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TIL McNamara's Misfits goons in Vietnam

submitted by Conspirologist to TIL 1.9 yearsJun 8, 2023 14:01:59 ago (+4/-1)     (en.wikipedia.org)

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[ - ] AngryWhiteKeyboardWarrior 2 points 1.9 yearsJun 8, 2023 15:37:42 ago (+2/-0)

McNamara's Morons is the term I prefer. "Misfits" makes them sound too much like a cool "Dirty Dozen" kind of thing.

[ - ] PeckerwoodPerry 1 point 1.9 yearsJun 8, 2023 17:32:30 ago (+1/-0)

Yup, it was really just a bunch of cannon fodder niggers.

[ - ] winners_history 0 points 1.9 yearsJun 8, 2023 20:57:28 ago (+0/-0)

At least back then the 'goons' were an exception.

Now, this year, over 70% of prospective recruits are unfit to serve due to health problems, obesity, inadequate education and serious criminal records.

EDIT: Now the services don't even require a GED or HS Diploma. source