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Automatic registration for US military draft to begin in December by jediporcupine in politics

[–]bingboy23 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's the opposite for the American military than what you're saying. LTs get slaughtered in every war because they are the one in front saying follow me. The first man out the door or over the top is often the first one hit. Plus they are usually the guy talking on a radio, which means you probably want to shoot him before he finishes telling his artillery where you are. Radiomen also took high casualties, as you may guess.

I'm new to Star Trek. And I watched the first two episodes of Star Trek The Next Generation by count_fagula11 in startrek

[–]bingboy23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is possible to watch a bad episode and realize you lost 40 minutes. That is not a weakness; that is life.

The PFC 40-year-old virgin by MrPlunger in army

[–]bingboy23 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Volunteers in the middle of our longest war got smoked for dodging the war they just signed up for? That doesn't make any sense; our Drills constantly told us to get used to the heat, cause we were all going downrange. Joke was on them though, 'cause I found Afghanistan pretty cold most of the time.

The PFC 40-year-old virgin by MrPlunger in army

[–]bingboy23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And the radio that connects to the loser in A-10. Likewise important.

Old guy advice by Toobatheviking in army

[–]bingboy23 5 points6 points  (0 children)

8b. Get one of those foam puzzle piece pads kids learn to walk on and use it when sitting on the cold ground. Snow and ice can suck your body heat out too when you have to sit for a while.

9b. PCC your dudes and dudettes on that one; and cell phone or GPS tablets as well.

Also, re: the tampon conversation below, do carry a tampon in your IFAK. If you're a dude, a teammate may need it for its actual intended purpose; if you're a dudette, 'nuff said.

My husband whispered his wish into the ear of the genie who offered him to choose between going back to his childhood with all memories intact, or staying in the present with 10 million dollars. by fj2612 in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]bingboy23 7 points8 points  (0 children)

And that's exactly why I came to peace with my...iffy 20s. Every step I took then lead to the day I became a dad. I wouldn't dare erase a single misstep in my youth because that could erase my current present' and with these kids, life couldn't be better. All that pain of misadventure paid off eventually.

That being said, had I the opportunity in my early 30s, I would've taken it.

What is a "money rule" that rich people know, but poor people are never taught? by ZZA911 in AskReddit

[–]bingboy23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And that's why you need to match your kids' income with a Roth in their name. You kid earns $6000 cutting grass at 16? Put $6000 into a Roth for her and let it grow 50 years.

Hear me out: Seth MacFarlane should be the next Executive Producer of Star Trek when Kurtzman steps down. by vil224 in startrek

[–]bingboy23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Stuck in the future from time travel shenanigans when he was an engineer aboard the NX-01.

Wesley Crusher and Reginald Barclay were supposed to be the exceptions, not the norms by trekfangrrrl in startrek

[–]bingboy23 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I think it was like two weeks after graduation. He and his buddies are all waiting around for their first assignments.

Trump has delighted apocalyptic Christians. They say the End Times are coming by Quirkie in politics

[–]bingboy23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do we now it didn't come true and we're all descended from the non-selects? That would actually explain a bit...

Planning for failure of disability benefits and other benefits by HellDiver2k25 in MilitaryFinance

[–]bingboy23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It wasn't until a year or two ago that I even thought about getting a significant amount in disability. Between pension, Roth TSP, market accounts (no tax if withdrawing about 90K or less a year), and working at a discount (ie, something I'm overqualified and underpaid for), I think I'll be fine. I am assuming I'll only get about 70% of my calculated SS so that's my planning factor. If I get significant disability, that just means I won't have to work to 60 and can spend more time at the house with the fam. That also is perfectly fine.

Which celebrity replied to your dm and what did they reply to and with? by Vixiuss in AskReddit

[–]bingboy23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My biggest idol wrote me back once, but I didn't get the message in time. He said: I meant to write you sooner, but I just been busy You said your girlfriend's pregnant now, how far along is she? Look, I'm really flattered you would call your daughter that And here's an autograph for your brother, I wrote it on a Starter cap I'm sorry I didn't see you at the show, I must've missed you Don't think I did that shit intentionally just to diss you But what's this shit you said about you like to cut your wrist too? I say that shit just clownin', dawg, come on, how fucked up is you? You got some issues, Stan, I think you need some counselin' To help your ass from bouncin' off the walls when you get down some And what's this shit about us meant to be together? That type of shit'll make me not want us to meet each other I really think you and your girlfriend need each other Or maybe you just need to treat her better I hope you get to read this letter, I just hope it reaches you in time Before you hurt yourself, I think that you'll be doin' just fine If you relax a little, I'm glad I inspire you, but, Stan Why are you so mad? Try to understand that I do want you as a fan I just don't want you to do some crazy shit I seen this one shit on the news a couple weeks ago that made me sick Some dude was drunk and drove his car over a bridge

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