[ONLINEPHARMACYCHEAPILLS]

I would've liked to see Patton in the White House

[Goooooblin]

Maybe he didn't want to.

[Sillaycheg]

i smell a trap, which war did he won?

[katespepach]

Washington and Jackson dont really count since they were not professional soldiers. Neither was Roosevelt of course, but more importantly he was a politician prior to Cuba. That really only leaves Grant and Eisenhower, only two out of how many. As for why Pershing didnt run, based on my reading of Roosevelt's presidency, I'd guess that the political establishment would have been very difficult to break into since it was much more "inbred" than today. More importantly, I'd guess that Pershing wasnt interested. Certainly, politics are important in the military but that doesnt make succesful generals good politicians.

[scewLacysmazy]

Eh, Washington and Jackson were professional soldiers as much as anyone could be at that time. Especially Washington, who had a career in the British army.

And let us not forget Harrison

[TeksPaisimi]

Originally posted by Whoha
he didn't want to would be my guess. Also we didn't really come out of WW1 with anything all that valuable, and we didn't even ratify the treaty ending that war. Aprt from owning vast amounts of the assetts of the British Empire.

Other than that nothing

[Feloascarlelt]

Originally posted by TheStinger


Aprt from owning vast amounts of the assetts of the British Empire.

Other than that nothing
yea yea, the crippling debt, but we've always been large creditors(well until quite recently), so again, nothing all that special.

[Elaltergephah]

They do, but I forgive you because the weebl and bob links in your sig simply never get old.

[Teprophopay]

All politicians are corrupt. Even ones you swear would never take bribe money.... are corrupt. If this makes you wankers mad again cause it grinds badly with your politician-worshipping, then get in office and count how few days pass before you see some ****** going around to the cronies of a meeting handing over envelopes of cash. You should try reading something other than the usual, cookie-cutter newsites and the newspapers to learn what really goes on.

[denwerdinoss]

So, you can't call him a professional service any more than you can call JFK or George HW Bush professional sailors. Sure I can, because thats what they were. What I can't do is call them career professional sailors.

[Snocioncilm]

Originally posted by Whoha



yea yea, the crippling debt, but we've always been large creditors(well until quite recently), so again, nothing all that special. Uk went form being the largest creditor in the worls to the largest debtor, following WW1 the US became the financial powerhouse int he world at the expense of the UK.

If thats not special I'm not sure what is

[actrisski]

Originally posted by MarkG
i smell a trap, which war did he won? Originally posted by Whoha
he didn't want to would be my guess. Also we didn't really come out of WW1 with anything all that valuable, and we didn't even ratify the treaty ending that war.
yes, Allies didn't win WW1. the Germans were cheated from their victory, they were stabbed in the back.








this isn't holocaust denial, but... ..what?
hopefully this isn't illegal.

[affewheillMapew]

Originally posted by Wiglaf
They do, but I forgive you because the weebl and bob links in your sig simply never get old. Look out for the walrus!

But seriously... we pray for General McArthur's erection!

[Anymnillulky]

Pretty sure WW2 settled any outstanding scores with Germany and Austria. You've really gotta watch the sequel Tattilla!

[KacypeJeope]

Hmm...on line it even gave the example as a "professional solder"...but the example didn't transfer. Lets highlight what does apply instead of what doesn't...

Main Entry: 1pro·fes·sion·al
Pronunciation: \prə-ˈfesh-nəl, -ˈfe-shə-nəl\

1 a: of, relating to, or characteristic of a profession b: engaged in one of the learned professions c (1): characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession (2): exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace

2 a: participating for gain or livelihood in an activity or field of endeavor often engaged in by amateurs b: having a particular profession as a permanent career c: engaged in by persons receiving financial return

3: following a line of conduct as though it were a profession

[sleepergun]

Also Winfred Scott (important in the Mexican-American War) tried to become President but failed.

[Lvnufcdc]

Saying that Old Hickory and Washington weren't professional soldiers is a bit like saying Socrates wasn't a philosopher because he didn't have a Ph.d

[kictainiSot]

Originally posted by unscratchedfoot
You should try reading something other than the usual, cookie-cutter newsites and the newspapers to learn what really goes on. why don't you post some links.

[Adeniinteme]

Move this to the History subforum, it is still there you know.