Also, it's not like every general thinks the same things - there is certainly a wide range and diversity of opinions on the current status of our efforts and on what our future plans ought to be. Just because these guys follow orders and work as a team doesn't mean that they think alike.
It's only natural for Bush to listen to, quote, and promote the generals who happen to have views that are consonant with his own. I would venture to say that this is less dishonest or manipulative than using intelligence selectively.
Still, I think these commercials could be received as quite significant by the public.
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