Why dont the presidents fight in the wars in this day and age?

Answer 1

Simply put it this way

1) The president is the Commander-In-Chief of our military, having somebody above him in rank, is ridiculous.

2) If the president was allowed to serve in the military, imagine how much power hungry he will become, He will be a commander in the military with his unit supporting, and nobody to question because he is the commander in chief, which is basically a military dictatorship, now do we see the hypcropisy in this question

Answer 2

I don't understand the question. No President has ever fought in a War while being President. Plenty have been Generals and then became president, but to fight in a War as President is well, very stupid. The President, by definition is Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, meaning he commands all the military elements of the US, which isn't really true because he just takes advice from the Joint Chiefs. And if you want to get technical about it, the Generals don't even really fight. Anything above a Company Commander (CPT) will probably not "fight" in a war i.e. they won't do the shooting.

Answer 3

Actually, many presidents did fight in wars before they became president. Most were not cowards like Bush, who skipped out on his military duty even after he got out of the regular draft into the Air Force National Guard. For instance, Bush's father was a heroic combat pilot.

Answer 4

at the same time as maximum all of us is thoroughly unaware of what's happening in the international, we've a international banking gadget, international commerce, international humanitarian statement that replaces the constitutions of all international locations. each thing is around the international determined. Even the distribution of aspects. How is any us of a meant to have a rich economic gadget at the same time as they don't have any less expensive power? it truly is being taught in colleges and universities. we can now no longer have a consultant authorities. we will be paying international taxes and would have international governance quicker extremely than later if Obama wins yet another election. we were offered out as have all western international locations in protecting with international climate replace and humanitarianism. No people would have rights anymore except the right to food, shield, some type of training, and wellbeing care like animals in a zoo. No sources rights. that is it. All guidelines will be in protecting with what's wonderful for the collective. call it even with you want. Its occurring and all international locations have signed an similar settlement. UN time table 21/Sustainable progression.

Answer 5

You have to be the dumbest person out there. "why don't presidents fight in the wars?" You parents must be proud. If the president fought in the war who would be letting everyone know what to do. huh? oh wait that is a smart thought, don't want to confuse you. It would be like asking why doesn't my coach gear up and come out and play with us during the game....... oh wait its because someone has to be a leader. people like you make me worry about tomorrow

Answer 6

Except for Clinton and Bush II, almost all of our presidents have had military experience, and many of them have seen combat.

Mandatory military service hasn't been in place since the mid-70s, though, so from now on we will probably have many presidents without military experience.

This need not be a problem, necessarily, so long as they have good military advisors on staff who understand what's involved in committing our mililtary to war.

Answer 7

The days of leaders engaging in actual combat are long over. The main reason is that highly placed leaders are too key to risk losing in combat. Also, someone has to take the larger view of the battle and the war and you can't do that in a foxhole.

Answer 8

They've never fought in wars, as president. Many fought in wars before they became president, many did not.

What, besides the top of your head, is your point?

Answer 9

War is a young man's game. Do you really want to see an old rickety Al Gore or Condi Rice charging a machine gun nest? LOL

Answer 10

Because they're not as brave as presidents once were. Back in the old days leaders had to prove their leadership in battle. Now they just have to have powerful daddys.