POLL: For those supporting the war on Afghanistan...would you enlist?

[CycloWizard]

"In the question period someone asked about student deferment from the draft. Kennedy said he was against it; he could afford to send his children to college, but otherscouldn't, and it was unfair. 'There was hissing and booing,' recalled Senator Fred Harris, who had accompanied Kennedy. Kennedy said to the audience, ' Let me ask you a few questions.' How many favored student deferments? Resounding cheers from students. How many favored escalation of the war? The vast majority raised their hands. 'Let me ask you one other question,'said Kennedy. 'How many of you who voted for the escalation of the war voted for the exemption of students from the draft?' There was, said Fred Harris, (who supported the war) a 'giant gasp'; then stunned silence; then overwhelming applause."

Robert Kennedy and His Times, by Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., pgs 823-4

 

[tallest1]

The question in your poll is wrong

 

[tallest1]

(free bump)

But assuming you mean "War on Afganistan", yes I would enlist and fight. The original Al Queda supporters are long overdue for an ass kicking

 

[Rainsford]

I'm all for finding Osama and bringing him to justice...so yes, if necessary I would fight in Afghanistan. I'm not waiting around outside the local Marine recruitment center just yet because I don't think enlisting right now is a good way to go about finding Osama. In a perfect world, if I could help out, I would.

 

[conjur]

War on Iraq or War on Afghanistan (fighting Al Qaeda)?

BTW, I don't see your answer, Cyclo.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

I did deploy to the middle east (the actual location is classified) as part of OEF. I'm sure others here did as well. I was proud and happy to do it.

It seems to me there's a real argument that those of us who argue strenuously in favor of war, and are young and able-bodied, have a responsibility to serve.

 

[her209]

Let me get this straight, if I support the war in Afghanistan, I should enlist to go fight in Iraq?

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: her209
Let me get this straight, if I support the war in Afghanistan, I should enlist to go fight in Iraq?

Yeah, that's the thing . . .

<-------- Pro-OEF, anti-OIF.

 

[CycloWizard]

Originally posted by: tallest1
(free bump)

But assuming you mean "War on Afganistan", yes I would enlist and fight. The original Al Queda supporters are long overdue for an ass kicking

So how old are you and why aren't you enlisted now?

Originally posted by: conjur
War on Iraq or War on Afghanistan (fighting Al Qaeda)?

BTW, I don't see your answer, Cyclo.

I said yes. I already answered your thread. Ante up: put up or shut up.

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: DonVito
It seems to me there's a real argument that those of us who argue strenuously in favor of war, and are young and able-bodied, have a responsibility to serve.

As the military is a tool of government and a volunteer one, I'm not certain there is a very strong connection with service and having a political opinion. At least no more than someone who complains about crime in a city has a responsibility to become a police officer or someone in favor of a more responsive monetary policy has a responsibility to join the FED...

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: CycloWizard

Originally posted by: conjur
War on Iraq or War on Afghanistan (fighting Al Qaeda)?

BTW, I don't see your answer, Cyclo.

I said yes. I already answered your thread. Ante up: put up or shut up.

Your question was wrong and I don't play games. I don't fall for traps.

Now that you've corrected it.

Yes, I've always supported the war on terror. I was even willing to enlist if the need had arisen to go fight in Afghanistan. My employee and I were both willing to give up my company and go fight in Afghanistan.

However, I'm now 38 (well, in 10 more days) so I'm no longer eligible.

 

[CycloWizard]

This thread is NOT about Iraq, folks.

If you all want to talk about Iraq...make a NEW poll/thread.

This is about supporting the war on Afghanistan, not Iraq.


Thank you for complying.

 

[CycloWizard]

Originally posted by: conjur
Your question was wrong and I don't play games. I don't fall for traps.

Now that you've corrected it.

Yes, I've always supported the war on terror. I was even willing to enlist if the need had arisen to go fight in Afghanistan. My employee and I were both willing to give up my company and go fight in Afghanistan.

However, I'm now 38 (well, in 10 more days) so I'm no longer eligible.

