Did global warming impact the YearlyKos?

UPDATE:  Pajamas Media has exclusive video of the soldier and his time at the YearlyKos.  It’s a good thing.  Kos’ own recording of the incident wasn’t very good on quality, making it hard to hear just how the soldier was treated.

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It must have, based on the “[m]eltdown at the YearlyKos“.  From The American Prospect:

As the Military and Progressives panel came to an end, a young man in uniform stood up to argue that the surge was working, and cutting down on Iraqi casualties. The moderator largely freaked out. When other members of the panel tried to answer his question, he demanded they “stand down.” He demanded the questioner give his name, the name of his commander, and the name of his unit. And then he closed the panel, no answer offered or allowed, and stalked off the stage,

Wes Clark took the mic and tried to explain what had just occurred: The argument appears to be that you’re not allowed to participate in politics while wearing a uniform, or at least that you shouldn’t, and that the questioner was engaging in a sort of moral blackmail, not to mention a violation of the rules, by doing so. Knowing fairly little about the army, I can’t speak to any of that. But it was an uncomfortable few moments, and seemed fairly contrary to the spirit of the panel to roar down the member of the military who tried to speak with a contrary voice.

It’s amazing how Kos’ opinion changed on the wearing of the military uniform at such an event, after a post last month in favor of it.  I guess the wind had changed directions again and they needed to go the other way on the issue, to suit their immediate situation.

Others posting on this topic:  Allahpundit, Little Green Footballs, Jawa Report, ExUrbanLeague, This Ain’t Hell, Instapundit (and here), Pajamas Media