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We do not pick and choose our wars; we pick and choose our politicians. This thread sounds like 101 ways to avoid military service. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from; every fit person in this country should perform some kind of national service before the age of 30. Too many people live here for security and freedom and have no interest in being an American. If you don't want to become an infantry grunt, you had better volunteer for something before they call you. PS: I'm just an old guy with a lot of friends who believe this too. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

>God:"Tie your ass to that tree over there and walk 7 miles to Jericho"... (modern version)God:"Tie your donkey to that tree over there, put on your Nikes and walk 7 miles to Jericho". Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

Did somebody in the Bible really tie their ass to a tree and then walk 7 miles to Jericho? Wonder if it hurt. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

He qualified expert I presume. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

John Glenn, Col, USMC still went to the rifle range when he became an astronaut. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

When I went to Vietnam the first time in Dec '67 we traded in our M16's for ones with chrome chambers, and a black bolt (heavier I think). The powder in the bullet had been changed to leave less residue after firing, and the muzzle flash suppressor was less prone to hanging up in vines. It did require daily maintenance; especially keeping the chamber clean. The only thing about the ak47 that I didn't like was the wooden forearm heating up after a lot of firing. Other than that, it was great to shoot and didn't require much maintenance. The first M16's sent to Vietnam probably caused the death of some of our troops. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

> So they may be "kicking ass", but take what they say with a grain of salt. Ratings do not indicate veracity. I agree, and I check out other websites like the BBC News. You must pick and choose what you want to believe. Not everything on Fox News is 100% reliable, but they have brought up news that the other networks would not touch. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

Fox News is kicking his ass, and there is nothing he can do. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

Call Mom today. I sure miss mine. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

Observers are people who fly as a passenger to watch the skydivers jump. I believe that under FAR 91 skydivers and infants(in an approved car seat) are the only ones exempt from having to sit in an approved seat onboard an aircraft. I agree with Beerlight that it's too risky in the smaller aircraft. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

The difference between a Methodist and a Baptist: The Methodist will come over and say hello when he meets you in a liquor store. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

Is it worth the risk to allow observers on a jump aircraft? Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

I'm sending vibes and prayers for a fast recovery. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

Probably not. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

Out of the two hamsters running for president, sadly I will bet my sunflower seeds on the one from Texas. Kerry must think we are a bunch of booger eating morons. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

I received a hairline fracture from a bad landing but jumped again too soon and had to go back for a second xray because I forgot to land on my good foot only. Talk about dumb! Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

In some of the rear (REMF) areas of Vietnam, there was a steel drum filled with sand located in the front entrance of tents or buildings. The drum was set up at an angle. This sand/drum was used for clearing weapons. You pulled the magazine out, pulled the slide back, and then pointed the pistol/rifle into the drum and pulled the trigger. I was told that occasionally somebody's weapon fired. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

I have little hands, and I just love .45's. Someone once told me never take a pistol to a gunfight that doesn't start with the number 4. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

He was working a joint undercover operation south of the border. Some of the people that shot him were in fact local law officers.Quote Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

It's a scary thought; hydrogen powered aircraft, large balloons, or a hydraulic catapult mounted on a 3000' tower (g suits of course)? Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

I sure like my Glock model 36 .45. It's small and compact for a .45. Met a DEA guy one time who said he took 7 bullets in a drug bust gone- bad down in Mexico. He said it was the one slug from a .45 that knocked him down. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

Don't rush it. I wasn't jumping; just walking out on a flightline. Wish I had waited. Man, it hurt. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

Where I work it is not uncommon for a prospective customer to have a consultant eyeball our maintenance and pilot records at headquarters and out in the field. He/she might spend days observing maintenance and flight operations. As skydivers, we have no such leverage. I think the average skydiver relies on word of mouth or discussions such as this to make a decision where to jump. Leased aircraft away from home for any length of time gotta have maintenance records. I would think the dzo would want to make you maintenance types happy and open up the books. You guys are the ones I would listen to. ps not all good mechanics want airline jobs. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.

With a supportive wife and an attitude like yours, you are going to have fun. Remember to stay in shape. Being in shape can make a difference in small tumbles or even packing in the summer. Good luck. Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts.