Why is no-one willing to join a guerilla army these days?
354622
Sure start one! Then I can put your picture on t-shirts and sell them to snotty rich kids and Eurotrash for big money!
96899
What kind?  Recruiting for military members?  Recruiting for people at a job fair?  Recruiting for an ultra-secret underground mercenary group connected to the government? Recruiting to join an illicit terrorist group?  Please share what recruitment you're talking about...
709314
Well since guns were getting better technologically-wise, cavalry didn't help much unless they were sent to destroy artillery.\n\nBut personally, that sounds like suicide to me.\n\nthanks\nShadowhawk--
662595
Because the ones that are followers are shy and insecure. They want to "fit it" so they will do anything to become part of the "in" crowd. It's sad, really but they should, well hopefully grow out of it. Could you imagine how much more chaotic the world would be if EVERYONE was a leader?
251161
because people have no values or want to commit these days or so it seems.
870815
Tough in some areas, but most of the country is secure. They blend in well but we are very good at spotting suspicious activity while they are among the crowds. It really isn't much of a war anymore. They sneak out and place bombs where we do not expect them because they truly are cowards. \n\nYes, a LOT of them. Many , many schools, churches, police stations, parks, etc. have been built and most cities are quite nice.\n\nThe news thrives on the misfortunes of the military and they know good news won't make money so you do not hear about all the good things going on.
818652
I don't know whether the U.S. has the best Army in the world.  What I do know is there is no Army from any sophisticated Western nation that knows how to fight in an urban/guerrilla enviornment.
870659
Poor and rich alike can make a choice to join the armed forces. \nYour question makes no sense.  Where are you getting your sources?\n\nQuit blaming everybody else and take responsibility for your actions!!!!!
155262
Two reasons\n\n1. The military feels it gets better folks on a volunteer basis\n\n2. The public would not stand for it at this point.
588514
Because we have become a world of entitlements.  Every nation has a price tag for their "friendship".  Those that don't can be found on the nations "Countries that Support Terror" list.
653656
Having been drafted and sent to Viet Nam, I would hope and pray the this nation never will resort to drafting it's young people to go off and get slaughtered again.  If you want to join the military that's fine but you shouldn't be forced to unless it really is necessary to protect the nation.  The last time that happened was during WWII.  I believe if our politicians want to send young people off the war they should first make sure all of their relatives are the first to go into battle.  If that was the case we'd never have to use our military again.
877433
Ain't gonna happen, and with good reason.  Soldiers these days are not cannon fodder --- they are highly trained specialists in the use of advanced weapons.  And you cannot recruit, let alone retain, people qualified to do this with a draft.
309651
Well...I completely disagree with you. I dont think its because youre drinking though haha. We just disagree on basic things I think. See, I would like to see the army disbanded, you would like military service to be mandatory. I think there are much better ways to make people less lazy or fat or whatever than by forcing them to join the army. Not to mention that I've seen all too many people come back from the army totally f*cked in the head. I'm not saying youre f*cked in the head, nor am I denying that it did you good or whatever, I'm just telling my point of view. What it basically comes down to though, is, I'm a Buddhist. And as a Buddhist I have rejected all violence, making me a pacifist. If the government were to tell me I had to go into the army, I would leave. Simple as that. No government has the right to tell me to forsake my beliefs. Its a basic freedom you dig? Not to mention that I think this country has bigger and more important issues to deal with at the moment than mandatory military service...But thats just me and my point of view. Go ahead, you can call me a sissy liberal if you want haha.\n\n\nPeace
775990
because they haven't any valid arguments thats why.  there is nothing wrong with asking questions especially when you've been lied to. any of these a-holes who keep attacking you are nothing but mindless morons don't listen to them. of course some recruiters lie otherwise why did the army call off recruiting last year (or maybe the year before) so that they could re-evaluate their 'methods'....the reason was there were so many complaints about harassment, intimidation and falsifying documents ? its obvious you like the military  by what you say, disagreeing with some of their actions does not a traitor make as some on this board would imply. in fact its the opposite its ppl like you that point out the problems but still stand by the army that make it better. nothing is perfect and that includes the military, thankfully there are ppl like you who want to make it better by making changes. the idiots who call you names and verbally attack you are just that mindless idiots. anyone who cares about something will want to make it better. hang in there and do whats right, asking questions and changing things is the right thing to do.
171769
Its possible but not probable.  Reason being is because people want things their way or no way.  They refuse to comprimise.  So, they declare war.  Its a sad fact of life.
335220
Often because many of the people urging war are basing their decisions on hate and fear-mongering, and that comes from their wanting to control others. If you can control others, why risk yourself?\n\nIn fact, those who do risk themselves are called fanatics, while those who just order others into battle are called praised as leaders.\n\nI like Chris de Burgh's idea:\n\n"So there's something we'll do to the leaders, before we go;\nLet's stick 'em in a room together - And make them fight it out..."
744399
Two reasons that I can see.  1)  Most guys would rather let sleeping dogs ly!    2)  Many posts are controlled by the real old timers who do things their way, and their way only.  This doesn't bode well for the younger members.  Let me add a third reason.  3) I personally do things for our local MEPS station, but I do them on my terms, with my money, and on my timetable.  It's never that spontaneous because I always pass it by the senior NCO before moving forward, in this way he has the first right of refusal.\nUsually, we plan these things together, so there is no conflict.