That was my perception, too! I’ve been around troops for a long time. I didn’t see any real enthusiasm in the soldiers lined up behind Obama. They had that “I’m trying to be polite, but please get me outa here!” look on their faces. Even their posture in many cases looked restless. However, I saw pictures of soldiers in crowds clamoring to see Obama. I don’t know.
Very tepid response. I’ve seen VIP speeches before, some good ones and some real clunkers. This is in the second category.
The “Hoooah” from Obama is embarrassing. That’s a soldier thing, and he hasn’t earned it, and you can feel some resentment.