text: should i join the military now that the democrats own the house and probably the house? i am not a politician nor do i clame to be one. i have no clue about politics. i was just wondering since we have a republican presidant and democrats running the house and senate, what are my odds of getting shipped overseas? (since democrats want us out of iraq) also i am not asking this question for an answer saying that i should "man up" and do my civic duty. this i know and if i had to, i would go. but just like almost every person military, i dont want to go. what i am wondering is, if anyone wanted to join the military-wouldnt now be the time? and what are my odds of getting shipped overseas? the military can be a decent life. honestly. i joined at 18 and i regret having gotten out after only 8 years. but it is not for everybody. with the demmies in power you can almost count on the following: no cost of living increases for service members, in keeping with the national col. inadequate training due to lack of proper funding. inadequate equpment. no new weapons systems or upgrades available. little benefit increases over the next ten years. little schooling available due to cut backs. large numbers of soldiers being denied re-enlistment. poor living conditions in the us for soldiers living on base due to inadequate maintenance funding.  that's what makes soldiers so great. they put up with this crap and still do the job they are trained to do better than any other soldier in the world.