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The American Conservative ^ | 09-01-2016 | Rod Dreher

Posted on 09/03/2016 12:10:11 PM PDT by NRx

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To: steve86

I don’t believe his claim that the military folks are going with Hillary. Why would they?


21 posted on 09/03/2016 1:50:55 PM PDT by uncitizen (Americanism NOT Globalism! - Trump)
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To: NRx

This guy’s full of s***. Big surprise he’s not voting for Trump— he’s the type of self-serving, boot-licking, perfumed, elitist, brown-nosing, lying, pusillanimous, back-stabbing, spineless, gaslighting, reprobate, cowardly shadow of a man that passes for an officer these days. If there were any officers with balls, none of these disgusting policies would be allowed.

He’s right about one thing: more (young) troops support Democrats. Not that it’s a majority, but it is a trend. They mostly supported Bernie—and that should tell you the state of our country. We fought decades against Communists, and our children will vote them into power. See my tag line...

We need Christians to stand up and be counted. Abdicating your God-given responsibilities is not a Godly answer. Working to change the system or sacrifice yourself is still honorable. For all of you Christians requiring perfection in the workplace : Where do you work? Will you quit because your employer offers same sex benefits; abortions and transgender surgery in their health plans? Will you pick up arms against the officials who enforce these rules?

Would you rather see the ranks of all businesses and government agencies bereft of all Christians? How does that differ from the Left’s views? Where is running away from society mandated in Scripture? In the world, but not of this world, does not mean abandoning the world to sin, but keeping yourself from it through the power of God.


22 posted on 09/03/2016 1:54:52 PM PDT by antidisestablishment (If those who defend our freedom do not know liberty, none of us will have either.)
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To: july4thfreedomfoundation

Agreed! Little more than a Trump hit piece!


23 posted on 09/03/2016 1:56:47 PM PDT by Frank_2001
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To: uncitizen

These days you never know.


24 posted on 09/03/2016 2:22:36 PM PDT by steve86 (Prophecies of Maelmhaedhoc O'Morgair (Latin form: Malachy))
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To: sparklite2
all 3 are excellent at what they do.

Thanks, buddy. I don't want to think about what they do.

25 posted on 09/03/2016 2:24:23 PM PDT by SamuraiScot
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To: antidisestablishment

Voting for Hillary ?

THIS

IS

TREASON

A lot of people have this misunderstanding of what “a strong and powerful military” mean today.

If our next leader doesn’t go toe-to-toe with Putin and Ji jinping (Or however they pronounce that @$$holes “tin can falling down a flight of stairs” name) Then the US will be the LITTLE CAPITALIST BITCH of Sino-China.

We can NOT lose this.


26 posted on 09/03/2016 2:32:26 PM PDT by Celerity
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To: chrisser

Frankly, I’m a but suspicious of the letter. Two surveys of the armed forces population—including Military Times—show Trump with a commanding lead. A third poll, of dubious quality, suggested strong support for Gary Johnson. This letter is the first that offers even a remote suggestion that Hillary will carry the military vote.

I’m a retired Air Force officer and work with members of all branches of the armed forces on a regular basis. Based on my conversations, I’ve found that Hillary enjoys anything but contempt from the vast majority of military personnel.


27 posted on 09/03/2016 3:17:01 PM PDT by ExNewsExSpook
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To: NRx

Whoever this guy is, he’s a lousy excuse for a military officer and a waste of a uniform. I love that bragging about how he’s “noncombat” - what a gutless jerk! There’s always some pantywaist who likes getting the paycheck and wearing the uniform but let’s all the rest of us do the tough stuff.

1. Homosexuals are a plague to the services. Their entire focus are their sexual partners and that’s where their allegiance stays. Their brains are broken and whatever worth they provide is negated by their corrosive effect on morale and discipline.

2. Transgenders? Words fail me. More broken brains.

Anybody who is destructive to the mission or unwilling to risk their lives in combat is worse than worthless.


28 posted on 09/03/2016 3:17:53 PM PDT by Chainmail (A simple rule of life: if you can be blamed, you're responsible.)
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To: ExNewsExSpook

last line should read: Hillary receives nothing but contempt from members of the military.


