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How Many of Trumps Family Served in the US Armed Forces

Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by Earth Wind and Fire, May 27, 2019.

  1. Adonia

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    Did YOU serve? I did. And since the draft was over I actually had to volunteer.
     
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    #22 Earth Wind and Fire, May 28, 2019
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    Yes
     
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    OK.... if I can then start with Republicans.... you might just find that your disappointed with both parties.
     
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    Unmet expectations of what other people should do (especially regarding showing respect) can feel very disappointing and can cool relationships. Happens between husbands and wives, parents and children, workers in the workplace, church members and politicians.

    I wonder how much benefit and restoration we might get by focusing more on what people do well and applauding, affirming those successes.

    "In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." --Paul
     
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    He honored our fallen in this holiday weekend. Just because he didn't do it your way doesn't make him wrong and it makes you look petty.
     
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    Lifetime deferments are not given to my knowledge. There is the "sole surviving son" deferment but Trump certainly didn't qualify for that. He dodged the draft with a fake medical condition. A lot of young men did that in that time. If he would just admit that it would be understandable. Instead he continues to lie.
     
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    Let's go through all the Republicans. How many of their children have served?
     
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    It is traditional for the President to honor the fallen military men by going to Arlington Cemetery to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. How did Trump honor them? By playing golf?
     
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    I am embarrassed for you.
     
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    Nothing about this post is true.
     
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    He didn’t honor them the way our country always did, and that is by being in Arlington at the appointed place and at the appointed time. The entire world, especially the families of our countries fallen sailors, soldiers, Marines did not see the presence of their highest elected official their yesterday. Then if they inquired as to his whereabouts on this most solemn of occasions they would have found that he was in Japan OF ALL PLACES (playing golf and watching a sumo wrestling match). And I’m petty!?! And you are the one pictured in the uniform, well ‘Semper Fidelis’ brother.
     
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    Again couldn’t he or his crack administrative staff had looked at a calendar and made a schedule that was more accommodating? Guess not, not for this stable genius. I wonder out loud if Trump even has any military on his staff to correct him stepping on himself.... or does he even really care?
     
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    Yea, he is good at bullying and name calling. Thanks for all your insight!
     
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    Oh I don’t know, do bone spurs go away on their own or do they require surgery?
     
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    This isn't a wise move. If things really start to come down the side that the military goes with will win.
     
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    I don't know. I used to deal with various foot problems (like Plantar fasciitis) but not a bone spur. Actually, when asked which foot it was on he couldn't answer the question. I guarantee that everyone who failed a draft physical during the Vietnam war remembers why. I think it wasn't real.
     
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    How about a little bit more info ----
    what branch
    how many years
    Combat
    medals earned
     
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    Actually the Chair of the JCS (as well as each chief) do NOT run the military - they are basically advisors and set some policy - it is the Sec of the DOD and the POTUS that actually run the military.
     
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    Are you aware of the oath everyone in the military takes?
    i asked about the Spurs condition because I’m being told it does require surgery
     
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