I received this article from a member of the West Point faculty.
Here is a good discussion of the cadet perspective, from a cadet. It reflects what many of the firsties told me in class and is pretty well written.
http://newledger.com/2009/12/view-from- ... the-enemy/
Cadet Perspective of the President's Speech
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Re: Cadet Perspective of the President's Speech
He isn't worthy to wash it.Hung Low wrote:BHO isn't worthy to wear this guy's jock strap.
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Re: Cadet Perspective of the President's Speech
Good post. Very well written article.
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