John McCain criticizing Obama on Military Service

Mike · May 24th, 2008, 05:02 PM

John McCain is now criticizing Barack Obama about not serving our country in uniform. Now I know that McCain is a Navy veteran and a war hero who...

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BaldBil · May 25th, 2008, 09:54 AM

I do not think that military service should be a prerequisite for high political service.

It is my opinion however, that to many young people over the last 30 years have not met their responsibility as Americans by performing some kind of national service. I know that the option for this are limited almost exclusively to the military but I don't care. We are a nation of the fat, lazy and ungrateful. It always bothers me when I meet a young and bright person who doesn't give a moments consideration to serving.

Go get em John, I would like to hear why Mr. Obama never served.

Rusty27 · May 25th, 2008, 01:19 PM

McCain is running a very negative campaign. I really want to give this guy a chance to show me somthing and so far he is really turning me off. So far all I see is a grouchy old wind bag.

BaldBil · May 27th, 2008, 09:08 AM

Let me tell you a secret Rusty. They all run negative campaigns.

Rusty27 · May 27th, 2008, 09:20 AM

There is a difference Bil. A big one, between the candidates behavior. Hilary and McCain are doing most of the attacking,Obama the counter attacking.

BtownJay · May 27th, 2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BaldBil

It is my opinion however, that to many young people over the last 30 years have not met their responsibility as Americans by performing some kind of national service. I know that the option for this are limited almost exclusively to the military but I don't care. We are a nation of the fat, lazy and ungrateful. It always bothers me when I meet a young and bright person who doesn't give a moments consideration to serving.

Quite possibly the most ignorant post i've read on here in years. Well done.

Of course, just my opinion of your opinion.

ssigman · May 27th, 2008, 09:50 AM

last i recall....military service in this country was a choice, not a duty..didn't realize we were fat, lazy, ignorant, stupid and whatever else you think because we decided to go another route in our lives

i apologize for bringing this country down a notch

BaldBil · May 27th, 2008, 10:46 AM

Apologies nothing. As far as I know some or all of you contribute in other ways.

I would like to see national service implemented with some sort of education benefits tied in. It does not have to be military.

I stand by my post.

ssigman · May 27th, 2008, 11:14 AM

never going to happen...that choice is what separates us from other countries...besides they offer education benefits to join the military right now and alot of people take that option

AndyC0803 · May 27th, 2008, 11:18 AM

People need to be inspired to donate thier time and effort into some kind of national service. I'm sure if there was a leader that could inspire that kind of change, you would see it.

Rusty27 · May 27th, 2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AndyC0803

People need to be inspired to donate thier time and effort into some kind of national service. I'm sure if there was a leader that could inspire that kind of change, you would see it.

You have a point there. Our country was at a real low point when after Nixon,Ford,and Carter. Our economy sucked,Communist takeovers were the norm and the US and US backed regimes were getting run over around the world.Reagan came in,got the hostages out of Iran and really brought the country together and inspired patriotism.
Now we are in that same boat again.

BtownBeers · May 27th, 2008, 11:56 AM

This country (thanks largely to the "leaders") has lost a sense of itself and thus the American citizens have followed suit. Its a me first attitude unfortunately for most. Its a freaking shame it took a tragedy like 9/11 to have Americans, albeit for a short time, to be proud and stand up with a sense of patriotism and country first type of attitude.

AndyC0803 · May 27th, 2008, 12:21 PM

What’s interesting is that despite being a patriot and a true American hero, I just don’t feel any kind of hope or inspiration from McCain but I do from Obama.

Rusty27 · May 27th, 2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyC0803

What’s interesting is that despite being a patriot and a true American hero, I just don’t feel any kind of hope or inspiration from McCain but I do from Obama.

Agree Andy. I've seen nothing inspiring from the McCain campain so far,just negativity.

May 24th, 2008, 05:02 PM	#1
Mike Join Date: 07-08-2002 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 10,816	John McCain criticizing Obama on Military Service John McCain is now criticizing Barack Obama about not serving our country in uniform. Now I know that McCain is a Navy veteran and a war hero who... More...

May 25th, 2008, 09:54 AM	#2
BaldBil Join Date: 06-15-2006 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 5,440	I do not think that military service should be a prerequisite for high political service. It is my opinion however, that to many young people over the last 30 years have not met their responsibility as Americans by performing some kind of national service. I know that the option for this are limited almost exclusively to the military but I don't care. We are a nation of the fat, lazy and ungrateful. It always bothers me when I meet a young and bright person who doesn't give a moments consideration to serving. Go get em John, I would like to hear why Mr. Obama never served.

May 25th, 2008, 01:19 PM	#3
Rusty27 Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 29,110	McCain is running a very negative campaign. I really want to give this guy a chance to show me somthing and so far he is really turning me off. So far all I see is a grouchy old wind bag.

May 27th, 2008, 09:08 AM	#4
BaldBil Join Date: 06-15-2006 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 5,440	Let me tell you a secret Rusty. They all run negative campaigns.

May 27th, 2008, 09:20 AM	#5
Rusty27 Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 29,110	There is a difference Bil. A big one, between the candidates behavior. Hilary and McCain are doing most of the attacking,Obama the counter attacking.

May 27th, 2008, 09:50 AM	#7
ssigman Join Date: 03-15-2004 Posts: 27,970	last i recall....military service in this country was a choice, not a duty..didn't realize we were fat, lazy, ignorant, stupid and whatever else you think because we decided to go another route in our lives i apologize for bringing this country down a notch

May 27th, 2008, 10:46 AM	#8
BaldBil Join Date: 06-15-2006 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 5,440	Apologies nothing. As far as I know some or all of you contribute in other ways. I would like to see national service implemented with some sort of education benefits tied in. It does not have to be military. I stand by my post.

May 27th, 2008, 11:14 AM	#9
ssigman Join Date: 03-15-2004 Posts: 27,970	never going to happen...that choice is what separates us from other countries...besides they offer education benefits to join the military right now and alot of people take that option

May 27th, 2008, 11:18 AM	#10
AndyC0803 Join Date: 06-26-2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,006	People need to be inspired to donate thier time and effort into some kind of national service. I'm sure if there was a leader that could inspire that kind of change, you would see it.

May 27th, 2008, 11:56 AM	#12
BtownBeers Join Date: 08-23-2004 Location: In Mrs. Jays Pants! Posts: 22,216	This country (thanks largely to the "leaders") has lost a sense of itself and thus the American citizens have followed suit. Its a me first attitude unfortunately for most. Its a freaking shame it took a tragedy like 9/11 to have Americans, albeit for a short time, to be proud and stand up with a sense of patriotism and country first type of attitude.

May 27th, 2008, 12:21 PM	#13
AndyC0803 Join Date: 06-26-2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,006	What’s interesting is that despite being a patriot and a true American hero, I just don’t feel any kind of hope or inspiration from McCain but I do from Obama.