The thread title is the title of an opinion article published in the Washington Post, 23 May, by Stephen Wrage. It is commended reading. Apologies for not providing URL linkage. This old dog still stoops down every morning to pick up his hard copy WP off the doorstep (sometimes in the bushes). Most days I am able to do this without spilling my coffee, however my skillset of new tricks on most things internet is pitiful. Maybe someone could help out.
The gist of the piece: The President is to speak at Fridays USNA graduation and how might he and his speech be received. Juxtaposed into this piece is reference to Senator John McCain's speech delivered to the 93 graduating class. Also referenced was the example of deference exhibited by Jim Mattis towards the President in his first cabinet meeting
TDS: Otherwise known as the elephant in this room. I suffer this disease. At its core and entirety for me is personal character. No ideology, no politics, just the man and his character. Will the Mids go so far as to not throw their covers in the air to celebrate the pinning of their bars? Will they act as cheering props and applaud? The Reality Show that is our Presidency shamefully demands that we tune in.
Semper Fi.
The gist of the piece: The President is to speak at Fridays USNA graduation and how might he and his speech be received. Juxtaposed into this piece is reference to Senator John McCain's speech delivered to the 93 graduating class. Also referenced was the example of deference exhibited by Jim Mattis towards the President in his first cabinet meeting
TDS: Otherwise known as the elephant in this room. I suffer this disease. At its core and entirety for me is personal character. No ideology, no politics, just the man and his character. Will the Mids go so far as to not throw their covers in the air to celebrate the pinning of their bars? Will they act as cheering props and applaud? The Reality Show that is our Presidency shamefully demands that we tune in.
Semper Fi.