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Posted on 06/25/2007 7:26:04 AM PDT by kellynla
Duncan Hunter was in Viet Nam as a Ranger.
YOU TOTALLY LEFT HIM OUT. Why?? Are you afraid of a strong man with conservative principles!
I see you just barely mentioned Duncan Hunter in the opening.
Why not say something about his distinguished service!!!
Our country needs much more rigid STANDARDS for what we put in the White House. Need say no more.
Bringing back the draft would solve the lack of veterans running for office problem, while giving more people a sense of stake in the country.
Read the article?
McCain served on the front lines? He was shot down on his first flight into Viet Nam and spent the rest of his career in prison. From what I have heard, he was shot down because of his own mistakes. He also graduated from the Naval Academy, after five years, instead of the normal four years and graduated at the bottom of his class. Classmates have stated that he only graduated because his daddy was an Admiral.
Yeah, I missed that.
Oh, its Reuters. Never mind.
“his first flight into Viet Nam’
Smells like serving on the front line to me.
So... He didn’t get shot down and spend years as a POW?
If he did, I would say he was on the front lines.
You Hunter people really need to not be so defensive.
This rant on kellynla is just not called for based on the way the above story is written.
I wasn't aware of this.
The other POWs didn't get warm clothing. They shivered in shorty pajamas.
So he didn’t serve on the front lines? That was the accusation.
You are right.
I apologize.
“McCain served on the front lines? He was shot down on his first flight into Viet Nam and spent the rest of his career in prison. From what I have heard, he was shot down because of his own mistakes. He also graduated from the Naval Academy, after five years, instead of the normal four years and graduated at the bottom of his class. Classmates have stated that he only graduated because his daddy was an Admiral.”
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This is bull s*#t. I disagree with loads of McCains policies but he served this nation admirably. When others were fleeing to Canada or getting cushy National Guard spots (which during Viet Nam could assure in state service), McCain went to serve. He refused release from the Hanoi Hilton to stay with his men. He was wounded and then tortured in prison. But I’m certain that your long history of service gives you the place to judge.
I can see people’s points about not wanting McCain to be Pres, but the guy served admirably. I think it’s bogus to try and tear down his service. Kerry was another matter altogether. He accused his fellow military people of being war criminals so he could advance politically. McCain has done none of that and deserves our respect.
I think the volunteer army is a better way to go. It leaves the great unwashed out there in their parents basement, huddled up with their bong instead of crying and whining in an army or marine unit.
Volunteer Army = Better Military, less hassle.
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