The 5:1 ratio that I see posted here all the time is also a load of crap. When I served it wasn't true, when my Dad served it wasn't true and it's not true now. A very large portion of our military is made up of working poor and minorities and if you think they are all Conservative you're fooling yourself. Most military members don't have strong political views to begin with and they certainly aren't going to answer any questions about their politics accurately while their commanding officers are within earshot.
2007-06-15 15:10:34 · 25 answers · asked by Kinetic Nebula 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
When I was in the USAF about one-third of my squadron said they were GOP, one-third Dem and one-third either had no preference or didn't like politics. The officers always supported the orders given, so when those orders were given by a Dem POTUS, they tended to be more Dem, when it was a GOP POTUS, they were GOP. Army Retired and Erudite are fulla CRAP. They are the kind of people who would TALK so much that most troops would agree with them just so they'd SHUT UP.
2007-06-15 15:25:30 · update #1
If what other posts are saying is true about conservatives in the military, why have many more Democrats in congress served than Republicans? Plus, the Bush Administration has lied so many times, why should we belive anything they say now?
2007-06-15 15:23:39 · answer #1 · answered by s 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
The actual number is about 75-80% of military votes going to Republican candidates. The only question is if voting results are a valid sample space for the overall military population.
But regardless.. there is a very good reason Al Gore tried to block military votes from being counted in Florida.
2007-06-15 15:30:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe there are a lot more conservatives than liberals. At least on here, it seems that most liberals are anti-war and therefore have no interest in serving. I also think that a lot of military members have strong political views, though they may be not be encouraged to express them.
2007-06-15 15:26:17 · answer #3 · answered by JudiBug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know while I was in (late 80's into the 90's) many of the guys I served with expressed conservative view points. Have no clue what the ratio was if you can even tag someone with being a liberal or conservative. I have opinions that go with both camps but consider myself to the right of center for what its worth.
2007-06-15 15:15:17 · answer #4 · answered by El Scott 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 23:21:32 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesn't matter.
the military isn't about politics. soldiers don't usually have too many political views that concern their jobs.
and most are moderate and pick a party just so they can have some affiliation (third parties aren't really taken to seriously sadly).
you are right, soldiers have to be quiet about what they believe some times.
2007-06-15 15:42:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dutch Irish, Yes, and now Bush is handing Hillary the Patriot Act. Its a comedy if you can step back and see the whole picture.
2007-06-15 15:28:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on 20 yrs active duty, that ratio doesn't sound accurate to me either.
I do believe there are more conservatives than liberals in the military, simply because the type of personality that tends to be conservative also thrives in a structured, disciplined environment - hard to find those in our society outside the military.
2007-06-15 15:14:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 3⤋
I don't believe it's right-wing propaganda! Most libs I hear screeching are lily-livered cowards!
BTW: I'm a U. S. Army veteran.
2007-06-15 15:21:08 · answer #9 · answered by trebor namyl hcaeb 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
1. you must be lying, or
2. you dont have many friends in the army.
3. Democrats always want to block absentee votes from the military and they hate Military.
2007-06-15 15:22:56 · answer #10 · answered by Samm 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