Who said, in 1998, that one could support the troops without having to

[Deja Q]

support the president?

Wasn't it Trent Lott?

And, apart from gay porno movies, where do you see the name 'Trent' anyway? :evilgrin:

[derby378]

1. Hey, watch it, bub

Mr. Reznor of Nine Inch Nails is named Trent. :evilgrin:

[DinahMoeHum]

2. Yes, it was Trent Lott.

n/t

[74dodgedart]

3. "But 9/11 changed everything" ---Stock Con answer

I believe that Delay said something similar..

[Grip]

4. I don't see the support

To be honest, I don't see many people really doing anything that actually supports the troops.

Oh, people will put a bumper sticker on in a minute! But when it comes to getting the troops better pay, equipment, living conditions, education and veterans benefits most folks (like 90% of America) really couldn't care less.

[FreeCajun]

5. get p.o.'d if you call them on it, too.

[magellan]

Absolutely right

And a soldier's worst friend is a rabid Reichwing supporter with no family members in Iraq. When it's a choice between supporting the troops and defending Bush**, they choose Bush** every time.

Welcome to the DU, Grip! :hi:

[wicket]

7. Welcome to DU!

:hi: :toast:

[zbdent]

8. Well, that's "neo-con" support

anything like actually boosting the pay of PFC Joe Average (which would make it slightly more attractive) can't be done. Now, a multi-billion dollar failure such as the "successful" Anti-Missile project, that's good for "defense".

My personal theory as to why Bush declared victory, er, "major combat operations over" is that he "declared victory" so that he wouldn't have to have Congress go up for a vote to actually "continue the war", and also to keep from having to pay any extra for soldiers because of the "new status" of the war.

[Grip]

10. And there is clear and documented evidence

I don't know why the MSM doesn't beat the drum on this.

Bush shot down several pay raises in favor of unneeded weapon systems.

He is also against extending the Active Duty Tri-Care (Tri-Care Prime) to the Reserves and National Guard. Maybe he is afraid it will lead to 'socialized' medicine. Of course, with recruiting way down in the Guard I don't think he has anything to worry about.

[lectrobyte]

9. Exactly. Think something like WW2-era "War Bonds" and

rationing would fly today? Why not a "Support the Troops" tax to pay for the way? Or a "Support the Troops" gas mileage standard for new cars and SUVs?

[Grip]

11. Good Idea!

We need to get that one moving.

I would much rather see a War Bond then taxes or deficits. People could then vote with their wallet.

Do you really support the war? Then by the War Bond.

We could even restrict war spending to actual bond income.

Right now, with our huge deficit, foreign bond holders (like China and Canada - ironic isn't it?) are funding the war.

[GOPBasher]

6. 'Twas Trent Lott, yes.