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Recently, I noted the comments of a retired flag officer, who though historically a strong Republican, noted his strong discontent with the way the Pentagon had been politicized. It led him to say he was thinking the hitherto unthinkable: voting for some Democrats. Today a study has appeared showing he is not alone.

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Lurch
March 5, 2008, 6:02 p.m.
The military giving more to Anti-war, no military experience Obama than pro-war, combat experience McCain.
Why is this not the biggest political story of this election cycle?
Answer: right-wing corporate media wants to hide the truth because it would sink their hand-picked heir to the corporate welfare throne.
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Lurch
March 5, 2008, 6:19 p.m.
BTW, Populist posted a similar story about a month ago.
http://politics.propeller.com/story/2008/02/05/...
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Radiofreeeuropa
March 6, 2008, 12:03 a.m.
Yes I have read numerous articles to this effect. Obama's campaign has received significant financial support from soldiers.
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Radiofreeeuropa
March 6, 2008, 12:11 a.m.
The notion that our friends and family serving in the military somehow "like" war is insane. The only people who like it are those who profit off it.
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AntiNeoCon
March 6, 2008, 1:45 a.m.
You hit the nail on the head RFE, don't think anyone likes to get shot at. The profit mongers are greedy though and want to drag out this mess as long as possible.
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tehranchik
March 6, 2008, 2:43 a.m.
Barack and Paul received largest military sums---that amazing.