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Title: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Miss Mia on July 25, 2008, 06:43:55 PM
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greenbriar  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author  Click to view this author's profile  Click to add this author to your buddy list  Click to add this author to your Ignore list      Fri Jul-25-08 05:02 PM
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I am soo FRIKING PISSED just found out my 16 year old daughter is signed up for the ASVAB she did
   
Edited on Fri Jul-25-08 05:09 PM by greenbriar
it on her own


Hubby's brother joined the army last year and is getting ready to deploy to Iraq and spent the last month here reqruiting and I guess she has this glorified idea of what it is like


I am sooooooo ****ing pissed and don't know what to

EDIT TO ADD..

She is gifted, is in the top 1/4 of her class. She sings like a dream...She will get Scholarships and does NOT need this to pay for college.

She is graduating HS one year early

she was supposed to go to college

I will NOT let her join the army



and she knows how we feel about this ****ing war

I only brought over the OP, but there are plenty of replies at the link.



Maybe she's actually interested in serving her country?  *shrug*  Maybe she knew it would piss her moonbatty BDS suffering mother crazy?

Greenbriar, you should realize that this is not your decision to make, and your daughter will decide what's right for her and it maybe the military.  Your best bet is to suck it up and support your daughter with whatever she chooses to do, if you don't you run the risk alienating your daughter away from you.
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Rebel on July 25, 2008, 06:46:36 PM
Greenbriar's pissed? Damn, this is such a rare occurrence.  :uhsure:
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Texacon on July 25, 2008, 06:46:54 PM
Hubby signed for daughter ...... he was drunk at the time.   :popcorn:

KC
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Zeus on July 25, 2008, 06:49:19 PM
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greenbriar  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author  Click to view this author's profile  Click to add this author to your buddy list  Click to add this author to your Ignore list      Fri Jul-25-08 05:02 PM
Original message (http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x3677080)
I am soo FRIKING PISSED just found out my 16 year old daughter is signed up for the ASVAB she did
   
Edited on Fri Jul-25-08 05:09 PM by greenbriar
it on her own


Hubby's brother joined the army last year and is getting ready to deploy to Iraq and spent the last month here reqruiting and I guess she has this glorified idea of what it is like


I am sooooooo ******* pissed and don't know what to

EDIT TO ADD..

She is gifted, is in the top 1/4 of her class. She sings like a dream...She will get Scholarships and does NOT need this to pay for college.

She is graduating HS one year early

she was supposed to go to college

I will NOT let her join the army



and she knows how we feel about this ******* war

I only brought over the OP, but there are plenty of replies at the link.



Maybe she's actually interested in serving her country?  *shrug*  Maybe she knew it would piss her moonbatty BDS suffering mother crazy?

Greenbriar, you should realize that this is not your decision to make, and your daughter will decide what's right for her and it maybe the military.  Your best bet is to suck it up and support your daughter with whatever she chooses to do, if you don't you run the risk alienating your daughter away from you.

While I agree with the essense and majority of your post,one small correction needs addressed. Until the Girl turns 18 as the daughter of Greebriar it is Greenbriars decision. Can't disregard parental responsibility & laws for convenience sake.
Title: greedy thorn primitive's daughter joins the Army
Post by: franksolich on July 25, 2008, 06:49:38 PM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x3677080

Oh my.

Trouble brewing down there in south-central Kansas:

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greenbriar  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Fri Jul-25-08 06:02 PM
Original message

I am soo FRIKING PISSED just found out my 16 year old daughter is signed up for the ASVAB she did
   
it on her own

Hubby's brother joined the army last year and is getting ready to deploy to Iraq and spent the last month here reqruiting and I guess she has this glorified idea of what it is like

I am sooooooo ****ing pissed and don't know what to

EDIT TO ADD..

She is gifted, is in the top 1/4 of her class. She sings like a dream...She will get Scholarships and does NOT need this to pay for college.

She is graduating HS one year early

she was supposed to go to college

I will NOT let her join the army

and she knows how we feel about this ****ing war

By the way, the greedy thorn primitive is being a poseur, a fake, using military acronyms like that.

It's really stupid.

Anyway.

It's an enormous bonfire, so only the first few primitive comments.

