2006-09-24 15:01:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Why don't you ask a question rather than show how stupid you are!
You have no idea what you are talking about!!
You and your ilk are YELLOW!!
Republicans:
Dennis Hastert: did not serve. Tom Delay: did not serve. House Whip Roy Blunt: did not serve. Bill Frist: did not serve. Rudy Giuliani: did not serve. George Pataki: did not serve. Mitch McConnell: did not serve. Rick Santorum: did not serve. Trent Lott: did not serve. Dick Cheney: did not serve. Several deferments, the last by marriage. John Ashcroft: did not serve. Seven deferments to teach business. Jeb Bush: did not serve. Karl Rove: did not serve. Saxby Chambliss: did not serve. "Bad knee." The man who attacked Max Cleland's patriotism. Paul Wolfowitz: did not serve. Vin Weber: did not serve. Richard Perle: did not serve. Douglas Feith: did not serve. Eliot Abrams: did not serve. Richard Shelby: did not serve. Jon Kyl: did not serve. Tim Hutchison: did not serve. Christopher Cox: did not serve. Newt Gingrich: did not serve. Don Rumsfeld: served in Navy (1954-57) as aviator and flight instructor. George W. Bush: six-year Nat'l Guard commitment (incomplete).
Democrats:
Democrats Richard Gephardt: Air National Guard, 1965-71. David Bonior: Staff Sgt., Air Force 1968-72. Tom Daschle: 1st Lt., Air Force SAC 1969-72. Al Gore: enlisted Aug. 1969; sent to Vietnam Jan. 1971 as an army journalist in 20th Engineer Brigade. Bob Kerrey: Lt. j.g. Navy 1966-69; Medal of Honor, Vietnam. Daniel Inouye: Army 1943-'47; Medal of Honor, WWII. John Kerry: Lt., Navy 1966-70; Silver Star, Bronze Star with Combat V Purple Hearts. John Edwards: did not serve. Charles Rangel: Staff Sgt., Army 1948-52; Bronze Star, Korea. Max Cleland: Captain, Army 1965-68; Silver Star &Bronze Star, Vietnam. Ted Kennedy: Army, 1951-1953. Tom Harkin: Lt., Navy, 1962-67; Naval Reserve, 1968-74. Jack Reed: Army Ranger, 1971-1979; Captain, Army Reserve 1979-91. Fritz Hollings: Army officer in WWII, receiving the Bronze Star and seven campaign ribbons.
Leonard Boswell: Lt. Col., Army 1956-76; Vietnam, DFCs, Bronze Stars, and Soldier's Medal. Pete Peterson: Air Force Captain, POW. Purple Heart, Silver Star and Legion of Merit. Mike Thompson: Staff sergeant, 173rd Airborne, Purple Heart. Bill McBride: Candidate for Fla. Governor. Marine in Vietnam; Bronze Star with Combat V. Gray Davis: Army Captain in Vietnam, Bronze Star. Pete Stark: Air Force 1955-57 Chuck Robb: Vietnam Howell Heflin: Silver Star George McGovern: Silver Star &DFC during WWII. Bill Clinton: Did not serve. Student deferments. Entered draft but received 311. Jimmy Carter: Seven years in the Navy. Walter Mondale: Army 1951-1953 John Glenn: WWII and Korea; six DFCs and Air Medal with 18 Clusters. Tom Lantos: Served in Hungarian underground in WWII.Saved by Raoul Wallenberg. Wesley Clark: U.S. Army, 1966-2000, West Point, Vietnam, Purple Heart, Silver Star. Retired 4-star general. John Dingell: WWII vet John Conyers: Army 1950-57, Korea
2006-09-24 15:16:31 · answer #1 · answered by cantcu 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
I believe that America in general has lost its great leaders. Many of the previous generations of what were considered men's men, were seasoned combat / war veterans and had seen life in a whole different light.
This tends to change and mature a person for the better in most cases. In addition, the military taught men how to be leaders as opposed to just being in leadership. Being in leadership doesn't make you a good leader.
Remember, our first President (Washington) was a seasoned war hero who had learned how to lead men and women and ultimately a country.
The 60's unfortunately was not a great generation for raising leaders.
Other presidents such as Eisenhower, Roosevelt, etc. were veterans and had been through extensive leadership training.
Some day, Lord willing, I would like to run for a position in the Democratic party and possibly add some value, even if in a small way.
My thoughts.
2006-09-24 15:17:17 · answer #2 · answered by unalaska7777 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with catintrepid:
"For the same reason there's a lack of manly male leadership throughout American society."
Right now we just have a bunch of little boys in big suits - in the Republican party.
2006-09-24 15:10:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm male, white and somewhat to the left of Democrat. From my attitude the "conflict" looks to be against people who earnings from the device and then decide for to apply it to shrink the possibilities of others. it is barely an twist of way forward for history that, in this united states of america, maximum of those people have been male and white. you're taking this somewhat too individually.
2016-12-12 14:27:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the same reason there's a lack of manly male leadership throughout American society :-(
2006-09-24 15:03:22 · answer #5 · answered by catintrepid 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
They have Hillary. How much more manly do you want?LOL. Maybe she, and Rosie O'Donnell, can finger out the problems of the country.
2006-09-24 15:13:19 · answer #6 · answered by zzz 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They're too worried about being politically correct and not offending anyone. So they'll say anything you want to hear.
Anything but the TRUTH, that is.
2006-09-24 15:06:48 · answer #7 · answered by Joey Bagadonuts 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Democratic men don't need to prove their penis is larger to be considered a real man.
Democratic men are like the elves in Lord of the Rings... they are more powerful, smarter, diplomatic and just plain superior to neanderthal Republican males.
BTW, JFK and Clinton sure had a lot more women love them than any Republican president. You need to rethink what a real man is.
2006-09-24 15:05:28 · answer #8 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 3⤊ 5⤋
And here I didn't think our society was intelligent enough to support women in leadership positions. If you know something I don't, please let me know.
2006-09-24 15:05:16 · answer #9 · answered by Freq, Grandparent of Y!A 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Actually, most of the virtuous and moral males are Democrats.
Conservatives seem to think that morality and compassion aren't characteristics of a "manly" man. I disagree.
2006-09-24 15:04:26 · answer #10 · answered by brian2412 7 · 1⤊ 6⤋