[The Antiyuppie]

Well, he’s got a lot of problems now, and he didn’t make _all_ of them himself...I actually give him a bit of credit for pushing these through, though. Flame away, everyone!

[fatnotlazy]

This was a political move. Obama only cares about the military when he's looking for votes. These days his poll numbers are low; hence, the need to do something to make him look good.

I wonder how the recipients or their loved ones felt about being used as campaign props.