5 Reasons the US Military Is in Trouble

[Lewis]

Is this a good idea? Sounds like the beginnings of a mercenary force to me.

LINK
'May 8, 2015 at 10:16am
Per President Barack Obama’s directive last fall, the U.S. Army is enlisting illegal aliens who are so called “Dreamers” into its ranks.

The Hill reports that since January, the Army has enlisted 81 illegal immigrants who received deportation deferrals under the Obama administration’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Congress is debating whether illegal immigrants should lawfully be allowed into the military. Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., inserted a provision in the 2016 defense budget to encourage the enlistment of qualified illegal immigrants.'

 

[Smyth]

Please PRAY for our Conservative Troops in the Armed Forces!!

Evangelicals need to get over their love affair with the military. That love affair works against Christian and Conservative interests.

 

[Revmitchell]

First of all an Army that is full of homosexuals and transgender perverts is not in good shape. Second the military is having to raise re-enlitment bonuses because no one wnats to stay in under the current admin and possibly the future one. There is no good reason to rummaging for parts to aircraft. We need to have the largest and most powerful military in the world. Without it the world will be unstable.

 

[Smyth]

We need to have the largest and most powerful military in the world. Without it the world will be unstable.

The US could cut military spending in half, and still have a military twice as large as the next biggest military.

 

[Salty]

The US spends more money on the military than 99% of the countries of the world combined. It truly is sad of people like Rubio and Cruise campaigning on increased military spending. That fetish for the military works against Christian and conservative interests.

Just curious - what part of the federal budget is for - actual defense? and I am not talking about all the frills?

 

[Smyth]

Just curious - what part of the federal budget is for - actual defense? and I am not talking about all the frills?

What frills? We don't need troops in half the countries around the world. We don't need to be fighting wars in the middle east.

 

[Salty]

What frills? We don't need troops in half the countries around the world. We don't need to be fighting wars in the middle east.

Daycare centers for single GI's, individual rooms for lower enlisted, Generous movements of dependents on short tours, and what is the purpose of overseas pay - to name a few.

By the way, Smyth - how much time did you spend on Active Duty?

 

[carpro]

By the way, Smyth - how much time did you spend on Active Duty?

I was wondering how long it would be before that question was asked. Can't hardly wait for the answer.

 

[carpro]

Please PRAY for our Conservative Troops in the Armed Forces!! "Pray Without Ceasing." ( 1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV )!!

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Love Always and Shalom ( Peace ) Everyone, YSIC \o/

Kristi Ann

Since you disagreed with a question , of all things, I'm guessing you think I shouldn't have asked the question.

So maybe you'd like to take a shot at it. The person I asked didn't answer either.

What is your definition of bi-partisan? I'll expand and make it easier.

How many votes does it take from the opposition party for you to call a vote "bi-partisan"?

I can't hardly wait for your "dislike" here, in lieu of an answer.

 

[Squire Robertsson]

Carpro, if I'm remembering the situations correctly in the past, support for and opposition to post conflict draw downs came from both sides of the aisle. By bi-partisan, I mean members of the House and Senate from both parties supported the draw downs. Of course when speaking of the US Congress, there will be opposition.

Good night, there was one vote in the House against the declaration of war on Japan. So, by bi-partisan, I don't mean unanimous. Your Mileage May Vary.

 

[MsGuidedAngel]

Since you disagreed with a question , of all things, I'm guessing you think I shouldn't have asked the question.

So maybe you'd like to take a shot at it. The person I asked didn't answer either.

What is your definition of bi-partisan? I'll expand and make it easier.

How many votes does it take from the opposition party for you to call a vote "bi-partisan"?

I can't hardly wait for your "dislike" here, in lieu of an answer.

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Kristi Ann

 

[carpro]

Carpro, if I'm remembering the situations correctly in the past, support for and opposition to post conflict draw downs came from both sides of the aisle. By bi-partisan, I mean members of the House and Senate from both parties supported the draw downs. Of course when speaking of the US Congress, there will be opposition.

