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white_swan53 On October 07, 2020




n/a, New Mexico
#1New Post! Nov 13, 2018 @ 02:24:52
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More than 150 military veterans ran as either Republicans or Democrats for the U.S. House of Representatives in Tuesday’s midterm election, at a time when the number of former servicemen and women in Congress is near a historic low as older members retire or have left for roles in the Trump Administration.


“Veterans have a formative experience in their 20s that makes them likely to put country ahead of party,” said Jason Mangone, a former Marine and co-author with General Stanley McChrystal and retired Navy SEAL Jeff Eggers of “Leaders: Myth and Reality.”







veterans

Could that be a bit of fresh air I sense coming from the stale halls of Washington DC ?
chaski On April 19, 2024
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#2New Post! Nov 13, 2018 @ 02:30:31
@white_swan53 Said

veterans

Could that be a bit of fresh air I sense coming from the stale halls of Washington DC ?



It would be nice.

Presumably, even with different political affiliations (Dem vs Rep), veterans might remember working together is times of stress/tragedy/conflict and rise above the divisive crap we've had for the last few decades.

One can hope.
mrmhead On March 27, 2024




NE, Ohio
#3New Post! Nov 13, 2018 @ 02:34:00
@white_swan53 Said

veterans

Could that be a bit of fresh air I sense coming from the stale halls of Washington DC ?



I know one local guy that was running claimed "When the engine went out in my plane, I didn't care if my co-pilot was a democrat or republican..."
white_swan53 On October 07, 2020




n/a, New Mexico
#4New Post! Nov 13, 2018 @ 02:44:08
exactly
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