Enlightiator,
Ahh. Never mind. I re-read that after I posted it-it sounded excessively harsh, and...the thread has already gone anyway. Sorry bout the tone.
No problem rlmorel, your post was no harsher than mine. While I didn't name names, I took a jab at some of the freepers in general who were merely voicing an opinion. Sorry if I offended you or anyone else.
getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL: Flame me if you want, but I am going to bed.
I read your post twice, but for the life of me I can't find a good reason to flame you. You expressed your opinion, ok by me. Maybe rlmorel inspired me with his thoughtful last post.
cyncooper: To be sure, there was some applause, but watching the video MOST did not react. By misreporting the facts you undermine any valid point you wish to make.
I saw the video three times, and I heard first a brief silence following the question, as though the crowed of troops were stunned by it, then a loud roar of applause and whooping. My impression was that most of these troops agreed with the question. I didn't videotape it and look at all the faces and actions of the crowd, if you or someone else did, then that person could do a better job of "reporting" the reaction. I agree with your comments concerning Dobbs and the fact that actions to upgrade the armor had already been underway.