Do you think this just about sums up the USA military system?
913857
someones been playing the Xbox a little too long i see. WOW what an imagination.....\n\n\nNO, that sums up nothing. nothing is that simple when it comes to war...you've got a lot to learn.
373815
Come on, how many 'natural' disasters were there this year?  You think they've all happened in the US and middle east by coincidence?  Its meteorologic warfare and its a top secret program lead by the CIA.  You may have missed the fact that the entire garrisoned 82nd airborne special operations division was deployed to keep martial law during Katrina as part of a coverup.  Its a global conspiracy but the government won't let you know about it.  They tested the weapons in our own waters first but it backfired, come on man, can't you see?  Its obvious, george bush, and cia, martial law, black helicopters global meteorologic catastrophe's.  And this is just the beginning.  What they really want is global control.  The government now has the ability to declare war on its own citizens, using these weather weapons.  Its all part of the plot to keep the citizens poor so the ruling class can stay in power.  The same conspiracy has been going on since the US was founded, but only now do we have the technology.  Think about it, never ending war in the middle east keeping us in a state of fear, natural disasters across the globe to keep us poor, illegal wire taps to keep us in check, and all of it to keep us dependant on the government and focused on our economic situation.  Its probably the end of days, and the masons, and illuminati, the anti-christ, its all here man!  The same people who got kennedy assasinated, secret weapons contracts, and where do you think the technology came from?  Its been hidden since roswell in the 50's and just now we figured out how to use it.  The aliens have been here, and all of it is part of the coverup.  I'm telling you man and don't think you're safe after reading this.  The CIA already has me bugged I know, they're monitoring my emails.  THey're all out to get me man.
48676
Do you think that the commanders of the armed forces did a good job when they told bush before the war that they could totally secure, rebuild, and trasition Iraq to democracy with less then 200 billion dollars?\n\nHello!  The latest projections are 1-2 trillion dollars.  If you don't think that is a rediculously huge blunder on an unbelievable scale then I will tell you right now, forget a doctor, I will do all family's surgery for half price!  Even if I kill you you probably would think I'm doing a great job!\n\nEither the military totally screwed up this war or bush did, but you can't say that this was a military success.  We spend a billion for every $1000 that the enemy spends.  For that money the terrorist should be doing the half-time show at the superbowl where they unfurl a big "I'm sorry" banner and kill themselves to music.\n\nI wish those idiots had never sent our soldiers there.  I hope they can figure out how to get them back without causing a civil war or doubling the size of iran.\n\nAs for getting behind the commander in chief at wartime, you are a HORRIBLE leader if you bring your contry to war with only half the country behind you.  We liberals opposed the war when those soldiers were at home with their families.  To blame us for anything is the height of gall.
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Some countries have it and in some ways, their youth are much more prepared for life after.  I'm not sure if it would or should work in the US.  I can't stand 100% behind it, since I would not be directly affected by it.  I would rather have a military of people who want to serve.  Also I would be concerned that the rich and powerful would get off and the others would serve in their place.
803665
The cost is, the United States is expected to supply everything. Finance everything. And our soldiers are expected to be the ones out in front. Don't believe what the liberal news media is puking out of your TV every day and night. There is no such thing.
627887
Yeah, so what?  Do you know the US has trained many people we later had to fight?  Why do you think they were such good opponents....we trained them and we're the best.
1120061
Yes. We may not think so but the U.S. government isn't full of ignorant fools. There are good reasons that we are there.
1037257
Hey, do you really think the US is kind old Uncle Sam ??? The US also wants its own Empire.
491731
I hear your comment, but not even the 3000 thousand that died in the towers equals the deaths from the American military. No death is valid as far as I am concerned. I really believe that America doesn't have the real story. An attack is a valid reason to sign a "Declaration of War," but the Bush Administration doesn't have one. I am concerned about this, as to it doesn't make any sense. Going into Iraq was unwarranted, and once again no "Declaration of War" was signed. This makes America appear to be just as much of a terrorist nation as the attackers. It's not proper etiquette to our Democracy and policies. The Republicans don't believe in Democracy, it is a Republic type of Government that America is being ruled by at the present. I don't agree with these types of policies and the rest of the World is also appalled by the Bush Administrations actions. All of this could lead to a larger Global War I am afraid. I say voting the Republicans out of office in November is Americas only choice at this point. I don't want to die for a small group of red-necks that stir up problems, and wont play a part in the military. My personal feelings that's all.
863882
Makes a whole lot of sense to me!  Never thought of it, but great point!  I agree that the USA would do something about it if they wanted to.
679558
It is just the US methodology to dominate the world.
872052
Of course not.  The "unorganized militia" as defined in law, exists for one purpose only.  It defines the body of manpower available to the government in the event of a draft.  That's it.
698098
Yes, if not more so.  \n\nAnd before I go any further, I am not British.  I am a Canadian soldier.  And I think that the ratio is pretty much the same for us.\n\nFor one thing, while US soldiers do qualify as professionals, they are overspecialized, too rigidly trained and too constrained by the trappings of rank and far too reliant on their technology to get the job done.\n\nCanadians and Brits, on the other hand, are versatile, highly trained, multi-tasking, cross-trained and polyvalent entities, trained to think by themselves and to improvise if things don't go quite according to plan.  And without all of the advanced toys and support that the US forces enjoy, we rely more on our heads and our training than on some uptown gadgetry.  This is where instinct, experience and just simply good heads on our shoulders come into play.\n\nAlso, we do not have a "reach this rank by this time or you're gone" sort of system.  It's not rare to see E4/E5 equivalent soldiers with over 15 years in.  This does not denote stupidity, just that this particular soldier might not be suited for leadership roles but is very skilled in his little slice of the military, let it be infantry, technical work, anything really.  Also, US rank progression is too fast, and it takes a lot of people with next to no command abilities in positions of authority and they can't even run their own section efficiently.
560379
Yes....    not sure how else to answer it....   but let's compare... if a whole much of muslims landed in the US, set up bases, and declared their form of martial law... would we be upset with them?  I think Americans find it hard to understand their own foreign policies since such events has never happened to America...   maybe someday it will and then "some" people might see what it is like to be invaded.
1106843
By itself yes, but check my answers and others, it goes way beyond that.  On this issue I don't believe our leaders are protecting Americans as much as an illegal community and colonizers.
734842
Yes. USA is so paranoid about what the other people are doing
138826
Most of you seem to miss the point China has a standing army of 2.4 million the USA is 1.7 with reserves and everything.  We spend about 450 billion on Defense a year they spend 70 billion.  China doesnt have access to top technology due to a EU and USA arms embargo they put on them in 1981 when they killed chinese student protestors.  THey buy all their weapons from Russia which are 2nd rate.  Make no mistake about it though they are becoming more and more a threat economicly as their economy is growing fast and as they moderenize their army.  AS of now we are stronger but a full out war with China would hurt us abit.  Remember EU countries have cut Defense spending i think Britian is the largest army aroun 500k troops.  SO we would not get alot of help from them