Wednesday, December 03, 2008 | 4:14 p.m.

The Politics of Patriotism

by Susan Estrich

Should John McCain have to "defend" his military record? Of course not. But the fact that he served in the military, with distinction, does not mean he's qualified to be president.

Should Barack Obama have to explain why he didn't serve in the military or somehow apologize for it? Of course not. Most people of his generation did not serve in the military. George W. Bush, Dick Cheney and Condi Rice did not see any active duty, although all of them are older. So what?

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Posted by: Kathaleen McCausland
Comment: #1
Thu Jul 3, 2008 7:13 AM

Again someone is doing the dirty work for Obama!!! I listened to the speech on patriotism and believe me it was done for political reasons only. I really believe that the democrats never expected Obama to be where he is at and they don't know how to handle this at all. I AM AFRAID for this country for the first time in my 53 years. Borak is charming and acts like your friend.That is what attracks people and shows the ignorance of this country. Race is not the problem as Obama is silently running with, it is the character and ability to run this country in the next few years. I wish for once politicians from both parties would sit down and do what is right for this country and not for gain power only. Senator Obama wearing that flag pin now is a joke. The world is laughing at us!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Ray Coniglio
Comment: #2
Thu Jul 3, 2008 9:09 AM

Gen. Clark has really made of fool of himself and now you are in hole with him digging deeper. I know that both of you are FOB&H, but as loyal Democrats must support BHO. Most of us understand partision political support. But to somehow equate the swift boating of Kerry to this is a real stretch. His '71 testimony using the fake JFK accent and lying about the facts of Vietnam with OUR troops still on the ground that showed us his leadership and character. There is obviously a huge experience difference between BHO and JM in the most important role of a president, Commander in Chief. Democrats are doing everything possible to minimize this huge gap. Gen. Clark was clearly attempting to make an argument defending BHO and his "judgement" and minimizing JM service and experience. The fact of the matter is JM has displayed leadership under pressure as a POW. Remember he could have gotten out early, but stayed anyway for FIVE YEARS. That is a real test of leadership, character and judgement. A graduate of the Naval Academy, military family, years of involvment in Congress, etc. It is not a question of patriotism, but who is really qualified to be Commander in Chief. That is John McCain and no matter how hard Gen. Clark tries he can not make a rational agrument to close this gap.

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