Lifeofthemind:

Can’t see how you can feel I was attempting to “poo-poo” McCain’s experience. Since half of any communication is in the perception of the recipient I’ took a closer look at my piece but I still don’t see anything in your position I disagree with and do not see why my overview of comparative background influences would merit your disagreement. A larger comparative study of prior experience to see what makes for a more successful presidency would be an interesting study…

It was the idea that running a squadron was just “government” experience. The nature and experience associated with daily operation of a military post, while GI at heart, certainly presents problems that are more like operating a business or city government. And it isn’t only McCain’s experience. There are a lot of young officers today that are getting a healthy dose of civil administration and practical problem solving in areas many large company CEO’s and most of our state and local executives do not come close to appreciating. Not a disagreement, so much as a point of information.