Women to Serve on Subs, Gates Tells Congress

Armed Forces Press Service ^ | 2/24/10 | Donna Miles

[meandog]

More PC...

[meandog]

(((ping)))

[Soothesayer]

Hmmmm not sure what kind of woman would want to be cramped up in small untidy quarters with recycled air/water for months at a time.

[IamConservative]

This should improve efficiency. No more going to port for promiscuous sexual encounters!

[nmh]

Another disaster is brewing ...

With tight living space ... expect more pregnancies.

[Texas resident]

Isn’t one the nicknames for subs, pigboats?

[nmh]

“No funds will be spent to reconfigure submarines to accommodate female crew members until the Navy Department presents the phased-approach plan to Congress. “

Hey, maybe they can save water and shower together?

[boomop1]

Moron express.

[ColdWater]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2457642/posts

[reagan_fanatic]

I don’t think women in close quarters with a bunch of seamen is a good idea...

[cameraeye]

Gives a new meaning to hot racking!

[Badeye]

When you note the cost of training a baby bubblehead before they even get assigned to a fleet submarine, then note the high rate of pregnancy among women assigned to fleet surface ships...the cost of this latest social engineering to the taxpayers is STAGGERING.

Dumb move by Gates and the Administration. Very bad move.

[RC2]

This is just another reason to have abortion in the health bill. These idiots can’t figure out why women get pregnant aboard ship.

[SMARTY]

On YOUR nickel!

[DarthVader]

This is a very bad move.

[Dogbert41]

It’s ok. They’ll just have to shorten their tours to a week or two at a time between ports.

[AGreatPer]

Just wait until they become officers.

I can see the redecorating already.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

PMS symptoms
mood swings
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depression
anxiety
angry outbursts
confusion or fuzzy thinking
tearfulness
fatigue
insomnia
changes in libido
overeating
cravings, especially for salty or sweet foods
alcohol intolerance
acne
hives
abdominal and pelvic cramps
bloating
weight gain
headaches
menstrual migraines
breast swelling and pain
edema (visible swelling, particularly in the hands, feet and legs)
asthma
sinus problems
sore throat
worsening of chronic conditions like arthritis and ulcers
difficulty with coordination, being more prone to accidents
dizziness, decreased balance
heart pounding (palpitation)
nausea
fainting
urinary problems

[brytlea]

Clearly, our military is not about protecting the country, it’s about providing opportunities to diverse people....

[OKSooner]

Hmmm... After giving this some thought, I can see a good side to this in a Dr. Strangelove sort of way...

It all depends on the numbers, "undt certain characteristics of ze vomen selected for such duty." :)