But Paul, to tell them on the front line that they have the same courage as athletes is actually a patronising insult to them. There is no other way to interpret it. If you want to see what the troops really think about Brown then you should go the the Army Rumour Service website (ARRSE as its called....)
I have just had a look and there is a thread with 5 pages of posts that are at least 5:1 against Brown and expressing contempt and disgust towards him. Some great choice language used as you might think....
Lets face it, its how the lads on the ground react thats important not how we civvies see it.....
www.arrse.co.uk
The Spectator also has something to say,
http://www.spectator.co.uk/coffeehouse/1411631/browns-crass-olympics-comparison.thtml