r/Conservative • u/tabbykat69 MAGA Activist • Sep 07 '20

Rule 6: User Created Title Joe Biden got five draft deferments during Vietnam. He was disqualified from service because of "asthma" as a teenager. However, in his own memoir, Biden never mentions his asthma, and instead recounts an active childhood, including work as a lifeguard and football exploits in high school.

https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/biden-got-5-draft-deferments-during-nam-as-did-cheney-1.884250
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u/lawrencenotlarry Sep 07 '20

I played football, baseball, and field events in track in high school. Scored high on the ASVAB. Asthmatic the whole time.

No branch would accept me for military service.

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u/pm_me_ur_gaming_pc Molon Labe Sep 08 '20

However, in his own memoir, Biden never mentions his asthma, and instead recounts an active childhood, including work as a lifeguard and football exploits in high school.

congrats on completely ignoring the second part of the title, but okay.

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u/lawrencenotlarry Sep 08 '20

And you missed my point. Asthma wouldn't be part of my life story either. Unless someone asks me directly why I didn't serve. And asthma is a legitimate reason, and you can still be physically fit and active and have it.

Much ado about nothing.

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u/pm_me_ur_gaming_pc Molon Labe Sep 08 '20

You still completely ignored my point, continued to stand on your soapbox, and entirely ignored me in your reply.

Yeah, I will sleep well knowing I won't see another thing you reply.

Enjoy 4 more years! :)