Maiden England
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Wed Aug-31-05 01:16 PM
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| Why in the heck are gulf state's NG in IRAQ during hurricane season? |
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Edited on Wed Aug-31-05 01:16 PM by sloppyliberal
I don't know the extend of which NG units are where, but it seems really bloody stupid to have NG units from areas at risk of hurricane/storm damage in Iraq during hurricane season.
Not to mention, someone still needs to explain to me why the National Guard is off fighting a war in another country. I always kinda assumed the National Guard's job was to guard the Nation :shrug:
Anyone have a clue?
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| phantom power
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Wed Aug-31-05 01:18 PM
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| 1. Because Bush & Co. are all political cowards. |
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They weren't willing to start a military draft to staff their bogus war, so they tapped into the N.G. as a convenient substitute.
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Wed Aug-31-05 01:20 PM
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| 2. The govenors were patriot and YES Rummy--you can have them. |
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Wed Aug-31-05 01:21 PM
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| 3. because our regular armed forces are stretched to the limit |
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and a draft right now would cause a revolt.
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Wed Aug-31-05 01:21 PM
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| 4. same reason Montana's NG is in Iraq during fire season.... |
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