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Democrats vs Republicans who have SERVED - need help to counter (vanity)

Posted on 11/09/2004 12:16:02 PM PST by mandingo republican

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1 posted on 11/09/2004 12:16:02 PM PST by mandingo republican
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To: mandingo republican

Who cares?


2 posted on 11/09/2004 12:19:10 PM PST by Darkwolf377 (Don't tease, just LEAVE already!)
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To: mandingo republican
Abraham Lincoln did not serve.

FDR did not serve.

3 posted on 11/09/2004 12:19:37 PM PST by OldFriend (PRAY FOR POWERS EQUAL TO THE TASKS)
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To: mandingo republican

Found this:

President George W. Bush - US Air National Guard. Served from 1968-1973. Twice promoted during his service; first, to 2nd Leutenant and then to 1st Leutenant. Honorably discharged.

President George H. W. Bush - US Navy. World War II. Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Secretary of State Colin Powell - US Army. Vietnam War. 4-Star General (Ret.). Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989-1993). Awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Solder's Medal, the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge - US Army. Vietnam War. Awarded the Bronze Star for Valor, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and the Combat Infantry Badge.

Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld - US Navy. Naval aviator. Served from 1954-1957.

Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) - US Air Force. World War II. Awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses, two Air Medals, and the Yuan Hai Medal awarded by the Republic of China.

Senator Bob Dole (R-KS) (Ret.) - US Army. World War II. Awarded two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star.

President Gerald Ford - US Navy. World War II. Served from 1942-1946.

Senator John McCain (R-AZ) - US Navy. Vietnam War. Awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross.

Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE) - US Army. Vietnam War. Awarded two Purple Hearts and several other decorations.

Congressman Duke Cunningham (R-CA) - US Navy. Vietnam War. Nominated for the Medal of Honor. Awarded the Navy Cross, two Silver Stars, fifteen Air Medals, the Purple Heart, and several other decorations.

Congressman Wayne Gilchrest (R-MD) - US Marine Corps. Vietnam War. Awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Navy Commendation Medal.

Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX) - US Air Force. Korean and Vietnam War. POW in Hanoi from April 1966 to February 1973.

Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) - US Army Reserves. Served from 1973-1986.

Congresswoman Heather Wilson (R-NM) - US Air Force. Served from 1978-1989.


4 posted on 11/09/2004 12:19:48 PM PST by West Coast Conservative
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To: mandingo republican

Doesn't matter I served for all of them, even Klintoon, whom I despise.


5 posted on 11/09/2004 12:19:52 PM PST by Militiaman7 (Jesus is my personal Physician.)
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To: mandingo republican

Rep. Duke Cunningham (R-CA), Medal of Honor


6 posted on 11/09/2004 12:20:02 PM PST by AbnSarge
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To: mandingo republican

It's entirely possible that I overlooked it, but I didn't see George H.W. Bush in your list of those who served.


7 posted on 11/09/2004 12:20:31 PM PST by SilentServiceCPOWife (In the smiling twilight of the new political morning, the unwashed told their betters to shove it.)
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To: mandingo republican

Remember the demoncRATS ploy is keep you on the defensive. The pubs have the WH and they'll try to nitpick you to death. Don't bother to respond. Don't play their game. Walk to your own drummer.


8 posted on 11/09/2004 12:21:22 PM PST by lilylangtree (Veni, Vidi, Vici)
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To: mandingo republican

"So what" would be my response.


9 posted on 11/09/2004 12:21:31 PM PST by alnick
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To: mandingo republican
Service in government directing successful wars (Cold War, Iraq I, Afganistan, etc) somewhat outweighs a four month tour in Vietnam when it comes to qualifications for CinC, Vice President, SecDef, etc.

I served during both Iraq wars. I'd much rather my civilian chain-of-command were people who have a track record of success. I could care less if they were drafted forty years ago.

P.S. Ask the sender if his/her own accomplishments in life add up to even 10% of what anybody on the list has done. And then tell them to shove it.
10 posted on 11/09/2004 12:21:39 PM PST by A Balrog of Morgoth (With fire, sword, and stinging whip I drive the Rats in terror before me.)
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To: OldFriend
Abraham Lincoln did not serve

Au contraire...Abe was elected the captain of his Illinois guard unit during the Black Hawk War...

11 posted on 11/09/2004 12:21:58 PM PST by meandog (qu"Do unto others before they do unto you!")
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To: mandingo republican

Serving in the military is not essential to leading the country during war. Lincoln did not serve. FDR did not serve. Truman did not serve. etc....

I am a USAF Vet, so does that make me CIC material?

So who cares.


12 posted on 11/09/2004 12:22:17 PM PST by Conspiracy Guy (America Wins! Kerry and the loony left suffer bitter defeat. God Bless America.)
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To: mandingo republican

Democrats: Hillary Clinton. Did not serve. John Edwards. Did not serve.


13 posted on 11/09/2004 12:22:27 PM PST by GoBucks2002
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To: mandingo republican
Why is Phil Gramm in this list?

He's been out of the Senate since 2002.

14 posted on 11/09/2004 12:22:36 PM PST by Izzy Dunne (Hello, I'm a TAGLINE virus. Please help me spread by copying me into YOUR tag line.)
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To: mandingo republican

President GW Bush - fighter pilot
Rep. Steven Buyer
Bob Dornan
Bob Dole
Jeremiah Denton


15 posted on 11/09/2004 12:24:11 PM PST by campfollower (Kick butt in Fallujah boys!)
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Oliver North - LTCol, USMC, Vietnam Veteran


16 posted on 11/09/2004 12:24:52 PM PST by RebelBanker (Negotiate? [BANG] Anybody else want to negotiate?)
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To: mandingo republican
This list is a couple years old, but it will help:

http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&selm=3C857A13.7225108E%40gte.net&prev=/groups%3Fq%3Dserved%2Brepublicans%2Balaska%2Bjeffords%2Bcarolina%2BBachus%2Bkorea%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26selm%3D3C857A13.7225108E%2540gte.net%26rnum%3D3%26filter%3D0

17 posted on 11/09/2004 12:26:34 PM PST by lowbridge
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To: mandingo republican

Theres a reason as to why the military is at least 3:1 for Republicans. At least.


19 posted on 11/09/2004 12:27:43 PM PST by zahal724 (I own a lumber company? Want some wood?)
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To: lowbridge
From the above link:

92 republicans, 64 (I was off by two) democrats and 2 independents. Move over, there are 9 congressmen who are still in the reserves, all republicans.

Look at the democrats. Most served in WW2 or Korea. Ted Kennedy was an example. As soon as the draft stopped, elected democrats stopped serving.

20 posted on 11/09/2004 12:28:17 PM PST by lowbridge
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