When somebody brings up the fact that President Bush is a chickenhawk, his supporters have brought up Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt, two other war presidents who didn't serve.
(Well, they served in the milita whatever the hell that means, and, no, Bush didn't serve. When you can't be bothered to show up for your one weekend a month it doesn't count as service.)
Anyway, while Lincoln and Roosevelt may not have served, they are different from Bush for a few reasons.
1. Lincoln and Roosevelt didn't lie and weren't just waiting and praying for excuses to rush into their wars. The other side threw the first punch. (If you bring up 9/11, I'm referring to the Iraq War, NOT the Afghan War.)
2. Their wars were about a little bit more than corporate profit.
3. Lincoln and Roosevelt may not have served in war, but their kids sure as hell did. Lincoln's son volunteered as did all four of Roosevelt's sons. Jenna and Barabara Bush have yet to raise their right hands.
2007-08-18 12:56:41 · 13 answers · asked by ThatOneDude 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
whyareyouaposer I DID serve, you moron. US Army, four years
2007-08-18 13:07:38 · update #1
Also, poser, you think that might have had anything to do with who his dad was? No, of course not.
You obviously haven't watched the interviews of the people in his unit saying he was never there.
2007-08-18 13:08:47 · update #2
hemihead, you ever hear of Ft. Sumter?
2007-08-18 23:16:26 · update #3
You're right, Leo, it is voluntary, and Lincoln's and Roosevelt's sons VOLUNTEERED.
I wasn't talking about Bosnia, but yes, if Chelsea had been the right age, she should have gone.
2007-08-18 23:18:01 · update #4
Also, Leo, if you don't believe number one I strongly suggest you read PNAC.
2007-08-18 23:22:10 · update #5
George is living, so he is open to critize...let's see how history treats him...til then shhhh
2007-08-18 13:03:48 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Well, Washington, Lincoln and Roosevelt turn to Bush and slap him across the face and yell at him for ruining this country.
2016-05-17 04:19:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lincoln and FDR did not start unnecessary wars.
They did kick *** though when America was attacked.
p.s. hemi: The southern traitors attacked America. Lincoln had no choice but to teach them a lesson.
2007-08-18 13:51:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bush already admitted he has a troubled past, so what's your point??? BTW - Bush released his full military record. Kerry did NOT, until 2005.
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1. Speculation, conjecture and unsupportable assertions.
2. Speculation, conjecture and unsupportable assertions.
3. Military service is VOLUNTARY. Did Chelsea go to Kosovo?
P.S. Post certified copies of your service record or you're just another bleating loudmouth. Thanx for nothing!
2007-08-18 14:10:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Chicken Hawk all the way...It would have been one thing to just be in Afghanistan in pursuit of our enemies and then put effort in supporting a viable government where there was none before...but Iraq was and is an act of aggression not connected to self preservation. We should expect that the person we elect to lead us be someone who can actuaally lead and provide an example to us all
2007-08-18 13:07:51 · answer #5 · answered by Ford Prefect 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Did Lincoln have to declare war on the Southern States? No. He could have avoided war and let them go but he chose to fight. He also started a military draft, Bush didn't do that. If you were alive back then you would have wanted Lincoln impeached too.
2007-08-18 13:15:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
I would say he (bush) has read less books than they did, his IQ is less, and he is a worst orator.
Lets not forget most important of all, he (bush) does not care about the american people he supposedly is serving.
2007-08-18 13:13:23 · answer #7 · answered by ballerb j 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I've actually never seen someone compare Bush to the great presidents...
...I think if FDR or Lincoln could see that, they would roll over in their graves.
2007-08-18 13:08:07 · answer #8 · answered by powhound 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Bush served in the Air Guard and received an honorable discharge and while serving volunteered for Palace Alert a program that recycled F-102 jocks into other aircraft in Nam. He was turned down since the program was being closed down in 1970. Where did you serve? Cub Scout membership does not count.
Edit: you don't get through Air Force jet fighter pilot training based on who your old man is..If he was not a competent pilot..which he was they would have washed his azz out.
2007-08-18 13:06:13 · answer #9 · answered by whyareyouaPOSER 2 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Well both president bush & roosevelt fought jew wars.
2007-08-18 16:03:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You forgot Lincoln and Roosevelt were competent.
2007-08-18 13:04:33 · answer #11 · answered by bad_andy16012 2 · 5⤊ 2⤋