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marble falls

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6. Well, they are a national military academy, there has to be a good chance of ending up in an ...

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Sat May 25, 2019, 09:23 PM

May 2019

action if they only do twenty years in uniform. When was the last year the US didn't lose members' lives?

My question is why is Mike pointing out the obvious to these soon to be commissioned officers?

Am I correct: Mike Pence wasn't in the military? What's he doing at West Point? Cadet Bone Spurs is one thing, but Holy Mike?

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Mike Pence tells West Point grads they should expect to see combat [View all] babylonsister May 2019 OP

I think they already know that, VP Genius shenmue May 2019 #1

How much is going for planes and tanks and how much to the men and woman in gear and healthcare? GemDigger May 2019 #2

Bullshit - tired of these war mongers. We seem to have accepted perpetual war. walkingman May 2019 #3

The Military Industrial Complex called and they are looking for business. democratisphere May 2019 #4

What a horrible graduation, to have to listen to Monotone Mike. blueinredohio May 2019 #5

Well, they are a national military academy, there has to be a good chance of ending up in an ... marble falls May 2019 #6

I wondered about Father Pence's military service or lack of same myself Vogon_Glory May 2019 #13

Bolton wishes he had been there ProudLib72 May 2019 #7

murdering millions of americans at trump's order, does that count as combat? nt msongs May 2019 #8

Reminds me of a George Carlin quote: Initech May 2019 #9

Says the fool with no military background... DURHAM D May 2019 #10

Indiana based Cummins Diesel's cozy relationship with Russia was developed by Pence's brother Brother Buzz May 2019 #12

Go fuck yourself momma's boy Blue Owl May 2019 #11

I think I'm gonna... 3catwoman3 May 2019 #14

He should lead the first charge. demosincebirth May 2019 #15

America's perpetual war. MrScorpio May 2019 #16

Well, I'm sure that was the most inspiring speech they've ever heard. smirkymonkey May 2019 #17

Sounds like an offshoot of the "carnage" speech given by Pence's favorite deity. Vinca May 2019 #18

Tell us all about your war experiences, bircher Pence. Mc Mike May 2019 #19