What makes anyone think Obama is qualified to be Commander-In-Chief?

Question

He mocks and ridicules wounded war veterans like John McCain, yet unlike McCain, he has never fired a gun, he has never flown an airplane of any kind, much less a fighter jet and he has never led men in a war time situation.

I seriously doubt if he knows anything about the chain of command in the military services.

Please someone tell me, what qualifies Obama to think he should be our Commander-In-Chief?

Answer 1

Nothing. Nothing qualifies him. He has no clue and it shows. Why people think he's fit is beyond me!!!

Answer 2

Your question demonstrates how shallow minded you are.

I fly a fighter jet and I can fire all types of guns. Does that qualify me to be commmander-in-Chief?

Solomon in the Bible has been recorded as one of the best rulers who has ever lived. How many guns did he fire or fighter jets did he fly?

You know, what makes people like you think a good ruler should be that one who can use brut force to solve all problems are actually retarded because in this modern civilization, a good leader is that one who has the temperement and skills to bring people of opposing views together. Resolve conflicts with diplomacy and use force only when absolutely necessary.

When force is needed, the generals are there to provide the strategy. The leader defines the policies.

How many times has Bush fired a gun or flown a fighter jet?

What makes him a disaster is not firing a gun or flying a get but his wrong policies. These policies have been embrassed by John McCain.

McCain IS JUST MORE OF THE SAME.

Answer 3

Because :

1. He's intelligent. We've had greedy dummies running things for 8 years. We don't need McCain who is another. And get over the wounded war hero. bit. There have been tlhousands and thousands and thousands of guys wounded a lot worse than he was and they all can't be qualified for President. McCain is too old and getting senile.



2. Obama has integrity. He's devleoped his philosophy around the middle class of America and hasn't changed his positions or picked his VP for political reasons. McCain has flipped so many times nobody knows what he really stands for anymore. He has NO INTEGRITY.



3. Obama has lived in several part sof the world so he understands the world a lot better than McCain. And what Obama might need to learn, he has one of Washington's best, Joe Biden. Joe Biden didn't leave his wife when she was dying of cancer. He stuck with her and took the train home every night to raise his kids. He hasn't used his office for his own personal vendetta's or tried to stop anybody who wanted to investigate him. Biden is miles beyond Palin who was just a political pick.



4. Obama understands our economy far better than McCain who has said he doesn't know much about it. HOw in the world can you even think of voting for a man who admits he doesn't know about our economy and SHOWS IT by claiming that we're "fundimentally sound." when we're falling apart and economists and those who are studying the problem are calling for "transparency" being the problem. That is burying your head in the sand and acting like there's no problem when the fundimentals are worsening.



5. Obama is young - has fresh ideas. He's not chanting "drill baby drill" he's leading the way to new energy ideas and developments that will change the world and put us back on top. He is a better representative of the United States. He is respected around the world and will bring hope back to the world that the USA has returned to being the Democraitc Republic that won't torture, won't use war to accomplish goals, that will right its economic ship.



6. He's a better man - period.

Answer 4

Actually Obama has done more for veterans than McCain. McCain's congressional voting record shows he doesn't value vets once they have served. He made him self absent at the last G.I. Bill upgrade.



What makes a great commander-in-cheif isn't someone that had served but someone that can lead. FDR was the greatest president ever and the man couldn't walk. He lead a country from the great depression and through the majority of WWII. A leader respects the people that sacrifice and most importantly inspires the troops to tackle he most difficult of challenges. He prepare the citizenry for sacrifice that most be performed. Obama has these traits in abundance over McCain.



Please cite the source where Obama has ever mocked and ridiculed wounded veterans. You are unable to because it never happened.

Answer 5

Our worst presidents have served in the military.



Obama didn't mock McCain for his military service, he mocked McCain for lying about Obama's political record.



Obama is more American than McCain. Obama was born in Hawaii, McCain was born in Panama.



McCain piloted a light bomber, not fighters. (A4 Skyhawk)

McCain didn't lead men into war, he just dropped bombs.



Obama graduated at the top of his college class. McCain graduated at 894th out of a class of 899.



From any angle, Obama is more qualified and shows more discipline and more intelligence that he would run this country more competently.

Answer 6

It's good that you point out that he mocks and ridicules war veterans like John McCain. The Republicans didn't do that four years ago with John Kerry. Oh wait...they did?!?



