Posted on 09/09/2015 11:15:48 AM PDT by RoosterRedux
"Well, he was at a military school, five years. That's just like being in the army believe me," Trump's mentor during his days at the academy, Colonel Theodore Dobias, told POLITICO. "That's six o'clock in the morning, 10:30 at night. Five days of school. From 8 till 3:30 ... Study at 7:30, taps at 10:30. And believe me that's the way it was. There was 400 kids and that's what we did."
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But Dobias, who is now 89 and fought in World War II in the Army for the 10th Mountain Division, heaped praise on Trump, who he coached in baseball at the academy. He said Trump, who came in as an eighth grader, was a "very fine baseball player" and a "B+" level student. Now, Dobias said, Trump is the most promising candidate in the 2016 field.
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That’s all they got?
Five years of OCS.
That counts for something.
B+ average, and not straight A’s...OH THE HUMANITY! UNQUALIFIED. /s
As I and couple of grads say it id\s like boot camp and college smashed together.
Sorry Daniel, Trimp does more for morale of this combat vet than anyclinton bush McCain graham (Rey USAF)
No sale
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long- standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Colonel Theodore Dobias upon the occasion of celebrating 50 years of distinguished service to New York Military Academy; andWHEREAS, Colonel Theodore Dobias has served for 50 years on the staff of New York Military Academy; he was a Commandant, leader, role model, coach and a highly decorated soldier in World War II; and
WHEREAS, As stated in THE SHIELD, the alumni publication of the New York Military Academy, concerning Colonel Theodore Dobias, "No one in the history of New York Military Academy has devoted his entire working life to a singular cause: helping boys and girls develop into proud, confident and ethical young men and women"; it further stated, "Colonel Ted Dobias always tried to 'instill pride, spirit and brotherhood' in the cadets under his charge"; and
WHEREAS, Donald Trump, an alumnus, Class of 1964, of the New York Military Academy, wrote in his book THE ART OF THE DEAL, there was one teacher in particular who had a big impact on him and that educator was Colonel Theodore Dobias; and
WHEREAS, "Maj", short for Major, Colonel Theodore Dobias treated all cadets the same, which often made those from privileged backgrounds learn to be respectful of their fellow cadets and officers, and to appreciate strength of character; and
WHEREAS, At age 17, while a student at New York Military Academy, with World War II raging in Europe, Theodore Dobias enlisted into the United States Army; his Division, the famed 10th Mountain Division, joined the battle for Italy and fought all the way to Salzburg, Austria; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Theodore Dobias won many military decorations for his service in World War II, including the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Clus- ter; and
WHEREAS, After returning to the United States from the war, Colonel Theodore Dobias rejoined New York Military Academy; he was welcomed back in a letter from the Academy's Superintendent who stated, "It is a source of pride and joy to have you in the Corps of Cadets. Your leader- ship through battle experience has made itself felt in our Corps of Cadets"; and
WHEREAS, Upon his graduation from New York Military Academy in 1948, the Academy offered Theodore Dobias the position of tactical officer for E, F, and G companies; he also coached varsity baseball, JV football, and girls' softball and basketball; and
WHEREAS, During his career at New York Military Academy, Colonel Theo- dore Dobias progressed to the rank of Colonel, Assistant Commandant, Commandant of Cadets and an Assistant to the Deputy Superintendent; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Theodore Dobias has continually demonstrated an impressive dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered at the New York Military Academy for the benefit of its faculty and students, as well as for the entire community; and
Not really.
Very cool!
A man of honor and integrity.
Hey Politico...waiting to hear about Dorkbama the Muslim’s schooling.
Not military, of course. That limp d*ck wouldn’t make it through the first day.
But, ‘twould be nice to see grades, assessments, Dorkbama’s fake applications stating he born in (fill in whatever)...etc...etc.
Face it, Politico, your quota boy is a giant wimp, failure, and total idiot.
And you deign to criticize Trump?
Why not?
Seems like difficult coursework and demanding of discipline.
I wish I was sent to military school, in retrospect. I would have not wasted 20 years farting around probably.
What we're learning is that Mr. Trump was not brought up a spoiled rich kid. He was brought up with discipline, high standards, and a well rounded array of activities and experiences.
He just keeps looking better.
No matter how hard you train it never equals combat.
a 6-3 White guy probably could be a good HS basketball player, LOL
“He said Trump, who came in as an eighth grader, was a “very fine baseball player” and a “B+” level student.”
That’s way more than we know about O-blame-ya’s history right there.
And in a nutshell, we know Trump’s high school record, as recalled by a WWII Veteran/Instructor no less.
This, compared to the absolutely NOTHING we know about obama’s ENTIRE academic record, because it was sealed by court order BEFORE he even ran for president.
I always wondered if being a 90 day wonder was worth it.
He spent more time strategizing there than Obammy has in 2 terms.
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