I don't get the military service thingI appreciate people feel better if the person giving the orders has some insight into service life, but why doesn't this reach to other walks of life? Why is a candidate not talked down on education for not having been a teacher, or their healthcare ideas rubbished for not having worked in a hospital? Is the military really the single most important thing?
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Cadmus has teh uplikn coeds at,
Tue 4 Nov 2008, 22:50,
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It's pathetic, isn't it?Having willingly done, or been forced/pressured into doing, a dangerous job for a few years doesn't make you smarter or a stronger leader. In fact, I'd argue potentially quite the opposite.
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grey kid is breakdancing to save a community centre,
Tue 4 Nov 2008, 22:52,
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Though weirdly enough I find it reassuringwhen the royals do the military thing. I can't really put my finger on why. Maybe it's because they don't have anything to prove or earn by it?
( Cadmus has teh uplikn coeds at,
Tue 4 Nov 2008, 22:59,
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Commander in ChiefThe President of the United States also carries that title and responsibility. As someone who has been fired at (and shackled by UN rule of engagement), led troops in combat and had to endure the crucible of the military, it means quite a bit to me.
However, it goes beyond simply 'character.' It drills down into the true patriotism of the candidate. Having felt called to serve my Nation since I was a little guy, I served this Nation, in, I feel (as do many others) the most intimate way possible: I offered to expose myself to possible death in order to protect and serve this Nation.
I am incredibly proud of my Service to this Nation. And when I see a man who has Served, been under fire AND emerged with the respect and admiration of his fellow soldiers/sailors/airmen and Marines, I know a great deal more about him, strictly by that similar shared experience.
THAT is what is important about McCain having served our Nation. Well, I say "Our" when in actuality I mean "My" because most of you dont live in this country.
Cheers.
Citadel
(However, it goes beyond simply 'character.' It drills down into the true patriotism of the candidate. Having felt called to serve my Nation since I was a little guy, I served this Nation, in, I feel (as do many others) the most intimate way possible: I offered to expose myself to possible death in order to protect and serve this Nation.
I am incredibly proud of my Service to this Nation. And when I see a man who has Served, been under fire AND emerged with the respect and admiration of his fellow soldiers/sailors/airmen and Marines, I know a great deal more about him, strictly by that similar shared experience.
THAT is what is important about McCain having served our Nation. Well, I say "Our" when in actuality I mean "My" because most of you dont live in this country.
Cheers.
Citadel
Citadel Because the world needs less morons,
Wed 5 Nov 2008, 3:27,
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