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From the examiner:

That Obama attracts support from some in the military is evident in dollars and cents: Among people who have donated at least $200 to a presidential campaign this election cycle, Obama has collected more than $327,000 from those identifying themselves as military personnel, while McCain has collected $224,000, according to an analysis of Federal Election Commission data by The Associated Press.

Oh, and in case you’re wondering if that “over $200″ bit is skewing the results, it does — but in McCain’s favor. Over 90% of Obama’s donations are less than $100 dollars, so if we were to factor in sub-$200 donations the rift would likely be far larger.

Besides, if McCain had anything like the military support he claims to have, the numbers would massively slanted in his favor — like by 10/1. The fact that it’s in Obama’s favor at all — to whatever degree — tells you there’s something very wrong with his message of being on the side of the military.

You Can’t Have It Both Ways

Some pro-war types might be eager to say that the military just wants Obama in office because he’s said he’ll bring them home. But that would mean these Military donors aren’t truly evaluating the situation logically and strategically; in other words, they’re putting their own desires above those of the U.S.

So which is it? Either a) the military knows what’s going on over there and still thinks it’s best that we leave (which supports Obama’s plan), or b) they know it’s best to stay but they’re voting for Obama because they want to go home anyway (which is, in effect, calling these donors poor soldiers).

I think it’s a, and if the neocons want to say it’s b then let them do so. I just think it’s amusing that they are going to be forced to call our troops cowards if they insist on clinging to their position of “everything’s fine”.:

Through all this talk about whether McCain or Obama is a better candidate on foreign policy we’ve forgotten a key piece of information.

McCain thinks Bush was right about Iraq. Obama thinks he was wrong about Iraq. So who’s the tie-breaker? How about Military voters?

From the AirForceTimes:

During the reporting period, Paul — a former Air Force surgeon who broke with his party to vote against the Iraq war — received the most military contributions, with $201,271.

That’s significantly more than the presumptive Republican nominee, Sen. John McCain from Arizona, who received $132,133 from military donors, according to CRP.

Think about that. A non-interventionist, anti-war candidate received the most support in the election from the Military. Keep that in mind when evaluating Obama vs. McCain on foreign policy.:

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Edit: A commenter noted something interesting. The candidate who got the second largest share of campaign contributions from the Military was also anti-war. It was Obama.

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I think we’re going to war with Iran, and I think it’ll happen this summer. I think it’s already been decided and all we’re looking for now is a way to motivate the American sheeple into getting behind it. Here’s a list of ways to do just that.

1. Another terrorism incident here in the U.S. with a link to a group supposedly financed out of Iran, e.g. Hezbollah. Faux News shows the dead Americans and runs video of Hezbollah training camps and our nation of mouthbreathers spins up into another war frenzy.
2. Iran “attacks” an American or Israeli military asset, e.g. plane, boat, etc. We respond by “returning” fire and the war starts when Iran defends itself.
3. We find “proof” that Iran is making nuclear weapons for the purpose of waging war. We show some mushroom clouds and pictures of Jesus and get the illiterates ready for battle.

Many of my intelligent and liberal friends don’t think this can happen. They think the country is already wise to how the administration works and that they’d never fall for such a thing.

I think they’re optimistic to the point of foolishness.

The Stupid Are Easily Manipulated

The depth of emotion-based stupidity within this country is terrifying. It’s true that the country currently feels some level of distrust for the Bush administration, but that can instantly be erased by any of the incidents above executed with Rovian precision.

Picture the guy with the 3-ton SUV with the yellow ribbon on it.

Mainstream Mouthbreather: “I don’t trust Bush. He’s in Iraq for oil. But I support the troops.”
Faux News: “Iran bombed an American shopping mall.”
Mainstream Mouthbreather: “Kill them all. Turn it into a glass parking lot. I’ve never trusted those A-rabs.”

This can, and very likely will, happen. The signs are very clear. The only question is, what can we do about it?

A very informative essay written by one of the most decorated Marine’s in history. It touches on many topics and is interesting even if you already agree with it.

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Republicans love to talk about honor, fighting for freedom, and of being the group that stands behind our military. The reality is quite different.

Most republicans don’t realize the candidate with the most support among the military is the only republican that’s against the war (Ron Paul).

Ron Paul is supported by more active duty and military retirees than any other candidate to be the next commander in chief. — Federal Election Commission Quarterly Reports

And no, this isn’t a Ron Paul post. It’s a post about the military’s overwhelming support for the only anti-war republican.

So the next time some republican starts ranting about patriotism and Iraq, hit them with some facts. The military is against the war in Iraq, and they’re overwhelmingly behind the only republican who agrees with them.:

I served six years in the Infantry myself and have a number of friends still in service — including some that have gone to Iraq. The following opinion of this soldier who’s been to Iraq is precisely what I hear from every one I talk to still in service.

Oh, and keep one other thing in mind: Ron Paul is the only republican against the war and he’s the candidate with the most support from the military. That’s not too difficult to decipher.

Thanks to David Harnasch for the link.: