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@Lillian, a few thoughts. Telling someone "you have a terrible attitude" is, in fact, generally regarded as insulting (if on the low end of the insult spectrum). Scoutpliot, a combat vet who has done multiple tours, talks like a combat vet -- he doesn't sugarcoat things. That's standard for the military. I don't think you're a heartless or selfish person, but when you ask about how the shutdown affects your application, that's an inference some will make. And when you qualify any question in a military setting with "this may be a stupid question" I can guarantee you that someone will suggest, none too gently, that you are correct in that assessment.
It's the internet -- so you can "call out" whomever you please -- but you could also take a deep breath and think about why someone might have reacted negatively to your question, and maybe make your explanatory post about your good motives, etc., without lashing out. Not because you don't have the right to do it, but because if you are serious about a career in the military you will need to swallow a lot of criticism, not all of it accurate or fair.
Good luck to you in your efforts to attend USAFA.
+1 Great Post! I might keep this in my back pocket on my first tour just in case I ever feel the need to bite my tongue. This will force me to reflect.
Honestly though Lillian, I'm not trying to be rude at all but I would hazard a guess that Congress is going to be extremely busy trying to handle both the government shutdown and the debt ceiling debate which will start in 2 weeks on October 17th. I would assume (you know what they say about assumptions ) that this would slow the nomination process down a bit, especially if federal civilian employees working in these offices such as secretaries, interns, or assistants are told not to come to work.
I don't believe that you are a selfish person but I would recommend that the next time you post, you give a bit of background to your question and flesh out your worry or opinion rather than using "..." or "idk." I know its an internet forum but using text messaging language or a lack of complete sentences/grammar may affect how people respond to your question.