Reply #10: NO, I don't think it's appropriate for ANY President to use the PROFESSIONAL Army ...

[ShortnFiery]

as a back-drop when ANNOUNCING troop INCREASES for WAR.

Why? Because these young Army Cadets are "the elite" of the up and coming Officer Corps. The majority of them either want a career in the Army or they want to use it as a stepping stone into executive/military contractor careers.

These men and women are "Professional Soldiers" not your average Private or Corporal who signs up for the poorly paid ENLISTED ranks so they can pay the bills or get their wives pre-natal care. These to be "ring knocker" Officers are going to cheer and act like this is the best thing since sliced bread.

I would be utterly disgusted if Bush had done this before a troop increase (Cadets at USA Military Academy), but I'm SADDENED BEYOND WORDS that President Obama is going to sink this low.

It's all about manufacturing consent.

I'd bet good money after seeing the young and hopeful faces of the Army Cadets behind Obama, MANY HERE will be cheer-leading us into this troop increase.

Like lambs to the slaughter. :puke: