Disconnect cited between troops, civilian leadership, acc to Military Times

[DarrylS]

Although not quite as dramatic as the Viet Nam Conflict, the erosion of support from our warriors for our leaders is telling about possible outcomes of this conflict.

http://www.militarycity.com/polls/2005_gapside.php

From Congress to the White House to the Pentagon, the career-oriented heart of the military appears increasingly estranged from its leaders in Washington, according to results of the 2005 Military Times Poll

• 58 percent agreed that President Bush had their best interests at heart, down 11 percentage points from a year ago.

• 64 percent agreed that senior uniformed leaders had their best interests at heart, down six points.

• Congress saw the most dramatic drop: Just 31 percent agreed Congress looked out for their best interests, less than half the number a year ago.