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"Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Youths in Rural U.S. Are Drawn To Military Recruits' Job Worries Outweigh War Fears By Ann Scott Tyson Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, November 4, 2005; A01 As sustained combat in Iraq makes it harder than ever to fill the ranks of the all-volunteer force, newly released Pentagon demographic data show that the military is leaning heavily for recruits on economically depressed, rural areas where youths' need for jobs may outweigh the risks of going to war. More than 44 percent of U.S. military recruits come from rural areas, Pentagon figures show. In contrast, 14 percent come from major cities. Youths living in the most sparsely populated Zip codes are 22 percent more likely to join the Army, with an opposite trend in cities. Regionally, most enlistees come from the South (40 percent) and West (24 percent). Many of today's recruits are financially strapped, with nearly half coming from lower-middle-class to poor households, according to new Pentagon data based on Zip codes and census estimates of mean household income. Nearly two-thirds of Army recruits in 2004 came from counties in which median household income is below the U.S. median. Such patterns are pronounced in such counties as Martinsville, Va., that supply the greatest number of enlistees in proportion to their youth populations. All of the Army's top 20 counties for recruiting had lower-than-national median incomes, 12 had higher poverty rates, and 16 were non-metropolitan, according to the National Priorities Project, a nonpartisan research group that analyzed 2004 recruiting data by Zip code. "A lot of the high recruitment rates are in areas where there is not as much economic opportunity for young people," said Anita Dancs, research director for the NPP, based in Northampton, Mass. ---- How can this be, in this wonderful Bush economy? No jobs but the military. Ummmm. Because they don't live where the jobs are. "More than 44 percent of U.S. military recruits come from rural areas" |
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"Harry Krause" wrote in message ... NOYB wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Youths in Rural U.S. Are Drawn To Military Recruits' Job Worries Outweigh War Fears By Ann Scott Tyson Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, November 4, 2005; A01 As sustained combat in Iraq makes it harder than ever to fill the ranks of the all-volunteer force, newly released Pentagon demographic data show that the military is leaning heavily for recruits on economically depressed, rural areas where youths' need for jobs may outweigh the risks of going to war. More than 44 percent of U.S. military recruits come from rural areas, Pentagon figures show. In contrast, 14 percent come from major cities. Youths living in the most sparsely populated Zip codes are 22 percent more likely to join the Army, with an opposite trend in cities. Regionally, most enlistees come from the South (40 percent) and West (24 percent). Many of today's recruits are financially strapped, with nearly half coming from lower-middle-class to poor households, according to new Pentagon data based on Zip codes and census estimates of mean household income. Nearly two-thirds of Army recruits in 2004 came from counties in which median household income is below the U.S. median. Such patterns are pronounced in such counties as Martinsville, Va., that supply the greatest number of enlistees in proportion to their youth populations. All of the Army's top 20 counties for recruiting had lower-than-national median incomes, 12 had higher poverty rates, and 16 were non-metropolitan, according to the National Priorities Project, a nonpartisan research group that analyzed 2004 recruiting data by Zip code. "A lot of the high recruitment rates are in areas where there is not as much economic opportunity for young people," said Anita Dancs, research director for the NPP, based in Northampton, Mass. ---- How can this be, in this wonderful Bush economy? No jobs but the military. Ummmm. Because they don't live where the jobs are. "More than 44 percent of U.S. military recruits come from rural areas" "The" jobs these days seem to be mainly "Mcjob" service sector jobs with companies offering low wages and no benefits. And how has that changed since, say 1999? The trend of losing manufacturing to Mexico or overseas has been going on for years. How can we compete with labor prices in China? |
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"Harry Krause" wrote in message ... *JimH* wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... NOYB wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Youths in Rural U.S. Are Drawn To Military Recruits' Job Worries Outweigh War Fears By Ann Scott Tyson Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, November 4, 2005; A01 As sustained combat in Iraq makes it harder than ever to fill the ranks of the all-volunteer force, newly released Pentagon demographic data show that the military is leaning heavily for recruits on economically depressed, rural areas where youths' need for jobs may outweigh the risks of going to war. More than 44 percent of U.S. military recruits come from rural areas, Pentagon figures show. In contrast, 14 percent come from major cities. Youths living in the most sparsely populated Zip codes