Posted on 06/14/2015 8:30:47 PM PDT by Randall_S
I can see that happening, especially if we get another demonRAT in the White House, or if we get another RINO in there....
I don’t know how other people feel, but I’m way sick of the way things are right now....
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“American culture began its decline into hedonistic decadence in the 1960’s. The election of Bill Clinton in 1992 was an important benchmark in the era. The deconstruction of America’s military bedrock began in his Administration. Obama was not elected and reelected in a social or cultural vacuum. Sadly few people alive today will live to witness a true American rebirth.”
Well explained and sadly, very true.
I'm at the age where I can look back and see the decline of our nation and it's historic traditions in government and society in general begin slowly then grow little by little. And now after the treacherous Clinton duo and socialist Obama's years it's snowballed and well on it's way to becoming an avalanche.
History will note that America was the first great power that self destructed from within. Destruction due primarily to the infiltration of first socialism then outright communism into our public and private education systems from kindergarten to college post-grad levels. And now the feminizing and political correctizing of the military. IMHO that's a tip off straight from Heaven above that the end of the story is not too far away.
The article makes many good points. Not mentioned is another troubling fact... only a third of young people in this country are currently able to qualify to join any branch of the military. With falling morale from political correctness and nonsensical rules of engagement if the economy actually does begin to improve it is hard to see how recruiting goals are going to be met.
Not on the cultural destruction, but slashed its budget as well.
What was the point of the Spec 5 and higher?
“Logic means nothing to the Obama administration. “
Logic has meant nothing from the late 70’s on. The military has been ludicrously illogical in the mater of feminist PC for every second of my adult life, and I am 56.
Not to mention the introduction by Brigadier General Randy Taylor of his husband at the pentagon gay pride event.
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The Specialist-5 and up were a recognition of the fact that while many soldiers are very good technicians, they don’t have the leadership skills and ability to lead a diarrhea victim to the outhouse.
Today’s army tries to overcome that and convince everybody that leadership skills can be taught to anyone and everyone.
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I would probably fit in the second category. I tend to function best without babysitting idiots. Generally I’m told to take care of something and I go do it.
Good and capable leaders are so hard to find. Glad to be around them.
I also weep. I’m just 74, you’re much older than I but agree completely.
Leadership skills cannot be taught to everyone and that’s just as well. If everybody was a leader you’d have constant chaos.
I was a Spec 5 and never had to lead anybody to an outhouse. I did, however, run the company Tech Supply (aviation outfit) for the last four months of my time in country when the SSGT who had that position rotated back to the world. The CWO3 who ran the shop platoon promised me staff stripes if I would extend for an additional six months. I considered it but after the Tet offensive I politely declined.
I did a damned good job. The only people who weren’t happy were the few PFCs and Spec 4s who used to work with me but now worked FOR me. I got along well with the other NCOs, though and most of them called me sergeant in spite of my specialist rank. I liked the Army. Too bad my wife didn’t :^)
I was a 5 and a 6 and feel that people at that level did some good work. Do you agree?
Yes.
I was only a spec 4 in ARNG in the mid 90s.
Private Eagle Class as we would say in the RA.
I only hung out a year or so. The unit was cut and I was offered a chance to go back to naval reserve. I took it. It was like being in HS again.
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