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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 03:56 PM Original message |
DUers getting calls from military recruiters: Post dirty tricks here |
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Squatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:08 PM Response to Original message |
1. Why "dirty tricks"? |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:13 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Did you check out the thread in the OP, Squatch? |
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Zywiec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:33 PM Response to Reply #1 |
12. I'm with you. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 12:11 AM Response to Reply #12 |
41. Trying to pass yourself off as a friend or even a peer |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-21-07 11:00 PM Response to Reply #41 |
81. Exactly. It's a business call, so you introduce yourself and say why you're calling. |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 09:11 AM Response to Reply #1 |
60. I think that you misunderstand. The "dirty tricks" are being done by the recruiters. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-21-07 01:56 PM Response to Reply #60 |
72. Thanks for clarifying, yardwork! |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:18 PM Response to Original message |
3. kick |
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Bjornsdotter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:20 PM Response to Original message |
4. Yep |
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Zywiec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:23 PM Response to Reply #4 |
7. He wasn't in uniform? n/t |
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Bjornsdotter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:40 PM Response to Reply #7 |
18. He was |
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YOY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 10:16 PM Response to Reply #18 |
32. Heftig! |
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Bjornsdotter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 10:28 PM Response to Reply #32 |
33. Tack så mycket! n/t |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:24 PM Response to Reply #4 |
8. Well done, Bjornsdotter! I'm sure your daughter will eventually |
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coffeenap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 09:28 PM Response to Reply #8 |
29. Trust me, my friend, she already does! Bjornsdotter is a good |
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Beelzebud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:21 PM Response to Original message |
5. When I was 18, I told a recruiter I'd rather be a Canadian than a Marine. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:22 PM Response to Reply #5 |
6. LOL! 'Way to go! |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 09:09 PM Response to Reply #5 |
28. A file is a badge of honor. |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 11:35 PM Response to Reply #5 |
35. LOL!! |
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DarkTirade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 02:57 AM Response to Reply #5 |
44. Your comment gives me a strong urge |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:28 PM Response to Original message |
9. My son talked to them at school and told them he was a musician |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:29 PM Response to Reply #9 |
10. That's so creepy. n/t |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:36 PM Response to Reply #10 |
14. I told this story the other day - or the rest of this story |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:37 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. LOL! |
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AllegroRondo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 09:09 AM Response to Reply #9 |
59. Im surprized they didnt try to get him into the Army Band |
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Tyrone Slothrop (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
11. If you tell them you're gay, they'll never call you again |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:36 PM Response to Reply #11 |
13. I think that's a great idea. |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 11:38 PM Response to Reply #11 |
36. If they show up at my doorstep... |
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kineneb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 11:45 PM Response to Reply #11 |
39. Corp. Klinger would be proud |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
16. Wow, I just read that thread. It isn't perfect, but it's a good time to mention |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:39 PM Response to Reply #16 |
17. Welcome reminder! |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
19. kick |
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DFW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
20. My daughters are dual nationals |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 05:01 PM Response to Reply #20 |
21. Sounds like a plan. |
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DFW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 05:16 PM Response to Reply #21 |
26. It sure worked with Jehovah's Witnesses!! |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 05:07 PM Response to Original message |
22. kick |
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NV Whino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 05:09 PM Response to Original message |
23. May I suggest |
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Rosemary2205 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 05:13 PM Response to Original message |
24. Here they hire cutie teen girls to hand out flyers. |
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mainer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 09:35 PM Response to Reply #24 |
30. The teen girls were mentioned in the NYT yesterday |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 11:41 PM Response to Reply #24 |
37. Ok , that is really sickening... |
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cutlassmama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 05:16 PM Response to Original message |
25. My son was literally stalked by recruiters at his high school and |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 09:06 PM Response to Reply #25 |
27. Welcome to DU, cutlassmama. |
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cutlassmama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 10:03 PM Response to Reply #27 |
63. A big thank you for the welcome! |