are 22 percent more likely to join the Army, with an opposite trend in cities. Regionally, most enlistees come from the South (40 percent) and West (24 percent). Many of today's recruits are financially strapped, with nearly half coming from lower-middle-class to poor households, according to new Pentagon data based on Zip codes and census estimates of mean household income. Nearly two-thirds of Army recruits in 2004 came from counties in which median household income is below the U.S. median. Such patterns are pronounced in such counties as Martinsville, Va., that supply the greatest number of enlistees in proportion to their youth populations. All of the Army's top 20 counties for recruiting had lower-than-national median incomes, 12 had higher poverty rates, and 16 were non-metropolitan, according to the National Priorities Project, a nonpartisan research group that analyzed 2004 recruiting data by Zip code. "A lot of the high recruitment rates are in areas where there is not as much economic opportunity for young people," said Anita Dancs, research director for the NPP, based in Northampton, Mass. ---- How can this be, in this wonderful Bush economy? No jobs but the military. Ummmm. Because they don't live where the jobs are. "More than 44 percent of U.S. military recruits come from rural areas" "The" jobs these days seem to be mainly "Mcjob" service sector jobs with companies offering low wages and no benefits. And how has that changed since, say 1999? The trend of losing manufacturing to Mexico or overseas has been going on for years. How can we compete with labor prices in China? By imposing tariffs and using the resulting funds to retrain our workers. The tariffs have to be selective towards countries, not industries. I propose that they create a rating system for each country wanting to do business with us. If that country has labor and environmental standards on par with the US, they start with, say, 100 points. For each area where a country's environmental or labor standards are more lax than US standards, they lose a few points. If that country subsidizes its companies (or the companies are partially state-owned), they lose even more points. The lower the total point total when all standards are calculated, the higher the tariff. This will help level the playing field without unduly punishing countries like Canada, or groups of countries like the EU We don't export much to the PRC these days. What are they going to do? Stop buying what they don't buy? The PRC would be close to zero on my point scale. |
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Harry Krause wrote:
"The" jobs these days seem to be mainly "Mcjob" service sector jobs with companies offering low wages and no benefits. Can you imagine if the young people in the military finally figure out what is going on..... A revolt in the ranks has happened before and in this scenario...shouldn't be unexpected. |
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NOYB wrote:
This will help level the playing field without unduly punishing countries like Canada, or groups of countries like the EU All fine & dandy...but.. who's going to police this system? We've already seen that the US can't be trusted to live up to agreements in resolving conflicts..such as the 'softwood lumber issue' in NAFTA. |
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"Don White" wrote in message ... NOYB wrote: This will help level the playing field without unduly punishing countries like Canada, or groups of countries like the EU All fine & dandy...but.. who's going to police this system? We've already seen that the US can't be trusted to live up to agreements in resolving conflicts..such as the 'softwood lumber issue' in NAFTA. Canada and many of our allies have been unfairly treated as a result of our getting screwed by the likes of China. You always whip your strongest horse. Non-uniform standards currently apply in our trade agreements from country to country. My system would level that playing field, and make it clear to our trade partners exactly why it is that they're being punished...and what they can do to rectify it. |
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On Fri, 04 Nov 2005 10:03:40 -0500, Harry Krause wrote:
NOYB wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Youths in Rural U.S. Are Drawn To Military Recruits' Job Worries Outweigh War Fears By Ann Scott Tyson Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, November 4, 2005; A01 As sustained combat in Iraq makes it harder than ever to fill the ranks of the all-volunteer force, newly released Pentagon demographic data show that the military is leaning heavily for recruits on economically depressed, rural areas where youths' need for jobs may outweigh the risks of going to war. More than 44 percent of U.S. military recruits come from rural areas, Pentagon figures show. In contrast, 14 percent come from major cities. Youths living in the most sparsely populated Zip codes are 22 percent more likely to join the Army, with an opposite trend in cities. Regionally, most enlistees come from the South (40 percent) and West (24 percent). Many of today's recruits are financially strapped, with nearly half coming from lower-middle-class to poor households, according to new Pentagon data based on Zip codes and census estimates of mean household income. Nearly two-thirds of Army recruits in 2004 came from