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Current Events => The DUmpster => Topic started by: Ralph Wiggum on March 04, 2010, 11:34:08 AM
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sojourner (1000+ posts)
Wed Mar-03-10 09:40 PM
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Got a call from my Army Ranger son. He and his troops saw Obama. (http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=433x206688)
I wanted to hear him bust with pride, telling me that seeing his President -- this President -- had made an impression on him.
Instead, he said: We were assembled there...the 1st Ranger Battalion, one of only 3 Ranger Battalions in existence (and of course he listed them). And the President gave us a nonchalant wave as he rode past us. Not more than a glance and a little wave. Like he didn't recognize who we were, like he didn't care.
That from my son who is getting ready to be deployed yet again into harms way -- his second tour in Afganistan, third since he joined.
This is sad for me.
An anti-bouncy of sorts. :evillaugh:
Long thread, with this disclaimer at the end:
krispos42 (1000+ posts) Thu Mar-04-10 02:28 AM
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77. Locking
At the OPer's request.
Regards,
Krispos42, DU moderator
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We know that the military is only a photo op for this president.
CTLawGuy (1000+ posts) Wed Mar-03-10 09:44 PM
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3. then his motorcade ran over my puppy
Edited on Wed Mar-03-10 09:46 PM by CTLawGuy
whereupon he stuck his head out and pointed at the carcass and laughed.
But seriously, we know how the military feels about Democratic presidents, so I take this story with a grain of salt.
The military has great reason for disliking Dem presidents. They started it. Most military dislike Dems period.
ETA further content.
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dmr (1000+ posts) Thu Mar-04-10 12:46 AM
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68. Maybe he was pre-occupied, because I don't think he would
purposely diss them. Obama's got a pretty full plate.
But I understand their disappointment, I would've been too.
Much respect and many, many thank yous to your son and his sacrifice.
You always write so beautifully and with such wisdom, sojourner, have you thought of writing to the President? At least make him aware. Sometimes we just don't know how our behavior effects those around us.
Any excuse for barry.
scheming daemons (1000+ posts) Wed Mar-03-10 09:47 PM
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5. Yes... because clearly Obama hates the troops
I can almost guarantee there is more to the story than this.
Yeah...he does.
babylonsister (1000+ posts) Wed Mar-03-10 10:11 PM
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25. Maybe he didn't recognize the batallion, or maybe there were tons
Edited on Wed Mar-03-10 10:17 PM by babylonsister
of other people around. I am sorry your son took this so personally. I don't believe it was done in a spirit of maliciousness, probably just preoccupation with what he was there for.
There are only three Battalions of Rangers in the Army. The 1st Battalion is the oldest and is headed back into combat. They are at a single base with no other Rangers present. They wear a special uniform. Gosh, I am sure barry doesn't grasp the importance that is the Ranger Battalions.
Zomby Woof (1000+ posts) Thu Mar-04-10 01:36 AM
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73. Your son shouldn't be so whiny
The army needs tougher people than that. "Oh no! The president didn't come over and kiss my ass!" Toughen up, soldier. He signed up for this, right? No one made him join?
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3371516484_b8283812cd.jpg)
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President arrives and departs from Hunter Army Airfield
Posted: Mar 02, 2010 3:08 PM MST http://www.wtoc.com/global/story.asp?s=12071919
Updated: Mar 02, 2010 3:49 PM MST
SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - President Obama landed at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah just before noon.
He was greeted by Savannah mayor Otis Johnson, Georgia governor Sonny Perdue, General Jeffry Phillips with the 3rd Infantry Division and Ginger Cucolo, the wife of 3rd ID commander Major General Tony Cucolo.
Two dozen members of the local media were set up on a platform just feet away from where Air Force One landed. Security was very tight, the Secret Service used to metal detector on everyone and searched every bag.
Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police, Georgia State Patrol, the Chatham County Sheriff's Department and military police with Hunter Army Airfield also helped out with security.
