Why do you think the Troops support Barack Obama over Clinton?

[FrenchieCat]

America's Soldiers Inspired by Barack Obama
Charlie Rose Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BP_p8WCH-M

Military shifting donations to Democrats
Democrat Barack Obama, who is calling for a troop withdrawal to start immediately, has received the most of any presidential candidate from uniformed service members http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2007/09/military_shifti.html

Update: Troops donate more to Obama than to any other candidate, Democratic or Republican
In the previous post, I pointed out that people "affiliated with the military" donated most to the two leading anti-war candidates, Paul and Obama. As it turns out, when you narrow the people "affiliated with the military" to actual "uniformed service members," Obama is the clear winner.
http://jewishatheist.blogspot.com/2007/10/update-troops-donate-more-to-obama-than.html

[TexasObserver]

1. Because the troops aren't stupid or clueless

The notion that supporting the troops is keeping them in a war zone is one of the most Orwellian memes of our time.

They know who will bring them home and who will let them languish for some marginal domestic political goal.

[FrenchieCat]

6. I think so too. I think that out of all of the candidate, they agree with the

one that saw this folly that it was from the get. The understand that this man will have the best judgment on getting them out.

This is also good for the GE....

And I know that Barack exhudes more than enough leadership qualities that he would win that vote, come November.

[TexasObserver]

12. It really has had a similarity to Vietnam

There are many differences, but the political learning curve in the military is very similar. The guys who went to Vietnam in the first few years were gung ho, and bought into the storyline entirely. As time passed, as opposition grew, as the corruption of those who ran Vietnam became apparent, as the hatred of US troops by the natives grew, the troops reacted. By 1970, only the old timers were showing the gung ho attitudes that had been standard before.

Soldiers and their families have figured out that platitudes don't take care of troops, and that those who put them at risk do so for domestic political gain primarily.

[MyNameGoesHere]

2. i think they

falsely believe he will pull them out on the day he may take office. I am sure both candidates want those dear folks home sooner than later but they got screwed by * and his rupuke enablers. They will not come home immediately. It will not happen, no helicopters being pushed off the Embassy scenes. it will be phased and orderly.

[DJ13]

3. Damned closet Republicans trying to undermine our beloved Hillary!

That was my Hillary supporter spoof, 'cause I just know something simliar will be posted eventually.

:eyes:

:)

[Kokonoe]

4. If your life was supporting American policy

You want a president supporting your life. Even after a 100 yr war starts, diplomacy must be on the table

[Proud2BAmurkin]

5. younger nt

[jefferson_dem]

7. Can you imagine the random "grunt" telling his buddies he just voted for Hillary?

Not passing judgment...just sayin'.

[demokatgurrl]

14. Statistics?

And I wonder how many soldiers would like to be called a "random grunt". Women soldiers included. Non-Marines included.

[AtomicKitten]

8. Because they know Obama will end the war in Iraq while Hillary is still triangulating.

K&R :hi:

[propol]

11. no triangulation

[AtomicKitten]

13. Wow - that pic speaks volumes, eh?

YES, WE CAN!!!

[propol]

17. the caption is great too

"Keep your friends close, and frenemies closer.":

[meow mix]

15. hah

:rofl:

[Catherine Vincent]

21. Yet another freeper pic posted on DU.

Good job!

[sniffa]

19. Ready to initiate focus groups on day one

[RoadRage]

9. Because they want to come HOME, and he's the only one to give a withdrawl date! NT

[scheming daemons]

10. BECAUSE THEY ARE TIRED OF BEING IN IRAQ......

...they know that Barack will bring them home to their families sooner.

[MethuenProgressive]

16. All they get is FOX on base.

And DU.

[BigDDem]

18. Because they've been swayed by Oprah, Gale,

Dave Matthews, Master P and the butter cow lady.

[killbotfactory]

20. BUT HIS MIDDLE NAME IS HUSSEIN!!!11eleven11!

AND HIS FIRST RHYMES WITH OSAMA!1

THIS CAN'T BE TRUE!!!!!!1111

[Bucky]

25. It IS true. It's proof that al-Qaeda has infiltrated the military!

[Perry Logan]

22. Maybe they just like platitudes.

[jenmito]

23. Because they know Obama won't start unnecessary wars like Hillary might.

Both of 'em claim they'll bring the troops home from IRAQ, but Obama had the judgement to speak out against it from the beginning, predicting exactly what would and did happen. And Hillary voted for the Kyl/Lieberman bill, too. They don't want to be sent into Iran.

[flordehinojos]

24. is it that he and bush are emotional twins?

that is the only answer i can come up with.

[Skidmore]

26. Because they want to really come home.

[ShortnFiery]

27. As a military veteran, I believe that I can honestly suggest that ...

the troops can spot a genuine and natural leader ... in a heartbeat. ;)

Go Obama! :patriot:

[GoldieAZ49]

29. agreed, and they know their lives are between the divisive politics

[1776Forever]

28. They are like the rest of us - tired of the corporate billions going to private military --

like Blackwater! It is time to get the United States Military the support and monetary backing they deserve! Listen to Barack's message on this issue and you will see why he is standing tall with our troops!
:patriot: :woohoo: :patriot:

[BigDDem]

30. As I recall in the last election

they loved Bush. Go figure.

[my3boyz]

31. My husband is active duty Navy and the people that work

with him HATE Bill Clinton because he made all kinds of cuts in defense and closed down a lot of bases. They say he was weak on defense. I guess they assume Hillary would be the same. That is the only explanation I can think of for it because they absolutely DESPISE Hillary!

[FrenchieCat]

32. Aye.

And since Hillary voted for Iraq and Iran, I would think that they ain't feeling that too much either.

[RestoreGore]

33. Because John Edwards suspended his campaign...

I don't recall Obama speaking out about the homeless veterans in this country. That was John Edwards.