So off to play soldier again eh, Fearless One? Down amongst the real soldiers to spout off like some kind of freaking war hero-wannabe.
Snapping a sharp salute before cheering soldiers, President Bush put his credentials as wartime commander in chief on display Tuesday against suggestions he ducked his military duty as a child of privilege during the Vietnam War.
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"My resolve is the same as it was on the day when I walked in the rubble of the twin towers," Bush said. "I will not relent until this threat to America is removed. And neither will you."
Unless of course it interferes with my vacation plans.
"America depends on our military to meet dangers abroad and keep our country safe," Bush said. "The American people appreciate your sacrifice. Our government owes you more than gratitude; we must always make sure America's soldiers are well equipped and well trained to fight this war on terror."
However: don't ask for any veterans benefits, forget about your expiration of active service date, be ready for a tour or two in the Mess in Mesopotamia and don't call 1st LT "Get-Over", there's a 27% chance he'll be on vacation and/or out raising money from companies that want to screw you after you get out of the military.
The article also has a bunch of quotes from some of the soldiers who had chow with Commander Codpiece. All the quotes were just wonderful...what does an reporter think they are going to say? "I think he's an incoherent, low-down skunk"? Give me break. So, with that in mind, let me say it for them...he's an incoherant, low-down mizzerable skunk.
Oh, and I'm sure the good folks in the greater metropolitan New York area might want to have a word or two with Fearless Leader about how "supportive" he's been...especially the first-responders there in the City and elsewhere in America. Just a thought.
posted by Jo Fish on 02.17.04 at 05:40 PM
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Jo,
It's nothing less than ironic that he was speaking in front of a crowd of NG who are stuck with stop-loss when Bush got an early out for B-School. I wonder how many others' life and school plans have been fsiked by stop loss.
Yeah, I can just see it now, if a soldier told the truth:
{soldier looks into the TV camera}
"I just want to say that I'm Spec 4 {insert name here} and I think that that AWOL has failed as a president, and am really looking forward to a new picture in the chain of command starting next year. Also, I'd like to say: 'Hi Mom! I'll be in Leavenworth for a while, but don't worry!'" {soldier is dragged away by MP's}
posted by: Barry on 02.19.04 at 03:59 PM [permalink]
AWOL sure loves those captive audiences, doesn't he?