The troops are just so busy listening to the news and CSPAN , hanging around Iraq lookin for stuff to do. RIGHT
Most read letters from home and play cards in their off time i would bet.
I would think a non supportive GOP Congressman ( You dont need to stinking rest ) or VETO Handed President ( Too much support for returning vets will make them angry - let them stay sick ) and a general that would lie about body counts makes much worse troop moral.
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