http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Thu, 8 May 2008 13:10:20 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/29/125742.php#comment-716439 It's not Iraq we're fighting.It's a belief! They believe we are INFIDELS! GET IT TONY? That next belief may pop up in Iran. Who knows? But don't be so naive to think that if we leave them alone, they'll leave us alone(or that we started it bullshit! They've been poking at us for years. Read your h-i-s-t-o-r-y Mr. Misinformed!)What is sad is the many who aren't willing to die for their country after so many before them did(you know....guys like dad and grandpa and uncle ernie),just so "they"(the unwilling) can have this opportunity to show their patriotism!How patriotic are you? God bless Caleb Campbell and all the rest who serve. Why can't we all just get along? 716439@blogcritics.org Thu, 8 May 2008 13:10:20 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/29/125742.php#comment-715402 *Meat grinder: the constant stream of youngsters that ignorant people send to die for something they've been fooled into believeing is right. This isn't a political thread but honestly, misinformed comments like that are one of the biggest reasons our soldiers continue to come home in coffins. Iraq didn't attack us so unless you're generally supporting an idea of attacking countries in which any Muslims live, what you said was completely wrong. This is a war you're supporting, where actual people are dieing daily. This is not gay marriage or some other stupid Republican talking point. Read something like the 911 commission report, learn about exactly what is going on; as in who we are fighting and supporting, and then make an informed decision on whether its worth sacrificing billions of U.S. dollars and thousands of American lives. If there is any positive arguement towards letting this kid play football it is that his patriotic sense was abused by the criminals in our government that waged this illegal war, and on that basis of fraud, he should be allowed out of his obligations. It's sad that we have so many strong, patriotic youngster so willing to die for the security of their country and yet the people who control their fate continue to send them off to die for reasons that are totally unjustified. We didn't learn in Korea, we didn't in Vietnam. When will we learn that the people who are victimized by our blind faith in political platforms and parties are the ones who actually have to fire the guns? 715402@blogcritics.org Sun, 4 May 2008 15:56:06 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/29/125742.php#comment-715351 Sounds like choices are being made all around here....from the Army to Caleb Campbell to everyday joes like us. Freedom of choice is not free, it is earned because of the men and women in the armed services and sometimes those choices are hard(fight) and sometimes they're easy(recruit),but either way, they're something that we as Americans take for granted sometimes because we get to do it all the time!For Tony @#6 - Let me know how that vomit tastes when that Middle East Meat Grinder decides to bring his business to our shores! Remember he tried once(9-11).I'm against all wars,not just the ones that involve us,so whatta say we expedite this one before we run out of choices? 715351@blogcritics.org Sun, 4 May 2008 09:05:35 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/29/125742.php#comment-715094 I'm very against the war and am glad the kid isn't joining the slaughter but the fact is, this rule is wrong. Had he been drafted Vietnam style, AGAINST HIS WILL, I would have far less of a problem here. While he still would be receiving special treatment based on athletic prowless, at least he would not he negating a responsibility that he, himself, signed up for. When you decide to go to West Point, especially in a time of war, you know the ramifications. He made a personal choice and he should have to deal with the consequences of that choice. I'm sure many a cadet, after witnessing the senseless slaughter first hand, wishes he had won the genetic lottery (thanks Jim Rome) and had a chance to get out of that mess by playing sports. As far as his working as a recruiter, it makes me want to vomit that this guy, who got out of the kill spree by playing a game, will now be soliciting more meat for the middle east death grinder. 715094@blogcritics.org Fri, 2 May 2008 18:32:40 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/29/125742.php#comment-714832 And further more... Pat Tillman, who has local ties (Seattle area region) was killed by 'friendly' fire in that whole Afghanastan (sp?) deal. I mean, this is a deal where one chooses a career and education (West Point in this case) and times things change where the future of it all does not look too good. Example: I was a pre-med student back in the 70s. But after a bit I did not like the looks of the future of the industry. I bailed. Glad I made the call on that issue!. Plus, he (Caleb Simonson) did stand out in football there. Good move dude! Career choice...had to make a decision. I say he made the right one. best, DM 714832@blogcritics.org Thu, 1 May 2008 13:43:45 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/29/125742.php#comment-714579 Geez, remember, we are dealing with Iraq. If the NFL will keep him out of that scene, that is a good thing. If he gets cut, go immediately to the Canadian Football League!!!! There may not be a draft nowadays, but there still is the dodging a FU'd military deal. take off, DM 714579@blogcritics.org Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:44:56 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/29/125742.php#comment-714393 "there's no reason he can't do that once his football days are over." The govt can do as they wish as he is their property now, but there are a few reasons why he couldn't complete his service. Ask the Bills Kevin Everett. Certainly rare, but still possible. 714393@blogcritics.org Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:57:31 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/29/125742.php#comment-714385 I could be wrong, but from what I've heard, all USMA graduates get immediately deployed. 714385@blogcritics.org Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:22:13 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/29/125742.php#comment-714279 Campbell IS serving, just not on front lines. Not everybody does. The cchoice of who to send has a good deal to do with designated specialty. Infantry, for example, will be one of the first teams called up. So will medical teams. 714279@blogcritics.org Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:40:12 EDT