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True or False, most of the military come from rural lower income areas
Posted on 11/11/18 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 11/11/18 at 1:26 pm
Had a discussion recently with someone who argued the most of the people who grow up in cities are better educated and have more opportunities, so they do not join the military.
Posted on 11/11/18 at 1:27 pm to tduecen
I think like 70% comes from the south and mid west.
Posted on 11/11/18 at 1:28 pm to tduecen
The military is a jobs program.
Posted on 11/11/18 at 1:28 pm to tduecen
They used to not let city people even join. I think Obama changed that.
Posted on 11/11/18 at 1:28 pm to tduecen
The nations poor are the ones who go to war.
Posted on 11/11/18 at 1:28 pm to tduecen
Posted on 11/11/18 at 1:29 pm to tduecen
That argument that the dumb join the military hasn’t been valid since Vietnam. Not that I’m calling any Vietnam era service members dumb, but the standards aren’t what they are today. It’s harder to get into military training nowadays than most state colleges. 75% of the US population that are in the age bracket do not qualify to get into military training right now. Tim Kennedy spoke about in on Rogan a few months back.
Most of the SF units are comprised of all southern and Midwest guys because we’re the hardest. Also, upstate NY has some baws up there too.
LINK 1
Most of the SF units are comprised of all southern and Midwest guys because we’re the hardest. Also, upstate NY has some baws up there too.
LINK 1
This post was edited on 11/12/18 at 8:11 am
Posted on 11/11/18 at 1:30 pm to tduecen
Not sure.
But, 98% of the beer thread comes from their mom’s basement.
But, 98% of the beer thread comes from their mom’s basement.
Posted on 11/11/18 at 1:31 pm to SG_Geaux
Well, I didn’t get very far into that link.
BRB
Posted on 11/11/18 at 1:38 pm to TDcline
The military needed recruits so bad not too long ago they relaxed rules on neck tattoos.
This post was edited on 11/11/18 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 11/11/18 at 1:38 pm to TDcline
quote:you must be from the low educated rural demographic. 90% of enlisted graduate in the lower half of their high school classes.
That argument that the dumb join the military hasn’t been valid since Vietnam. It’s harder to get into military training nowadays than most state colleges.
Posted on 11/11/18 at 1:41 pm to tduecen
I would think true but have nothing to back that up
Posted on 11/11/18 at 1:43 pm to yellowfin
Cannon fodder for the sons of Yale and Harvard. .Always been that way.
Posted on 11/11/18 at 1:44 pm to tduecen
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Posted on 11/11/18 at 1:51 pm to TDcline
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Posted on 11/11/18 at 1:52 pm to SG_Geaux
That's interesting that there are more Black Females than Black Males in service.
Posted on 11/11/18 at 1:54 pm to tduecen
Me and my best friend both came from lower class families and joined right out of high school. You do meet a combination of financially diversified community. We had all types, both rich and poor. We had this one guy who was on his way to becoming a Harvard Graduate, because it's what his family wanted. His whole family graduated Harvard Law. Well he always wanted to join the Military. He did, and probably pissd off a lot of people.
You also see young College Football Players with a big future in the NFL but decided Military. I commend them. Lol, however probably not smartest decision financially.
You also see young College Football Players with a big future in the NFL but decided Military. I commend them. Lol, however probably not smartest decision financially.
This post was edited on 11/11/18 at 1:56 pm
Posted on 11/11/18 at 1:57 pm to tduecen
Seemed like everyone in my platoon from boot was from Louisiana, Ohio, new York , and florida.
Im sure they cycle through states though and thats only half the country for parris island.
Im sure they cycle through states though and thats only half the country for parris island.
Posted on 11/11/18 at 2:07 pm to arcalades
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you must be from the low educated rural demographic. 90% of enlisted graduate in the lower half of their high school classes.
You must be a mouth breather that couldn't get into the military at all... These threads always bring your ilk out from under the rocks.
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