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Would anyone else feel differently bout joining the military if Obama was prez?

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TraceOneInfinite:
Obama as Commander and Chief could change things when it comes to America's role on the world stage.  Having an African man who grew up in Indonesia and had a Muslim father might make me potentially consider joining the navy or something...( because I have been having financial, carear, and school problems).

What do ya'll think?

Machiavelli:
aren't you libertarian? against government intervening in foreign affairs unless its a direct threat to us?

Teddy Roosevelt:
Don't fool yourself into thinking that Obama (or almost anyone for that matter) can come in and end all U.S. armed combat in the world. While the military industrial complex remains supreme and the citizens are oblivious of this, America will continue to be thrust into battles around the world. Political pressure may force the next president to end the war in Iraq, but don't think another country is not next in line.

TraceOneInfinite:

--- Quote from: Machiavelli on May 18, 2008, 09:25:23 PM ---aren't you libertarian? against government intervening in foreign affairs unless its a direct threat to us?

--- End quote ---

Well right now I'm eatin off the government health care system looting the tax payers money and providing "care" in a way that is totally innefficient and rarely meets its objectives.

The idea in joining the navy under Obama would be to get a workout, wire all my paychecks to a savings account, and get out in 3 years having never stepped foot in Afganistan, Somalia, Iraq, or Iran.   Getting thru three years without any combat and setting up my future financially.

Turf Hitta:
As long as there's a "war on terror" i would never consider joining no matter who the president was.

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