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Army Recruitment Rises as Standards Drop

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Posted by mcsegeek1 2006-10-10 10:51|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 They recruited above their goal because the war is unpopular. That makes sense to me! And the Reserves and the National Guard didn't make their numbers because in the midst of this unpopular war, recruits are preferentially choosing active duty. It's going to be another surprising election for the traditional media, I think.

Posted by trailing wife 2006-10-10 12:13|| 2006-10-10 12:13|| Front Page Top

#2 If the army lowers its standards any further AP reporters will be able to get in.

Posted by Matt 2006-10-10 12:44|| 2006-10-10 12:44|| Front Page Top

#3 If the army lowers its standards any further AP reporters will be able to get in.

Aren't you required to swear loyalty to the US?

Posted by Rob Crawford">Rob Crawford 2006-10-10 12:51|| http://www.kloognome.com/]">[http://www.kloognome.com/] 2006-10-10 12:51|| Front Page Top

#4 Headline subtext:

We support our troops even if not so secretly we believe them to be mentally retarded. Now bring them home immediately and take them to a petting zoo.

Posted by JDB 2006-10-10 13:04|| 2006-10-10 13:04|| Front Page Top

#5 Lots of good people out there. Many times all they need is a break to get past something.

Sometimes acceptable "standards" for one time may be unrealistic for other times.

It reminds me of the standards set for Japanese naval pilots prior to and during the recent unpleasantness. One could argure that they were a noticable factor in their loss of the naval air war.

I agree with what JDB said, although Rob does raise a serious concern.

Posted by kelly 2006-10-10 13:41|| 2006-10-10 13:41|| Front Page Top

#6 #3 LMAO -- good point. Maybe we ought to make that a requirement for admission to journalism school.

Posted by Matt 2006-10-10 14:03|| 2006-10-10 14:03|| Front Page Top

#7 I just KNEW somebody'd be able to spin the recruitment news a few days ago.

Remember, Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud©

Posted by Bobby 2006-10-10 16:46|| 2006-10-10 16:46|| Front Page Top

#8 It is ironic that the seditious press fails to grasp that all the TOTAL MORONS who are too friggin' stupid to get into the military are still slithering around out there as ...... civilians. What population has NO STANDARDS WHATSOEVER to meet - that of being a civilian.

The headlne should read something like" "Military agrees to accept highest 2% of civilian idiots" - leaving 98% of the dumbest citizns to remain as typical civilians (& Donk voters).

Posted by Lone Ranger 2006-10-10 20:10|| 2006-10-10 20:10|| Front Page Top

#9 Civilians ... and journalists.

Posted by Bobby 2006-10-10 22:14|| 2006-10-10 22:14|| Front Page Top

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