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theknife · 08-11-06, 08:57 AM

i'd agree i've probably over-used the term "chickenhawk" in referring to online war cheerleaders. but i think it's entirely appropriate for describing those politicians who possess and exercise the power to make war, but have never been willing to actually go fight one. it's hypocrisy of the worst sort - entirely different than just having an opinion or making pronouncements.

Bush with his phantom Guard service qualifies here, as does Cheney with his six draft deferments.

08-11-06, 08:57 AM	#4
theknife my name is Ranking Fullstop Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Promontorium Tremendum Posts: 4,391	i'd agree i've probably over-used the term "chickenhawk" in referring to online war cheerleaders. but i think it's entirely appropriate for describing those politicians who possess and exercise the power to make war, but have never been willing to actually go fight one. it's hypocrisy of the worst sort - entirely different than just having an opinion or making pronouncements. Bush with his phantom Guard service qualifies here, as does Cheney with his six draft deferments.