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James L. Jones

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Military Personnel

The Resume

    (December 19, 1943- )
    Born in Kansas City, Missouri
    Barack Obama's choice for National Security Advisor
    Supreme Allied Commander-Europe (2003-06)
    32nd Commandant for the United States Marine Corps (1999-2003)
    Resigned as National Security Advisor (October 8, 2010)

Why he might be annoying:

    He distanced himself from Barack Obama after his name was included on the short list of Obama's possible Vice Presidential choices.
    Many liberals were disappointed that Obama wanted him as National Security Advisor.
    He declined two offers from Condoleezza Rice to serve as Deputy Secretary of State.
    After retiring from the Marine Corps, he became a lobbyist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He served 40 years in the Marines, including a stint in Vietnam, and earned many military honors.
    He graduated Georgetown University, where he played on the basketball team.
    He is known for his calm demeanor.
    He helped develop the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program to better prepare troops for hand to hand combat.
    He was critical of George W. Bush's war in Iraq.
    He believes that improving energy policy is key to stronger national security.

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 10 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 27 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 20 Votes: 5.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 31 Votes: 58.06% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 25 Votes: 48.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 82 Votes: 45.12% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 129 Votes: 51.94% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 119 Votes: 65.55% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 116 Votes: 47.41% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 107 Votes: 52.34% Annoying