair, or really cool, or if someone is willing to give it the old “college try” although they can’t cut the mustard.

Warriors want to kill the enemy and win the battles with as little loss among themselves as possible. They want standards higher, not lower.

What combat leader would want to replace his man warriors with a shorter, lighter, weaker, sicklier, less aggressive, slower moving, more terrain limited, reduced distance traveling, hygienically vulnerable, smaller weight carrying, more prone to injury, version?

He would have to rewrite all the knowledge and experience, of what his troops are capable of and reduce all that accordingly, and simply eliminate some capabilities entirely, all things the enemy can measure, and use against his military.

436 posted on 06/16/2012 7:53:45 PM PDT by ansel12 (Massachusetts Governors, where the GOP now goes for it's Presidential candidates.)
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To: trisham
“I would tell you that you are cute, but why lie?
You're a feminist, and all that implies.”

That's OK, I'll manage without you thinking I'm cute. ; )

Funny I thought you Military types like it when your women can shoot. Isn't that feminism, feminism meaning a woman can manage on her own if required? Are you sure you are not confused?

437 posted on 06/16/2012 7:54:54 PM PDT by Chgogal (WSJ, Coulter, Kristol, Krauthammer, Rove et al., STFU. TY)
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To: Vermont Lt
Thank You. I appreciate it. Dad got out of the Marines as a major. I've been playing around with that Hitler video about a woman who tried out for Marine Recon. Still working on it but I think it'll be funny.

Regards, Janey

438 posted on 06/16/2012 7:55:13 PM PDT by SkyDancer
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To: Charles H. (The_r0nin); DuncanWaring
1. Ranger School standards should remain the same.

2. All Soldiers must pass all qualifications to be Ranger Qualified.

We agree on this correct?

439 posted on 06/16/2012 8:06:15 PM PDT by Chgogal (WSJ, Coulter, Kristol, Krauthammer, Rove et al., STFU. TY)
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To: Chgogal

Yes.


440 posted on 06/16/2012 8:08:09 PM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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