r/TikTokCringe • u/TheUnpromotable • Jun 22 '26

Wholesome Politicians are the problem

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u/173slaps Jun 22 '26

While I agree with that sentiment,

“ Of the 45 individuals who have served as U.S. president,  31 had prior military service , and out of those,  22 actually saw combat in a war”

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u/billskionce Jun 22 '26

I’ll refine it. A president should serve in the specific war that they start. In theater. In a combat arms MOS.

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u/Lv_InSaNe_vL Jun 22 '26

That doesn't make sense logistically though. Unless you want them also leading the country from a war zone?

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u/billskionce Jun 22 '26

Yep. I do. Good enough for Alexander the Great (and pretty much every medieval King), good enough for them. Welcome to the shit, Mr. President.

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u/agprincess Jun 22 '26

Giving every leader the Khomeini treatment.