Has anyone else noticed that during the past 16 months we've seen a major increase in overdue respect, honor and appreciation for our nation's military heroes? It's absolutely true. Just turn on your TV, open a paper, or walk around your local downtown, and you'll notice love for the troops we've not seen since at least 1991, if not 1945. Suddenly, aside from the clinically insane, most everyone seems to admire the soldiers who provide us our cherished freedoms; but why, especially when from 2001-2008, that admiration was pitifully lacking? Oh yes, we have a different president. That's the unspoken reason. Despite Mr. Obama essentially following most of the Bush war-time policies - to less criticism, of course-- many duplicitous Americans now feel free to show how much they care about this country's greatness. I have said this many times since early 2009, when it first became pathetically evident: While the pride and sacrifice from our citizens is not a fraction of World...(Read Full Post)