Posted on 11/08/2007 5:14:11 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Many active duty military are praising Fred Thompson, as the conservative leader they want as the next Commander in Chief. Typical of these comments is this one from a soldier in Ohio:
"As a soldier, I know there is some pressure to not get involved in anything political, but as a current member of the finest Army to have ever existed, and a Combat Veteran of the crucial Iraq campaign, I feel it is my duty as a patriotic American to see a good conservative succeed our current commander and chief. Every Soldier wants a leader that they can proudly stand at attention and snap a salute to their President and with pride pay respects to a man of honor. This has become a very wishful desire given the current candidates that have chosen to run for president. I know with Fred that we will have that man of honor to look to for direction and leadership, and he has my 100% support. I don't want a president that I can "tolerate"... and I surely don't want a president that makes me nauseous to salute. Fred Thompson is the right man for the job... and I already get plenty of questions from curious people who respect my opinion when they see my FRED08 bumper sticker! I am excited to have a candidate that I believe in so much. In 2008, Fred will have my vote in the Primary... and in November of 2008, Fred will have my vote for President. Go Get'em Sir!" A soldier from Columbus, OH
Source: http://Vets4Fred.net
Yup, like me and two of my Brothers.
Thousands of Soldiers and Veterans support Fred...and for good reason, too.
I did as well.
It’s all about the respect of your military. You got that, you have a good president.
Fred Thompson will be your next Commander in Chief! A President to be proud of and one you will not hesitate to follow. I salute your service to our Country.
“There are thousands of other troops and veterans signed up for Fred at Vets4Fred.net”
That really doesn’t mean that much. I’m an Army Civilian working on a major Army installation (plus I’m still an Army Reservist myself). I talk with a great many soldiers informally and listen to what they say. My impression is that they don’t really have anyone in particular they are enthusiastic about. The only strong support I have seen expressed is by many black soldiers for Senator Obama.
As a rule, most soldiers are pretty quiet about what they think. So, I don’t really think anyone has a real lock on Army personnel support.
Amoung Army Civilians, I would say many are decididly Democratic in their views because they don’t like changes President Bush has pushed on the Civil Service.
As a Republican, I find myself having to be quiet when talking to fellow workers because of the anti-Bush sentiment. Actually, I usually try to avoid political discussion because the sentiment is so strong.
“As a Republican, I find myself having to be quiet when talking to fellow workers because of the anti-Bush sentiment. Actually, I usually try to avoid political discussion because the sentiment is so strong.”
PS - I should also add that most civilian employees are veterans or retired military. Those with no military background probably only make up 10% of the workforce.
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