When will be the next time when we will have a war vet for President? (McCain, Ron Paul)

[TheHurricaneKid]

We've been in military conflict after military conflict the last couple of decades. I always liked the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower, and I bet that his being general in WW2 considerably influenced who he was as a politician.

...Besides McCain and Ron Paul, I can't seem to recall people who had a shot at the presidency that had a distinguished military career recently. A military career can bring experience in foreign policy, among other things..

[kaimuki]

I hope this country never has another war vet for a president.

[urbanlife78]

Probably in about 15-20 years when the barely 20s troops went to war and they get to that age of running for various offices before going for president.

[TheHurricaneKid]

Originally Posted by kaimuki

I hope this country never has another war vet for a president.

Why not?
George Washington was a war vet.

Although it's easy to see how a war vet can be someone with world domination in their sights, the better ones have had exceptional presidencies.

[rbohm]

that will depend on when a military leader decides to step up and make a run for office. there are some in lower offices who might make a run in a few years, we shall see.

[wrench409]

We currently have a golf vet in office.

Do we need anything more?

[TheHurricaneKid]

Originally Posted by wrench409

We currently have a golf vet in office.

Do we need anything more?

Yes.

[Nonarchist]

Well, there are Negative Wars - Wars undeclared by Congress;

And, there are Positive Wars - Wars declared by Congress.

Course then, there are Fiction Wars - Cancer, Poverty, Drugs, etc.

And finally, there are Real Wars - Where the U.S. is attacked but not by its design.

Wars of Resolution of Congress, are Unconstitutional Invasions of Foreign and Domestic territories (commonly known as war crimes).

[baxendale]

Originally Posted by wrench409

We currently have a golf vet in office.

Do we need anything more?

No, Tiger Woods is not the President. But I'm sure they all look alike to you.

[banjomike]

There's always some retired Generals who get into politics.
Who knows who the next one might be.