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[quote=Anonymous]I think they are prestigious because of the appointment process and the commitment to serving our country. Having said that, the average appointee doesn't have the academic chops of a kid admitted to HYPSM and in fact quite a few accept their appointments after getting turned down by top schools. In business they tend to work hard but can be hamstrung because they won't challenge authority or, to use a cliche, are reluctant to "think outside the box." I have a lot of respect for how the military is one of the most integrated institutions in American life, but objectively American military operations post-WWII have done more damage than good and ex-military in senior roles like Flynn, North and Pompeo don't have a great track record. Others like Powell and Petraeus were better but still flawed. [/quote]
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