If you're a veteran, would you rather have a leader that tells his POW story 500 times and votes AGAINST veteran's benefits, then takes credit for the bill when it passes? Or would you rather have a President that is actually going to look after our military by ending the war in Iraq and is for veteran's benefits?



HMMMM...THAT'S A TOUGH ONE!

Answer 7

Of course, since you are biased there's nothing anyone can tell you about anything you don't already think that you would agree with. The better question is what does your thinking matter?



You are a stupid white guy that lives in a candy land and thinks he is a big tough guy because he supports the murder of other people in other countries. You are a wimp, you should have the snot beating out of you every time you say things like "Helping kill millions of Vietnamese citizens makes you a hero." But of course being a wuss, you hide in your materialistic comfort and cheer the destruction of other people.



Neither McCain nor Obama is fit to be President of the US because neither of them acknowledges that the US is wrong in everything it promotes, since the whites came and killed of hte Natives and stole their land it's been a non-stop destruction party every since, the Earth, other people, slaves, exploitation, etc - but since you get to have pizza and beer when you want, you think it's cool. That just shows what kind of person you are and is not a bad reflection on anyone else.



Bottom line, what do people who kill others and think it's something to be proud of matter anyway? Having the approval of someone like you is a curse and to be despised by someone like you because we do the right thing is a blessing.



You will burn in Hell if you continue on the spiritual path that you are on, you think it's all funny to cheer on murder thinking nothing will ever happen to you but God doesn't miss a thing - He sees you smurking and sneering and He has a spot in his ever burning garbage can just for people like you.



If you were born of the spirit you'd know that your lust for material wealth and happy destruction of God's creation to get it, is a root of much evil instead of promoting the idea. Even as evil as you and your murder brotherhood ilk are, God still sent Jesus to die for your sins, but you have to drop your carnal lust for materialism and accept a spiritual path of being God's child which means being a peace maker.



The way you and your social buddies are going, you'll be worshipping at the false god's chaple and singing his praises as the war god delivers more blood to that altar, if you don't turn away from your evil you'll pay for every bit of it - don't think God is going to let you or the rest of the US war monger group get away with one drop of blood you continue to cheer the shedding of. It's necessary for you to point fingers out side of yourself since the viciousness that lives in your heart is so dark.

Answer 8

Excellent question...I have yet to hear of any SPECIFIC reason based on HIS RECORD liberals can give to elect him. And if I hear one more lib spewing their typical anti-Bush rhetoric....when will they realize W is NOT on the ticket? And John McCain is not anything like W and liberals know it. McCain truly is bipartisan and has the record to prove it. Obama's voted with liberals 97% of the time...and is the MOST LIBERAL US Senator, followed up by Biden as #3 most liberal. We don't need extremists on either side in the White House. This country is so incredibly polarized....we need a leader that will UNITE us.



Also, Larry...I can't believe you're serious....



1. "He's intelligent." YES he is WHEN THE TELEPROMPTER IS ON. Listen to him with the teleprompter off. "And get over the wounded war hero bit." BIT? BIT? Why don't you spend FIVE AND A HALF YEARS having your bones twisted and tied with daily torture treatments....and then you can critique McCain. I don't care what your politics are...HOW DARE YOU DISRESPECT HIS SERVICE. He is a hero and a true patriot. He's not one to give rock star speeches in foreign countries and diss his own country. He honors and respects his country...and doesn't have buddies like Ayres, the terrorist, or Jeremiah Wright, the racist anti-American loon.



2. Obama has integrity. REALLY? Is that why Rezko subsidized his house...ohhh, I get it.





3. Obama has lived in several part sof the world so he understands the world a lot better than McCain. HUH? And what Obama might need to learn [just about everything], he has one of Washington's best, Joe Biden. Joe Biden didn't leave his wife when she was dying of cancer. He stuck with her and took the train home every night to raise his kids. IS THAT WHY BIDEN DID SO WELL IN THE PRIMARIES? Biden has had many tragic events in his personal life and those are moving on a personal level. However, those issues do not justify his politics and will not change my vote.



