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soldierant

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6. You're welcome. It hit me like a ton of bricks, frankly.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #5)

Thu Sep 28, 2023, 08:39 PM

Sep 2023

As a veteran, I can see why the military would be atractive to anyone who has seen this - stuff - happening. The military's rank system is such that they can't demote you unless they can prove misfeasance or malfeasance. So if you run into a racist or sexist or just plain hateful commander, it may be miserable, but it doesn't threaten your life and livelihood. And getting moved around a lot, you know it won't be permanent.

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Hayes is 100% correct TheRealNorth Sep 2023 #1

Now, had it been Flynn soldierant Sep 2023 #2

Yet Flynn is still BFF with TFG. Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 #3

He is indeed. Because of course he is. soldierant Sep 2023 #4

Wow. Thank you for sharing this. Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 #5

You're welcome. It hit me like a ton of bricks, frankly. soldierant Sep 2023 #6

I've never served in the military, but I do have 2 cousins who graduated from West Point Rhiannon12866 Sep 2023 #7