counties in which median household income is below the U.S. median. Such patterns are pronounced in such counties as Martinsville, Va., that supply the greatest number of enlistees in proportion to their youth populations. All of the Army's top 20 counties for recruiting had lower-than-national median incomes, 12 had higher poverty rates, and 16 were non-metropolitan, according to the National Priorities Project, a nonpartisan research group that analyzed 2004 recruiting data by Zip code. "A lot of the high recruitment rates are in areas where there is not as much economic opportunity for young people," said Anita Dancs, research director for the NPP, based in Northampton, Mass. ---- How can this be, in this wonderful Bush economy? No jobs but the military. Ummmm. Because they don't live where the jobs are. "More than 44 percent of U.S. military recruits come from rural areas" "The" jobs these days seem to be mainly "Mcjob" service sector jobs with companies offering low wages and no benefits. No supervisors being hired/promoted, Harry. You've been preaching this crap for a while. -- John H "It's *not* a baby kicking, bride of mine, it's just a fetus!" HK |
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On Fri, 04 Nov 2005 10:12:40 -0500, Harry Krause wrote:
How can we compete with labor prices in China? By imposing tariffs and using the resulting funds to retrain our workers. We don't export much to the PRC these days. What are they going to do? Stop buying what they don't buy? What effect would the imposition of tariffs have, Harry? -- John H "It's *not* a baby kicking, bride of mine, it's just a fetus!" HK |
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On Fri, 04 Nov 2005 15:43:40 GMT, Don White wrote:
Harry Krause wrote: "The" jobs these days seem to be mainly "Mcjob" service sector jobs with companies offering low wages and no benefits. Can you imagine if the young people in the military finally figure out what is going on..... A revolt in the ranks has happened before and in this scenario...shouldn't be unexpected. The young people in *our* military, contrary to the opinions of Harry, know what is 'going on'. They joined the military because they felt the benefits were worth the risks. -- John H "It's *not* a baby kicking, bride of mine, it's just a fetus!" HK |
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On Sat, 05 Nov 2005 08:04:25 -0500, Harry Krause wrote:
John H. wrote: On Fri, 04 Nov 2005 15:43:40 GMT, Don White wrote: Harry Krause wrote: "The" jobs these days seem to be mainly "Mcjob" service sector jobs with companies offering low wages and no benefits. Can you imagine if the young people in the military finally figure out what is going on..... A revolt in the ranks has happened before and in this scenario...shouldn't be unexpected. The young people in *our* military, contrary to the opinions of Harry, know what is 'going on'. They joined the military because they felt the benefits were worth the risks. A lot of youngsters join the military because they are poorly educated, have no job prospects, or are lied to by recruiters, or any combination of all three. In the days of the draft, there were some underachievers who stayed in the military after their period of conscription was up because they knew they couldn't make it in the real world. By the way, why are you using a tagline you attribute to my initials containing a statement I never uttered or implied? Does that have something to do with the code of honor you learned and practiced in your Army career? Does something about the tagline offend thee? When your wife asked the question, what did you say? What could make you think 'HK' is any reference to you? Didn't you read Chuck's post about inferring things? Your knowledge of our military is based on zilch. You've expressed it's limits many times. -- John H "It's *not* a baby kicking, bride of mine, it's just a fetus!" HK |
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Harry,
You said an unborn baby is not a baby, it is a fetus, John's post is a joke about you calling an unborn baby a fetus. It is not a lie, it is a sarcastic joke to prove a point. Even you would call your unborn baby a baby. "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... John H. wrote: On Sat, 05 Nov 2005 08:04:25 -0500, Harry Krause wrote: John H. wrote: On Fri, 04 Nov 2005 15:43:40 GMT, Don White wrote: Harry Krause wrote: "The" jobs these days seem to be mainly "Mcjob" service sector jobs with companies offering low wages and no benefits. Can you imagine if the young people in the military finally figure out what is going on..... A revolt in the ranks has happened before and in this scenario...shouldn't be unexpected. The young people in *our* military, contrary to the opinions of Harry, know what is 'going on'. They joined the military because they felt the benefits were worth the risks. A lot of youngsters join the military because they are poorly educated, have no job prospects, or are lied to by recruiters, or any combination of all three. In the days of the draft, there were some underachievers who stayed in the military after their period of conscription was up because they knew they couldn't make it in the real world. By the way, why are you using a tagline you attribute to my initials containing a statement I never uttered or implied? Does that have something to do with the code of honor you learned and