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2008-03-05 Home Front: Politix

USMC Sergeant Major Estrada campaigns for Sen. Barack Obama

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Posted by 0369_Grunt 2008-03-05 15:02|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 This is the freedom we fight and die for, Estrada said. I know some people wont like that Im doing this, but I earned that right. I had people die to give me that right.

I don't like the guy he's backing, but I'm not gonna argue with that.

Posted by tu3031 2008-03-05 16:34|| 2008-03-05 16:34|| Front Page Top

#2 So why not pull the troops first from Europe and Asia on the basis of "I think it's time for the Iraqis to stand up and take charge of their own country," or are 'browns' less worthy at a shot at democracy than whites or yellows have had for decades? Is this what Bush referred to as the 'racism of low expectations'?

Posted by Procopius2k 2008-03-05 16:34|| 2008-03-05 16:34|| Front Page Top

#3 Once he became a civilian, he is as entitled to speak out as anyone else. I consider him a good example of citizenship to those he served with, and to the rest of us as well. And as a sergeant his concern was the welfare of the enlisted Marines, who along with their families have been stretched more than normal, and maintaining adequate levels of supplies and equipment, which also have been stretched more than normal.

One fourth of our troops are registered Democrats, if I recall correctly, and that ought to be respected by their fellows, just as a small but significant percentage are atheists.

I still hope John McCain wins, though. ;-)

Posted by trailing wife ">trailing wife 2008-03-05 18:31|| 2008-03-05 18:31|| Front Page Top

#4 he has more than earned the right to speak his mind and participate in politics. I sincerely thank him for his admirable service and disregard his recommendation

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2008-03-05 19:57|| 2008-03-05 19:57|| Front Page Top

#5 WTF is up with the Marines? They feeding them Stupid Pills over in the Corps?

Posted by OldSpook 2008-03-05 21:51|| 2008-03-05 21:51|| Front Page Top

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