[SoConPubbie]

“It was a philosophical speech,” he said. “It was not a Commander-in-Chief speaking to his troops. And you heard the reception. I mean, it was pretty icy.”

Well, there are those gay rumors.

And they are not known for their ability to project power, manliness or any other characteristic that would inspire military men and women.

[USNBandit]

Duh, these guys and gals are there for graduation. They expect a “way to go, thank you for your service, the enemies of the United States are peeing their pants because of you” speech. Not a “I’m the President, I’m not a wimp, my non-existent foreign policy is part of a bigger scheme” speech.

[Vigilanteman]

Someone ought to post a clip of the West Point speech by General MacArthur, just to contrast the difference in height between stardust and earthworm crap.

Duty, Honor, Country was probably the best speech ever given at West Point.

[WMarshal]

And they are not known for their ability to project power, manliness or any other characteristic that would inspire military men and women.

I am not a fan of the gay lifestyle and am against gay marriage but I have to point out that Caesar, in spite of being a rampant bisexual, was a very charismatic, effective military leader.