OK, I gotta say it. Women don't belong in combat.

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100. I never said Woman Do Not Belong

in the newly opened Military Roles. I stated that if they could pass the standards that are used to qualify the rest of the service then Good Luck to them. I just did not want the standards to be watered down so politicians can brag about how great they are. Without having to face any consequences. Keeping the standards that are there now will pretty much guarantee outstanding woman, lowering the standard will also let less than desirable men into the ranks.

All the troops that I led loved serving under me. I had the highest promotion stats in the Battalion, Gender neutral at that. All were treated fair, all were given equal opportunity to succeed or fail. If they did fail, they were all given the extra needed attention and training to succeed. I also expected the highest standards in the Battalion and instilled these as self regulating core aspects of each and every individual. So maybe I should be in the DOD running things. I know for one thing, I would not Fuck our troops over and sell them out for ribbons, glory, or higher office.

You knew full well that I was just using the Shinseki point as anecdotal to show how Civilian leadership will bend numbers to fit their agenda. Ignoring recommendations from the Military, even if the consequences are at the cost of lives. You also know that this will be done and have seen it done. I also believe that Shinseki did not invite any of Shrub's Admin to his retirement. I do not blame him though, I would not want those asses at my retirement either. Not that they would have shown for me.

My question about insulting people was not based on what you think of the WT, but earlier statements to other posters. There seems to be an absolutism in your posts and that there will never be any room for debate if you do not like what some one else has to say. Just wondering why? Can not disagreement be Civil? Are you always right?