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Personally know anyone serving in Iraq?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by cson, Oct 22, 2004.

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Do you personally know someone who is currently enlisted and stationed in Iraq?

  1. Yes

    28 vote(s)
    54.9%

  2. No

    23 vote(s)
    45.1%
  1. cson

    cson Member

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    Do you personally know someone who is currently enlisted and stationed in Iraq?

    Easy enough poll question. Notice the key words "personally", "currently" and "Iraq."

    While we more than appreciate ALL that serve, this poll is specifically about Iraq.
     
    #1 cson, Oct 22, 2004
  2. giddyup

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    Is this like the difference between "loving" someone and being "in love?"

    What is the purpose of the question? Just asking not challenging.
     
    #2 giddyup, Oct 22, 2004
  3. cson

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    The purpose of the poll is to find out how many people personally know someone serving in Iraq. Just interested.
     
    #3 cson, Oct 22, 2004
  4. bigtexxx

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    In fact I do. And interestingly enough, he voted for Gore in 2000, and will vote for Bush in 2004.
     
    #4 bigtexxx, Oct 22, 2004
  5. mc mark

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    Brother of my sister's husband got back in July from a tour.

    Mother of my brother's wife is there now driving trucks for a contractor. For only $150,000 a year.

    My brother works for KBR. They keep asking for volenteers to go.
     
    #5 mc mark, Oct 22, 2004
  6. JPM0016

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    Yes i do; not only did he serve but was severely injured in an explosion in Fallujah i believe. Some of you may have seen his homecoming on the local ABC News 3 or 4 saturdays ago.
     
    #6 JPM0016, Oct 22, 2004
  7. Lil Pun

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    I don't yet but a friend of mine is supposed to get shipped off soon and my girlfriend knows somebody over there.
     
    #7 Lil Pun, Oct 22, 2004
  8. Turbo

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    I actually know a few people serving in Iraq right now, one in the Army, one in the Navy, and one in the Air Force. I knew the guys in Army & Navy in High School, and the guy in the Air Force I worked with for a year. I wish them the best and hope for their safe return.

    -Turbo
     
    #8 Turbo, Oct 22, 2004
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    I have family and a close friend serving.
     
    #9 GreenVegan76, Oct 22, 2004
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    Which division of Halliburton does he work for?
     
    #10 RocketMan Tex, Oct 22, 2004
  11. Kyakko

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    i have a friend there.
     
    #11 Kyakko, Oct 22, 2004
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    brother in law
     
    #12 Summer Song Giver, Oct 22, 2004
  13. basso

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    "currently" no. knew someone who was on the ship that fired the opening missle salvo, but he's back now.
     
    #13 basso, Oct 22, 2004
  14. Space Ghost

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    brother served a few months and going back.
     
    #14 Space Ghost, Oct 22, 2004
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    You're a broken record ~ do you have the snaps to have a discussion that doesn't involve some sort of political barb?
     
    #15 KingCheetah, Oct 22, 2004
  16. bigtexxx

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    Cheetah, Bats can give you a hug if you need one
     
    #16 bigtexxx, Oct 22, 2004
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