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Originally Posted by Whaler17
Not true!
Someone who has no experience with the military is at a distinct disadvantage when leading during war time. That is just common sense, and the American public will agree with me in November!
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A lot of people will probably agree with you... It does not change the fact that they are wrong.
Being in the military in and of itself is no evidence that a person understands war from the macro level or has the ability to do the job of president of the United States.
Maybe if he were a general, I'd think it would matter more.
But being that a soldier or mid-level officer does not have the same responsibilities and perspective as the president... I don't see the connection.
Other than the simplified: "Oh he was in war, so he must know war" mantra.