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<p>Actually, Sheepdog, the military is dissuaded from showing active support for a particular candidate or political party. Regulations prohibit such. Also, federal law prohibits candidates from campaigning on military bases. So it is not surprising to me at all that no one would risk reprimand by voicing partisan support. In my day, an officer would never even display a bumper sticker. Politics was the original “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. A taboo subject really in ready rooms and wardrooms.</p>
<p>I can honestly say that I have no idea the political affiliation of my USNA roommate to whom I have kept very close contact throughout the years and whom I would still today consider one of my closest friends.</p>