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To: i-node who wrote (166778)	4/6/2003 4:45:14 PM
From: American Spirit	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1579788

The improvements since the Gulf War are mostly Clinton's. On his watch. These are the military's completion of the transition from Cold War to post Cold War tactics, training and systems. These are huge investments in the finest equipment and training the world has ever known. Eight years Clinton was in power and our military got MUCH BETTER not worse, saving tax-payer money at the same time by shedding old useless Cold War assets and techniques. If Clinton had been weak on military, the way the right-wing dishonestly claims, we would have not advanced the way we did in the 90's and even into 2001. Our Air Force is 1000% more accurate. Our Army and Navy are much less vulnerable and more dominant. The typical combat soldier takes at least 5 years to fully train. That training and all those improvements since the Gulf War took place during the Clinton years. And remember Gore's military budget was higher than Bush's. Last night on TV they interviewed the heroic tank brigade commander and he said his men were so good because they'd all been training 5-10 years together. Not just since Bush took power. The claim by the right-wing that they are the only pro military party is just plain BS. A gross lie. In fact, Cold War cuts started during Bush Sr's years and continued with full bi-partisan support until late in the Clinton era. By then we had shedded off tens of billions in unnecessary Cold War type systems and bases. And that was a very good thing for all Americans. To have kept them would have been a gross waste of tax-payers money and both parties agreed. In 2004, you will see a true militry man start leading this country. John Kerry, winner of the Silver Star, Bronze Star, three Purple Hearts and highly-respected expert on all mattera military, intel and foreign affairs. Unlike GW Bush who has to delegate everything because he has no experience in the field whatsoever.

To: i-node who wrote (166778)	4/6/2003 6:05:23 PM
From: Alighieri	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1579788

Clinton's first major military initiative, however, did provide for more flexibility for gays in the military. How many gays do you think are fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq...you know...as you watch the killing on tv, from the comfort of your fat ass arm chair, how many of these kids risking their lives do you think are gay? Al

To: i-node who wrote (166778)	4/6/2003 7:50:31 PM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1579788

Since I've had you on ignore for a while I'm going to give you a chance to redeem yourself. Normally, you spew out bullshit without an ounce of support. In this instance, if you wish to reply with a bonafide list of Clinton military accomplishments (other than gays in the military or so-called salary increases) to which the success of this war can be attributed, I'll agree to read every post you make with an open mind for the next 14 days. This is quite a commitment on my part, as doing so would no doubt be intolerable. You're too generous.......as if your posts are pearls of wisdom that we can't help but lap up. Man, you're one funny dude!