Problem is, he's the main attraction -- his presence is primarily to bring crowds in for Obummer to claim. He's being used, and he apparently is okay with that. That's a shame.
Nevertheless, your point is valid.
If they couldn’t find 3,000 troops that wanted to come, they’d order them to. I’m not sure Paisley brought them in.
I have mixed thoughts on this too. Obama is a disgrace. There’s no question what a bad president this guy has been.
Is it still an honor to have the man who hold the office, there to address the troops? For the active troops, perhaps so. I’d like to think not, but even an idiot in the office (and that’s what we have there) still represents the presidency and the nation for them.
Was he using them? My take on it is yes. He doesn’t respect them. They’re fighting against his allies. I truly believe that too.