Incredible

[The_Professor]

Regardless, nine times does seem to be overwhelming, BT. You mean to tell me that the soldier WAS SO NEEDED that he/she was sent three nine times? Come on, even if he/she was a cardiac surgeon, there are still many of those available. It does appear to indicate the strain the military is going through. If he/she were the only one qualified, then shame on the military for allowing that to happen. My experience was that you never allowed anyone to be indispensable. It is a management issue.

[Amianthus]

If he/she were the only one qualified, then shame on the military for allowing that to happen.

SpecOps units / soldiers operate differently than other groups. A number of their missions are volunteer missions. Maybe this guy has a helium elbow.

[The_Professor]

Could be I guess. I knew a guy who volunteered three times for Vietnam. He lost a brother to the Cong and wanted to "pay them back".

[BT]

Regardless, nine times does seem to be overwhelming, BT. You mean to tell me that the soldier WAS SO NEEDED that he/she was sent three nine times?

I mean to tell you that the reproting was so poorly done, we have no clue as to why the soldier was deployed 9 times. We are left to speculate.

Some speculalation matches preconcieved notions.

[sirs]

I mean to tell you that the reproting was so poorly done, we have no clue as to why the soldier was deployed 9 times. We are left to speculate.
Some speculation matches preconcieved notions.

BINGO

[The_Professor]

Good pointl BT. Thanks.


So, what about my idea of a DebateGate cruise?

[BT]

So, what about my idea of a DebateGate cruise?

Have at it. Doubt i will attend.

[The_Professor]

I'll organize one if you believe enoguh might attend. Say next Spring? Think enough might?

[BT]

I'll organize one if you believe enoguh might attend. Say next Spring? Think enough might?

I have no idea. But feel free to pursue it.

[Amianthus]

I'll organize one if you believe enoguh might attend. Say next Spring? Think enough might?

That would be too soon, in my opinion. I already have my vacation plans for next year lined up. I might be able to do it in the fall, though the following spring would be more likely.

[The_Professor]

Good point. Spring is better anyway due to hurricane season.