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RiverNoord

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25. In Israel?

Fri Apr 17, 2015, 03:35 PM

Apr 2015

Um.. yeah, they have mandatory male conscription. Only something around 50% actually serve in the actual military. There are lots of exemptions and some non-military methods of service, including the one that virtually exempts all members of the Haredi sect, although there's been some agitation in the general Israeli public against the exemption in recent years.

So yes, the prior poster is entirely correct.

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Huckabee: Wait To Join Military Until President Obama Leaves Office [View all] big_dog Apr 2015 OP

There's something seriously wrong with huckabee..he should talk to someone about it. shraby Apr 2015 #1

Yes there is. Wash. state Desk Jet Apr 2015 #4

Obama derangement syndrome workinclasszero Apr 2015 #31

that + compulsive eater syndrome wordpix Apr 2015 #47

Just like that BLOW HARD, Tim Russert. . . . BigDemVoter Apr 2015 #56

I don't like that yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #54

Three words, poser... Aviation Pro Apr 2015 #2

I have been in a ground school awoke_in_2003 Apr 2015 #37

LOL kacekwl Apr 2015 #42

You're back! Glad to see you again. (Signed) An Aviation Pro Fan. n/t freshwest Apr 2015 #45

I like it, you've put my thoughts into words wordpix Apr 2015 #48

Wing-nut-crazy. Unhinged. Bad man. n/t SpankMe Apr 2015 #3

If I remember correctly.... Delver Rootnose Apr 2015 #5

There is no mandatory service for anybody. pangaia Apr 2015 #12

In Israel? RiverNoord Apr 2015 #25

If the post was refering to Israel, I mis-understood it to refer to the US. pangaia Apr 2015 #36

Nothing like undermining the government and President, huh? George II Apr 2015 #6

"Save your blood to feed a Republucan president." n/t Orsino Apr 2015 #7

Exactly workinclasszero Apr 2015 #32

Exactly. And it's sickening. nt City Lights Apr 2015 #60

Huckabee has not thought his advice through. It could lead to atheists NCjack Apr 2015 #8

These right wing assholes Delver Rootnose Apr 2015 #9

Seems Mike didn't feel the need to serve in the military. rgbecker Apr 2015 #10

Just like Rush Limp balls and workinclasszero Apr 2015 #33

Yes Mike. Wait until some Right Wing nut job becomes president d_legendary1 Apr 2015 #11

"My flat feet ended what I'm sure would have been.... trusty elf Apr 2015 #13

You've won the intertubes today! Congrats! wolfie001 Apr 2015 #17

I had to look that up! You weren't joking! CTyankee Apr 2015 #53

I wish they'd boycott breathing meegbear Apr 2015 #14

Some Entrepreneur should package this guy up (with his other friends) and put them in a can. BlueJazz Apr 2015 #15

What an utter load of shit Bartlet Apr 2015 #16

Yes their base is that stupid. wolfie001 Apr 2015 #18

"Onward Christian Soldiers". Heard every Sunday for years. sheesh. n/t jtuck004 Apr 2015 #19

It's not so much a "bold statement" SwankyXomb Apr 2015 #20

Joining the Militaary? Roy Rolling Apr 2015 #21

That was bizarre and disturbing on so many levels davidpdx Apr 2015 #43

Has Pastor Huckebee considered that the next Commander-in-Chief may be No Vested Interest Apr 2015 #22

Boy Can't Help It HassleCat Apr 2015 #23

exactly the opposite dembotoz Apr 2015 #24

Huckles says, "Let the atheists fight the wars!" yellowcanine Apr 2015 #26

That's 22 months away AND no guarantee a Repubwill be there next underpants Apr 2015 #27

Definitely because you'd rather serve under a president onecaliberal Apr 2015 #28

Actually, this is the exact opposite of what happened locks Apr 2015 #29

Huckabee is a traitor workinclasszero Apr 2015 #30

how patriotic frylock Apr 2015 #34

What a fucking BRILLIANT idea! BigDemVoter Apr 2015 #35

Bush supported our wounded warriors by douggg Apr 2015 #41

Huckabee is an idiot! Klong Apr 2015 #38

If Everyone Red1 Apr 2015 #39

And he's running for Pres. He's insane. YOHABLO Apr 2015 #40

Huckabee is a hypocrite as he never served a day in the armed forces in his life davidpdx Apr 2015 #44

Yeah, because then they can really fuck you up. Cha Apr 2015 #46

For Being A Preacher He Lies Alot, President Obama Is A Christian. Corey_Baker08 Apr 2015 #49

All Fundiegelical Preachers Lie AnnieBW Apr 2015 #59

As usual the evangelicals are lying. It was them packing the Air force Academy chaplaincy with Monk06 Apr 2015 #50

Yeah, so the Republicans can cut their benefits again.. whathehell Apr 2015 #51

So sad... Mike Nelson Apr 2015 #52

"nothing more honorable than serving one's country" guillaumeb Apr 2015 #55

Until Christians lancer78 Apr 2015 #57

Yeah because republicans will send you to war! Initech Apr 2015 #58

Guess Huck wants to fill CRK7376 Apr 2015 #61

Tell me the difference between someone like Mike Huckabee... jmowreader Apr 2015 #62

LOL!!! Because it's always a good idea to join up MissMillie Apr 2015 #63