Ft. Polk Troops Practiced Their Hoo-ahs (Sleasy Jealous Liberal BARF ALERT!)

Wasington Post ^ | 2/18/04

[areafiftyone]

This White House is known for going to great lengths to create meticulously crafted, visually resonant backdrops for the president when he's traveling -- backdrops that telegraph the message of the day even if you're not paying attention to the words.

For instance, when Bush went to a window and door factory in Tampa on Monday, Mike Allen noted in The Washington Post that the White House actually brought its own windows. "Strengthening America's Economy" was emblazoned on two fake windows that revealed an inviting blue sky. (See this AP photo.)

A couple weeks ago, on Bush's trip to Charleston, S.C., Allen reported that the "White House staff had to get the Coast Guard to reposition a cutter anchored behind him because it had drifted out of position and was no longer providing a perfect backdrop." (See this AP photo.)

[linear]

And of course everyone knows that Democrats never do this.

Hmmm - is it an election year?

[SquirrelKing]

Note to libs: So? Is this all you got?

What are you gonna do boy? Stand there and bleed?

[TADSLOS]

Pathetic. Really.

[CyberCowboy777]

I despise namby pamby photo ops and grandstanding from anyone.

But this is hypocritical, all politicians play this game, it only makes paper coverage when a Republican the media hates does it though.

[macrahanish #1]

How about the time algore had water released on the Connecticut River?

[macrahanish #1]

How about the time algore had water released on the Connecticut River?

[LetsRok]

Yeah, like Bubba Clinton really found that cross of stones to fix on Normandy Beach by accident.

[NYCVirago]

"Instead of coming to attention at the sounding of 'Hail to the Chief,' they were encouraged to cheer. "They even practiced yelling, but the practice wasn't nearly as noisy as the real thing once Bush was introduced by Fort Polk commander Brig. Gen. Jason Kamiya."

So what's the point of this story? Even the author is conceding that the troops were thrilled to see W, by cheering louder than in their practice.

[writer33]

Absolutely. Is he supposed to just sit there and not take advantage of his Presidency? Meaning it's an election year and this is what they do. Gotta get exposure. The media isn't going to help you out.

[areafiftyone]

I don't know. The liberals are too darn jealous of Bush. It is showing a little too much lately.

[68skylark]

I'm not sure what the author means about the troops being "encouraged to cheer." Troops are "encouraged" to cheer and chant and generally "sound off" almost every day they're in uniform. Could it be that this reporter doesn't really know anything about military culture? Nah!

[CyberAnt]

"point of this story"

I think you just found it!! THERE IS NO POINT! Unless you call trying to disgrace, disparage, or ridicule the President a story.