practiced in your Army career? Does something about the tagline offend thee? When your wife asked the question, what did you say? What could make you think 'HK' is any reference to you? Didn't you read Chuck's post about inferring things? Your knowledge of our military is based on zilch. You've expressed it's limits many times. Nothing about the tagline "offends" me, other than your attempt to attribute something I didn't say to me by using my initials. You frequently deny you are a liar. Your attributing that tagline to me makes it clear your denials are a lie. My knowledge of the military isn't colored by the fact that I was drafted and then stayed in because I couldn't make it in the real world with a real job. There's plenty of information about regarding who joins the military these days and why, and also plenty of information about recruiter deceit. The problem is, you like to bury your head in the sand and deny, deny, deny. Of course, *your* president and his mis-administration are doing the same thing now. Are you a copycat incompetent? |
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Space Pope wrote:
I have my own Army - they are all former Marines and are trained in several deadly arts - including training at the West Point of Koosebain, The Koosebain Academy of Cream Pie, where they learn the deadly arts of proper chucking of cream pies. They also learn how to use eclair nunchucks, oatmeal/raisin throwing stars and that deadliest of all weapons, the stale French Loaf. mmmmm..eclairs! What about 'creme horns'? They're my favourite. Add them to your arsenal and I might join up. |
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Harry Krause wrote:
Don White wrote: Space Pope wrote: I have my own Army - they are all former Marines and are trained in several deadly arts - including training at the West Point of Koosebain, The Koosebain Academy of Cream Pie, where they learn the deadly arts of proper chucking of cream pies. They also learn how to use eclair nunchucks, oatmeal/raisin throwing stars and that deadliest of all weapons, the stale French Loaf. mmmmm..eclairs! What about 'creme horns'? They're my favourite. Add them to your arsenal and I might join up. Grrrr. There's a pretty good diner we visit in Annapolis and as you walk in, there are three display cases filled with the most gorgeous pastries on the face of the earth, or close to it. Killer pastries, as it were. I always want to order one, but the weight gremlin tells me, "No, no, no." Whenever I get up to Toronto, I head for the St. Lawrence Market. Inside there is a pastry shop operated by tall, good looking blonde women..and the pastries are unbelievable. While up on a union convention, I took a picture of my custard filled Napolean. The thing was hugh...almost needed a dinner plate to hold it. |
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On Sat, 05 Nov 2005 08:04:25 -0500, Harry Krause wrote:
John H. wrote: On Fri, 04 Nov 2005 15:43:40 GMT, Don White wrote: Harry Krause wrote: "The" jobs these days seem to be mainly "Mcjob" service sector jobs with companies offering low wages and no benefits. Can you imagine if the young people in the military finally figure out what is going on..... A revolt in the ranks has happened before and in this scenario...shouldn't be unexpected. The young people in *our* military, contrary to the opinions of Harry, know what is 'going on'. They joined the military because they felt the benefits were worth the risks. A lot of youngsters join the military because they are poorly educated, have no job prospects, or are lied to by recruiters, or any combination of all three. In the days of the draft, there were some underachievers who stayed in the military after their period of conscription was up because they knew they couldn't make it in the real world. By the way, why are you using a tagline you attribute to my initials containing a statement I never uttered or implied? Does that have something to do with the code of honor you learned and practiced in your Army career? They join the military because they feel the benefits outweigh the risks. -- John H "It's *not* a baby kicking, bride of mine, it's just a fetus!" HK |
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On Sat, 05 Nov 2005 08:41:20 -0500, Harry Krause wrote:
John H. wrote: On Sat, 05 Nov 2005 08:04:25 -0500, Harry Krause wrote: John H. wrote: On Fri, 04 Nov 2005 15:43:40 GMT, Don White wrote: Harry Krause wrote: "The" jobs these days seem to be mainly "Mcjob" service sector jobs with companies offering low wages and no benefits. Can you imagine if the young people in the military finally figure out what is going on..... A revolt in the ranks has happened before and in this scenario...shouldn't be unexpected. The young people in *our* military, contrary to the opinions of Harry, know what is 'going on'. They joined the military because they felt the benefits were worth the risks. A lot of youngsters join the military because they are poorly educated, have no job prospects, or are lied to by recruiters, or any combination of all three. In the days of the draft, there were some underachievers who stayed in the military after their period of conscription was up because they knew they couldn't make it in the real world. By the way, why are you using a tagline you attribute to my initials containing a statement I never uttered or implied? Does that have something