So, a couple of interesting insights from tracking the comments.  One, this fast becomes a conversation about Republicans versus Democrats even among tech bloggers.  Two, it also becomes iPhone versus Android.  Three, it become old versus young.  This is about analog thinkers versus digital thinkers as we watch the new SmartPower era further unfold. We see divisiveness rule even among those who think themselves open-source and open-minded.  An insider today told us that Gringrich probably used this as a ploy simply to dominate today's conversation. If so, at what price does it come, for those who are the influencers use it to further divide and separate.  And the action still reflects on the GOP brand in the public's mind overall whether the party sees it that way or not.  Watch for greater debate about who's in, who's out, and the criteria used to measure it. Those who think they may be manipulating conversation just may find themselves a bit surprised when they see the cultural ripples as a result of value exchange within the digital arena. The days are fast-changing where there is a benefit in just being on the lips of people for the lipsake since so very many people are questioning more deeply, connecting more dots and exchanging sentiment faster and wider than ever before.  You listening, Washington?

While comments are varied here, it seems that a recurrent theme is that of "no special treatment."  Interesting that this can reflect the opinion of so many given what these veterans have witnessed and experienced!  But this is not unlike much of the sentiment in tech where a false meritocracy seems to rule.  Now that is extended even to veterans, according to much of the popular opinion.  We'll be watching to track this and see if and how goals are met by the White House.