Was that so terribly difficult? All you had to do was give a simple explanation. Instead, you try to beat around the bush. You try to paint others into corners but you can't stand to have yourself in the same situation.

 

[Aimster]

How could anyone not support the war in Afghanistan?

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: CycloWizard

Originally posted by: conjur
Your question was wrong and I don't play games. I don't fall for traps.

Now that you've corrected it.

Yes, I've always supported the war on terror. I was even willing to enlist if the need had arisen to go fight in Afghanistan. My employee and I were both willing to give up my company and go fight in Afghanistan.

However, I'm now 38 (well, in 10 more days) so I'm no longer eligible.

Was that so terribly difficult? All you had to do was give a simple explanation. Instead, you try to beat around the bush. You try to paint others into corners but you can't stand to have yourself in the same situation.

How the fvck did I "try to beat around the bush"???

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: Aimster
How could anyone not support the war in Afghanistan?

barbaraleespeaksforme.org

 

[nageov3t]

Afghanistan -> yes
Iraq -> no

but it's a moot point, as I couldn't enlist in the army (injuries)

 

[tallest1]

Originally posted by: CycloWizard

Originally posted by: tallest1
(free bump)

But assuming you mean "War on Afganistan", yes I would enlist and fight. The original Al Queda supporters are long overdue for an ass kicking

So how old are you and why aren't you enlisted now?

Do you like drinking water? How healthy are you and why aren't you drinking only water? Do you hate your body?

The angle you're going at proves little

 

[dahunan]

not while BUSH was in office.

 

[DealMonkey]

Originally posted by: CycloWizard
I said yes. I already answered your thread. Ante up: put up or shut up.

You're a little late but you can still enlist and get your ass over to Afghanistan. Or Iraq. What are you waiting for? You're burning daylight.

 

[dahunan]

Seems like a waste now that Bush has 90% of our troops in Iraq getting blown up daily

 

[CycloWizard]

Originally posted by: Aimster
How could anyone not support the war in Afghanistan?

I wish I knew... Someone posted a thread indicating that only 55% supported it, and 37% thought it wasn't worth fighting. (I think the exact question was 'is it worth fighting.)

Originally posted by: conjur
How the fvck did I "try to beat around the bush"???

Five posts in two different threads, none of which answered a yes or no question. You don't like being painted into a corner more than anyone else, do you? Do unto others, I says.

Originally posted by: tallest1
Do you like drinking water? How healthy are you and why aren't you drinking only water? Do you hate your body?

The angle you're going at proves little

Exactly. This whole thread is a counterpoint to another thread going on in which Conjur insinuates that anyone who supports the Iraq war should go sign up. Oh, and I am drinking water right now! :water;

Originally posted by: DealMonkey

Originally posted by: CycloWizard
I said yes. I already answered your thread. Ante up: put up or shut up.

You're a little late but you can still enlist and get your ass over to Afghanistan. Or Iraq. What are you waiting for? You're burning daylight.

Ah, my pet troll is back! What's the matter, can't answer the question yourself?

Originally posted by: dahunan
Seems like a waste now that Bush has 90% of our troops in Iraq getting blown up daily

This thread is NOT about Iraq, folks.

If you all want to talk about Iraq...make a NEW poll/thread.

This is about supporting the war on Afghanistan, not Iraq.


Thank you for complying.

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: CycloWizard

Originally posted by: conjur
How the fvck did I "try to beat around the bush"???

Five posts in two different threads, none of which answered a yes or no question. You don't like being painted into a corner more than anyone else, do you? Do unto others, I says.

If you'd created this poll properly the first time, I'd have answer the thread as I did in my 2nd post here on the 1st post.

It's not my fault you fvcked it up.

And, you were trolling in my thread so I was ignoring you.

 

[charrison]

Originally posted by: dahunan
Seems like a waste now that Bush has 90% of our troops in Iraq getting blown up daily

90% of our troops are not in iraq.

 

[DealMonkey]

I responded to your poll -- I support the war but am not eligible to enlist (too young/old/injured).