One of the few political threads I'll start...

**CoeburnCane** · August 4th, 2008, 03:17 PM

And only because I think this is likely the best thought to be on this board in a long time.

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**neutral88** · August 4th, 2008, 03:56 PM

amen bro

**CoeburnCane** · August 4th, 2008, 04:02 PM

Seeing Teddy and knowing what kind of a leader he was makes me wish that actually being a current and active officer/leader in the military (not just a desk jockey) should be a pre-requisite of being Commander in Chief.

If we're going to be thrown into war anywhere across the world for any purpose whatsoever, then the President should be willing to grab a gun and go to war himself...not just make ultimate decisions that don't involve his life actively being on the line.

**neutral88** · August 4th, 2008, 04:18 PM

couldn't agree more...

nowdays the only requirement to be president is some form of a tie to a ton of money

**NotSoSilentBob** · August 4th, 2008, 04:38 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CoeburnCane</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Seeing Teddy and knowing what kind of a leader he was makes me wish that actually being a current and active officer/leader in the military (not just a desk jockey) should be a pre-requisite of being Commander in Chief.

If we're going to be thrown into war anywhere across the world for any purpose whatsoever, then the President should be willing to grab a gun and go to war himself...not just make ultimate decisions that don't involve his life actively being on the line. </div></div>

I needed a good laugh. Thanks!