[Echo Talon]

Isn't that like saying 'if you didn't serve in the military you can't lead them'?

No, the President is an elected office, BTW W did serve in the military.

[Bigh4u2]

"BTW W did serve in the military."

Not according to the Democrats!

Which was my point!

[ADSUM]

Isn't that like saying 'if you didn't serve in the military you can't lead them'?

This is part of the problem, instead of finding the best qualified candidate, the candidates are chosen based on prior political experience and other criteria, such as military service, old boys/girls network, etc.

From personal knowledge of elected officials at the local, state and national, we are not getting the best candidates or elected officials. The best people generally don't want to go through the hassle of elected office.

My analysis of politicians is that they are:
1 - Self serving or special interest individuals
2 - Ego driven, often not too bright and don't see the big picture
3 - Party loyalists, that will vote based on how their mentors or party direct
4 - A few good politicians that work for the best interests of the people based on principles

This is a general assessment, and many have some or all of these traits, but in general elected politicians are probably less competent than the voters that they represent.

In summary, they pick on items like did the person serve in the military instead of their overall competence or character.