Michael Johnston
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Support The Troops-A Red Herring?
When I hear President Bush ask Congress to “Support the Troops," I first nod in agreement out of respect for our volunteer army. Then, I look at the bigger picture and feel betrayed and manipulated by the president's use of a patriotic phrase for political purposes. By relying on America ’s overabundance of pride and patriotism, Mr. Bush is “cloaking" himself in red, white and blue to deliberately misdirect our focus... (posted by Michael 4 years 266 days ago.)
When I hear President Bush ask Congress to “Support the Troops," I first nod in agreement out of respect for our volunteer army. Then, I look at the bigger picture and feel betrayed and manipulated by the president's use of a patriotic phrase for political purposes. By relying on America ’s overabundance of pride and patriotism, Mr. Bush is “cloaking" himself in red, white and blue to deliberately misdirect our focus... (posted by Michael 4 years 266 days ago.)
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