The cadets do not RESPECT President Obama. They respect the office, but as a CIC, Obama fails continuously to show the leadership, the dedication, the integrity and the respect that a ‘real’ president carries. At every opportunity, Obama has chosen narcism over substance; sleaze over honor, deception over honesty. People might not have liked Pres. Bush; but EVERYONE knew exactly where he stood and what he stood for. President Obama lacks this most basic test of integrity - he's two-faced and every cadet knows this.
Thus, the Cadets have little or no respect for the man.
As this disdain is obvious to even the most liberal mind; the only response the liberal mind can do is to attack the messenger. Rather than consider the problems with Obama, the Liberal (and childish) mind chooses to attack the cadets; who through their tolerance of Obama, show their disdain and contempt of this particular CIC.
Where President Bush seldom missed a Holiday to surprise the troops (in battle zones); Obama has yet to meet the troops, he's too busy showboating, golfing and vacationing.
Well stated.
Good job.
I wouldn’t say that all the cadets are card carrying conservatives. Having spent my young years there I can tell you there are a share of liberal cadets/faculty there as well. I’m sure some people agreed with the president as he spoke to them.