Expecting veterans ad retires to speak like Serving members is wishful thinking. Expecting the to speak more politely at the current President is not likely to happen either although is less obscenity and lying on rally-point than come from the Oval Offices

Can you give an example of you criticizing the folks trash talking the last president? Even one?

After 8 years of "Obummer' and the racist birth-er imbecility I have little la patience to those the NOW demand the President be treated with respect, Especial when he lied for years about the lase one

Being one of those bad people not commenting only good about the president . I agree with you about personal attacks and keeping it about policy but a lot of times it is about policy.

I'm a little confused with the diversity, compromise and good taste.. current administration is pushing against diversity and compromise and as far as good taste and having class.. Well

I do think we need to show leadership and restrain. Even when our leaders ,even our Commander in Chief , do something we should have the moral b courage to do what is right instead of what is being done by those in charge.

Let's not forget the excuse used after ww2.i was just following orders. Now it is just doing what I saw as acceptable. The administration is pushing a purge if Democrats. If anyone donated to Democrats somehow they are not to be trusted (purge didn't workout in Iraq)
That mentality is being picked up by civilians and military alike.
I often find myself going against the grain in here but I appreciate your perspective and post.

We should continue to be respectful to reach other even when we disagree.

CSM (Join to see) , you have my sympathy but I don't see it happening. I suggest you ignore what is uncontrollable and vote something down if you must. This place is still significantly better than Facebook.