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Old 11-20-2007, 11:36 PM   #21 (permalink)
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I hear there is shortage, I'm sure they will take you. Hurry to your local Army recruiter to get your BLOOD MONEY!!
Don't respond to or acknowledge this clown... just a jealous envyest that can't validate his manhood... Sounds a lot like rockin69/bio_baby from the Bill Maher boards - who got kicked off. Wouldn't be surprised if he's on a Springer special soon, bring lifted out of the roof by a crane...

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Old 11-20-2007, 11:52 PM   #22 (permalink)
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You son - are a pathetic wannabe... I was describing my stepson you ditzhead. You are nothing and less. He lost both his nuts friend (you missed the part of they were both burned off - he can't get it up anymore). What a piece of work you are. Pay attention fool.
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Old 11-21-2007, 05:48 AM   #23 (permalink)
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They get treatment for the injuries, for life. I'm sure there are other assistances and aid.

$30K contract should go back when performance is not possible.
NOt if it's an on the job injury.

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Old 11-21-2007, 05:49 AM   #24 (permalink)
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Going to war and getting wounded should by definition mean you served. Signing bonus's are to get you in the door. Straight business no emotion they should have paid that 30k out in 4 installments over the term of the service. Since they did not and gave the money up front they should be out of luck. Nice way to thank our troops for losing limbs ( more emotion) !!
Everyone should be emotional about this because it is a travesty. I have no one on the front lines and I am disgusted!!
I think he's pulling your leg.
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No. Lose a leg and get proper care for it.

Can't perform the contract means pay up what you owe.
I hope you are pulling our legs.

If a football player can't perform his contract do to off field shit, he may have to return his bonus and his contract is cancelled.

If that same player can't fulfill his contract because his neck gets broken in a game, he keeps all the money.

I suspect any private disability insurance you get will not cover you while you're in the military in a war zone. Likely private life insurance won't either.
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I think he's pulling your leg.
yea somethin' smells funny
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yea' somethin smells funny
It's hard to imagine anyone voicing his opinion and being serious.
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Sometimes I'm just too overwhelmed by certain needs to think clearly.

I'm always pulling a fast one for fun.

However, how dumb can one be to NOT look for the usual (war exclusions), such as accidents on (non-commercial vehicles), etc.

It CAN be done. Actually, that's the way to do it.
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You can't call me on pulling something, even when I am pulling a fast one.

I'm faster than fast.

I'm the I-man. LOL
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You seem to have skipped the part about loading myself up with insurance using that 60% after tax bonus. That bonus means, wife and kid get nada, if I come home safely in one piece.

Yes, the $1500+whatever my disability insurance pays for that blown off nut. I'll make sure to get the kind of coverage that's enough to fit me a few errr exotic prosthesis and pays for my own private counseling.

What's even better is the $$$ my wife and kid will get if I die for my country.

It's all good.

What's not good? I'm too old, and at the trade-off point where it's actually a break even for the risk and benefit. Some might call it the mid life crisis.

Insurance, that is if you can get insured given that you are putting yourself in hazard. These guys are not getting "Blackwater" pay.

Wonder how you would fair with the phantom pains, emotional scars of watching your buddy next to you be vaporized for the rest of your life. Add to that the questions as to whether the foundation of putting ones life at risk for leadership that does not support American ideals.
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