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Current Events => Archives => Politics => Election 2008 => Topic started by: Attero Dominatus on February 22, 2008, 11:06:49 PM
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The military is casting doubt on Barack Obama’s claim during a debate Thursday night that for U.S. troops in Afghanistan, it was “easier to get Taliban weapons†than it was to be properly equipped by their own country.
Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said Friday he found the claim “hard to believe.â€
“Despite the degree of skill and finesse that it takes to manage a large force with the number of deployments we have going on — and despite the stress that we have readily acknowledged on the force, one of the things we do is make sure that all of our servicemen that are going into harm’s way are properly trained and equipped with the leadership they need to be successful,†he said.
Obama’s campaign stands by his remarks, which he made during a debate with Hillary Clinton in Austin, Texas, while explaining why he feels he is prepared to be commander-in-chief and why the decision to enter Iraq demonstrated poor judgment.
During the debate, he said he was told by an Army captain heading a rifle platoon that he was sent to Afghanistan with 15 fewer soldiers than he was supposed to have because the other troops were sent to Iraq.
“And as a consequence, they didn’t have enough ammunition; they didn’t have enough Humvees,†Obama said. “They were actually capturing Taliban weapons, because it was easier to get Taliban weapons than it was for them to get properly equipped by our current commander-in-chief.â€
More: http://youdecide08.foxnews.com/2008/02/22/military-questions-obamas-claim-that-under-equipped-troops-used-taliban-weapons/
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There are so many things wrong with that statement on so many levels...and I'm NAVY.
This guy doesn't deserve to run pantyhose, let alone a nation.
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The junior officer who made that idiotic claim needs to be tracked down and bitch-slapped into explaining what the Hell he was thinking and for having his head up his ass as well, that is just as f*cked up as a soup sandwich.
The only shit the Taliban would have that would be any use for us would be something they stole from us in the first place. Individuals may end up in odd situations due to low-level command ****-ups, but the Pentagon guy is absolutely right that supplying our guys with sufficient small arms and battle rattle is definitely NOT one of our failings.
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This guy doesn't deserve to run pantyhose, let alone a nation.
:lmao:
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Sen. Warner Calls For Hearing on Obama's Taliban Claims
Sen. John Warner, a supporter of likely GOP presidential nominee John McCain, sent Obama a letter Friday asking for details about the platoon and the name and whereabouts of the captain, so he can tell military officials about it at an upcoming hearing. Warner is ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Letter (http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2008/02/sen-warner-calls-for-hearing-on-obamas.html)
Heh.
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I heard Rush talking about this yesterday, how the story seemed extremely fishy and that Barackath Obamath never gave the name of this platoon sergeant (of course), but I didn't hear that much of it because I was in and out of the car all afternoon.
I'm sure the story is bogus as all get out and Obama's just trying to drive up support from the few Dems who still support the troops.
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Rush actually put Bo Snerdley on the air. First time I've ever heard that.
They were not pleased.
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Rush actually put Bo Snerdley on the air. First time I've ever heard that.
They were not pleased.
Yeah, I heard that. The "Official Barack criticizer" This of course was the knock out punch right here... "Somebody that might be able to make Jimmy Carter look competent." :rotf:
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This guy doesn't deserve to run pantyhose, let alone a nation.
:rofl: :rotf: :lmao:
I agree
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Rush actually put Bo Snerdley on the air. First time I've ever heard that.
They were not pleased.
that was a brilliant move on Rush's part... especially since he knows the drive bys listen to him so intently.
now, why isnt the MSM asking Barack about this Army Captain?
let's see if it comes up in the debates any time soon.
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It's a wonder that they say this bullshit with a straight face and get away with it. I have yet to see anyone in an American Uniform on TV or in the press that wasn't equipped with American GI ISsued gear or shit they bought on thier own like Knives and spare pouches to carry all that extra crap some LT told them they had to drag along but didn't need. There maybe some Spec Ops units using stuff thats not normally issued to regular units but that is normal. Barry should just shut the **** up over military matters.
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Sen. Warner Calls For Hearing on Obama's Taliban Claims
Sen. John Warner, a supporter of likely GOP presidential nominee John McCain, sent Obama a letter Friday asking for details about the platoon and the name and whereabouts of the captain, so he can tell military officials about it at an upcoming hearing. Warner is ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Letter (http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2008/02/sen-warner-calls-for-hearing-on-obamas.html)
Heh.
Heh heh.