29 posted on 09/03/2016 3:18:58 PM PDT by ExNewsExSpook
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To: BlueLancer

Disconnector is worn. :-)


30 posted on 09/03/2016 3:28:04 PM PDT by Hardastarboard (This is the legacy of Hillary Clinton: Death, destruction, terrorism and weakness.)
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To: NRx
Of course, I am not voting for Trump so why should I be surprised?

The guy writes this whine-fest and then states he's not voting for Trump? I hope he's the next guy who has to wear the pregnancy simulator with high heels.

31 posted on 09/03/2016 3:52:19 PM PDT by Sans-Culotte ("Political Correctness is communist propaganda writ small" - Theodore Dalrymple)
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To: NRx; GreyFriar
Would you encourage faithful orthodox Christians to serve in the US military?

My son and I had "the talk" a few years ago when he was in High School JROTC and planning on going into the ROTC program at Oregon State University.

He saw what was happening in 0bama's military and we both cried when we knew what he should do, or rather not do.

One of the toughest times of my life.

But, it isn't the Army I served in.

Oh, and FUBHO!

32 posted on 09/03/2016 3:54:16 PM PDT by PROCON ("Lock Her Up! Lock Her Up!")
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To: PROCON

My deepest sympathies. That must have been incredibly hard.


33 posted on 09/03/2016 3:56:54 PM PDT by NRx (A man of integrity passes his father's civilization to his son, without selling it off to strangers.)
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To: steve86

That’s true. But under obama things have only gotten worse for military people and their families. So it just doesn’t ring true that they would be for Hillary over Trump.


34 posted on 09/03/2016 4:05:42 PM PDT by uncitizen (Americanism NOT Globalism! - Trump)
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To: chrisser
..having never served, maybe I am missing something...

I served many decades ago in the Army's Medical Service Corps. As one who did the scut work for Doctors and Nurses, I can say without reservation that the medical personnel, although good at their craft, are mainly die hard liberals. The good Doctor in this article projects the attitude of the minor, progressive element of REMFs in general. They do not reflect the combat arms attitude.

35 posted on 09/03/2016 4:53:05 PM PDT by Thommas (The snout of the camel is in the tent..)
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To: NRx
Of course, I am not voting for Trump so why should I be surprised?

Then you get what you get, enjoy.

36 posted on 09/03/2016 5:34:19 PM PDT by Dr.Deth
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To: Thommas

I agree the Medical Corps doesn’t reflect the combat arms attitude. I used to thoroughly enjoy telling them Seaman Scruffy was going on deployment with his/her ship despite the doctor’s recommendation they be left behind to hand out towels at the base gym for six months.


37 posted on 09/03/2016 5:36:14 PM PDT by GreyHoundSailor
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To: GreyHoundSailor

So this guy ( if he exists) got a free degree, will serve until he gets a free retirement for life, and supports the further dismemberment of our military warrior attitude. Sounds like a progressive democrat to me. Hoax?

TC


38 posted on 09/03/2016 6:17:59 PM PDT by Pentagon Leatherneck
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To: chrisser

Hubs says that everyone in the office is voting for Trump. ALL of them. The news is rolling on the TV all day, but they turn the channel when Clinton comes on. Can’t even stand the sound of her voice.

So, no. I do not believe that the Republicans have lost the military vote. The only soldier who I know who’s not going for Trump is not voting at all. (And never has) But his wife sure as hell is in the bag for the Big T.


39 posted on 09/04/2016 1:18:27 PM PDT by Marie (The vulgarians are at the gate! MAGA!)
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To: Pentagon Leatherneck

Knowing what I do about the Navy Medical community - where big Navy changed the rules just for them because so many ‘medical professionals’ tried ‘eating their way out of the Navy’ - this post isn’t surprising. There were thousands of cases where Navy paid for medical school or nursing school and the beneficiaries deliberately tried to get booted after graduation by gaining weight so they’d fail body fat standards. I wouldn’t put anything past some of these freeloaders.


40 posted on 09/04/2016 7:33:55 PM PDT by GreyHoundSailor
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