Top Libertarian Party Consultant Stephen Gordon, admits he doesn't support the Troops

Stephen Gordon, Editor and Publisher of Third Party Watch said this on his Blog today:

For the past few years, I’ve become increasingly agitated every time I see one of the ubiquitous “Support the Troops” magnetic ribbons on the back of a vehicle also sporting a “W” sticker. Most veterans and active duty people I know never believed, or no longer believe, that the U.S. military should be engaged in Iraq.

He went on to condescend the Military and those who support the Troops:

I attended a GOP presidential candidate forum the other day. Representatives of each of the Republicans candidates debated each other in a public forum. Blessings were asked for the members of the military, especially those serving in Iraq, during the invocation. During the debate, each of the proxy candidates said, in one way or another, that we should support the troops.

It’s difficult to find any Republican Party event where they don’t lavish prayers and praise for the boys and girls wearing our country’s uniform, especially those serving overseas or in dangerous environments.

Update!!

Gordon apologizes on Third Party Watch

OK, Eric, I’ll play along. However, I can’t speak for the libertarian movement, only for myself.

It appears that a statement I made earlier today has been misunderstood by one of many readers. On the off chance that it was misunderstood by any current or former member of the United States Armed Forces, serving or having served domestically or abroad, I’d like to clarify with the following comment: I support our troops. Like many of you, I disagree with the policies which have lead to your deployment. However, I admire and respect those who have dedicated years of their lives, in often trying circumstances, by donning our nation’s uniform while simultaneously respecting both the words and the intentions of their oaths of enlistment or commission.