Once the President was whisked away to Savannah Technical College, several people got to take a tour of Air Force One, including Ginger Cucolo.
Just after 3pm the President arrived back at Hunter. He said goodbye to Cucolo and General Phillips.
Georgia's United States congressmen Jack Kingston and John Barrow rode back to Washington DC with the President. Kingston said they planned to talk about issue important to the Savannah area, like jobs and the ports.
Air Force One took off around 3:20 and disappeared into the overcast sky.
barry was there to talk at a college.
(http://wwwimage.cbsnews.com/images/2001/02/12/image271307g.jpg)
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This is the look he uses for the troops...
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xOLwlWjW-go/SxwBeETecRI/AAAAAAAAAEA/galcpc3Ke_s/s640/Arrogant+Obama.jpg)
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Any excuse for barry.
Yeah...he does.
There are only three Battalions of Rangers in the Army. The 1st Battalion is the oldest and is headed back into combat. They are at a single base with no other Rangers present. They wear a special uniform. Gosh, I am sure barry doesn't grasp the importance that is the Ranger Battalions.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3371516484_b8283812cd.jpg)
Well what do you expect from a man who can't even pronounce Corpsman? Pissed off a lot of Marines with that one...they love their "corpsemen".
Cindie
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He was there for his daily two-hour televised speech on PMS and CNN. I've often wondered: Do those nodding fools in the peanut gallery behind him travel from speech to speech, or do they recruit a new batch of fools at each location?
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He was there for his daily two-hour televised speech on PMS and CNN. I've often wondered: Do those nodding fools in the peanut gallery behind him travel from speech to speech, or do they recruit a new batch of fools at each location?
Just the local Moron.orgies.
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....and not a live round in the bunch....whatta shame, whatta shame.
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Badcat's photo says it all. I went over to the thread, and I didn't last long. Those assholes treated Sojourner completely without respect, regard, sympathy, or basic humanity. How dare they? I hate them so much. I feel terrible for Sojourner. I wonder how he/she feels about his/her little "community" today? I would never ever come back, and I'd badmouth that site all over the web. I'd become conservative and tell them why.
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Well, really, very few Presidents would single out a particular outbound unit for any special recognition over and above what they'd give another unit, and it sounds like a courtesy wave en route to other business entirely. The kid was delusional if he thinks Obama knows Army Rangers from Forest Rangers in the first place. It really was kind of whiny.
And besides, Obama is focused like a laser on jobs, so how much attention can he actually spare, right?
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Well, really, very few Presidents would single out a particular outbound unit for any special recognition over and above what they'd give another unit, and it sounds like a courtesy wave en route to other business entirely. The kid was delusional if he thinks Obama knows Army Rangers from Forest Rangers in the first place. It really was kind of whiny.
Wait, Army Rangers are different than Forest Rangers? Next you'll tell me that Texas Rangers are different too! :-)
And besides, Obama is focused like a laser on jobs, so how much attention can he actually spare, right?
I thought he was focused on healthcare reform a/k/a dismantling the country?
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The president flew into Hunter Army Airfield. It's not like the Broken TV division was standing at attention on the runway.
http://www.1stbn75thrgrregtmemorial.com/
Sergeant Bradley Crose
Company A, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
Killed in Action in Afghanistan: March 4, 2002
Corporal Matthew Commons
Company A, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
Killed in Action in Afghanistan: March 4, 2002
Specialist Marc Anderson
Company A, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
Killed in Action in Afghanistan: March 4, 2002
Staff Sergeant Anthony D. Davis
TSE, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
Killed in action in Tikrit: January 6, 2009
Private Eric Hario
Company A, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
Killed in action in Afghanistan: August 28, 2009
Staff Sergeant Jason S. Dahlke
Company A, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
Killed in action in Afghanistan: August 28, 2009
Sergeant Robert Daniel Sanchez
Company B, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
Killed in action in Afghanistan: October 1, 2009
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The president flew into Hunter Army Airfield. It's not like the Broken TV division was standing at attention on the runway.
