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Old 03-29-08, 08:27 PM   #781
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Originally Posted by DeepIron
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I've always wondered why campaigns bring up military service as a qualification.
It appeals to veterans to see someone "who's been there, done that" in office I guess.
You guess incorrectly, Who song notwithstanding.

Military service has long been seen as an indication of a candidates committment to the nation. Such committment is an important attribute for a President to have, wouldn't you agree?
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