<p>It’s a different CC world than when you were last active. . . .“nation at war” and all of that.</p>
<p>As I recall, you were [are?] a recent graduate who had a sibling attending the Acad. [how the story ended is a different matter.] A few, very few, of us from back in 05/06 still lurk occasionally.</p>
<p>Welcome back!</p>
<p>Alas, the well-observed acrimony of the USNA threads–compared to the other threads on CC–has driven many current and prospective mids away. Now, the thread seems to be dominated by a few sectors:</p>
<p>The angry ol’ ex-graduates who believe the Academy should be run more like when they attended. Sub-supported by angry ol’ parents who are of a like mind.</p>
<p>The likable, helpful ex-graduates who, either as parents of current mids or for other personal reasons, seem to have agenuine concern for getting accurate info out about the Academy. Sub-supported [I wonder if the word “sub” is a good modifier given the current administration] by likable parents who angry ol’ ex-graduated think should keep their traps shut.</p>
<p>A few bit players include: current mids, who angrly ol’ ex-graduates believe should keep their traps shut and a few, very few, current applicants.</p>
<p>Welcome back</p>