On Jan 29, 5:19*pm, HK wrote:
Tim wrote:
On Jan 29, 3:00 pm, HK wrote:
Tim wrote:
this was brought up by one of the distinguished posters here on
rec.boats, and when I said YES, I was given a "Sure ... snerk"
So I'd like to know, seeing I've got a box with a few pay stubs in it
from being a guest of Uncle Sugar, I'd say that doing military service
IS actually considered as a "job". But now I'm left in confusion
because the distinguished poster I've mentioned seems to be skeptical
of *that claim.
So I present this question to the other distinguished posters on
rec.boats:
"Do you, or do you not, consider service in the US military as being a
"job"?"
What say ye?
I think if you are wearing a uniform in an active combat zone, it's a
job and a half. If you are in the Guard and working post Katrina NO, it
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Being in the Guard and working post Katrina, you ay "NO, it is a job"

???

Harry, I thought you stated that being in the military is a
"boondoggle"

I'm really confused now.

I suppose I should have spelled it out more carefully, considering the
audience here. Try this: If you are in the National Guard and worked in
New Orleans (NO) post-Katrina, it is a job. If you are performing rescue
service in the USCG, it is a job and a half.

The short version: if you are or were in the military and are or were
exposed to a high degree of mortal danger on a regular basis during your
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I'll spell a comment of yours very closely:

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Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:34:21 -0500
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Tim wrote:
On Jan 29, 2:20 pm, HK wrote:
Tim wrote:
On Jan 29, 2:09 pm, HK wrote:
Tim wrote:
I'm not sure what the raving lunatic means by "having never held a
real
job..." Being a lawyer is not a real job?
When did he actually practice law?
Being a teacher of
constitutional law is not a real job?
Maybe, but that's left to interpretation.
Being a community organizer is not a real job?
Nothing great about that, but then again Lennin was a community
organizer so I might give him some points there.
Being a U.S. Senator is not a real job?
The way he was in my state, being on the campaign trail for POTUS at
least 3 of his 4 years as senator?
NO!
Is being in the military a real job?
YES!
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Absolutely SURE!
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OK "Harry, you may discount me when I say the being in the military is
a "job" , and I know you laugh art JohnH and BAR for their service in
the militaryas not having a "job" but if you'd like other opinions,
you might ask Vic, Richard, or Tom for their opinions.



For some people, being in the military is a job. For others, it is a
boondoggle.