to do with the code of honor you learned and practiced in your Army career? Does something about the tagline offend thee? When your wife asked the question, what did you say? What could make you think 'HK' is any reference to you? Didn't you read Chuck's post about inferring things? Your knowledge of our military is based on zilch. You've expressed it's limits many times. Nothing about the tagline "offends" me, other than your attempt to attribute something I didn't say to me by using my initials. You frequently deny you are a liar. Your attributing that tagline to me makes it clear your denials are a lie. My knowledge of the military isn't colored by the fact that I was drafted and then stayed in because I couldn't make it in the real world with a real job. There's plenty of information about regarding who joins the military these days and why, and also plenty of information about recruiter deceit. The problem is, you like to bury your head in the sand and deny, deny, deny. Of course, *your* president and his mis-administration are doing the same thing now. Are you a copycat incompetent? Do you believe you are the only person, place, or thing with the initials 'HK'? If you are concerned that others may think *you* said that, then set us all straight. Tell us what *you* said when your wife asked you to feel the baby kick! Your knowledge of the military is colored by who you are and what you read. In other words, zilch. I've no reason to deny being a liar. You'll notice I'm infrequently accused of same, unlike others around here. When I've been accused, it's been by Kevin or yourself, neither of which are very credible. -- John H "It's *not* a baby kicking, bride of mine, it's just a fetus!" HK |
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On Sat, 5 Nov 2005 08:43:54 -0500, "Dr. Dr. Smithers" Ask Me about my Phd @
Diploma Mill .com wrote: Harry, You said an unborn baby is not a baby, it is a fetus, John's post is a joke about you calling an unborn baby a fetus. It is not a lie, it is a sarcastic joke to prove a point. Even you would call your unborn baby a baby. "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... John H. wrote: On Sat, 05 Nov 2005 08:04:25 -0500, Harry Krause wrote: John H. wrote: On Fri, 04 Nov 2005 15:43:40 GMT, Don White wrote: Harry Krause wrote: "The" jobs these days seem to be mainly "Mcjob" service sector jobs with companies offering low wages and no benefits. Can you imagine if the young people in the military finally figure out what is going on..... A revolt in the ranks has happened before and in this scenario...shouldn't be unexpected. The young people in *our* military, contrary to the opinions of Harry, know what is 'going on'. They joined the military because they felt the benefits were worth the risks. A lot of youngsters join the military because they are poorly educated, have no job prospects, or are lied to by recruiters, or any combination of all three. In the days of the draft, there were some underachievers who stayed in the military after their period of conscription was up because they knew they couldn't make it in the real world. By the way, why are you using a tagline you attribute to my initials containing a statement I never uttered or implied? Does that have something to do with the code of honor you learned and practiced in your Army career? Does something about the tagline offend thee? When your wife asked the question, what did you say? What could make you think 'HK' is any reference to you? Didn't you read Chuck's post about inferring things? Your knowledge of our military is based on zilch. You've expressed it's limits many times. Nothing about the tagline "offends" me, other than your attempt to attribute something I didn't say to me by using my initials. You frequently deny you are a liar. Your attributing that tagline to me makes it clear your denials are a lie. My knowledge of the military isn't colored by the fact that I was drafted and then stayed in because I couldn't make it in the real world with a real job. There's plenty of information about regarding who joins the military these days and why, and also plenty of information about recruiter deceit. The problem is, you like to bury your head in the sand and deny, deny, deny. Of course, *your* president and his mis-administration are doing the same thing now. Are you a copycat incompetent? Only if he was (or is) being hypocritical. -- John H "It's *not* a baby kicking, bride of mine, it's just a fetus!" HK |
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"Space Pope" wrote in message ... On Sat, 05 Nov 2005 18:10:10 GMT, Don White wrote: Harry Krause wrote: Don White wrote: Space Pope wrote: I have my own Army - they are all former Marines and are trained in several deadly arts - including training at the West Point of Koosebain, The Koosebain Academy of Cream Pie, where they learn the deadly arts of proper chucking of cream pies. They also learn how to use eclair nunchucks, oatmeal/raisin throwing stars and that deadliest of all weapons, the stale French Loaf. mmmmm..eclairs! What about 'creme horns'? They're my favourite. Add them to your arsenal and I might join up. Grrrr. There's a pretty good diner we visit in Annapolis and as you walk in, there are three display cases filled with the most gorgeous pastries on the face of the earth, or close to it. Killer pastries, as it were. I always want to order one, but the weight gremlin tells me, "No, no, no." Whenever I get up to Toronto, I head for the St. Lawrence Market. Inside there is a pastry shop operated by tall, good looking blonde women..and the pastries are unbelievable. While up on a union convention, I took a picture of my custard filled Napolean. The thing was hugh...almost needed a dinner plate to hold it. The Space Pope does not approve of blonde women. The NG does not support the Space Pope so STFU. |
