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« on: November 06, 2008, 01:11:43 AM »
Certainly seems that way post-Ike.
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« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2008, 02:40:50 AM »
Eisenhower?
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« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2008, 02:58:42 AM »
only since Bush I. I don't think it's that so much that being a Vietnam Vet is a kiss of death. Movies and TV have perpetuated the stereotype that Vietnam Vets are permanently traumatized and crazy.
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« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2008, 11:41:40 AM »
Obama's the lull between Vietnam and Iraq in terms of candidates for public office.
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« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2008, 04:18:40 PM »
Quote from: Eleanor Martins on November 06, 2008, 11:41:40 AM
Obama's the lull between Vietnam and Iraq in terms of candidates for public office.

Nah, Iraq won't come for a decade or so.
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« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2008, 05:32:24 PM »
It's not a kiss of death, but it's certainly overrated as a factor that apparently benefits that candidate.  This was the fifth presidential election in a row in which the candidate with more military experience than the other guy lost.
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« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2008, 06:11:57 PM »
Only the kiss of death when you bring it up as a tool in the campaign.

It should never really be mentioned.
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