• PotatoesFall@discuss.tchncs.de
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    3 months ago

    I think the military career of a candidate is irrelevant. this community sometimes reflects the distracting clown show that is US media.

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      3 months ago

      It has little relevance but it is relevant if a candidate is claiming another has stolen valor.

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      3 months ago

      The pre politics career of a candidate absolutely matters. Whether it’s military or otherwise.

      It’s just weird for the right to chose this fight as they are hopelessly outclassed.

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      3 months ago

      There are many military members and their families in the US voting. Their career is as relevant as anyone else’s. People on a position of power within the government though means you may make very direct life and death decisions for military members though. So its a comfort to many of them if they see you served time yourself and aren’t a tragic hypocrite.

      Tldr: It’s relevant to the people it’s relevant to, which is many.