http://www.1stbn75thrgrregtmemorial.com/
Sergeant Bradley Crose
Company A, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
Killed in Action in Afghanistan: March 4, 2002
Corporal Matthew Commons
Company A, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
Killed in Action in Afghanistan: March 4, 2002
Specialist Marc Anderson
Company A, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
Killed in Action in Afghanistan: March 4, 2002
Staff Sergeant Anthony D. Davis
TSE, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
Killed in action in Tikrit: January 6, 2009
Private Eric Hario
Company A, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
Killed in action in Afghanistan: August 28, 2009
Staff Sergeant Jason S. Dahlke
Company A, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
Killed in action in Afghanistan: August 28, 2009
Sergeant Robert Daniel Sanchez
Company B, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
Killed in action in Afghanistan: October 1, 2009
And there ya go. More reasons for Bambi to ignore them. Obama forbid that he acknowledge them.
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The president flew into Hunter Army Airfield. It's not like the Broken TV division was standing at attention on the runway.
No idea if the BDE at HAAF was standing around scratching their asses or not, but apparently you just don't get the Obama view of anyone military standing in review when he goes by, no matter what uniform they're wearing - they are there for him, he is not there for them.
Feel free to disprove it.
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....and not a live round in the bunch....whatta shame, whatta shame.
oooops! Not a good idea! Ya tryin' to get a visit, are ya?
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No idea if the BDE at HAAF was standing around scratching their asses or not, but apparently you just don't get the Obama view of anyone military standing in review when he goes by, no matter what uniform they're wearing - they are there for him, he is not there for them.
Feel free to disprove it.
Big difference is how Bush handled such situations.
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Zomby Woof (1000+ posts) Thu Mar-04-10 01:36 AM
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73. Your son shouldn't be so whiny
The army needs tougher people than that. "Oh no! The president didn't come over and kiss my ass!" Toughen up, soldier. He signed up for this, right? No one made him join?
The Zomby Woof POS isn't worth to be spit on by a Ranger, much less get an ass kicking. Since I'm not one, I would be more than happy to do it.
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Rangers don't whine. If this story isn't a complete fabrication, which it likely is, the actual quote from the Ranger would probably have included the words "piece of shit".
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Rangers don't whine. If this story isn't a complete fabrication, which it likely is, the actual quote from the Ranger would probably have included the words "piece of shit".
Pretty much what I was thinkin'. I'll lay odds it was more of a rant about the disrespect the prick showed than anything else! Especially if he had been around during a situation like this with Bush.
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Zomby Woof (1000+ posts) Thu Mar-04-10 01:36 AM
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73. Your son shouldn't be so whiny
The army needs tougher people than that. "Oh no! The president didn't come over and kiss my ass!" Toughen up, soldier. He signed up for this, right? No one made him join?
OMG...did this cocksucker DUmmie just type this? Hey faggot zomby woof, cocksucker... :bird:
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Mommy making shit up once again.
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We know that the military is only a photo op for this president.
The military has great reason for disliking Dem presidents. They started it. Most military dislike Dems period.
ETA further content.
You know, I am a little worried about the current relationship between the top military brass and the 0bam-bam administration. The supporting statements by Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on ending the Don't ask, Don't tell queer policy. After the Fort Hood Massacre one of the top military brass made statements where diversity was important while making zero mention of the cause for this, the Islam fanatics that permeated out military, government, and neighborhoods.
WTF?
I was kind of hoping that our military would always be there to stop this type of shit before it got too far out of hand AND, willing to throw down against democrat politicians INCLUDING the POTUS when their obvious purposeful destruction of this nation leaves no doubt as to their intentions.
Seems to me they either agree with these democrat commie sacks of horse manure OR, their retirement is being held over their heads.
