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Holy Cow This is from USATODAY !

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[Mr. Mojo]

Leftists just hate it when reality gets in the way of their delusions.

....but then again, it doesn't seem to deter them.

[arm958]

The reasons for the racial divide are unclear, but several theories have emerged, including lingering racism in some quarters of the military and a tendency among black recruits to choose jobs that help them find work in the civilian sector.

As far as I know, there is no lingering racism in some quarters of the military. I'm a recently retired senior NCO and I just didn't see it. Elite units would gladly take anyone who could make the grade. No quotas or affirmative action though; that could get people killed for no good reason.

[Leatherneck_MT]

Good grief

Does it really matter? Frankly I wouldn't give a damn if the man in the foxhole with me was blue and painted his ass yellow. We are ALL green when it comes to being American Fighting men. The color of our skin doesn't make a tinkers damn so long as we can depend on one another. In the years I spent in the Corps I learned alot about my fellow Marines.

We are all green and all Marines.

They need to stuff this racial crap where the sun don't shine and quit trying to divide us.

Americans, one and all

Semper Fi

[Types_with_Fist]

Holy Cow This is from USATODAY!

Yes, that is surprising. Is this a ray of hope for truth in reporting or an "accident."?

Today's News

[arm958]

"If anybody should be complaining about battlefield deaths, it is poor, rural whites,"

That's a stupid and insulting comment. Those "poor, rural whites" (and blacks, hispanics, native Americans, etc., etc.) who serve in combat arms are all volunteers and they are quite proud to be "on point" for their country.

[river rat]

I'm not surprised that Jesse and Al were lying....that's what race baiting, rabble rousing, extortionist bastards do for a living...

What is surprising -- is that there are fewer blacks in combat units than in the early 60's....

There must have been 10% to 15% blacks in the Marine Corps in those years....and I doubt they were draftees that early in the war...

What could be the explanation for current scenario?
Fatherless homes raise irresponsible punks?
Public schools graduate morons?
Victimization hammered into their heads, results in hate of country?
Too focused on the first part of their hyphenated I.D..?


Semper Fi

[xm177e2]

I wonder how hispanics stack up? Are they more likely to go into the military? Do they prefer to work towards a future career or to see combat?

[arm958]

The tilt toward white combat troops is recognized by many senior commanders and a small group of scholars who study the military.

I can't let this line escape before I go to bed. He should add "and anyone who has worn a uniform in the last 20 years".

[Prodigal Son]

You know, it wouldn't surprise me a bit if the lefties and race baiters don't figure out a way to turn that statistic into a "Racism in the Ranks" arguing point. "Blacks being denied the chance to die for their country!" (that sort of thing). The argument doesn't have to make sense- nothing else about the liberals or their political positions is coherent- why should this be an exception?

[dennisw]

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[LouD]

I've said that all along; Unless they air-drop the fighting Finance Corps, all this blather about blacks bearing a disproportionate risk is pure B.S.

[basque69]

Rangel is full of BS. With 14% of the military eligible population blacks suffered 12% of the combat deaths in Nam!

[concerned about politics]

Blacks, especially in the enlisted ranks, tend to be disproportionately drawn to non-combat fields such as unit administration and communications. They are underrepresented in jobs shooting rifles or dropping bombs.

Okaaaaay. Charles Rangel should be careful what he asks for. He just might get it.
As a matter of fact, the military "needs to even that out". According to Jessie, Al, etc., blacks would be underrepresented on the battle filed.
Where are the "quotas" supporters now? Hello? Where are the NOW hags demanding woman equal quotas? Hello?After all, they bitch about everything else, so why not this?
Peaceniks say their for peace, but only if a Republican is president, otherwise they're celebrating war.
The Jessies and NOW are all for quotas, unless they're on the losng end, then they look the other way.

[Enemy Of The State]

'Senior Air Force officials say they are troubled by the number of black pilots and plan to do better.'

Let me guess, I suppose the Military is going to implement their own Affirmative Action Policy.

I can see it now...Im sorry Joe white guy, you were more qualified for the training but we dont have enough Joe Black Guys in the program so we are going to have to give your seat to one of them.

[sneakypete]

Even a broken clock is right twice a day. There is nothing new about this. It has always been this way.

[Godel]

Senior Air Force officials say they are troubled by the number of black pilots and plan to do better. .... The reasons for the racial divide are unclear, but several theories have emerged, including lingering racism in some quarters of the military and a tendency among black recruits to choose jobs that help them find work in the civilian sector.

HAHAHAH JESUS CHRIST. I hate this. If blacks are overrepresented, we're racist. If blacks are underrepresented we're racist. It seems like blacks win and get to bash whitey either way. God damnit I hate this world.

[MissAmericanPie]

DUH, what did they do, finally look at the pictures of who is in Afghanistan?