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Comment by dap916 on 'The Oldest Institution?'

dap916 — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:13:56 GMT

The marriage of a same-sex couple at West Point isn't earth shattering. When the military did away with DADT, it opened the door for gay couples to marry. The military isn't about making judgements on social issues like this. Now, per the UCMJ, gays are allowed to serve in the military and as such, have all the rights and privileges given to individuals that are heterosexual. The UCMJ is far different than civilian...civil...law. Most folks that haven't served and don't even know what the UCMJ is, hasn't got a clue of the difference.

Me? I could care less about this. I guess it brings out my libertarian side where I believe that if it doesn't affect anyone's property, anyone from a personal damage standpoint and anyone's personal rights...it should be allowed.

The military is all about defending our country. It's not about what is socially acceptable and such.

Those that have a problem with this should get a clue, IMO.

Comment by Carbine on 'The Oldest Institution?'

Carbine — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:01:43 GMT

Interesting stuff. But you know, public schools actually predate the formation of the Continental Army.

Comment by clarence swinney on 'The Oldest Institution?'

clarence swinney — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:53:37 GMT

SUCCCESS FAILURE
Obama
added 8 years to Medicare solvency
recovered 10.7 B in crackdown on fraud
preventative services to 47M
800,000 youths added to parents insurance
unemploy=8.6% in 2011—5.4% in 1996

Comment by clarence swinney on 'The Oldest Institution?'

clarence swinney — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:42:29 GMT

Progressive?
TOTAL TAXES
Tax Paid Federal-State-Local 2010
Lowest 20%=16.2% of Income
second 20%=20.7%
middle 20%=25.1%
fourth 20%=28.5%
next 10%=30.0%
next 5%=31.1%
next 4%=31.3%
top 1%=30.
Total=28.4% (#3 least lowest in OECD)
Bottom 90%=27.9%

Comment by dap916 on 'The Oldest Institution?'

dap916 — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 20:20:16 GMT

swinney...post the source for the information you post here.

Thanks.