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Cant trust em  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Fri Jul-25-08 06:03 PM
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1. What are you going to do?

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Sequoia  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Fri Jul-25-08 06:04 PM
Response to Original message

2. What is ASVAB?

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JoeIsOneOfUs  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Fri Jul-25-08 06:05 PM
Response to Reply #2

4. I think it's the test for military entry - armed services something something board/battery?

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NightWatcher  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Fri Jul-25-08 06:10 PM
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11. Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

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Karenina  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Fri Jul-25-08 06:06 PM
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7. Whose life is it anyway?
   
We have NO CHOICE but to LET GO... Easier said than done.

Most primitives suggest the wayward daughter join ROTC or something, for the military experience, and to get college tuition paid.  It's a mumble-jumbo of suggestions.

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greenbriar  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Fri Jul-25-08 06:15 PM
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21. so, she is seriously thinking about joining...thanks to her uncle
   
she is not taking it through school, I would not be so upset if that were the case

she really thinks there is this glorified thing about the military thanks to her uncle

She and her her dad my hubby have already had serious talks about it. He has told me not to buck against it because it will push her more towards the military for sure

All I have to say is that I will NEVER sign anything and he better not either so if this is what she wants when she is 18 I can't stop her
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Lord Undies on July 25, 2008, 06:53:41 PM
Here's 2 buck, Greenie.  Buy a gross of commas.
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: rich_t on July 25, 2008, 06:53:48 PM
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greenbriar  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author  Click to view this author's profile  Click to add this author to your buddy list  Click to add this author to your Ignore list      Fri Jul-25-08 05:02 PM
Original message (http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x3677080)
I am soo FRIKING PISSED just found out my 16 year old daughter is signed up for the ASVAB she did
   
Edited on Fri Jul-25-08 05:09 PM by greenbriar
it on her own


Hubby's brother joined the army last year and is getting ready to deploy to Iraq and spent the last month here reqruiting and I guess she has this glorified idea of what it is like


I am sooooooo ******* pissed and don't know what to

EDIT TO ADD..

She is gifted, is in the top 1/4 of her class. She sings like a dream...She will get Scholarships and does NOT need this to pay for college.

She is graduating HS one year early

she was supposed to go to college

I will NOT let her join the army



and she knows how we feel about this ******* war

I only brought over the OP, but there are plenty of replies at the link.



Maybe she's actually interested in serving her country?  *shrug*  Maybe she knew it would piss her moonbatty BDS suffering mother crazy?

Greenbriar, you should realize that this is not your decision to make, and your daughter will decide what's right for her and it maybe the military.  Your best bet is to suck it up and support your daughter with whatever she chooses to do, if you don't you run the risk alienating your daughter away from you.

While I agree with the essense and majority of your post,one small correction needs addressed. Until the Girl turns 18 as the daughter of Greebriar it is Greenbriars decision. Can't disregard parental responsibility & laws for convenience sake.

I think the point is that moonbat mom can't stop her kid from joining the military once the child has turned 18.
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Uhhuh35 on July 25, 2008, 06:54:41 PM
See that's the trouble with raising your kids to be independent minded, they become independent minded.
But I agree with GreenBriar, she shouldn't join the Army. The Air Force is a much better branch to serve in.  :-)
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: ReardenSteel on July 25, 2008, 06:55:26 PM
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NightWatcher  (1000+ posts)       Fri Jul-25-08 06:11 PM
Response to Original message
15. make her smoke pot. they wont take her if she fails the pee test


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NightWatcher  (1000+ posts)       Fri Jul-25-08 06:20 PM
Response to Reply #19
32. make her tell them that she's GAY. Give her all kinds of pink triangle shirts and such


I'm speechless.

Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Miss Mia on July 25, 2008, 06:57:01 PM
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greenbriar  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author  Click to view this author's profile  Click to add this author to your buddy list  Click to add this author to your Ignore list      Fri Jul-25-08 05:02 PM
Original message (http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x3677080)
I am soo FRIKING PISSED just found out my 16 year old daughter is signed up for the ASVAB she did
   
Edited on Fri Jul-25-08 05:09 PM by greenbriar
it on her own


Hubby's brother joined the army last year and is getting ready to deploy to Iraq and spent the last month here reqruiting and I guess she has this glorified idea of what it is like


I am sooooooo ******* pissed and don't know what to

EDIT TO ADD..

