2007-07-20 12:02:26 · 10 answers · asked by all 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
What I'm asking is if they went over there to see the troops. It's impossible that they would go over there with out a ton of security but I think it would be nice for them to see what the troops really go through. I definitely respect those candidates that have REAL military experiance.
2007-07-20 12:19:07 · update #1
It would be a nice thing. It would be helpful for them to talk with the troops and find out the real situation, and not what the MSM reports.
Still, it takes a lot more than that for me to respect some candidates.
2007-07-20 12:28:51 · answer #1 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you see when McCain went to Iraq to show how "safe" it was? He was wearing body armour, was surrounded by marines, and had a helicopter flying overhead. Thats safe?
I think at this point, it is just political posturing for a candidate to go to Iraq. John Kerry is a vietnam veteran.. as a fellow vietnam veteran, I respect him a lot more. He actually saw combat. Bush hid even from the national guard. He is a coward and an idiot.
I could maybe respect him a little if he had actual military service.
But, no, I don't think that I could gain respect from a candidate just for going to Iraq.
2007-07-20 19:12:38 · answer #2 · answered by David L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't say that would cause me to have any more or any less respect for a candidate. Traveling to Iraq or Afghanistan to "meet the troops" isn't a bold and brave move on their part, and the extra protection they require simply causes more stress and strain on the military personnel they come in contact with.
2007-07-20 19:07:15 · answer #3 · answered by claudiacake 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If they went over as a candidate looking for votes or to stick their nose where it doesn't belong and then ask stupid questions like; Where is the blue-print for the withdrawal contingency plan?, I must place our troops in more harm by letting the terrorists know just what to expect! That request made me loose what respect I had!!!!
2007-07-20 19:20:32 · answer #4 · answered by pacer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no thats like saying wood u respect some one 4 going 2 sleep pepole go 2 Iraq and Afghanistan all the time y should it be a good thing if a candidate do it cuz we know their gona have like 100 gards 2 protect them anyways so that makes them look like a scaredy cat
2007-07-20 19:06:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No. It wouldn't change my opinion of a candidate.
2007-07-20 19:20:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I respect President Bush; I have (NO) respect for the Clinton's....
2007-07-20 19:08:59 · answer #7 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if they took a few slugs to the chest I'd respect them a lot more
2007-07-20 19:05:27 · answer #8 · answered by Tim C 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Only if they brought them back in body bags!
2007-07-20 19:06:43 · answer #9 · answered by Mary W 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-07-20 19:04:56 · answer #10 · answered by sandy h 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