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JacquesMolay (413 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 09:58 PM Response to Original message |
31. Ask 'em if they pay by the kill.... |
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Madspirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 10:34 PM Response to Original message |
34. k&r...n/t |
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Control-Z (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 11:43 PM Response to Original message |
38. My son turned 16 in April |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 12:12 AM Response to Reply #38 |
42. Have you opted him out at his school ? Good luck, dancingalone. |
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Control-Z (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-21-07 11:51 AM Response to Reply #42 |
64. Is that something I can do? |
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City67 (73 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-19-07 11:59 PM Response to Original message |
40. Im proud of what my family has done |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 12:14 AM Response to Reply #40 |
43. Welcome to DU, City67, and thank you for your service. |
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City67 (73 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-21-07 10:46 PM Response to Reply #43 |
78. Thanks for the welcome |
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Ikonoklast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 04:36 AM Response to Reply #40 |
45. My Dad is a Korean War vet |
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City67 (73 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-21-07 10:49 PM Response to Reply #45 |
79. I remember my dads nightmares too |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 07:13 AM Response to Reply #40 |
50. Welcome to DU |
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City67 (73 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-21-07 10:54 PM Response to Reply #50 |
80. Thanks for the welcome but... |
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blogslut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 05:13 AM Response to Original message |
46. Basic phone etiquette |
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piesRsquare (960 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 05:32 AM Response to Reply #46 |
48. Now that's my kind of response! |
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blogslut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 06:22 AM Response to Reply #48 |
49. I got a story on that too! |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-21-07 02:02 PM Response to Reply #49 |
75. OMFG |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 07:32 AM Response to Reply #48 |
51. Good point--is the ASVAB still required? I have a story about that, too. |
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NeedleCast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 09:02 AM Response to Reply #51 |
58. ASVAB |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 09:13 AM Response to Reply #58 |
61. Do you know if reservists are required to take it? |
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conspirator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 05:16 AM Response to Original message |
47. Recruiters will use all the tactics used by corporate marketing: lie, deceit, etc. n/t |
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seemunkee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 07:34 AM Response to Original message |
52. I only got one call about my son |
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PA Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 07:41 AM Response to Original message |
53. I don't think most parents realize how much access the military has to your kid |
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AwakeAtLast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 08:46 AM Response to Reply #53 |
55. Problems are popping up for recruiters in Indiana |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-21-07 01:11 PM Response to Reply #55 |
66. We kicked recruiters out of our schools and got roundly trashed |
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PA Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-21-07 01:50 PM Response to Reply #66 |
68. Hey sfexpat, my complaint to Senator Bob Casey's office about recruiters |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-21-07 01:54 PM Response to Reply #68 |
70. It's unreasonable to expect children to assert themselves with |
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PA Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-21-07 02:09 PM Response to Reply #70 |
76. I missed the Marine's call today because my son and I were |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-21-07 02:13 PM Response to Reply #76 |
77. OMFG. |
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Dragonbreathp9d (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 07:48 AM Response to Original message |
54. The following is completely true, all of it: |
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blogslut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 08:54 AM Response to Reply #54 |
56. Good on ya |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-21-07 02:01 PM Response to Reply #54 |
74. Good for you! |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 08:56 AM Response to Original message |
57. When they called for TeenMidlo last year (or so?) I told the recruiter to call back when the Bush |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-20-07 09:17 AM Response to Original message |
62. The recruiters here have sports cars that they allow potential recruits to |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-21-07 01:07 PM Response to Original message |
65. Maybe we could ask the fine, fabulous fellas over at FR |
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conspirator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-21-07 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
67. "Don't waste your time sir. This is a liberal, hippie anarchist house.We dont fight imperial wars"nt |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-21-07 01:52 PM Response to Reply #67 |
69. The thing is, if you're a mom and think one of you kids' girlfriends |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-21-07 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
71. This guy named Kurovski keeps calling for my co-ed daughter. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-21-07 01:57 PM Response to Reply #71 |
73. Ack! The campaign will issue a response forthwith! |
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