Why is it that many neo cons on this forum who support the war, are eligable to serve but do will serve?
952473
Most Neo-cons talk the talk, but they can not walk the walk!
864187
Honestly, when discussing the war with liberal friends, they honestly believe that soldiers are stupid, misinformed or dirt poor. They don't come out and say it like that, but its obvious they struggle with the fact that people enlist for a lot of reasons including sense of duty and calling. I don't know if it will hurt them or not but I think it shows Kerry's and other Democrats true colors.
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.
980869
I found it hard to believe at the time that they allowed it to happen, when i was in the military, fighting for our country, unlike some of the people on here who only make childish remarks. It never would have happened, today with politics taking such a large part in any conflict it is almost impossible to conduct a mission without interference from politicians. I noticed that you are already getting facetious, childish responses to your question, and it seems their are some who post drivel and think they are being intelligent.
1123590
This is something I have been saying for years. I used to go to this political chat room on AOL and man it was brutal. BUT, I could always shut them up by saying, "What r u doing here - if you believe in what he is doing so much, then join the military and go help?"\n\nI used to think I was for national mandatory service until this war. I mean maybe it there was a concious objector option. All I know is: I did my time during Gulf War I and if I had been called up to go to this war, I'd be living in Canada right now. This war has made murderers out of us all if you ask me.
792225
It is the nature of this forum, unfortunatly. I log on when I have some down time at work. I do so, with the hope that we can engage in an intellectual debate about the issues, and so I can learn other points of view. What happens, almost every time I log on, is that after reading or answering a few questions, I just become more and more irritated at the slams, the bashing, and the downright blatent namecalling.\nI had no idea, before I came here, that my position on Iraq- that is that I think we should relook at how we are handling it, and bring our troops home, made me a "supporter of terrorists".\nI had no idea, before I came here,  that my Pro-Choice position made me a "baby killer".\nThe list goes on and on.\nWhenever a negative issue is brought up, regardless of side, the bashing starts, instead of intelligent conversation. It's really too bad.
237240
I think there may be some confusion there.  What people are missing is there is a huge difference between being supportive of the men and women fighting overseas and supporting the reason they are there.  By the way, exactly why are we there?  Fighting terrorism?  Oh, yea, I almost forgot.  Anyway, I do not know of many who do not support the troops, and I do not know of many who support the reason they are there.  There is a difference.  I hope everyone sees and understands that.  Just because someone thinks our presence in the middle ease is uncalled for does not mean that person does not support our military.
270910
"AH HA HA HA" I almost peed-me-pants! I love this "GUY". You know the NEO-CON'S running their mouths and abusing Americans thinking they have the right to act as if they are the elite (SS) is getting real old. The NEO-CON'S have played the Liberal card too many times. I am not even a Liberal and for some reason if you oppose them which 90% of the World does, you must be a Liberal. The U.K. has a liberal government right now and they are our allies, and the only ones we really have at the present. G."DUMBYA" said he stood alone, but he insists on crying about asking for our support while starving people. The Deep South Neo-con's have made it pretty clear that they hate anyone that isn't from the South (Confederates), We are sick of you and your crap (RUSH NEO-CON LIMBAUGH) I can't wait until November; because the Neo-con's are jumping ship everyday as we speak in their own party.
877093
I never called CNN "UN-American," but they do have a liberal bias. I haven't seen them call the troops "heroes" but I don't think that merely calling the troops "heroes" would automatically make you a patriot either. Further, although you are not one of them, there are many liberals, and many liberal Democrats who DO dislike (hate is a very strong word) American and think that this country is fundamentally wrong and is the perpetrator of evil throughout the world. So, I think using generalizations tends to disprove a point almost every time.
900040
Where is the support for your "facts"?  My brother has been there and has seen his friends die and has seen the people of Iraq.  He had the citizens come to him and thank him for what he was there too do.  Ask any one who has served and met the REAL people of that country.  They do like what we are doing there.  It is the radicals who are fighting against us that don't want us there.  These are the people who would rule by terror.  Get your "facts" straight and serve in the military yourself before you start criticizing what is goin on.
972339
no ........ it would only be fair if only neocon are drafted ......... SINCE THEY ARE THE ONLY ONE SUPPORTING THE WAR
1119741
It has shown the far left nuts to be the American-hating losers they have always been.\n\nNotice I did not include all or even a majority of Democrats in this category. First, many Democrats actually support the war - I work with many and serve alongside many in my National Guard unit. Second, there are many Democrats who oppose the war based on well thought-out reasoning and principle. I happen to disagree with them, but they oppose it based on something they perceive as true rather than just hating it because it is chic to bash the President.
941514
well, REAL Republicans will seek to work with their fellow Americans for the betterment of our country.  the neoCONNED, on the other hand, will never ever give up their venomous attacks, projecting the failures of their ideologies onto others.  if they did they'd have to take responsibility for their failures and they simply can not do that.  too uncomfortable.
792298
An interesting range of responses to your loaded and what appears to be a somewhat biased question. I find the conservatives talk about winning, defending the concept of freedom, respecting the honour and sacrifices of troops both American and allies, addressing both the lies and propaganda of both the terrorists and main stream media… the lines of which seem blended, blurred, and sharing a common goal.\n From the less than loyal opposition I see the usual demeaning rhetoric, insinuation, and strained logic and comparisons…the weak straw dog of one that is afraid to explaining their own goals, at least up front and honest. They all champion their mantras that conservatives are parrots repeating…why do the all say that? (Right Elway?) \n And as to comparisons, talk about scare tactics eh michaelsan! I notice you don’t compare the appeasers of WW11 to the Pelosi/Murtha/Kerry philosophy, but contort like a circus freak to work in the leftist’s party line comparing the present administration to the Nazi machine. How about Hillary health care to Leninists socialism…A comparison I can relate to actually.\n Americas left seem to be saying that not defending our republic, appeasing, leaving our troops out to dry like they did in Viet-Nam is their course to regaining power in America…This time the stakes are much higher…The left doesn’t care as long as they can garner power…Even at the cost of America’s Republic!
728544
Finally, a really good question . . . to feed the hungry, to make schools worth attending  and getting teachers that can spell        (and teach ), to arrest global warming, to actually protecting our borders, to fund stem cell research that might help cure diabetes, Alzheimers, Parkinsons and some types of cancer, to build roads that are falling apart etc.  If this war is so great and has so much support, why aren't people enlisting? If people aren't willing to spill their own blood why are they so quick to make noise about 'support the war', 'you are with ( him ) or against us', 'cutting and running is anti-American'.
342061
It's one thing to not volunteer.  It's completely different during a draft when others are being forced into the military.  For example Bush used political connections to jump the line for the National Guard.  He got to stay home while someone else was forced to go to Vietnam.\n\nIn this war Bush has sent the Guardsmen into Iraq.  The very group that kept him safe during 'nam he is sending into combat today.
1064484
That's funny! Your question asked not about -Neocons,  but about -Neocons who were also imbeciles,- yet some answered as if they were the latter, not the former. \nHilarious!!! \n\nBy the way, General Tommy Franks called Douglas Feith, the Neocon co-architect of the Iraq invasion " the dumbest f'n guy on the planet" in his memoir on the war.