Politics and religion.

**Lady's Human** · 03-05-2012, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary

Equating occupation with gender - really? A real stretch.

Not at all. The military isn't an occupation in the normal sense at all, and calling it an occupation is a prime indicator that someone just doesn't get it.

**Edwina's Secretary** · 03-05-2012, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by Lady's Human

Not at all. The military isn't an occupation in the normal sense at all, and calling it an occupation is a prime indicator that someone just doesn't get it.

And that is what is said of just about every occupation. Just last week I had a guy in an unemployment hearing telling me and the hearing judge that we could not understand what road construction is all about - the challenges, etc. until we "walked a mile in his boots."

It is rather offensive that you think people are incapable of understanding but there you have it. I have never been a lumberjack, or a chef, or a soldier or a spy. While that doesn't mean "I cannot understand" I can tell you without a doubt that I would not - ever- testify before Congress about life in the military.

And that is the point.

**cassiesmom** · 03-09-2012, 10:36 AM

Dear presidential candidates,

It doesn't help me when you air negative attack commercials on your opponents. Just tell me why you should get my vote. I don't particularly like any of my options for the upcoming election, so you'll need to convince me.

Dear Canada,
Are you accepting new residents? I might need to move in after the November elections.

**lizbud** · 03-14-2012, 11:27 AM

Wow, if it's gotten this bad over there, maybe it's seriously high time to come home.

http://abcnews.go.com/International/...ry?id=15917672

**Lady's Human** · 03-14-2012, 11:46 AM

Much ado about nothing. It's not unusual, frankly I can't remember ever being under arms when politicos were in the area, except on training ranges.

**lizbud** · 03-14-2012, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by Lady's Human

Much ado about nothing. It's not unusual, frankly I can't remember ever being under arms when politicos were in the area, except on training ranges.

In a war zone??

**Lady's Human** · 03-14-2012, 12:18 PM

There are numerous places in war zones where you stack arms. Ever see any vids of USO shows with armed troops in the audience? You don't normally carry weapons in HQ's, either, that's what weapons racks are for. (not referring to a company CP, but higher HQ's further away in "secure" areas)