Good night, there was one vote in the House against the declaration of war on Japan. So, by bi-partisan, I don't mean unanimous. Your Mileage May Vary.

All but one vote for from the opposition, I would certainly call bi-partisan. Only 1 vote for, I would not. My question to you is at what point you would legitimately call a vote bi- partisan.? Your standard. Not the media's or anyone else's.


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[carpro]

Please See the Video on my Website!!

I do not accept referrals to a member's website, and I believe it is against forum rules to advertise your website here.

Better check.



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[Squire Robertsson]

If there was only one vote for, I'd call that bi-partisan opposition. Again looking at the historic US record, bi-partisan to me means members from both parties agree or disagree on a measure. Said measure is not voted on strict party lines. I don't mean there isn't opposition centered in one party or the other. Just that a measure gets support from both parties.
2/3 votes to overcome presidential vetoes are usually bi-partisan as one party has rarely had a 2/3's majority in both houses.

All but one vote for from the opposition, I would certainly call bi-partisan. Only 1 vote for, I would not. My question to you is at what point you would legitimately call a vote bi- partisan.? Your standard. Not the media's or anyone else's.


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[Salty]

I was wondering how long it would be before that question was asked. Can't hardly wait for the answer.

( initial question "Smyth - how much time did you spend on Active Duty?"

Well, I don't think we should be holding our breaths......

 

[righteousdude2]

.................Thornberry outlined five alarming facts caused by the readiness crisis:

1. “The Air Force is short 4,000 maintainers and more than 700 pilots today.” It doesn’t matter how many planes the Air Force has, or how modern they may be, if they can’t fly. Without qualified mechanics to maintain the aircraft and properly train pilots to fly them, the Air Force will struggle to accomplish its mission.

1. “In 2015 the Navy had a backlog of 11 planes in depot, next year in [20]17 they are going to have a backlog of 278.” Readiness levels for the entire fleet have fallen as the Navy’s maintenance crews are being asked to work longer hours with less funding. More planes in maintenance mean fewer are available to meet mission requirements.

1. “Less than one-third of the Army is ready to meet the requirements of the Defense Strategic Guidance—it’s supposed to be no less than two-thirds.” The Army is already at a historically small level, and much of what remains of the service is not ready for combat. If a major war were to break out, the U.S. Army simply isn’t ready.

1. “Marine Corps aviation requires on average 10 hours of flight time a month and they are getting about four.” Like any skill, practice is essential. Pilots without practice make more mistakes, which become deadly when flying complex aircraft, especially when in combat. The lives of Marines are at greater risk because of these funding cuts.

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1. “Less than half of the Air Force combat forces are ready to face a peer competitor such as China and Russia.” While the U.S. military faces this readiness crisis, America’s potential adversaries are increasing defense spending and modernization efforts as U.S. spending declines.

If you think back, and I am not sure exactly how many years ago it was, the current state of affairs regarding our military is eerily similar to the status of the Russian military forces just before Russia fell apart. I can't help but think that Obama knows this and is pushing us to that same fate in America.

 

[Smyth]

( initial question "Smyth - how much time did you spend on Active Duty?"

Well, I don't think we should be holding our breaths......

Go ahead, hold your breath.

 

[Salty]

Go ahead, hold your breath.

So you are afraid of saying you have never been on active duty?

 

[Lewis]

So you are afraid of saying you have never been on active duty?

Salty, only 7.3% of living Americans have been in the military at some point. I don't think you can really fault him if he has not.
After all, neither Clinton or Obama ever served. Obama didn't even know how to pronounce Marine Corps!

 

[Revmitchell]

Salty, only 7.3% of living Americans have been in the military at some point. I don't think you can really fault him if he has not.
After all, neither Clinton or Obama ever served. Obama didn't even know how to pronounce Marine Corps!

No one faults them, but it does make it difficult for them to speak intelligently on military matters and needs.