4. Obama understands our economy far better than McCain who has said he doesn't know much about it. HOw in the world can you even think of voting for a man who admits he doesn't know about our economy and SHOWS IT by claiming that we're "fundimentally sound." when we're falling apart and economists and those who are studying the problem are calling for "transparency" being the problem. That is burying your head in the sand and acting like there's no problem when the fundimentals are worsening. OBAMA DOES NOT UNDERSTAND THE ECONOMY. He doesn't understand that hiking taxes on those making over $250k will hurt small businesses. Corporations will lay off the same people he's supposedly 'helping'. Socialized healthcare will end up cost this country a ton of money, and more importantly potentially their lives. I wonder how you'll feel about Obama if you have to be on a waiting list for surgery? Canadians come here for surgery oftentimes, so they don't die waiting for government bureaucracy. Good luck with that. Oh and it's fundamental, not fundimental.



5. Obama is young - has fresh ideas. He's not chanting "drill baby drill" he's leading the way to new energy ideas and developments that will change the world and put us back on top. ANOTHER VAGUE ANSWER. IS HE FOLLOWING PELOSI'S LEAD ON THIS? SHE WON'T EVEN ALLOW A VOTE ON DRILLING. He is a better representative of the United States. He is respected around the world and will bring hope back to the world that the USA has returned to being the Democraitc Republic that won't torture, won't use war to accomplish goals, that will right its economic ship.



WHY ARE LIBERALS SO CONCERNED WITH WORLD PERCEPTIONS OF THE US? I'd rather a President who cares more about US citizens, rather than catering to foreign nations/leaders. And re: torture, John McCain is a torture victim and is adamantly opposed to it as well. However, I don't believe the terrorists should be tried in courts. They are not US citizens, and should not be entitled to the same privileges. It is much too expensive and completely ineffective. It's an absolute joke for terrorists....here comes the US and ooohhh....they might sue us. We better watch out. We'll have attorneys fight it out for years in court...we'll appeal and appeal and waste time and taxpayer money....and we'll literally get away with murder. Good plan.



6. He's a better man - period. PLEASE!!!!

Answer 9

What makes McCain? Really being commander in Chief isn't the only job of the President.



If you think having millitary experience requires you to be President then look at BUSH? He has never been in a War. Look at all the mistakes and War crimes he made.



I don't think it's so much the illegal wars we are fighting as much as the Economy anymore and how poor us Americans are. That should matter more shouldn't it?





So far everything Obama has said and voted for this Country I have agreed with totally. I think McCain is out of touch with this Country, and we should have a fresh start with a younger president who doesn't vote 90% of the time on a President whos approval ratings are below 30%. The WORST OF ANY PRESIDENT in history.

Answer 10

I don't know maybe something we haven't seen in a long time from the repubs like intelligent behavior integrity guts and leadership to name a few. Why would I vote for McCrash (stock exchange) after 8 years of Bush.

Answer 11

It's not like the POTUS really does anything. Just a front-man spokesperson puppet, representing for the real people running things.

Answer 12

The long legged freak doesn't have a clue.

Answer 13

I don't think he is qualified to be Commander in Chief.

Answer 14

Bush was never in the military ( for very long, yet you don't have a problem with HIM being President.



And the objective of the Presidency ought to be to AVOID war. Obama will be better at that than McCain.

Answer 15

Because he has the best Judgement out of all the candidates.



That's why Bush is coping Obama's foreign polices

Answer 16

He had a staple gun as a community organizer. He used it to put up protest posters on phone poles. He probably marched from pole to pole with his staple gun and that's pretty close to being a good soldier. It's not easy to do on the south side of Chicago so I think he's ready. Just look at all the people that say what a big help he was to them back in the old neighborhood like.......well......i'm sure there's one somewhere.....i guess......maybe.

Answer 17

Nothing in his background qualifies him for the job.

Answer 18

He was trained by Bill Ayres so he can make bombs at least.

Answer 19

8 YEARS OF REPUBLICAN FAILED POLICY AND YOU ARE EITHER VERY SHELTERED FROM THE REST OF AMERICA OR CLUELESS.

BTW >>>>>>>>>>>>

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Answer 20

He was a community leader and now runs a political campaign, what more could you want in a resume of someone that wants the top job in America?

Answer 21

Well, he's an American-born citizen, and he might be pulling troops out of Iraq.

Answer 22

He is not qualified.

Answer 23

0bama got treated rougher on the basketball court and was called names! LOL

Answer 24

He just flew to Europe.

So there he flew on an Airplane

Idiot.

Answer 25

Totally agree with you! He has shown no potential.