Re: [MV] Off Topic: Nat'l Guard Redeployment

From: Steve Grammont (islander@midmaine.com)
Date: Mon Jul 05 2004 - 00:00:45 PDT


Hi Paul,

>Great post Steve! Sadly lacking political rantings but informative :]

heh... well, it came out anyway. I tried to stick to the facts, but
facts hurt sometimes I suppose. As is usual, the nuts didn't bother to
dispute my facts, just my character.

>I DO wonder if anyone has taken the time to look at whatever flimsy
>contract the Guard troops agreed to. I say 'flimsy' because Congress can
>basically do what it wants to military people with a few exceptions.

Yes, the NG is basically a defacto draft pool. Once upon a time Congress
used to be involved in matters of war, but now every time it comes up
they bow out of the discussion until AFTER the deployments are made.
Guess they are waiting to see which way the wind blows before making a
position for their reelection campaign.

>Thanks for taking the time.

Not a problem.



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