Atomic City Talk

Naturally, I realize that the US military invasion of Iraq was a mistake, and the current US military occupation of Iraq is a disaster. But being, by nature, an optimistic person, I've searched diligently for a silver lining.

I've finally found it.

One of the deplorable acts of the Clenis administration was "Don't ask, don't tell." Gays, who have been serving in the US military since its inception, would--under the Clenis doctrine--be allowed to continue to serve as long as they stayed in the closet. Oy, for dumb!

But the military in the Bush administration is so strapped for cannon fodder, they're willing to do what the Clenis couldn't: "Don't ask, tell anyway, it's ok."

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/1...5278.shtml

The irony here is so thick, you don't need a knife to cut it; you can reach out and pluck it out of the air.

I love it!

Oh man, Doc. Thank you so much for a very hearty laugh. (I'm not trying to stir things up; really, just thanking you for the laugh.)

Well, my optimism isn't always repaid, trina. For example, I was optimistically hoping you had stopped stalking me on this forum, but that turned out to be in vain. First post. Couldn't hold back, could you? How very sad.

Stalking you? Really?

I'll refrain from talking to you in the future. Sorry for calling you an a******.

Regards.

Still can't stay on topic, aw?

(hint: this thread isn't about me)

Please people. Does it always have to be about personalities?
I closed another thread because it had gotten way off course. ORHS73 started this one in response.
Either stay on topic or don't post.

Has 73' been reprimanded again? Hillary's big win last night must have him torn up.

No, Mr. Autouri. 73' started this thread. He was on topic.

Pretty tenuous logic, Doc.

If this were true (notwithstanding your use of the pejorative "cannon fodder"), then why is it that all branches of the military are exceeding recruitment goals for FY08?

http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/rele...seid=11914

Pesky ole facts.