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kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-03-03 08:05 PM Original message |
How often does a General come along that is a "natural" politician ? |
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Rowdyboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-03-03 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
1. There are so many ways that he strenghtens us electorally... |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-03-03 08:23 PM Response to Original message |
2. "General that is a natural politician ?" Not since Douglas MacArthur. eom |
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soothsayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-03-03 09:02 PM Response to Original message |
3. I think a ton of politickin and a$$kissing is needed to rise to general |
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Rowdyboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-03-03 09:44 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. Likewise, you have to be a major "manueverer" to reach the... |
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soothsayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-03-03 10:35 PM Response to Reply #5 |
8. rightio, I'm saying that generals are just as politically savvy as pro's |
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ComerPerro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-03-03 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
4. Let me know when one shows up |
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Cocoa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 10:54 AM Response to Reply #4 |
22. I agree, it's too early to tell |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-03-03 09:49 PM Response to Original message |
6. At least once that I can think of. :0) |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-03-03 10:15 PM Response to Original message |
7. There are actually several possibilities... |
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maha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 09:13 AM Response to Reply #7 |
11. Grant was not a dud. |
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RUMMYisFROSTED (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 10:51 AM Response to Reply #11 |
20. The 2 Grant Administrations are widely considered |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 12:14 PM Response to Reply #20 |
27. But Grant was not implicated in the scandals... |
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Capn Sunshine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 12:29 AM Response to Original message |
9. Well, Colin Powell springs to mind |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 08:33 AM Response to Reply #9 |
10. Interesting ... |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 09:30 AM Response to Reply #10 |
12. I Think It Depends On Your Definition Of Politician... |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 10:02 AM Response to Reply #12 |
14. True... |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 10:30 AM Response to Reply #14 |
15. Sometimes Being A Statesman And Being A Good Politician |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 12:03 PM Response to Reply #15 |
26. Good point... |
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noiretextatique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 09:39 AM Response to Original message |
13. well...one of the problems is the impression that republicans |
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loudsue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
16. And why shouldn't he "get a good reception" |
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robbedvoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 10:41 AM Response to Reply #16 |
17. Ha!Ha! Look at me! I am Military/Industrial complex now! |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 12:21 PM Response to Reply #17 |
30. I'm with you... |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 10:46 AM Response to Reply #16 |
18. "Arrogant Politicians"..... "Arrogant Generals"......... |
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WillyBrandt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 10:49 AM Response to Reply #16 |
19. Thanks a lot, buddy |
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noiretextatique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 10:52 AM Response to Reply #16 |
21. thanx loudsue!!! |
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eileen_d (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 10:57 AM Response to Reply #16 |
23. So we have soccer moms, nascar dads |
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Eloriel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 11:32 AM Response to Original message |
24. It saddens me so |
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DoveTurnedHawk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 12:15 PM Response to Reply #24 |
28. I Suspect You're Going to Get a Lot Sadder, as the Campaign Wears On (eom) |
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loudsue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 12:19 PM Response to Reply #24 |
29. Me, too, Eloriel. |
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kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 12:33 PM Response to Reply #24 |
34. Personally, I am a Dean supporter but... |
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Pastiche423 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 11:40 AM Response to Original message |
25. "natural" politicians |
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loudsue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 12:23 PM Response to Reply #25 |
31. Nor is he prepared to execute the highest office in the land |
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DoveTurnedHawk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 12:29 PM Response to Reply #31 |
32. Man, You Are One Unforgiving Person |
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Pastiche423 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 12:31 PM Response to Reply #31 |
33. Dunno |
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ozone_man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-04-03 12:47 PM Response to Original message |
35. We don't need a president who is strong on defense. |
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