Synonyms: elite troops, rapid deployment troops, special troops, storm troops.
(Believe it or not, it has nothing to do with crack cocaine. This term has been used since before jesus was born. Sun Tzu, the man who wrote "The Art of War" well over 2000 years ago used this term in his writings. Of course, back then, people who used the coca plant didn't call it crack.)
This term was simply based on the analogy that employing these troops could create "cracks" in an enemy's military structure or strategy.
by far the most successful propaganda catch phrase in American history
If you don't support the war, than people assume that you don't support the troops either, and for that you must be a selfish, malignant coward who doesn't respect the sacrifice that these amazing men and women apparently give for our freedom
Unfortunately the average American citizen is so brainwashed by mainstream news that they do not even realize that this is propaganda
John: I don't support the wars in the middle east. they're all completely blatant examples of imperialism Jack: OMGWTF YOU DON'T SUPPORT OUR TROOPS YOU EVIL BASTARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!11