I'm a RETIRED astronaut - so sue me!

[Tero]

Yes him. Have seen for a few minutes back then. The dems were fired up then.

But Glenn and all, republican flag wavers.

[Drewish]

What this tells me is never to vote for anyone who puts down 'lawyer' as their occupation.

[MrJonno]

The demographics of the US military reflects the general population. There is no preponderance of one party over any other.

Well that would be unique in the world if that was true even with conscription those who are richer tend to avoid it.

Generally the lower ranks are from those whose are the poorest in society (ie the majority) and the officers are middle/upper class but of course are far fewer in numbers

[Svartalf]

Yeah, why are ex military etc always Republicans? Are they afraid peace might break out?

Not all of them. I know a few off forum who definitely aren't Republicans - and just look at Zilla.

What? Zilla is a Democrat?

A guy who levels major cities before breakfast and works at bringing down human civilisation, we should have known

[Gawdzilla Sama]

The demographics of the US military reflects the general population. There is no preponderance of one party over any other.

Well that would be unique in the world if that was true even with conscription those who are richer tend to avoid it.

Feel free to check the numbers yourself.

Generally the lower ranks are from those whose are the poorest in society (ie the majority) and the officers are middle/upper class but of course are far fewer in numbers

But one of the main check-offs for a politician is "veteran".