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President Bush in a videoconference yesterday talking about the soldiers in Afghanistan,
“I must say, I’m a little envious,” Bush said. “If I were slightly younger and not employed here, I think it would be a fantastic experience to be on the front lines of helping this young democracy succeed.”.
“It must be exciting for you … in some ways romantic, in some ways, you know, confronting danger. You’re really making history, and thanks,” Bush said.
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When I read this quote, I was reminded of the popular romanticism in certain American corners during WWI. Yes, World War One.
I don't get the appeal of W. To my ears, this is a twisted -- almost sadistic -- sentiment.
By -epm, at 3:37 PM
I take it Dubya hasn't read "All Quiet on the Western Front".
By matt, at 3:42 PM
Yeah, and we should probably also point out that the guy couldn't even finish his Air Nat'l Guard duty which he undertook to avoid the "romance" of Vietnam.
By mikevotes, at 3:51 PM
I hate so say it but I think he has a point. For a lot of young guys excitement is a big part of the attraction.
By Anonymous, at 4:27 PM
Romance gets them to sign up, but the fighting itself is not romantic
By mikevotes, at 4:52 PM
No but there's something about being in a life and death situation that appeals to certain young men.
By Anonymous, at 5:11 PM
This makes me ill.
By r8r, at 12:50 AM
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