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Encouraged By President, Mmidshipmen Say They're Eager (God Bless Them!)
Mercury News ^ | 11/30/05

Posted on 11/30/2005 1:36:27 PM PST by areafiftyone

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - As President Bush vowed to keep fighting in Iraq, midshipmen who are poised to graduate from academic life to combat said Wednesday they were reassured by the president's determination.

Despite debate about the direction of the war, the president refused to set a timeline for withdrawing U.S. troops, a decision that was greeted with enthusiasm by midshipmen who are months from graduating.

"It's a great feeling knowing that you're going to be a part of freeing up Iraq," said midshipman Jason Copare, of Pittsgrove, N.J. "You have a direct impact on the freedom of another country. It's something that's bigger than you, and you feel privileged to be a part of it."

Copare said he could be on a ship in the Persian Gulf a month after graduating.

"Can't wait to go," he said.

(Excerpt) Read more at mercurynews.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: annapolis; beatarmy; bush43; canoeu; cic; iraq; mids; midshipmen; oif; ringknockers; usna
HEY DEMOCRATS - YOU FAILED!
1 posted on 11/30/2005 1:36:28 PM PST by areafiftyone
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To: areafiftyone

Imagine that. SUPPORTING the troops actually increases their morale and gives them more of a sense of purpose.

I heard Bush was going to try John Kerry's thing of comparing them to the armies of Genghis Kahn. But decided to go the other way.


2 posted on 11/30/2005 1:38:40 PM PST by libertarianPA
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To: areafiftyone

Makes me choke up reading this.


3 posted on 11/30/2005 1:38:45 PM PST by Bahbah (Free Scooter; Tony Schaffer for the US Senate)
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To: Bahbah

Great read.


4 posted on 11/30/2005 1:40:53 PM PST by YouPosting2Me
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To: areafiftyone

DR.EVIL: "Face it, the Democrats failed..."

5 posted on 11/30/2005 1:41:27 PM PST by frogjerk (LIBERALISM - Being miserable for no good reason)
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To: areafiftyone

I have no words.

Nothing tops what they said.

God, Bless them and this President. I pray for success in their mission and personal protection in their calling.


6 posted on 11/30/2005 1:45:45 PM PST by Soul Seeker (Mr. President: It is now time to turn over the money changers' tables.)
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To: libertarianPA

Exactly! If I hear another democrat say "I support the troops but ..." I think I am going to puke. Oh crap there goes that loudmouth idiot Pelosi. What a mealy mouth spineless b*tch, her and her lot.


7 posted on 11/30/2005 1:59:45 PM PST by crusadersoldier
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To: areafiftyone

Our best and brightest! They have the ability to inspire such pride on the one hand, and such humility on the other.
God bless them every one.


8 posted on 11/30/2005 2:05:12 PM PST by LucyJo ("I have overcome the world." "Abide in Me." (John 16:33; 15:4)
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To: areafiftyone

F*#$!&g blurry monitor. I gotta get that checked out.


9 posted on 11/30/2005 2:12:58 PM PST by numberonepal (Don't Even Think About Treading On Me)
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