Report: Bigger breasts offered as perk to soldiers [Archive]

dissention

07-22-2004, 10:50 AM

Boy oh boy, I love what they do with my tax dimes.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/07/21/military.perks.reut/index.html

NEW YORK (Reuters) -- The U.S. Army has long lured recruits with the slogan "Be All You Can Be," but now soldiers and their families can receive plastic surgery, including breast enlargements, on the taxpayers' dime.

The New Yorker magazine reports in its July 26th edition that members of all four branches of the U.S. military can get face-lifts, breast enlargements, liposuction and nose jobs for free -- something the military says helps surgeons practice their skills.

"Anyone wearing a uniform is eligible," Dr. Bob Lyons, chief of plastic surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio told the magazine, which said soldiers needed the approval of their commanding officers to get the time off.

Between 2000 and 2003, military doctors performed 496 breast enlargements and 1,361 liposuction surgeries on soldiers and their dependents, the magazine said.

amber

07-22-2004, 12:48 PM

FINALLY, incentive to enlist.. :lol: This is so ridiculous I can't even believe it, but of course i can, i just have to add it to the long list of other things that are so ridiculous that i can't believe they're happening! :rolleyes:
Thanks, Diss.
Amber

Livia

07-22-2004, 03:26 PM

If the surgeons need "practice," why would you even want them to operate on you? Why not practice on the plastic surgery junkies like Michael Jackson, Joan Rivers, the living Barbie doll beeyotch, et al?

This **** pisses me off....

estranged4life

07-22-2004, 04:12 PM

I can get that bigger schlong that you always wanted and you can in return get those puppies enlarged to a 38KKK size cup...

Ah honey, Trust me...Joining the US Army & then goin' over seas to fight for our country will be worth it..."

What a sack of crap...As for those of us who know about how the US Army recruits I will use the following abbreviation:

F.T.A.

'Nuff said

Brian j.

dissention

07-22-2004, 04:14 PM

estranged4life

07-22-2004, 04:23 PM

:lol: :lol: :lol:

what pisses me off is that the US Army will pay for cosmetic surgery for soldiers & their families, While at the sametime pay those same soldiers less than what a minimum wage job can...

I was really disappointed about a couple years ago wehn Deb went to donate blood (As a nurse she felt a need to help, And after her illness it seemed to come back to her) and saw many US Army soldiers donating plasma for cash because they werent receiving enough pay to get by...Whatta a steaming pile of BS!!!

Sick, Ab-so-lute-ly SICK!!!

darklinensuit

07-22-2004, 07:00 PM

Hey, when the Commander In Chief is a big boob...

The thread title made me think of 16 Candles - "And they're SO perky!" :lol:

Maybe this can be a new reality series. GI Swan. :rolleyes:

- Jake

darklinensuit

07-22-2004, 07:01 PM

what pisses me off is that the US Army will pay for cosmetic surgery for soldiers & their families, While at the sametime pay those same soldiers less than what a minimum wage job can...

I was really disappointed about a couple years ago wehn Deb went to donate blood (As a nurse she felt a need to help, And after her illness it seemed to come back to her) and saw many US Army soldiers donating plasma for cash because they werent receiving enough pay to get by...Whatta a steaming pile of BS!!!

Sick, Ab-so-lute-ly SICK!!!

This was my first thought, too. So many military families are scrimping & couponning, & the government will give up the $ for this crap?

- Jake

GardenStateGirlie

07-22-2004, 07:04 PM

This was my first thought, too. So many military families are scrimping & couponning, & the government will give up the $ for this crap?

- Jake

Not to mention all the people that live in this country that have little to no health insurance that barely cover the cost of medication let alone actual surgeries that are needed. But sure, join the military and get a set! :rolleyes:

GardenStateGirlie

07-22-2004, 07:06 PM

I can get that bigger schlong that you always wanted and you can in return get those puppies enlarged to a 38KKK size cup...

He says as Jake runs to sign up... :lol: ;)

darklinensuit

07-22-2004, 07:07 PM

Not to mention all the people that live in this country that have little to no health insurance that barely cover the cost of medication let alone actual surgeries that are needed. But sure, join the military and get a set! :rolleyes:

Yeah, and all the ugly folks who can't even afford the need plastic surgeries.
You know who you are. :xoxo: :lol:

- Jake

darklinensuit

07-22-2004, 07:09 PM

He says as Jake runs to sign up... :lol: ;)

Why should I enlarge it, the only time it shrivels is in cold water or when I read your posts. ;) :p :lol:

- Jake

GardenStateGirlie

07-22-2004, 07:13 PM

Why should I enlarge it, the only time it shrivels is in cold water or when I read your posts. ;) :p :lol:

- Jake

Hmm...didn't know there was something to make smaller. :shrug: Glad to know I have that effect on you. ;) :p

estranged4life

07-22-2004, 07:19 PM

darklinensuit

07-22-2004, 07:22 PM

Hmm...didn't know there was something to make smaller. :shrug: Glad to know I have that effect on you. ;) :p

See, you don't know your own strength. :)

- Jake

darklinensuit

07-22-2004, 07:24 PM

is that Deb's insurance provider will not pay for her to have a "fatty tumor" removed from her upper left shoulder/neck area (I think the medical term is either "lipoma" or "lypoma") since it would be considered a cosmetic procedure...But yet our "much loved" government is giving access to free cosmetic surgeries?

