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I remember back during the 2008 election, one of the common attacks or gripes (whichever you want to call it) that those who lean right leveled at Obama was his lack of military service. I saw many people (both on this forum and others) who openly stated that military service was something of a prerequisite for supporting a presidential candidate.
My question is, where did that all go during the GOP primaries? Only one of the GOP candidates (Rick Perry) had any military service to his credit, and the eventual nominee repeatedly used deferments to stay out of the draft. Was this all a political ploy, or do those of you who support Romney (or just voting against Obama) have any resentment over Romney's lack of military service?
I remember back during the 2008 election, one of the common attacks or gripes (whichever you want to call it) that those who lean right leveled at Obama was his lack of military service. I saw many people (both on this forum and others) who openly stated that military service was something of a prerequisite for supporting a presidential candidate.
My question is, where did that all go during the GOP primaries? Only one of the GOP candidates (Rick Perry) had any military service to his credit, and the eventual nominee repeatedly used deferments to stay out of the draft. Was this all a political ploy, or do those of you who support Romney (or just voting against Obama) have any resentment over Romney's lack of military service?
I call BS. Other than from McCain supporters making a direct comparison between the two candidates, I don't recall any noteworthy "attacks or gripes" from the right about President Obama's lack of military service. Can you show us any proof of your claim?
The Right Wing only supports military service for poor people. the plutocrats and their kids are too important to risk in the military.
And only while they are whole and still useful to the military. Once their usefulness is gone and they need long term care or services or help finding a job, the Republicans are happy to leave them to fend for themselves.
Romney is a case in point. He has floated the idea of privatizing the VA. Essentially, he would send our vets out with a voucher try to get care from private insurance companies. It's one of his ideas to cut government spending. Can't touch the bloated military budget because that's where all his wealthy contractor friends make their billions, but it's perfectly acceptable to cut the benefits of those who serve.
The Right Wing only supports military service for poor people. the plutocrats and their kids are too important to risk in the military.
partisan much?
It has already been proven that the majority of those who serve lean right. It is also a fact that the majority of farmers lean right.
By your party's own admission the majority of those who serve are middle class and below.
Did Either Clinton serve? Did their daughter?
How about Nancy Pelosi she ever serve?
many politicians from both parties did not serve and many did.
Why do many right leaning vets feel the POTUS should have military experience? So they might have a clue about those they send to die. So they might have a clue about the military culture.
A classic example of not having a clue was when Clinton expected full bird Colnols to act as waiters at a diplomatic function.
Another was banning military personel from wearing their uniforms at the white house while working. The exception being the Marine guards.
A little respect means a lot. That said service is no guarantee. LBJ for example. What a dumb azz. Nixon would be another example as would Carter.
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