The Army has a big shortfall in recruitment, and the National Guard cannot keep up with the need for new recruits.
The Leo Burnett Advertising Agency has just been given $350 million for a recruitment campaign that avoids any mention of Iraq.
(Is there anyone out there who could be fooled by such a campaign? Do you want them handling dangerous weapons?)
Should we keep piling on the money? Give better enlistment bonuses? Triple the advertising budget?
you know what I keep meaning to do, but keep forgetting…write a letter explaining my point of view on the war, which is that we shouldn’t be there. then make three copies, keep one for myself, then send one to myself, then send one to some government official. that way, there will be a signed and dated document saying I’m morally against war of any kind, long before the draft starts. if it’s gonna start, I still don’t see that happening…but still…
Ummmm, how about we just recurit all our great patriotic Governers’, Senators’, Represenatives’, and even the President’s kids, for a start. We all know since they love this country so much they shouldn’t have a problem with sending their chilren off to iraq right away, right? Well that should be a start.
And then we can recruit inner city kids (they have no futre anyways ;)) by starting a campagin that makes the army look gansta. How about slogans and ideas such as “Go to Iraq so you can be bustin some caps in A-rabs,” “Jiz-oin the Army so you can ghetto blast some bitches ands Ho’s,” or the favorite, “After your 10 year tour of duty, you take your machine gun back to the hood!” (Hey, when they kill each other, it lower’s our welfare costs right?)
Is $350 million supposed to be a lot? How does it compare to previous campaigns/budgets? Obviously it is probably more, but how much are we spending in Iraq/Afghanistan each day? How much is going to Haliburton and other overpaid private contractors? The soldiers deserve as much as we can afford, and they don’t get it. Especially when it comes to benefits after their service.
A military life or term is obviously not for everybody. There are all sorts of people in the world and we’re all made differently. But I can say that my experience in the military completely changed my perspective in so many ways and on so many things.
No, I didn’t get brainwashed, I think had my eyes opened. I came away from my duty with a healthy respect for what it takes to run a country and especially for what it takes to live the way we do here in America.
It’s obviously not alot. Just an interesting slant on how to recruit without mentioning Iraq…
See, there are many hidden costs to Iraq, like the recruiting stations overhead, recruiter pay, auto, etc, the ad agencies, the increased staff at VA Hospitals and so forth, all part of the military budget.
Yes, of course. So the question is: How much more are you willing to PAY? Maybe just another 1% of your paychack will cover it. Not bad, huh?
Well if Bush weren’t in Office there would n’t even need to be speculation about a draft. But you’re right they probably won’t resort to a draft, but that has nothing to do with Bush being in office, he’s not exactly changing his policy to avoid the future necesity of a draft.
But to be so sure is foolish.
But you are part of that 36% so it’s understandable why you would say such a thing.
Ah, yer a “spare” The eldest male inherits the estate, the rest either join the military or the clergy (Shows I paid attention during my English 113 and 218 classes ;))
Have you all forgotten 9/11? You have to get away from the liberal media filled with propaganda… I have friends and family serving in this war and consider them hero’s and are thankful everyday for there service to keep us safe and protect others from dictators like sadam and his hatefilled regime. It sounds to me that there are many cowards out there that dont consider this country blessed enough to fight for its safety and honor.
