Although I am a decorated vet, who also once served as a civilian (GS-13), I wonder if neo-cons feel they have a patent on military service?
Just curious...
2007-04-14 17:13:41 · 22 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
No, you just like to think that they do.
2007-04-14 17:16:43 · answer #1 · answered by Amadocus 2 · 5⤊ 3⤋
Given the population of the nation contrasted to the number of people who populate the armed services... I would say that the veterans on here are very small in numbers. I doubt that most of the people who actually ask that are even vets themselves.
Its easy to hide behind a computer screen and make personal attacks or implications like that. And, with all respect, an armed service background does not actually automatically make anyone an expert on Middle Eastern relations and/or politics. Lots of neo-cons did not serve (Dick Cheney, Paul Wolfowitz, Paul Bremer, Karl Rove... etc)
so that argument does not make sense.
2007-04-14 17:37:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - the neocons just make up fake organizations like the "Swiftboat Veterans for Truth" to sit around making up lies about how Democrats were never *really* in the military...
It's common knowledge that many democrats served in the military and later found out about the Republican atrocities that they had unknowingly become a part of...
My Dad is one of those veterans who now has a much better understanding of Viet Nam then when he served there...
My Dad now votes Democrat... as do all the other vets that I know of...
Actually - come to think of it - very FEW neocons have a military background... they are usually pundits that were trained how to argue against abortion and gay rights in seminary schools and churches...
Neocon is short for "neo-conservative"... has nothing to do with military or even government...
2007-04-14 17:34:04 · answer #3 · answered by rabble rouser 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I answered another girls question about this. She stated that EVERYONE needs to serve their country. Her husband is currently serving and she feels that anyone who isn't is a coward.
Serving your country is a privilege. It is all voluntary. Why can't we just be proud of those that do serve instead of insisting that others do as well?
I don't know what a neo-con is but I am assuming I am not one. My husband is currently serving but he doesn't have a superiority complex about it. He is grate full that he is able to do so. I am thank full he has class.
2007-04-14 17:34:11 · answer #4 · answered by TRUE PATRIOT 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Do all neo-cons ask people who detest Bush if they ever served in the military?"
I don't - so the answer is no.
That was simple. Most questions that use the word "all" can easily be answered - there's always some who don't fit the mold you're trying to make.
2007-04-14 17:24:49 · answer #5 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 7⤊ 2⤋
of direction you have the best to loathe all of us you opt for to loathe. in case you probably did serve interior the militia yet you published this question as in case you probably did not then would not that make you a Liar? So your disdain for Bush might desire to relatively be extra relating to the way you loathe your self for doing the very ingredient you declare to loathe him for.....Did some thing ensue on your early existence?
2016-10-22 04:56:36 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they don't. Somewhere someone got stupid and brought the Republican/Democratic issues into and it became just one more thing for the two parties to fight about. Generally it would seem that the Demo's being against the war and the Rep. being for made it somehow that they were the ones enlisting. It's how silly these things get.
2007-04-14 17:26:50 · answer #7 · answered by Brianne 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hey Chi, I could care less about your service history. People of all backgrounds can be wrong every now and then....
;-)
2007-04-14 17:24:09 · answer #8 · answered by Amer-I-Can 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
No... just if you have any common sense left. But... I John Kerry served in Vietnam... Did you know that I John Kerry Served in Vietnam? When I, John Kerry, served in Vietnam for 6 whole months with my video camera I made sure I got decorated. When Iserved in Vietnam... you know... me, John Kerry, I commited horrible war crimes along with the rest of the horrible american soldiers..... Someone please tell me why John Kerry is not on trial for admitted war crimes?
Oh, and to answer the question, most military are conservatives because they believe in this country and what it stands for.
BTW - Thanks for your service!
2007-04-14 17:25:07 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Perfect 5 · 6⤊ 4⤋
You do sound like you are curious.
What are your decorations,and when did you receive them.
LAWL. according to you his only decoration is for rising above hypocrisy. That takes zero courage.
2007-04-14 17:18:53 · answer #10 · answered by cale11 4 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Wow are you a military man. Why were you. You are so unbelievable with that question.I will pray fo you.
2007-04-14 17:28:44 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