[Bob Dillon]

What if the politician was a soldier (or sailor) before he became a politician?

How does that work?

[stags]

Originally Posted by Bob Dillon

What if the politician was a soldier (or sailor) before he became a politician?

How does that work?

Seems to me the words are directed at anyone who would put others in harms way without proper discretion. JMHO.

[455firebird1969]

Originally Posted by Bob Dillon

What if the politician was a soldier (or sailor) before he became a politician?

How does that work?

I would expect that particular politician to demonstrate characteristics and discretion, that were learned while serving in the military. It seems career politicians, lack the fundamental core values introduced during Military service. Without experiencing the hardships and sacrifice common to military service, or ever placing the mission before one's own self interest, deficiency of character will prevail.

[arbys]

Originally Posted by 455firebird1969

I would expect that particular politician to demonstrate characteristics and discretion, that were learned while serving in the military. It seems career politicians, lack the fundamental core values introduced during Military service. Without experiencing the hardships and sacrifice common to military service, or ever placing the mission before one's own self interest, deficiency of character will prevail.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Murtha

Turned out to be a big crook!

[455firebird1969]

Originally Posted by arbys

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Murtha

Turned out to be a big crook!

I would suggest his political career was too long, compared to the short stint with the Corps. As you have demonstrated, there are always exceptions, however; I'd prefer a career soldier over a career politician, in a leadership situation, when character and experience is important.