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ShazzieB

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40. Okay?

Tue Dec 2, 2025, 02:07 PM

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Yeah, I know she said that, but I'm not sure what she meant or how it relates to my comment about how joining the NG or any branch of the military could look like a decent option to young folks from economically depressed states like WV.

From what I've read, though, it doesn't sound like the Guard is "getting to do" anything particularly meaningful or worthwhile in D.C. I mean, picking up trash is useful, but it's not something that requires fully armed National Guard troops to accomplish, and it's certainly not what any of them signed up for.

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Poor economies for the middle and lower classes negate the need for a draft or mandatory service. marble falls Saturday #1

It has been this way for a very long time. OldBaldy1701E Saturday #2

Not only income inequality TommyT139 Saturday #3

VT governor Scott refused to send the VT Guard karynnj Saturday #24

This is especially true in the state of West Virginia FakeNoose Saturday #4

I wonder how much training they receive. Hugin Saturday #5

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Ummm ... I could swear I read that she was 20 years old? AZJonnie Saturday #27

My mistake - 2023. Gimpyknee Saturday #29

It was reported that popsdenver Saturday #36

I seriously doubt she had training for law enforcement in an urban environment. n/t Hugin Saturday #30

It is being reported that none popsdenver Saturday #37

Why would JustAnotherGen Saturday #7

I'm sure nobody joins the NG expecting to end up playing cop in an American city! ShazzieB Saturday #34

The young lady JustAnotherGen Monday #39

Okay? ShazzieB Tuesday #40

The boyfriend JustAnotherGen Saturday #6

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I am sure that they were all being fed Republican propaganda popsdenver Saturday #38

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True today DownriverDem Saturday #8

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In George W's case it was a way to fly cool jets without being put in harm's way. sop Saturday #10

Unless your unit was activated. niyad Saturday #15

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One Of Many Reasons modrepub Saturday #12

I think our M$M does know what's going on - they just don't report it. Not their job - reporting the news... erronis Saturday #18

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That Begs The Question: Why Do we Have This Vast Income Inequality DallasNE Saturday #21

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We're Still Fighting the Tolerance for Slavery, Indentured Servitude, and Obscene Economic Stratification The Roux Comes First Saturday #26

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Well said. K&R c-rational Saturday #35