Eisboch wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
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Seriously, I think old "professional" soldiers ought to stay out of
politics. We did well with Eisenhower, but that was the end of the line,
and even Eisenhower was wary of "the generals" and their buddies in the
military contractor establishment. I don't think there is anything about
military service that particularly qualifies anyone to be president.

I generally agree. Military service alone does not qualify a presidential
candidate, however the experience of serving in the military certainly adds
to his/her bucket of experience in many ways. In my working career I was
often amazed at how little knowledge of the military, it's purpose, it's
regulations and traditions some people had who were otherwise very
intelligent, well educated and successful. A bit of military experience
would only have made them more well-rounded in terms of their careers for
reasons that those without the experience often find it hard to understand.

Eisboch



There are lots of "experiences" that add to the "bucket of experience,"
and being in the military is on the list.

I got a kick last week and this of George W. Bush and John McCain trying
to grab some credit for the passage of Jim Webb's bill to extend and
amplify benefits for veterans. Both Bush and McCain fought the measure
tooth and nail.

Politics!

:)

I'm still in favor of two years of mandatory "universal service" for
every high school graduate, with a variety of choices available to
fulfill that service, and a ticket for a public four-year college
waiting at the end.