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"John H." wrote in message ... On Sat, 05 Nov 2005 08:04:25 -0500, Harry Krause wrote: John H. wrote: On Fri, 04 Nov 2005 15:43:40 GMT, Don White wrote: Harry Krause wrote: "The" jobs these days seem to be mainly "Mcjob" service sector jobs with companies offering low wages and no benefits. Can you imagine if the young people in the military finally figure out what is going on..... A revolt in the ranks has happened before and in this scenario...shouldn't be unexpected. The young people in *our* military, contrary to the opinions of Harry, know what is 'going on'. They joined the military because they felt the benefits were worth the risks. A lot of youngsters join the military because they are poorly educated, have no job prospects, or are lied to by recruiters, or any combination of all three. In the days of the draft, there were some underachievers who stayed in the military after their period of conscription was up because they knew they couldn't make it in the real world. By the way, why are you using a tagline you attribute to my initials containing a statement I never uttered or implied? Does that have something to do with the code of honor you learned and practiced in your Army career? They join the military because they feel the benefits outweigh the risks. Many join because of patriotism, or a sense of duty......fortunately there are far more liek that than the "hate america" ilk like harry -- John H "It's *not* a baby kicking, bride of mine, it's just a fetus!" HK |
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On Sat, 5 Nov 2005 19:50:37 -0500, "P. Fritz"
wrote: "John H." wrote in message .. . On Sat, 05 Nov 2005 08:04:25 -0500, Harry Krause wrote: John H. wrote: On Fri, 04 Nov 2005 15:43:40 GMT, Don White wrote: Harry Krause wrote: "The" jobs these days seem to be mainly "Mcjob" service sector jobs with companies offering low wages and no benefits. Can you imagine if the young people in the military finally figure out what is going on..... A revolt in the ranks has happened before and in this scenario...shouldn't be unexpected. The young people in *our* military, contrary to the opinions of Harry, know what is 'going on'. They joined the military because they felt the benefits were worth the risks. A lot of youngsters join the military because they are poorly educated, have no job prospects, or are lied to by recruiters, or any combination of all three. In the days of the draft, there were some underachievers who stayed in the military after their period of conscription was up because they knew they couldn't make it in the real world. By the way, why are you using a tagline you attribute to my initials containing a statement I never uttered or implied? Does that have something to do with the code of honor you learned and practiced in your Army career? They join the military because they feel the benefits outweigh the risks. Many join because of patriotism, or a sense of duty......fortunately there are far more liek that than the "hate america" ilk like harry For them, the benefit is the feeling of patriotism or fulfillment they receive for serving. This latest anti-military post from Harry is just another example of his anti-military bias, especially against any who may have been drafted. He fails to remember that most folks had jobs *when* they were drafted! -- John H "It's *not* a baby kicking, bride of mine, it's just a fetus!" Hypocrital Liberal |
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"John H." wrote in message ... On Sat, 05 Nov 2005 08:04:25 -0500, Harry Krause wrote: John H. wrote: On Fri, 04 Nov 2005 15:43:40 GMT, Don White wrote: Harry Krause wrote: "The" jobs these days seem to be mainly "Mcjob" service sector jobs with companies offering low wages and no benefits. Can you imagine if the young people in the military finally figure out what is going on..... A revolt in the ranks has happened before and in this scenario...shouldn't be unexpected. The young people in *our* military, contrary to the opinions of Harry, know what is 'going on'. They joined the military because they felt the benefits were worth the risks. A lot of youngsters join the military because they are poorly educated, have no job prospects, or are lied to by recruiters, or any combination of all three. In the days of the draft, there were some underachievers who stayed in the military after their period of conscription was up because they knew they couldn't make it in the real world. By the way, why are you using a tagline you attribute to my initials containing a statement I never uttered or implied? Does that have something to do with the code of honor you learned and practiced in your Army career? They join the military because they feel the benefits outweigh the risks. Harry is loosing it bad and I think that there is going to be a Waterloo type incident ahead. |
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