<p>Most of all the part about not being able to think critically. In the rest of the quote however, the manner in which he uses the other adjectives attempts to paint McCain as someone who will stick to his guns even when it is made perfectly clear to himself and everyone else that he is incredibly off base. Steadfast principle, at times stubbornness, and the “cocky, fighting spirit” can all be good things, but the writer is attempting to argue that the Academy develops these qualities to a fault.</p>