Alexander the Great went to war fighting at the front of the line, would Bush?

Question

There's something appealing about the leader who chooses war but chooses to put themself in harm's way first.

Would Bush have invaded if he were expected to fight? Or if rich people's kids joined the Military at the same rate as lower class people?

Answer 1

There are no leaders as Alexander the Great, nowadays, leaders that (as you said) bring war but they go to fight on the front line.
Bush?? Ha ha, I'm roaring with laughter, I can't even imagine that jerk fighting for anything. Of course he wouldn't have invaded if he had to fight, and unfortunately, we, the lower class people will always find ourselves in disadvantage compared with rich people, even for war, we'll be always recruited and killed first, that's a fact.

Answer 2

Yes Sir, he sure would - ( it is kind of stupid on your part to even think that a sitting President would be on the front lines - and your Alexander was not on the front line - except on T V )
and you know, all it would take is a volunteer army full of citizens with our own weapons and By George I believe we could wipe them out- We would get the lying press out of our way and do the job - what ever it takes - no one would stand in our way - because like Alexanders army, there would be no negotiating - Only death, blood, and guts - and of course the little tears of people like you for the opposite side - We will destroy them all - America will stand up and defeat terrorist through out the world - so you and your kind can sleep at night and complain about their government !
I will follow my President - even if he were a Democrat - but especially Mr. Bush

Answer 3

Head of countries doing anything other than screwing up the military after the go decision seems to be a good reason for them to have to be a part of the battle but not today.

As far as the rich kid part, I think if they had to serve at the same rate there would be a lot less support to start something like Iraq. That would be a good thing.

Answer 4

Bush go to war? Your joking right?

Actions do speak louder than words it's true, but,(in my view), as with most presidents and priministers, I think they'd prefer to go to war from behind a desk.

True, those who are brave enough to willingly fight for their country, and are the ones who give their lives for what they believe in. These soldiers are the real heroes. Those that sit behind a desk, are no more than pen pushers giving orders. But then there is an old saying that the pen is mightier than the sword? Am I right?

Answer 5

The question is moot since the amswer is very well known - Bush was an AWOL.

This time he went to war becuase the rules have changed - A President does not have to go to war himself.

Bush is not an idiot after all !

Answer 6

Historically they quit doing that. I see your point but it's libtarded in the modern context. Stonewall Jackson was a great leader but his zealousy got him and curbed the Civil War. As far as the other comments. It's called the ARMED service. If you join you have to be prepared to fight. If you fight it might require losing your life. Only a libtard would argue that point... Only a libtard would press the thumb down to a in your face point!!!

Answer 7

Well honestly it isn't that wise for the main leader to go to the front lines.

Yet with that said, even if it was safe, Bush wouldn't do it. He illustrated his cowardice by hiding in the Reserves during Vietnam while ppl like Kerry fought and was wounded.

Answer 8

He's not the only one. But, as I said, not all Republicans are the same. Eisenhower and the first Roosevelt were Republicans, and both fought on the front lines.

Answer 9

wars in that time were about honor. line up mano a mano and duke it out until the best man wins. today its a hide and surprise attack guerrilla warfare. kill as many as you can before they find you and kill you. Times change and war has changed. Welcome to this century. this is why there is a clause in the Geneva convention that says if you are fighting someone that doest follow the rules you dont have to follow them either.

Answer 10

if people like alexander the great still had exsisted we would have given more titles such as bush the great to him. i dont wonder why he isnt called the great as he is coward he wouldn't risk his life by even visitin Iraq but chose to risk the military's life.