On Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:14:00 -0500, John H. wrote:


It's pretty sad when the POTUS is so afraid of the public he'll only
appear in front of audiences who have to show him respect or they'll be
in trouble.

It's pretty honorable that the POTUS would give an Iraq speech to aspiring
military leaders.

Your (and Kevin's) argument that 'the applause was weak' is hilarious!

That may be, but you may miss a point. This President hasn't faced an
audience of the general public since before the election. I think he's
lost his nerve. What say you?