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Zomby Woof (1000+ posts) Thu Mar-04-10 01:36 AM
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73. Your son shouldn't be so whiny
The army needs tougher people than that. "Oh no! The president didn't come over and kiss my ass!" Toughen up, soldier. He signed up for this, right? No one made him join?
OMG...did this cocksucker DUmmie just type this? Hey faggot zomby woof, cocksucker... :bird:
The zombie dick-suck is the same sack-O-shit that once pissed his pants because his boss didn't say hello to him one morning at work.
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The zombie dick-suck is the same sack-O-shit that once pissed his pants because his boss didn't say hello to him one morning at work.
Big surprise! I bet he'd piss his pants as soon as he saw me walkin' toward him with my bondsman jacket on too!
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I was kind of hoping that our military would always be there to stop this type of shit before it got too far out of hand AND, willing to throw down against democrat politicians INCLUDING the POTUS when their obvious purposeful destruction of this nation leaves no doubt as to their intentions.
Seems to me they either agree with these democrat commie sacks of horse manure OR, their retirement is being held over their heads.
When Hillary didn't want to see any military uniforms in the White House, who stood up to her.....The Marines.
When the military was ordered to coed train the troops in bootcamp, who stood up to oppose that order and to this day doesn't do it.....The Marines.
Who, just the other day, voiced a negative opinion to the presidents queer policy, none other than the highest Marine, the Commandant, again it was ....The Marines.
We should pray that The Few, The Proud, The Marines never lose their way for if they should, we are totally lost to liberalism.
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But seriously, we know how the military feels about Democratic presidents, so I take this story with a grain of salt.
And we know the disdain that Democrat presidents feel for those of us in uniform. It's palpable the dislike they have for us.
Hence our reaction to them.
I sincerely doubt there's been a Dem POTUS the military has liked since JFK.
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When Hillary didn't want to see any military uniforms in the White House, who stood up to her.....The Marines.
When the military was ordered to coed train the troops in bootcamp, who stood up to oppose that order and to this day doesn't do it.....The Marines.
Who, just the other day, voiced a negative opinion to the presidents queer policy, none other than the highest Marine, the Commandant, again it was ....The Marines.
We should pray that The Few, The Proud, The Marines never lose their way for if they should, we are totally lost to liberalism.
amed, brother.
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Zomby Woof (1000+ posts) Thu Mar-04-10 01:36 AM
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73. Your son shouldn't be so whiny
The army needs tougher people than that. "Oh no! The president didn't come over and kiss my ass!" Toughen up, soldier. He signed up for this, right? No one made him join?
Mother****er, you'd be out before you hit the ground if these words dripped out of that wet sewer you call a mouth in front of me.
Like you have any ****ing idea what you're talking about....
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Mother****er, you'd be out before you hit the ground if these words dripped out of that wet sewer you call a mouth in front of me.
Like you have any ****ing idea what you're talking about....
Perfect response! Pretty sure 99% of us here feel the same way, member of the military or not!
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Perfect response! Pretty sure 99% of us here feel the same way, member of the military or not!
Count me in as part of that percent!
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Mother****er, you'd be out before you hit the ground if these words dripped out of that wet sewer you call a mouth in front of me.
Like you have any ****ing idea what you're talking about....
I couldn't have said it better myself. :cheersmate:
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Perfect response! Pretty sure 99% of us here feel the same way, member of the military or not!
Count me in as part of that percent!
I couldn't have said it better myself.
Thanks, guys, I've had enough of the DUmbass tough guy bullshit. Funny how they say that dumb shit behind a keyboard but never standing eye to eye (and within an arms reach) of anyone who would hold them fully responsible for their words, isn't it?
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....and not a live round in the bunch....whatta shame, whatta shame.
My VN vet guy had a chance at Dan Rather and regrets it still.
:rotf:
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Rangers don't whine. If this story isn't a complete fabrication, which it likely is, the actual quote from the Ranger would probably have included the words "piece of shit".
Exactly right!