Using the Troops as a Political Prop

“Interesting article on (of all places) FOXNews.com about Bush using the military for partisan purposes, contrary to military regulations: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,177906,00.html”

“I wish Hillary would quit doing that also.”

“Isn't this what Cindy Sheehan has been doing?”

“Why yes, bacpac, I think so too.”

“Violin, that is an interesting article. It is even more so because it is from FOX News.

The parallel between Sheehan and Bush is a stretch. Bush is the commander and chief of the armed forces and he is spewing his partisan rhetoric directly to the armed forces as their commander and chief. Sheehan has no such pedestal to stand on. What a weak attempt at trolling.”

“I went to a John McCain campaign rally the other night. He's a great American, but he pointed out each and every soldier in the crowd. There is absolutely nothing original or wrong in using this to support ideas that you believe are right.

BTW, the campaign stop was in the Democratic stronghold of Ann Arbor, MI and the response for McCain was strong. Which brings me to two interesting questions...

Would Republicans be able to stomach a McCain nomination if it was the only thing that kept a Republican in the White House?

And what would moderate Democrats do if the Republican establishment lined up behind this guy? Would they turn against him?

There will be ideological wars on both sides in the coming years. It's going to be a bloody mess and I can't wait!”

“Maybe it makes people uneasy b/c it's a captive audience of military personel only?

Didn't the military (military schools?) just take a beating over Christian Commanders pressuring non christians of lower ranks?
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