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Ed Rasimus wrote in
: [snip] I don't recall anyone facing the assignment to missiles as being particularly grateful nor viewing it as "fine duty." They did get pretty polyester ascots, vinyl caps and a chance to get a Master's degree during their days in the hole. And, other than cholesterol build-up from chow hall food, the hazards during the Vietnam war were minimal in the silo. Casualties were low and few POW's were taken. Missileers were subject to some very rigorous pshychological screening AIUI. I would imagine not wanting that particular assignment would raise some red flags for the screeners as would a surfeit of enthusiasm for the job. IBM __________________________________________________ _____________________________ Posted Via Uncensored-News.Com - Accounts Starting At $6.95 - http://www.uncensored-news.com The Worlds Uncensored News Source |
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Subject: Why didn't GWB join the U.S. Air Force ?
From: Ed Rasimus Date: 7/17/2004 10:40 AM Pacific Standard Time Message-id: On Sat, 17 Jul 2004 13:20:19 -0400, Peter Skelton wrote: when did this turn into alt.failed.polysci101? Peter Skelton I think it was with the arrival of Walt$49.95 and ACE, Political Science is a contradiction in terms. If it is political it ain't science. If it is science it ain't political. Arthur Kramer 344th BG 494th BS England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany Visit my WW II B-26 website at: http://www.coastcomp.com/artkramer |
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"ArtKramr" wrote
Political Science is a contradiction in terms. If it is political it ain't science. If it is science it ain't political. You'll have to talk to Plato about it. You're both about the same age, although not peers. |
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Billy Preston wrote:
The damned rockets just sit there, until we get tired of paying for them. Are you insinuating neither the "rockets" nor the operators are serving, or have served a purpose? Are you saying the ICBM has made no contribution to national defense? BUFDRVR "Stay on the bomb run boys, I'm gonna get those bomb doors open if it harelips everyone on Bear Creek" |
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Ed Rasimus wrote:
I don't recall anyone facing the assignment to missiles as being particularly grateful nor viewing it as "fine duty." For the life of me Ed, I can't figure out why you impugn the service of missileers. Did you have a run in with one at the O' Club? Honestly Ed, you sound like Art Kramer every time you discuss the "dreaded missileer" and ICBM duty. BUFDRVR "Stay on the bomb run boys, I'm gonna get those bomb doors open if it harelips everyone on Bear Creek" |
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"BUFDRVR" wrote
Billy Preston wrote: The damned rockets just sit there, until we get tired of paying for them. Are you insinuating neither the "rockets" nor the operators are serving, or have served a purpose? Are you saying the ICBM has made no contribution to national defense? Don't get your panties in a bunch, I was just trying to be funny... I think MIRV ICBM's made more sense then a lot of bombers we fielded, but I don't thing Lt Bush was interested much in rocketry. |
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Subject: Why didn't GWB join the U.S. Air Force ? From: "sanjian" Date: 7/17/2004 6:28 PM Pacific Standard Time Message-id: RmkKc.2440$fB4.1010@lakeread01 Prof. Vincent Brannigan wrote: Ed Rasimus wrote: democratic and prepublican principles can exist side by side. they are not in contra distinction. There you've made a meaningless statement. Equally we might note that democratic and communistic principles can exist side by side. They can of course. we can democratically decide on our economic system. equally dictatorships can be capitalistic. one does not implicate the other. However, certain political systems and economic systems are likely to see grouped than others. China today is an example of a communist capitalisic sytem Or it can be called a capitalist dictatorship. Arthur Kramer 344th BG 494th BS England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany Visit my WW II B-26 website at: http://www.coastcomp.com/artkramer |
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"ArtKramr" wrote
China today is an example of a communist capitalisic sytem Or it can be called a capitalist dictatorship. Thank you Professor... |
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