Man, Since those government asses are in such a giving mood why don't they give free enema's to those in Congress & the Senate...And don't forget Shrub & his Dick, I mean his VP Dick...

And we're the richest country in the world.

Is it Brazil where plastic surgery access is cheap & easy & tons of people have it done? If not, it's some other Latin American country. Was featured on a news magazine some time back, I think 60 Minutes.

- Jake

estranged4life

07-22-2004, 07:27 PM

this is the only country where a "Poor Black Boy can grow up to be a Rich White Woman"...Ain't that right Michael Jackson?

darklinensuit

07-22-2004, 07:29 PM

this is the only country where a "Poor Black Boy can grow up to be a Rich White Woman"...Ain't that right Michael Jackson?

Please don't put women down that way. ;)

- Jake

GardenStateGirlie

07-22-2004, 07:29 PM

See, you don't know your own strength. :)

- Jake

Clearly ;)

GardenStateGirlie

07-22-2004, 07:31 PM

And we're the richest country in the world.

Is it Brazil where plastic surgery access is cheap & easy & tons of people have it done? If not, it's some other Latin American country. Was featured on a news magazine some time back, I think 60 Minutes.

- Jake

I'm not sure that Brazil is cheap and easy but yes, a ton of people do have it done there. Fake boobs abound on their beaches.

darklinensuit

07-23-2004, 12:46 AM

I'm not sure that Brazil is cheap and easy but yes, a ton of people do have it done there. Fake boobs abound on their beaches.

I think the term is fake boobs abob on their beaches. Just sounds pictaresque.
Now where's my passport. :wavey:

- Jake

dissention

07-23-2004, 10:42 AM

Not to mention all the people that live in this country that have little to no health insurance that barely cover the cost of medication let alone actual surgeries that are needed. But sure, join the military and get a set! :rolleyes:

I suspect that MA is going to be over-run in two more years. In 2006, we're getting universal healthcare for everyone in the state. :eek:

darklinensuit

07-23-2004, 10:49 AM

I suspect that MA is going to be over-run in two more years. In 2006, we're getting universal healthcare for everyone in the state. :eek:

Free chemical peels for you! ;)

- Jake

GardenStateGirlie

07-23-2004, 10:51 AM

I suspect that MA is going to be over-run in two more years. In 2006, we're getting universal healthcare for everyone in the state. :eek:

That will NEVER happen in New Jersey. With so many people per sq. mile, I swear they look for ways to screw us. Did you hear the latest? New Jersey has now implimented a sales tax on all cosmetic surgery. How hysterical is that?

dissention

07-23-2004, 10:54 AM

Free chemical peels for you! ;)

- Jake

:D What a dream that would be. I wouldn't have to pay $90 to make myself look like a leper, the state would. :laugh:

darklinensuit

07-23-2004, 10:55 AM

That will NEVER happen in New Jersey. With so many people per sq. mile, I swear they look for ways to screw us. Did you hear the latest? New Jersey has now implimented a sales tax on all cosmetic surgery. How hysterical is that?

Are they doing it by weiht? Size of implants, size of nose before nose job, etc.? Like buying produce at the market in the Garden State. ;)

- Jake

dissention

07-23-2004, 10:56 AM

That will NEVER happen in New Jersey. With so many people per sq. mile, I swear they look for ways to screw us. Did you hear the latest? New Jersey has now implimented a sales tax on all cosmetic surgery. How hysterical is that?

:eek: How absurd. But you must be forgetting that I live in Taxachusetts. :lol: I feel your pain, darling. Personally, I think we should have socialized in this country, but that will never happen. Nevah.

darklinensuit

07-23-2004, 10:56 AM

:D What a dream that would be. I wouldn't have to pay $90 to make myself look like a leper, the state would. :laugh:

Just like our Founding Fathers envisioned. :cool:

- Jake

estranged4life

07-23-2004, 10:57 AM

I suspect that MA is going to be over-run in two more years. In 2006, we're getting universal healthcare for everyone in the state. :eek:

has existed for years in Oklahoma, The IHS (Indian Health System) provides medical/healthcare for ALL of those who are members of an Indian Tribe (Thus being Cherokee, I have health coverage.) and no one is turned away.

