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msongs

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31. good for you. as we learned at nuremburg, following orders is no defense nt

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Wed Apr 29, 2020, 03:30 PM

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The military cadets who are being forced to risk their lives for a reality show. [View all] shockey80 Apr 2020 OP

As West Point cadets are they under military orders, or The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #1

Aren't they commisioned officers at this point? efhmc Apr 2020 #3

I don't know; I have no idea how that whole thing works. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #5

So fucking what. Couldn't dying from the virus fuck up their career? shockey80 Apr 2020 #8

Yes they are. And you are 100% correct. LiberalLoner Apr 2020 #19

They usually receive their commissions at the graduation. SeattleVet Apr 2020 #26

Yes they are. sarge43 Apr 2020 #27

Up to sophomore year they can leave without penalty Ex Lurker Apr 2020 #6

Right, We'll see how close we are to a fascist dictatorship. slumcamper Apr 2020 #24

I am furious about this. The cadets have no choice, but Congress DOES. hlthe2b Apr 2020 #2

I keep on hearing this by Americans and it's driving me crazy. shockey80 Apr 2020 #4

STOP IT. They are military cadets. It isn't like some college student making a political stance hlthe2b Apr 2020 #7

BULLSHIT. I did it. I refused a direct order. shockey80 Apr 2020 #11

You got damned lucky. And no, that is not the rule nor will it be considered "honorable"... hlthe2b Apr 2020 #13

No, I did not get lucky. shockey80 Apr 2020 #17

good for you. as we learned at nuremburg, following orders is no defense nt msongs Apr 2020 #31

Will they get close to the President? yellowwoodII Apr 2020 #9

They will be quarantined for two weeks before the presidential campaign photo op. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2020 #12

The graduation isn't until June 13, so cadets would need to begin quarantine by late May Fiendish Thingy Apr 2020 #23

The smart ones will discover they have symptoms and thus will be unable to travel. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2020 #10

++++ hlthe2b Apr 2020 #14

Do not the Cadets Wellstone ruled Apr 2020 #15

Most of them are, if not already, headed for advanced training in their MOS. sarge43 Apr 2020 #30

One thing that will happen is, Wellstone ruled Apr 2020 #34

As said up thread, academy grads commit to six years of service. sarge43 Apr 2020 #36

Yes iksome. Wellstone ruled Apr 2020 #37

My tax money pays for that, so I also have the right to say it obamanut2012 Apr 2020 #16

Congress needs to step up now ScratchCat Apr 2020 #18

Everyone knows the cadets are being used so Trump can put on a show. shockey80 Apr 2020 #20

Also, Moron's nose is out of joint, because Pants got to run his mouth at the AF academy. sarge43 Apr 2020 #33

I agree, and I am an old army brat. They should refuse to harm the public. demigoddess Apr 2020 #21

Thank you. shockey80 Apr 2020 #22

Those military cadets need to remember they are going to be leaders of men and women NotHardly Apr 2020 #25

trump never misses a chance to shit on the military. (nt) Paladin Apr 2020 #28

The Sergeant said, "Sir, with all this equipment, no man will be able to swim." rocktivity Apr 2020 #29

Lawful order tiptonic Apr 2020 #32

How is this "illegal"? sarge43 Apr 2020 #35