Reply #22: I think the difference is this:

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Most Democrats aren't against the military, they're against bloated defense budgets and sending our men and women into harm's way when the reasons for doing so are, to put it kindly, highly questionable.

There are some who don't like the military, but most times I think that just reflects a mostly healthy disdain for authority and regimentation. I believe the vast majority of even these people, on mature reflection, appreciate the job our military does. The few angry voices that shout otherwise don't represent me or my party - no matter how much Rove and Limbaugh try to convince people they do.

This is one reason why Clark is such a formidable candidate for us - he instantly neutralizes that argument.

I, for one, think our military is the best in the world - despite Rumsfeld and the other chickenhawks best efforts to stymie them. And even though I oppose the war in Iraq, I'm still grateful to our men and women in uniform who are willing to do such a tough, thankless job.

And if you don't agree, you can kiss my ass. :)