chevysoldier

Not hardly. Was the same thing for Kennedy. A Catholic president.

I have a bit from when I was a kid. Doubt if they are worth anything. Let us know where you take them and how it works out for you.

She had faith AFTER he took the pictures in the first place?

Awesome.

Ha, that was funny. Def need laid.

PIIHB plate. Seems a little hypocritical to me? Jussayin.

common

Looks flawless. Betcha he doesn't look down.

PT Cruiser races?

cents

Thats the mentality 10-20 years ago about a black or female president. lol

Hooah! I was taught it comes from HUA. Heard, understood, acknowledged. dunno though. For clarification. when I use the term "soldier" I am usually referring to all the brave men and women of all the branches. Incorrect, I know. so sue me. I use "trooper" because I was armored cavalry. Hence the horse patch. The Cavalry has always held on to their heritage very strongly so it still sticks with me to this day. Hell we wore stetsons and spurs at certain functions.

I think the draftees did great then too, but I think people now don't have the same mentality they did back then. And no I didn't mean to come off as saying all draftees are sub par. I know lots of people that aren't military or prior who would make damn fine troopers. and not all enlistees are Audie Murphy either. I just don't think the majority of people required to serve would give 110% of themselves. I think many could just say "It's only two years. I tough it out, do what they ask and be on my merry way." Look at WWII versus Viet Nam though. I think the former were more disciplined than the latter. I could see todays "draftees" being less disciplined than Nam's. As far as other countries doing it, they have all been doing it for many years IIRC. When they are born they know they will be serving and I am sure that effects their mentality. America is all about "me" anymore. "YOU deserve a break today" Like I said, I am kinda on the fence. I can see both sides but a big part of me thinks and hopes this could benefit our country. I went in right after high school and it definitely made me grow up a lot. I never felt I was more important than anyone else, but I learned what was more important than me. If basic training and the actual service would toughen up again (it has been getting soft for years) the service could change a lot of lives for the better. Basic training would have to be tougher to combat the "me" mentality. Break the recruit down and build him back up with the "I am my brother's keeper" mentality. They can;t just be allowed to slide through. I will have to do more thinking on this subject. It's crossed my mind before but I never thought we would consider enacting something of this magnitude.

I don't go to any of them. They all suck. and they're Canadian lol

I think the one in New albany is too. but I didn't carry when my wife worked there so I didn't pay any attention. Yeah, they showed it on the news.

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I assume there were no "no guns" signs posted or else this wouldn't have happened. But really, I am glad no one was hurt. http://www2.nbc4i.com/news/2010/jul/29/suspects-tim-hortons-robbery-kidnapping-sought-ar-170287/#comment_form

shut up Sam!

I have a high metabolism. Don't be jealous that I can eat whatever and however much I want to and not gain a pound.

No kidding, I was like then I and finally I

oh noes.

Hence why I am on the fence about this. It could really go either way. If I had to pick one or the other, I'd say this is a very bad idea. Americans are too stubborn and hardheaded so they wouldn't conform to a military (or highly structured) lifestyle.

I thought your name was Brian, not John?

I don't want to be fighting next to someone who doesn't want to be there. He will only be looking out for himself, not his bud next to him. I have seen my fair share of people that enlisted for the wrong reasons and tried everything they could to get out. They didn't give a damn about anyone or anything. It was all about them. If I am gonna take a bullet for a fellow trooper, he'd better be willing to take one for me. He'd also better not jeopardize the mission.

That was good Zach!