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AverageOldGuy

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19. Speaking as a vet . . .

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu May 14, 2026, 06:39 AM

18 hrs ago

. . .with 28 years in the Army and a year in the bush in Vietnam --

Given the choice between a well-trained troop with old weapons and a poorly-trained troop with the newest stuff -- I'll take training every time.

If you are a part-time Fox host, your opinion may vary.

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