She is gifted, is in the top 1/4 of her class. She sings like a dream...She will get Scholarships and does NOT need this to pay for college.

She is graduating HS one year early

she was supposed to go to college

I will NOT let her join the army



and she knows how we feel about this ******* war

I only brought over the OP, but there are plenty of replies at the link.



Maybe she's actually interested in serving her country?  *shrug*  Maybe she knew it would piss her moonbatty BDS suffering mother crazy?

Greenbriar, you should realize that this is not your decision to make, and your daughter will decide what's right for her and it maybe the military.  Your best bet is to suck it up and support your daughter with whatever she chooses to do, if you don't you run the risk alienating your daughter away from you.

While I agree with the essense and majority of your post,one small correction needs addressed. Until the Girl turns 18 as the daughter of Greebriar it is Greenbriars decision. Can't disregard parental responsibility & laws for convenience sake.

She's taking a test, not joining now.  If she really wants to, she'll join when she's 18.  Or who knows, her dad may support her in her decision. 
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Chris_ on July 25, 2008, 06:57:11 PM
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She and her her dad my hubby have already had serious talks about it. He has told me not to buck against it because it will push her more towards the military for sure

All I have to say is that I will NEVER sign anything and he better not either so if this is what she wants when she is 18 I can't stop her

Uh, they only need one parent's signature.  It sounds like hubby is resigned to reality and will probably sign.
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Lord Undies on July 25, 2008, 06:57:42 PM
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NightWatcher  (1000+ posts)       Fri Jul-25-08 06:20 PM
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32. make her tell them that she's GAY. Give her all kinds of pink triangle shirts and such

She's not being drafted, you dickspit.
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Rebel on July 25, 2008, 06:58:42 PM
See that's the trouble with raising your kids to be independent minded, they become independent minded.
But I agree with GreenBriar, she shouldn't join the Army. The Air Force is a much better branch to serve in.  :-)

Yeah, always fun staying an E-4 for 8 years.
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: rich_t on July 25, 2008, 06:59:38 PM
Ok...  why are you folks posting like this moonbat will actually read your responses?

 :popcorn:



Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Toastedturningtidelegs on July 25, 2008, 06:59:44 PM
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She and her her dad my hubby have already had serious talks about it. He has told me not to buck against it because it will push her more towards the military for sure
I wonder if he was conscious at the time? :-)
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: rich_t on July 25, 2008, 07:00:32 PM
See that's the trouble with raising your kids to be independent minded, they become independent minded.
But I agree with GreenBriar, she shouldn't join the Army. The Air Force is a much better branch to serve in.  :-)

Yeah, always fun staying an E-4 for 8 years.

Hey... If the Army had the sweet barracks that the AF does...

 :cheersmate:
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Chris_ on July 25, 2008, 07:00:39 PM
Ok...  why are you folks posting like this moonbat will actually read your responses?

 :popcorn:





They monitor us -- the ones we make fun of the most, including greenbush, are here more than we are.
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Rebel on July 25, 2008, 07:00:58 PM
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NightWatcher  (1000+ posts)       Fri Jul-25-08 06:11 PM
Response to Original message
15. make her smoke pot. they wont take her if she fails the pee test


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NightWatcher  (1000+ posts)       Fri Jul-25-08 06:20 PM
Response to Reply #19
32. make her tell them that she's GAY. Give her all kinds of pink triangle shirts and such


I'm speechless.



I'm not. Hey Nightwatcher, you dumb ****, she's NOT being drafted, you dumbass. This is voluntary. Oh, and go ahead and make her smoke a joint. First off, your dumbass would be arrested for child endangerment, next you'd be charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and to top it off, you'd have a drug charge added.
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: rich_t on July 25, 2008, 07:01:43 PM
Ok...  why are you folks posting like this moonbat will actually read your responses?

 :popcorn:





They monitor us -- the ones we make fun of the most, including greenbush, are here more than we are.


I  figured as much.  The question was meant to be rhetorical.

