To: Blue Turtle
I agree that a military record does not matter in qualifying for POTUS. McVeigh also had a great military record. And General Grant, as successful as he was in military affairs, did not make a good POTUS.
53 posted on
05/08/2008 8:45:40 AM PDT by
Dante3
To: Dante3
I don't see much correlation between good military service and good political service.
Sure, there are the Duncan Hunters of the world.
There are also the John Glenns.
As a Naval Officer, John McCain served this great republic with honor and distinction.
As a Senator ... not so much.
(And yes, I know: clinton/obama is beyond disgusting.)
59 posted on
05/08/2008 8:49:28 AM PDT by
ArrogantBustard
(Western Civilization is Aborting, Buggering, and Contracepting itself out of existence.)
To: Dante3
The McCain record that really matters and will have the most impact on this nation is his political one. That is what defines him as a potential POTUS and to what extent he could either support and defend the Constitution or damage it irreparably. Having been a naval aviator and POW may have usefulness in the role of CINC, but if you’re inclined to trash the Constitution that you’re sworn to defend, it becomes a moot point.
68 posted on
05/08/2008 8:57:46 AM PDT by
TADSLOS
(The GOP death march to the gravesite is underway.)
To: Dante3
McCain’s military record is not a reason in itself, it is a reflection of core character.
82 posted on
05/08/2008 9:26:48 AM PDT by
Mr. Silverback
(It's not conservative to accept an inept Commander-in-Chief in a time of war. Back Mac.)
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