<p>Don’t know about WP, but I will say that the military as a whole leans Right. Republican Congressman/Senators are more supportive…this is my experience as a spouse of 20 yrs. </p>
<p>That being said, I have not found an officer who does not support the views that they personally disagree with. Remember the oath that you will swear to is to uphold the constitution…religion and political views are a part of this.</p>
<p>You need to ask yourself what makes you a liberal democrat? Is it abortion, affirmative action? I find it to be a dichotomy to say that you are a liberal democrat, but are willing to serve. I do not mean this offensively, but most liberals do not believe in this war, and I question how you can come to an acceptance as a liberal, that the war is just. IMHO if you can’t than WP might not be a good fit.</p>
<p>Also as far as active duty, religion is not an issue…nobody talks about it. You will see colleagues at church/synagogue, but that does not make you best buddies.</p>
<p>Finally, you must ask yourself if the war continues for the next 5 yrs. are you ready to go? There should be no caveats, yes or no. I say this b/c you will have to follow a direct order to go and if you don’t understand that this may happen, run, do not walk to a college of your choice.</p>
<p>As an officer you lose every right, that you are defending. You cannot go and picket the Berkeley Marines, you cannot say that this war is wrong, you cannot say we should talk and not invade. You can only follow a direct order, no matter how you personally feel.</p>
<p>Best of luck. I hope this was not too harsh, but makes you realize how your life will change for 9 yrs.</p>