[bnelson44]

The grunts I know care about doing their job and whatever will help accomplish the mission. They see politicians, just about every politician, as an obstacle. They see the news media the same way. And I can't say I blaim them.

I don't see where Washington (or the media) has help this war effort that much. They (the State Dept and the CIA) have pretty much mucked it up and left it to the military to try to clean it up. But They are not giving the military the support it needs except when they see it is politically advantageous to do so. Which is usually after a hugh outcry from the population.

The grunts can see all this, they aren't stupid.

[armymarinemom]

I don't see where Washington (or the media) has help this war effort that much. They (the State Dept and the CIA) have pretty much mucked it up and left it to the military to try to clean it up. But They are not giving the military the support it needs except when they see it is politically advantageous to do so. Which is usually after a hugh outcry from the population.

Pretty well said. I'm as conservative as they come but have been sickened by politicians being so politically correct that can't seem to even name the enemy. I'm tired of wars between the Whitehouse and the CIA putting my family at risk due to whizzing contests over intelligence. I'm really ticked at a couple of Republican's who saw fit to use our troops as pawns in the ports game.

I wish the population would stand up and tell the politicians to knock it off!

[Blue Scourge]

I'm not saying they don't believe in what they are fighting for...but you are exactly right about them seeing politicians as obstacles.