Smaller things have popped up here for those who are non-Indian, But to less success.

GardenStateGirlie

07-23-2004, 11:01 AM

Are they doing it by weiht? Size of implants, size of nose before nose job, etc.? Like buying produce at the market in the Garden State. ;)

- Jake

:lol:

Honestly, I have no idea how they are determining tax for each operation.

darklinensuit

07-23-2004, 11:08 AM

:lol:

Honestly, I have no idea how they are determining tax for each operation.

BTW, I like that on the main page this thread shows up as "Report: Bigger breasts." Always a good policy. Let me post my e-mail. :angel:

- Jake

GardenStateGirlie

07-23-2004, 11:09 AM

:eek: How absurd. But you must be forgetting that I live in Taxachusetts. :lol: I feel your pain, darling. Personally, I think we should have socialized in this country, but that will never happen. Nevah.

I'm sure it won't stop doctors from getting plenty of patients but I do think that they'll see an increase in cosmetic surgery in PA and DE (no taxes in DE!) with people coming over from NJ. The whole tax thing is outrageous...you should see my pay stub...i don't even know what half of the stuff they take out is for. Yep, they certainly do like to stick it to ya in Mass as well

darklinensuit

07-23-2004, 11:09 AM

:lol:

Honestly, I have no idea how they are determining tax for each operation.

I'm sure you'll let us know. Don't let the tax cripple you. Making silk purses, you know? :lol: ;)

- Jake

darklinensuit

07-23-2004, 11:11 AM

I'm sure it won't stop doctors from getting plenty of patients but I do think that they'll see an increase in cosmetic surgery in PA and DE (no taxes in DE!) with people coming over from NJ.

I can hear the stampede from Cherry Hill. :nod:

- Jake

GardenStateGirlie

07-23-2004, 11:12 AM

BTW, I like that on the main page this thread shows up as "Report: Bigger breasts." Always a good policy. Let me post my e-mail. :angel:

- Jake

:laugh: I noticed that a few minutes ago.

dissention

07-23-2004, 11:13 AM

has existed for years in Oklahoma, The IHS (Indian Health System) provides medical/healthcare for ALL of those who are members of an Indian Tribe (Thus being Cherokee, I have health coverage.) and no one is turned away.

Smaller things have popped up here for those who are non-Indian, But to less success.

Fortunately, this would encompass all Yankees. :lol:

I think it's funny that I'm a French Yankee who is now going to get free healthcare and if I wanted to, I could marry a woman or a man. :laugh:

darklinensuit

07-23-2004, 11:16 AM

Fortunately, this would encompass all Yankees. :lol:

I think it's funny that I'm a French Yankee who is now going to get free healthcare and if I wanted to, I could marry a woman or a man. :laugh:

And not even face the electric chair ever. :thumbsup:

- Jake

GardenStateGirlie

07-23-2004, 11:16 AM

I'm sure you'll let us know. Don't let the tax cripple you. Making silk purses, you know? :lol: ;)

- Jake

Nah. I'm sure you'll let us know before I will. That would be considered cosmetic, right? :wavey: ;)

dissention

07-23-2004, 11:17 AM

And not even face the electric chair ever. :thumbsup:

- Jake

:lol: That's right!

GardenStateGirlie

07-23-2004, 11:19 AM

I can hear the stampede from Cherry Hill. :nod:

- Jake

Oh, you know it. Especially since it would seem their husbands are all for giving their money to a great cause to keep their trophy wives on the up and up

darklinensuit

07-23-2004, 11:21 AM

Nah. I'm sure you'll let us know before I will. That would be considered cosmetic, right? :wavey: ;)

No, try as you might wish, ripping me a new you-know-what is not a cosmetic procedure. :shrug:

- Jake

darklinensuit

07-23-2004, 11:22 AM

Oh, you know it. Especially since it would seem their husbands are all for giving their money to a great cause to keep their trophy wives on the up and up

By "up and up," are you referring to the direction each breast should point? :cool:

- Jake

GardenStateGirlie

07-23-2004, 11:32 AM

No, try as you might wish, ripping me a new you-know-what is not a cosmetic procedure. :shrug:

- Jake

Why? It might substantially improve your appearance. :p ;)

GardenStateGirlie

07-23-2004, 11:33 AM

By "up and up," are you referring to the direction each breast should point? :cool:

- Jake

Inititally, no. But yes... :laugh:

darklinensuit

07-23-2004, 11:35 AM

Why? It might substantially improve your appearance. :p ;)

Has that line EVER worked for you? (Or for that matter, has any? ;) )

- Jake

GardenStateGirlie

07-23-2004, 11:48 AM

Has that line EVER worked for you? (Or for that matter, has any? ;) )

- Jake

I'm sorry...this coming from the King of Lame Lines who clearly has no room to talk ;)