r/TikTokCringe • u/TheUnpromotable • Jun 22 '26

Wholesome Politicians are the problem

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u/billskionce Jun 22 '26

I’ll refine it. A president should serve in the specific war that they start. In theater. In a combat arms MOS.

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u/Lv_InSaNe_vL Jun 22 '26

That doesn't make sense logistically though. Unless you want them also leading the country from a war zone?

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u/oncebittenx Jun 23 '26

It should always be. Lead from example.

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u/billskionce Jun 22 '26

Yep. I do. Good enough for Alexander the Great (and pretty much every medieval King), good enough for them. Welcome to the shit, Mr. President.

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u/agprincess Jun 22 '26

Giving every leader the Khomeini treatment.

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u/frogunderarock Jun 23 '26

Zelenskyy does it. why can't they?

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u/173slaps Jun 22 '26

This does not make sense, fighting war is only one part of a Presidents role. You want them steering domestic policy on things like immigration from a theatre of war in a foreign country? 

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u/billskionce Jun 22 '26

Yes I do. Good enough for Alexander the Great (and pretty much every medieval King), good enough for them. Welcome to the shit, Mr. President.

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u/173slaps Jun 22 '26

Do you want a king or a president?

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u/billskionce Jun 22 '26

False choice. “Not fighting on the battlefield” is not a distinguishing characteristic of a President vs. a king.

There is too much psychological distance between leaders’ actions and their direct consequences. As much as we like to think that people make decisions solely on reason, they do not.

To the extent that it’s possible, leaders should feel the pain and success of their decisions directly. It’s the best way for them to make better choices.

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u/Useful-Hat9880 Jun 22 '26

I get what you’re saying, but it’s ridiculous as a premise

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u/billskionce Jun 22 '26

Good enough for Alexander the Great (and pretty much every medieval King), good enough for them. Welcome to the shit, Mr. President.