 :-)
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Toastedturningtidelegs on July 25, 2008, 07:01:52 PM
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She and her her dad my hubby have already had serious talks about it. He has told me not to buck against it because it will push her more towards the military for sure

All I have to say is that I will NEVER sign anything and he better not either so if this is what she wants when she is 18 I can't stop her

Uh, they only need one parent's signature.  It sounds like hubby is resigned to reality and will probably sign.

Or just too  buzzed to fight about it! :-)
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: ReardenSteel on July 25, 2008, 07:09:33 PM
Ok...  why are you folks posting like this moonbat will actually read your responses?

 :popcorn:





They monitor us -- the ones we make fun of the most, including greenbush, are here more than we are.


I  figured as much.  The question was meant to be rhetorical.

 :-)

Definition of rhetorical...  :uhsure:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhetorical
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Chris_ on July 25, 2008, 07:12:00 PM


Definition of rhetorical...  :uhsure:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhetorical

OOh -- that entry pointed me to a new word: grandiloquent. Neat word, can't wait to use it!
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: ReardenSteel on July 25, 2008, 07:17:11 PM


Definition of rhetorical...  :uhsure:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhetorical

OOh -- that entry pointed me to a new word: grandiloquent. Neat word, can't wait to use it!

Pick any thread about Obama.  :rotf:
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: rich_t on July 25, 2008, 07:19:20 PM
Ok...  why are you folks posting like this moonbat will actually read your responses?

 :popcorn:





They monitor us -- the ones we make fun of the most, including greenbush, are here more than we are.


I  figured as much.  The question was meant to be rhetorical.

 :-)

Definition of rhetorical...  :uhsure:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhetorical


Had to look that one up did ya?

 :lmao:
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Lord Undies on July 25, 2008, 07:26:40 PM
Underground Panther is a valuratarian.
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: ReardenSteel on July 25, 2008, 07:31:27 PM
Ok...  why are you folks posting like this moonbat will actually read your responses?

 :popcorn:





They monitor us -- the ones we make fun of the most, including greenbush, are here more than we are.


I  figured as much.  The question was meant to be rhetorical.

 :-)

Definition of rhetorical...  :uhsure:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhetorical


Had to look that one up did ya?

 :lmao:


Just wanted to help you out friend. You asked, essentially why we post rhetorical responses to DU, were answered that they in fact read them and then said your question to us was rhetorical.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/woncothesane/princessbridesepic4.jpg)

Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: DixieBelle on July 25, 2008, 07:38:55 PM
DUmmies have no problem with a 16 year old girl getting an abortion without her parents' consent but taking an aptitude test is somehow beyond the pale???

Nevermind giving the kid a joint. She could just walk by the greedy thorn primitive's computer and get a contact high.

Sheesh!
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Zeus on July 25, 2008, 07:42:28 PM
Hypothetical Rhetorically speaking ?
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Uhhuh35 on July 25, 2008, 07:59:22 PM
See that's the trouble with raising your kids to be independent minded, they become independent minded.
But I agree with GreenBriar, she shouldn't join the Army. The Air Force is a much better branch to serve in.  :-)
Yeah, always fun staying an E-4 for 8 years.
Who stays an E-4 that long? I was and E-4 for less than two.
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Chris_ on July 25, 2008, 08:00:04 PM
Every parent views his/her child as special. I can completely understand this; however, I've noticed that the child of every single DUmmie is not just "special". Every single DUmmie claims their child has genius-level (or near genius-level) intelligence. For instance, the greenidiot says in her post: "She is gifted, is in the top 1/4 of her class".

I have finally deduced how this is possible. The DUmmies are comparing the child's intelligence level to their own.
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Chris_ on July 25, 2008, 08:07:12 PM
If I were greenbriar's child, I'd want to get away as soon as possible.  :-)

I thought the ASVAB was just a test, like the SAT and the redneck SAT (the ACT).  There are no commitments attached to it, other than if you intend to enlist.  My brother took it in high school with no intention of joining the military... it was just another test.  He did very well on the mathematics part.
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Texacon on July 25, 2008, 08:11:01 PM
When they gave me the ASVAB I rolled it up into a tight 'wand' and made a spear ..... they made me a Paratrooper!  HOOAH!   :-)

KC
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Carl on July 25, 2008, 08:25:43 PM
If I were greenbriar's child, I'd want to get away as soon as possible.  :-)

I thought the ASVAB was just a test, like the SAT and the redneck SAT (the ACT).  There are no commitments attached to it, other than if you intend to enlist.  My brother took it in high school with no intention of joining the military... it was just another test.  He did very well on the mathematics part.

