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05-29-2008 03:05 PM |
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Originally Posted by jon1856
(Post 1659304)
General Sherman: "
On June 19, 1879, Sherman delivered his famous "War Is Hell" speech to the graduating class of the Michigan Military Academy and to the gathered crowd of more than 10,000: "There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell." [76]"
And BTB, LBJ used another Sherman statement when he declared that he would not run for re-election.
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General Sherman may I introduce you to nate2512 ;)
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Originally Posted by nate2512
(Post 1659621)
According to Jon it apparently is. Since war is hell we should just not go to war anymore.
Also, when Congress voted on the torture bill, who was a very big advocate against it because he had been in the situation, and drawing on his own experiences in the military voted against it. So yes, it does play a vital part in how he feels about some of military, war, and veteran policies and those are things that should not be overlooked. The military part is not all war.
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This thread is going in so many directions, that it is getting hard to follow any one thread of it. And yes, Nate and I are partially responsible for some of that.
I understand many posters have said that Military Service, while important, many not be the absolute benchmark.
I am ok with that POV/HO.
I still do not understand just at what level it can make a difference.
If one spends 4 years on a DD as a seaman, what special imprint/knowledge does that provide to that one person?
If one spends a few years in ANG, and stays at home and sees no combat, what special imprint/knowledge does that provide?
A leader learns and builds their skills in many ways.
Think of a platoon leaders as business manager.
And yes, I do understand the military a little bit.
I have family and friends who served. And I spent a great deal of time on Monday with several active duty and veterans. And I thanked each and everyone of them. |
