THE MUDVILLE GAZETTE: Obama Marines video is a cheap shot at Obama.

UPDATE: Reader Jared Males writes:

Just backing up the Mudville Gazette. I’m a former naval officer, and that’s exactly what I saw in that video. Marines at attention in one part, Marines at ease in the other. Nothing more should be read into it as far as the military attitude goes.

Now as commentary on how little your average news media member understands the military, there’s maybe something there. And I’m wondering if there is a difference in the White House prep for such things. I’ll bet the President has some input into whether or not the room gets called to attention.

If anyone thinks to ask.