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June 7th, 2008
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| PainMaster | Post; President......Veterans only?I think the President of the United States ought to be required to be a Veteran, especially since they are the Commander in Chief of the military. Thoughts, Comments, Opinions?
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June 7th, 2008
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| Spam King | naah. The great thing about the US Presidency is that the only requirements are that you must be 35 and a US-Born Citizen. You don't have to be a military guy. Plus, who wants a Leonid Brezhnev-looking president...
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June 7th, 2008
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| No Chance Outside | There's more to presidency than just the military. Although a military stint would really help, it doesn't always (read Jimmy Carter). Probably a firm grip on economics and political statemanship (or gamemanship) will prove to be more important.
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June 7th, 2008
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| PainMaster | True enough about Carter, however, when I think of Jimmy Carter in the military, I think Jimmy Carter and bell-bottoms, then it makes sense. 13th Redneck, thought you might like the South Korean colors there, I added that for you. Click Save image as and put wherever you keep your photos if wanna.   Last edited by AikiRooster; June 7th, 2008 at 18:30. Reason: For 13th Redneck. |
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June 7th, 2008
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| Forum Brat | I think military experience is beneficial to him, but I don't think it should be required. The reason I think its good is because our veterans too often get the short end of the stick as far as healthcare (especially mental it seems from my ex) goes. Someone who's actually "been there" understands better than someone who hasn't. Equipment and funding to our military seems to be in short supply sometimes as well. But what do I know? I've never been there. I just listen to my ex and his buddies and their grievances, and those are the top three: healthcare to vets, non-existent or shoddy equipment, and no money. *shrug* I'm interested in what our vets and active duty folks have to say. 
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June 7th, 2008
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| PainMaster | Me too, besides me, that's why I made the thread. |
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June 7th, 2008
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| Milforum's Postmaster | You know that the military is run by civilians right? they need leadership...
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June 7th, 2008
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| Tribunus Laticlavius | I'm not a US citizen, but I feel that the title Commander in Chief, should be purely that, a nominal one. Other than being a "rubber stamp" he should have little or no say in military matters, just signing off the decisions of Congress.
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June 7th, 2008
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| Milforum Swamp Dweller  | Actually, prior servicemen have historically made poor presidents. That being said, I'm still hoping for a McCain presidency.
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June 8th, 2008
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| PainMaster | True enough deerslayer but civilians even worse, don't ask don't tell ring a bell? |
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