Even 25 plus years ago this was the case,just another set of competancy tests.

I think you hit on it with your first statement though and think it is revealing that she has been in consultation with her father already.

She has seen what a poor excuse for a human her mom is and wants to make her life better.

Greenbriar if you ever do visit this place hear this...your contempt for your husband by posting you are leaving him for a cruise ship singer along with your repeated attempts to paint him as a drunk (one who can afford huge rings and cruises :whatever:) has probably pushed your daughter to realize that your crazy life isn`t for her.

Look in a mirror and you will see the root of all your problems.
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Bondai on July 25, 2008, 08:31:13 PM
See that's the trouble with raising your kids to be independent minded, they become independent minded.
But I agree with GreenBriar, she shouldn't join the Army. The Air Force is a much better branch to serve in.  :-)

Yeah, always fun staying an E-4 for 8 years.

Yea right....
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: dandi on July 25, 2008, 08:34:18 PM
This warms the cockles of my heart. By the way, where are the heart cockles located?
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Chris_ on July 25, 2008, 08:42:07 PM
This warms the cockles of my heart. By the way, where are the heart cockles located?
If you're married to greenbriar, they're probably soaking in gin somewhere.  Or taking the ASVAB.  :rimshot:
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Lord Undies on July 25, 2008, 08:45:25 PM
This warms the cockles of my heart. By the way, where are the heart cockles located?

My are near the Valley of No Return.
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: rich_t on July 25, 2008, 08:58:34 PM
Ok...  why are you folks posting like this moonbat will actually read your responses?

 :popcorn:





They monitor us -- the ones we make fun of the most, including greenbush, are here more than we are.


I  figured as much.  The question was meant to be rhetorical.

 :-)

Definition of rhetorical...  :uhsure:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhetorical


Had to look that one up did ya?

 :lmao:


Just wanted to help you out friend. You asked, essentially why we post rhetorical responses to DU, were answered that they in fact read them and then said your question to us was rhetorical.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/woncothesane/princessbridesepic4.jpg)



Thanks for the help.

 :cheersmate:
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: rich_t on July 25, 2008, 09:00:28 PM
See that's the trouble with raising your kids to be independent minded, they become independent minded.
But I agree with GreenBriar, she shouldn't join the Army. The Air Force is a much better branch to serve in.  :-)
Yeah, always fun staying an E-4 for 8 years.
Who stays an E-4 that long? I was and E-4 for less than two.

Perhaps Rebel is thinking of all those that under-achieve?
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Lauri on July 25, 2008, 09:01:25 PM
Here's 2 buck, Greenie.  Buy a gross of commas.


i know! commas, ellipses.. give us SOMETHING, Greenbriar!
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Airwolf on July 25, 2008, 09:03:42 PM
See that's the trouble with raising your kids to be independent minded, they become independent minded.
But I agree with GreenBriar, she shouldn't join the Army. The Air Force is a much better branch to serve in.  :-)
Yeah, always fun staying an E-4 for 8 years.
Who stays an E-4 that long? I was and E-4 for less than two.

If you were in some National Guard units it would not be all that far fetched to be an e-4 for 8 years if you didn't want to leave the unit for another one located as much as 100+ miles from your current unit just to get promoted. There are also who knows how many E-6's and E-7s staying in untill they get their 30 - 40 years in and that is also jamming up the slots for the E-4's and E-5's for years.

Also it's not unusual for kids as young as 16 to take the ASVAB. They do it every year here in the local schools and its all voluntary. The kid probably did it to get out of class as much as anything and could just as easy change her mind on her own. However consisdering who her nutjob mom is, I'd do a 20 year hitch just to stay away from her.  
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Zeus on July 25, 2008, 09:39:19 PM
See that's the trouble with raising your kids to be independent minded, they become independent minded.
But I agree with GreenBriar, she shouldn't join the Army. The Air Force is a much better branch to serve in.  :-)
Yeah, always fun staying an E-4 for 8 years.
Who stays an E-4 that long? I was and E-4 for less than two.

