<p>Who were the sponsors? Are they still there? Any bets?</p>
<p>What we DO KNOW? Both the House and the Senate were controlled by …</p>
<p>You got it? We get it? OUCH! </p>
<p>“Selling” spots to USNA and other SAs, hoping for those en mass votes from the chosen elites.</p>
<p>Gotta wonder if some priority might soon be given to union members, compliments of an executive order. Why not? Gotta reflect the fleet make-up, right? </p>
<p>Can’t you envision nominating selection interviews? </p>
<p>“My daddy was a teamster.” “You’re in.”</p>
<p>“I belonged to the Grocery Packers Union in high school.” “You get a principal nom, son!”</p>
<p>“My mom’s an NEA member and teaches kindergarten.” “Terrific. Welcome to the Academy, Miss. Do you have a friend you’d like to bring along to room with. It’s all free, you know.”</p>
<p>“Both my parents work for the IRS and are AFSME officers.” “Well darn, we’re not even gonna bother wasting your time. Pick up your commission and orders from the gal at the desk.”</p>
<p>So silly …</p>