graymatters, i hope you laughed (as i did), helped to segue, (me thought) no offense was intended, i thought it accentuated your pt., maybe it was too subtle
i guess this is too sensitive a topic for ppl to talk about the factual situation, (does not involve ANY American, any of our presidents, any 'conscientious objectors', Rhodes Scholars (fyi, you apply for that, you aren't 'chosen'), the '60s, 70s, Viet Nam, Korea or any other war involving America; Americans, Ali, politics, women, the Marine Corp, draft dodger's, Area 51, Apollo 13, etc., etc.) So, where were we..... exactly, guess that makes a futile argument for good conversation. Unless you want to talk about Iraq?............ (knock yourself out):
Gold Plated Moronathon Feck that. This shit's platinum.
Gold Plated Moronathon Feck that. This shit's platinum.
Bling^2, apparently (stupid modem problems).
Diamond-encrusted platinum.
Ok ok--why was the thing posted in the first place?
Ok, I have heard a lot of points and for the most part they are right on. "The fact is this: draft-dodging, skipping or exemption IN THE US is completely off-topic for this post. (Bill and George have no parallels relevant to this situation; it is solely what we can immediately grab on to as 'examples' or a tangible equivalent.)"-Koyaan However, are we over looking the fact that his country is going after him because he missed a necessary 6 month term before the age of 35. Ok I get it. In his country they are trying to state that no one is above the law. However, Vlade is 37.... How the hell is his 7'0, (as we have seen in his last two years) slow, 37 year old ass going to fight in a war. Secondly, you think for a man who has put his country on the sports map (2 silver medals...I think), they would let up a little and let this one slide. But hey I guess only in America can you have a draft-dodging citizen be the leader of a country. Speaking of which.....Why does Sadam Hussan hate going down on his wife? Because he hates Bush!
(USMC - 0331 - 66-67) Ah, yes. There are few rhetorical devices more devastating than the serial number. (I learned that at the Minneapolis Public Library-- 2-2088-00692-9499)
When it comes to serving in the military, many countryies have manditory service requirements for people into their 40's and 50's. If you want a good example look up the military service requirements for the country of Isreal.
cobra!, you want to give me the Dewey Decimal for that row?
Sure. Dewey, look around 808.5. If you're an LOC type, you want the P302.Ys.
Seems like a waste of Huey and Louie, but it beats a musty old card catalog.
This isn't about draft dodging, this is about avarice and corruption. Just like expatriate Serbs/Montenegrins/Albanians who had millions of dollars in Jugobank savings accounts frozen by the Serb government to pay for illegal military/paramilitary action fifteen years ago, Divac is falling victim to a group of criminal strongmen who use their government posts to line their own pockets. Nothing to do with the draft, and less to do with American draft politics or just wars. If Vlade wasn't rich, nobody would bother shaking him down.
Ah, yes. There are few rhetorical devices more devastating than the serial number. You thought that was a serial number?
At first, yeah. After posting, I parsed out that 66-67 was probably some year-of-service reference. Whatever it is, it's not very convincing on the matter of Clinton's or Bush's draft positions, neither of which are very convincing in the case of Vlade Divac.
At first, yeah. After posting, I parsed out that 66-67 was probably some year-of-service reference. Whatever it is, it's not very convincing on the matter of Clinton's or Bush's draft positions, neither of which are very convincing in the case of Vlade Divac. I was responding to another post but thank you for your interest. No doubt service references are beyond your comprehension.
Name, rank, serial number. Perhaps cobra! could drop and give you 20?
Name, rank, serial number. Perhaps cobra! could drop and give you 20? You keep the 20. I'll just take a post that doesn't lecture me in how to be convincing.
You keep the 20. I'll just take a post that doesn't lecture me in how to be convincing. Needs work. C-.
Needs work. C-. Was hoping for a C.
Truly, our president is an inspiration to the common man.
Truly, our president is an inspiration to the common man. On target, outstanding and perceptive! I'm a man. I'm common. I'm inspired.
Keep your eye on me, Holmes: I'm going places. Like bed.
