Obama ... The Real Obama ... Blows Off The Troops - New England Patriots Forums

***IcyPatriot*** · 07-24-2008, 09:59 PM

Good old BHO ... used our military as props ... what a jerk according to this person.

http://www.blackfive.net/main/2008/0...i-in-afgh.html

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Hello everyone,
As you know I am not a very political person. I just wanted to pass along that Senator Obama came to Bagram Afghanistan for about an hour on his visit to ' The War Zone ' . I wanted to share with you what happened. He got off the plane and got into a bullet proof vehicle, got to the area to meet with the Major General (2 Star) who is the commander here at Bagram.

As the Soldiers where lined up to shake his hand, he blew them off and didn't say a word as he went into the conference room to meet the General. As he finished, the vehicles took him to the ClamShell (pretty much a big top tent that military personnel can play basketball or work out in with weights) so he could take his publicity pictures playing basketball. He again shunned the opportunity to talk to Soldiers to thank them for their service.
So really he was just here to make a showing for the Americans back home that he is their candidate for President. I think that if you are going to make an effort to come all the way over here you would thank those that are providing the freedom that they are providing for you.

I swear we got more thanks from the NBA Basketball Players or the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders than from one of the Senators, who wants to be the President of the United States . I just don't understand how anyone would want him to be our Commander-and-Chief. It was almost that he was scared to be around those that provide the freedom for him and our great country.

http://www.blackfive.net/main/2008/0...itness-em.html

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95% of base wanted nothing to do with him. I have met three troops who support him, and literally hundreds who regard him as a buffoon, a charlatan, a hindrance to their mission or a flat out enemy of progress. Even when the rumors were publicly admitted, almost no one left their duty sections to try to see him, unless they were officers whose presence was officially required.

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Now, there are close to 8000 troops on the base and its nearby satellites. No one came up from the Army side (except perhaps a few ranking officers). The airbase resumed operation, once he cleared the flightline, as if nothing had happened. The dining hall holds about 300 people and was not full. The troops did not want to meet him and the feeling was apparently mutual. In attendance, besides the Official Entourage, were the base's senior officers, some support personnel, and a very few carefully vetted supporters who'd made special arrangements. No photos were allowed. No question and answer with the troops. No real acknowledgment that the troops existed.

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A disgraceful PR stunt, using the troops as a platform for his ego and campaign.
In comparison, I've seen four star generals and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on this base. They each held an all ranks call, met with and briefed the personnel, and took questions on every subject from tour length to uniform design to rules of engagement to weapon choice to long term policy, from the newest airmen to the senior NCO with TEN 120-180 day tours since Sep 11. It's very clear they want to know what the troops think, and to keep them informed of events. It's equally clear mister Obama does not.

***IcyPatriot*** · 07-24-2008, 10:01 PM

I emailed those 2 links to Drudge ....

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MrBigglesWorth · 07-24-2008, 10:08 PM

I'm guessing you don't like Obama

***IcyPatriot*** · 07-24-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBigglesWorth

I'm guessing you don't like Obama

Part of me does like him and part of me doesn't trust him ... I wanted Clinton.

MrBigglesWorth · 07-24-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by F.B.N.

Part of me does like him and part of me doesn't trust him ... I wanted Clinton.

and you trust her?

TommyBrady12 · 07-24-2008, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by F.B.N.

Part of me does like him and part of me doesn't trust him ... I wanted Clinton.

mccain > clinton

***IcyPatriot*** · 07-24-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBigglesWorth

and you trust her?

Can you trust any of them?

I just think she was more ready to do the job ... experience and age wise.

wistahpatsfan · 07-25-2008, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by F.B.N.

Part of me does like him and part of me doesn't trust him ... I wanted Clinton.

So now you're pissed at the guy who beat her? Just say you're voting for McCain and move on.

***Patters*** · 07-25-2008, 06:42 AM

While Snopes says the legitimacy of the email is inconclusive, consider all the emails being spread by dishonest righties so far. Why do you believe this one? Besides, there is video and other reports of Obama greeting soldiers in the countries he's visited.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/afghanistan.asp

Remember, F.B.N., the right wing has a real problem with liars in their ranks. I'm not saying this email is untrue, but maybe it's time to start posting the rumors about McCain being a bigamist.

You might also want to try drawing your own conclusions by browsing this:

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=obama+meets+troops&search_typ e=&aq=f

PatriotsReign · 07-25-2008, 06:52 AM

Not even worth commenting on the content of the "alleged" email.

Sometimes I really question why we post negative stuff on the candidate we don't like....as if we get some pleasure from doing it. I can say that because to date, I have yet to post a story on a candidate just to spread negative news.

Am I cool for doing that? YUP!

Seriously, I think we should reflect on our motives from time to time. This is really not too productive unless we are discussing known facts.