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In what context, exactly?

If he really wants to be in the military, I'd encourage him to enlist, but not expect to be given any special treatment. There are sex-based restrictions in the military, and he's a biological female, so plan accordingly.

My kids are spoiled, but not entitled.

So entitlement is when people get an elective medical procedure you don't like covered, but other kinds of elective medical procedures are fine. Personally, I think we should only have men with working erections in the military. Those that don't should not expect special treatment.

07-26-2017 , 09:48 PM

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ChrisV

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Originally Posted by MrWookie

Are men who can't get an erection even "biologically male"? I'm not an expert but it seems like some sort of inquiry into this is needed.

07-26-2017 , 09:52 PM

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DVaut1

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Originally Posted by ChrisV

Are men who can't get an erection even "biologically male"? I'm not an expert but it seems like some sort of inquiry into this is needed.

We can't afford to find out. The American military can't risk social justice experiments.

07-26-2017 , 09:57 PM

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anytwowilldo22

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Originally Posted by FlyWf

Seriously 9 year olds spell better than that(he spells "seem" and "house" wrong!), but despite the fact his spelling is absolute dog**** his sentence structure and general composition of the letter is quite good. He also knows you hyphenate words that go between lines, though he does it with like a huge ****ing margin to spare. That's an adult trying to write a child's letter.

The letter is scribbled but the date at the top right is perfect. Pretty obviously fake lol

07-26-2017 , 10:00 PM

#48256

eyebooger

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Originally Posted by MrWookie

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Here’s the thing about entitlements: They’re really only entitlements when they’re something other people want. When it’s something you want, they’re a hallmark of a civilized society, the foundation of a great people. I just had a baby and found out maternity leave strengthens society. But since I still have a job, unemployment benefits are clearly socialism.

This was Jon Stewart talking about Megyn Kelly's suggestion after giving birth that mandated maternity leave might be a good thing, but it can be pretty easily translated into literally any GOP position.

07-26-2017 , 10:13 PM

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Clovis8

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Americas lack of any maternity or paternity leave is really odd for a country obsessed with family values. Canada just changed it to 18 months.

07-26-2017 , 10:14 PM

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Rex Ingram

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Originally Posted by FlyWf

Normally I'd say yes but I am all in on the letter from Dylan being fake.

There is no way a 9 year old, would write such poorly written letter

07-26-2017 , 10:17 PM

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Huehuecoyotl

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Originally Posted by Clovis8

Americas lack of any maternity or paternity leave is really odd for a country obsessed with family values. Canada just changed it to 18 months.

Family Values just means shaming single mothers and LGBTQers. It's nothing deeper than that.

07-26-2017 , 10:19 PM

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Inso0

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Funniest thing about it is that Inso is way too much of a coward to say anything remotely close to what he's said here in real life. Because deep down he knows his opinions are those of a simple bigot.

I'm a big boy and could probably handle the heat, but I rarely find myself as the only dissenter in a room with dozens of lefties, so I can't say for sure.

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Originally Posted by dinopoker

Sorry but that's not how biology works, bro.

Did I use the wrong medical phraseology, or are you just telling me that gender is a social construct?

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Originally Posted by MrWookie

So entitlement is when people get an elective medical procedure you don't like covered, but other kinds of elective medical procedures are fine. Personally, I think we should only have men with working erections in the military. Those that don't should not expect special treatment.

I disagree with this, but I'm fine with asking them to kick in for their own sex pills. You only run into a problem if the lack of boner coverage in the military's health plan is causing recruitment or retention issues. At that point, you must be willing to reconsider your stance.

07-26-2017 , 10:20 PM

#48261

eyebooger

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Originally Posted by Clovis8

Americas lack of any maternity or paternity leave is really odd for a country obsessed with family values. Canada just changed it to 18 months.

We don't really need to encourage new mothers because our immigration rate is so high. Though that might be changing very quickly for some reason.

07-26-2017 , 10:21 PM

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Huehuecoyotl

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Jesus Christ stop yelling. I don't need to hear some vocal minority getting all emotional and screaming at me.

07-26-2017 , 10:22 PM

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ScreaminAsian

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inso has no problem imagining a scenario where a guy with erectile dysfunction is essential to the military structure.

but transgender soldiers aren't essential because [feelings]

07-26-2017 , 10:37 PM

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bobman0330

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Originally Posted by Rex Ingram

There is no way a 9 year old, would write such poorly written letter

He's a Trump supporter, so...

07-26-2017 , 10:38 PM

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uDevil

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I disagree with this, but I'm fine with asking them to kick in for their own sex pills. You only run into a problem if the lack of boner coverage in the military's health plan is causing recruitment or retention issues. At that point, you must be willing to reconsider your stance.

You may have it backward here. "Recruitment" or "retention" issues are bound to cause lack of boners.

07-26-2017 , 10:45 PM

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Dominic

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L. O'Donnell is spiting fire tonight

07-26-2017 , 10:49 PM

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slidey1

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Originally Posted by Rex Ingram

There is no way a 9 year old, would write such poorly written letter

Plus I'm fairly sure that most of us in here at age 9 were able to correctly spell the word "president" and not misspell the word "house." Everyone knows Trumpy likes a good prop. Christ almighty I ****ing hate this guy.

07-26-2017 , 11:02 PM

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poconoder

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Originally Posted by Riverman

Stop taking the bait people

Health Care

Corruption

Stay focused

Democrats and voters can't help but take the bait.

Remember 2004? There were referendums on gay marriage in multiple states as a way to turn out voters on that issue. Kerry probably lost because of the strategy, Ohio was one of the states.

Voters pass all 11 bans on gay marriage

07-26-2017 , 11:03 PM

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ScreaminAsian

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lol

07-26-2017 , 11:15 PM

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fatkid

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Lol Grassley probably already prepared to back Kushner as AG.

07-26-2017 , 11:28 PM

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Minirra

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I see the right-wing concern of the day is the cost associated with transgender folks in the military. What a coincidence that all of these hard stances on relatively trivial budgetary matters seem to pop up out of nowhere, and always seem to align against the interests of LGBT folks, minorities, foreigners and so on.

07-26-2017 , 11:31 PM

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fatkid

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Ya got nothing bro.

07-26-2017 , 11:33 PM

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Rex Ingram

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Reince must be ****ting his pants right now

07-26-2017 , 11:37 PM

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John Candy

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Originally Posted by Inso0

Well, no. They were told to prepare for it. Then last year Carter declared it done and trans people could openly serve, but allowed the Pentagon a year long review on how that would affect things. Exactly one year later, Mattis said they needed more time. Deadline is now effectively up and this was the result of whatever has been going on for the past year and change.

The Obama administration waved their magic wand, said the magic words, and you applauded. Nothing actually happened, but mere words were good enough.

That's not how life works, though.

Totally checked out ---> knows detailed timeline re: trans gender/military. Story checks out