Perhaps Rebel is thinking of all those that under-achieve?

Back in the day promotions were based on a 1000 point system and of course your MOS. Promotion to E5/Sgt in my MOS When I was in the Army was 998 pts for about four and a half yrs..
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: rich_t on July 25, 2008, 11:28:26 PM
See that's the trouble with raising your kids to be independent minded, they become independent minded.
But I agree with GreenBriar, she shouldn't join the Army. The Air Force is a much better branch to serve in.  :-)
Yeah, always fun staying an E-4 for 8 years.
Who stays an E-4 that long? I was and E-4 for less than two.

Perhaps Rebel is thinking of all those that under-achieve?

Back in the day promotions were based on a 1000 point system and of course your MOS. Promotion to E5/Sgt in my MOS When I was in the Army was 998 pts for about four and a half yrs..

The AF and Army don't do promotions to non-comm in the same fashion.
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Freeper on July 26, 2008, 12:00:14 AM
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greenbriar  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author  Click to view this author's profile  Click to add this author to your buddy list  Click to add this author to your Ignore list      Fri Jul-25-08 05:02 PM
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I am soo FRIKING PISSED just found out my 16 year old daughter is signed up for the ASVAB she did
   
Edited on Fri Jul-25-08 05:09 PM by greenbriar
it on her own


Hubby's brother joined the army last year and is getting ready to deploy to Iraq and spent the last month here reqruiting and I guess she has this glorified idea of what it is like


I am sooooooo ****ing pissed and don't know what to

EDIT TO ADD..

She is gifted, is in the top 1/4 of her class. She sings like a dream...She will get Scholarships and does NOT need this to pay for college.

She is graduating HS one year early

she was supposed to go to college

I will NOT let her join the army



and she knows how we feel about this ****ing war

I only brought over the OP, but there are plenty of replies at the link.



Maybe she's actually interested in serving her country?  *shrug*  Maybe she knew it would piss her moonbatty BDS suffering mother crazy?

Greenbriar, you should realize that this is not your decision to make, and your daughter will decide what's right for her and it maybe the military.  Your best bet is to suck it up and support your daughter with whatever she chooses to do, if you don't you run the risk alienating your daughter away from you.

Can't help but wonder who the plagiarizing primitive lifted this tale from.  :whatever:
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: djones520 on July 26, 2008, 01:57:56 AM
See that's the trouble with raising your kids to be independent minded, they become independent minded.
But I agree with GreenBriar, she shouldn't join the Army. The Air Force is a much better branch to serve in.  :-)

Yeah, always fun staying an E-4 for 8 years.

We like to make sure our guys are ready to be NCO's before they become them.   :tongue:
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Rebel on July 26, 2008, 02:12:22 AM

We like to make sure our guys are ready to be NCO's before they become them.   :tongue:

We have a board and a point system for that.  :tongue:
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: JohnnyReb on July 26, 2008, 06:21:15 AM
The daughter has a reason for leaving, the husband has a reason for drinking and greenbriar has no reason for living........other than making everyone around her miserable, that is.
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: Uhhuh35 on July 26, 2008, 06:37:16 AM
See that's the trouble with raising your kids to be independent minded, they become independent minded.
But I agree with GreenBriar, she shouldn't join the Army. The Air Force is a much better branch to serve in.  :-)
Yeah, always fun staying an E-4 for 8 years.
Who stays an E-4 that long? I was and E-4 for less than two.

If you were in some National Guard units it would not be all that far fetched to be an e-4 for 8 years if you didn't want to leave the unit for another one located as much as 100+ miles from your current unit just to get promoted. There are also who knows how many E-6's and E-7s staying in until they get their 30 - 40 years in and that is also jamming up the slots for the E-4's and E-5's for years.
Ah ok. A friend of mine is in the AF Reserve and you're right, promotions are done differently.   
Besides, no matter what branch she joins, it'll be the best decision she'll ever make.
Title: Re: I am soo FRIKING PISSED (greenbriar)
Post by: tuolumnejim on July 26, 2008, 09:42:32 PM
I took that test way back when.  :-) The Navy recruiter liked my scores in reading three dimensional objects.