Video: Obama’s eulogy at Fort Hood
posted at 4:13 pm on November 10, 2009 by Allahpundit
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A good speech with a superb ending. Skip ahead to 11:18 of the clip or scroll down to the paragraph that begins “For history is filled with heroes” and go from there. This isn’t the first time The One’s risen to the occasion for a military address: His speech at Camp Lejeune in February was also surprisingly strong, albeit surreal given his prior rhetoric on Iraq. (Same here in the jarringly Bushian line, “They have extended the opportunity of self-government to peoples that have suffered tyranny and war.”) I don’t know if his speechwriters are simply inspired by the subject or if his military rhetoric profits from the contrast with his usual gassy “we are the world” Hopenchange pap, but he did well today. And laying a challenge coin at each of the memorials was an elegant tribute.
Stephanopoulos thinks The One signaled here that he too now subscribes to the terrorism theory of Hasan’s attack. I think that’s already fairly clear from the fact that the president and Gen. Casey attended today; a simple lone nut scenario involving a guy who, say, just got laid off and opened fire in frustration wouldn’t have drawn the same response. Most of you will have read the new WaPo story by now about Hasan delivering a jihadbot lecture at Walter Reed two years ago during what was supposed to have been a medical presentation. What you might not have read is Time’s new piece confirming that that wasn’t the only time he got his jihad on in full view of military personnel:
This officer said he was so surprised when Hasan gave a talk about “the war on terror being a war on Islam” that he asked the lieutenant colonel running the course what Hasan’s presentation had to do with health care. “I raised my hand and asked, `Why are you letting this go on — this has nothing to do with environmental health.’ The course director said, `I’m just going to let him go.’” The topic of Hasan’s presentation, the officer says, had been approved in advance by the lieutenant colonel.…
A retired four-star officer says that, based on the evidence gleaned so far, it was Hasan’s career that should have been cut short. “They could have given — him a dishonorable discharge and said what he’s doing works against good order and discipline,” said the general, who also requested anonymity. But rather than any preferential treatment given to Hasan because of his religion, “My guess is he fell through the cracks,” the general said.
The officer who was at Hasan’s presentation thinks “the cracks” had nothing to do with it, that it was a straight-up case of political correctness that kept him on. Exit quotation from Patrick Poole, who lectured an audience of officers about this very problem two years ago and is still waiting for concrete action to be taken: “The military brass can’t claim that they haven’t been warned.”
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Liam:
I hear you.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 5:21 PM
Nah, just numbering the trolls now.
Aviator on November 10, 2009 at 5:21 PM
“Ms. MaoDunn is unavailable for comment. She is cleaning out her desk and her computer hard drive”.
Love,
David & RhamDouche
Whitehouse.gov
Key West Reader on November 10, 2009 at 5:22 PM
I know I have said this before but if this is true maybe the president could be more circumspect about the adjectives he uses to label his political opponents. Especially those who are constituents.
Cindy Munford on November 10, 2009 at 5:22 PM
sorry. Obama has been on TV so much in the last year That I can no longer listen to him for more than 15sec brfore reaching for the remote. He wasted his 15min of fame. and now his speeches are meaningless to me and many I know because we no longer care or listen to the man.
overexposure kills. pompous overexposure kills faster
unseen on November 10, 2009 at 5:22 PM
Did they let Hasan the Terrorist skip the ceremony, or was he allowed to watch Barry’s speechifyin’?
Christien on November 10, 2009 at 5:22 PM
LOL
excellent…
cmsinaz on November 10, 2009 at 5:22 PM
ME ME ME
faraway on November 10, 2009 at 5:23 PM
No thx, why be a glutton for punishment?
beachgirlusa on November 10, 2009 at 5:23 PM
and let’s all get into reality – those of us who have been won over for the moment by a speech. Obama is now presiding over the destruction of our military – WAKE UP!!! HE IS PLOUGHING AMERICA UNDER AT THE SPEED OF LIGHT AND SOME HERE WASTE THEIR TIME GIVING HIM CREDIT FOR A SPEECH HE MADE TO KEEP THE MASSES HAPPY AND STUPID WHILE WE ARE ONE HEALTH CARE RECONCILIATION VOTE AWAY IN THE SENATE FROM LOSING THE USA FOREVER – DO WE HAVE THE ENERGY TO BE SO SCATTERED? FOCUS AS OBAMA AND HIS MINIONS DO – STOP OBAMA!
tigerlily on November 10, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Not me. I am not that brave. But a few of them have waded here and they seem to think that all of a sudden the deaths of American servicemen matter and that Obama is the most wonderful speech giver ever.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 5:24 PM
Pardon me if I doubt his sincerity.
Aviator on November 10, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Why bother with propaganda? I’d rather go back to my ex-wife than indulge Lefty BS. As least the ex will kill me faster and get it done.
Liam on November 10, 2009 at 5:25 PM
No kidding. I have heard lots of politicians give lots of speeches for years and years, and really don’t get that into speeches anyway..but I feel the same way about Obama and I have never felt like that about any President before. I actually, mute the TV when he comes on.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Is this your blog? Yeah….thought not. It’s called free speech, something of which I am sure you have no knowledge. Also, (though why the he|| I’m trying to reason with a troll, I’ll never know) after hearing his 1st speech regarding this terrorist act, and his 2nd speech which wasn’t much better…you bet your a$$ Obama’s speech writers kept him on topic. If you don’t like the tone, it’s your problem, not ours.
Annietxgrl on November 10, 2009 at 5:26 PM
will napolitano or holder do something now??!!
cmsinaz on November 10, 2009 at 5:27 PM
More b.s. from the Liar-In-Chief to sucker anyone who will swallow his insincere, boilerplate, pseudo-concerned drivel.
His diffident policies resulted in these deaths.
Screw this crypto-marxist political huckster.
All honor to those who died under his incompetent ‘command’.
profitsbeard on November 10, 2009 at 5:27 PM
Why don’t you prove it then?
rightistliberal on November 10, 2009 at 5:29 PM
He didn’t write the speech. This is just like his pre-election campaign when his prepared speeches were of completely different tone from his extemporaneous yammerings.
Sorry; I can’t give him any credit here. The history that has occurred within your own lifetimes says that what he did was out of political calculation, not heartfelt sentiment.
commenter on November 10, 2009 at 5:29 PM
For all of you who think he gave a great speech today ……… don’t jump to conclusions.
fogw on November 10, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Notice how many soldiers in the audience were chewing gum while Barry gave the big speech. Maybe it’s a sign of respect.
Christien on November 10, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Bullsh!t!
dogsoldier on November 10, 2009 at 5:31 PM
And why is my antivirus going crazy from the ads?
dogsoldier on November 10, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Hey Allah, could you try to find out who wrote the speech? Someone in the stable or maybe a specialist brought in for the occasion?
Cindy Munford on November 10, 2009 at 5:32 PM
He did better than I expected on the speech. At least he indicated that these soldiers died as part of a war and not because of some “inexplicable” cause.
I continue to hope that Obama will grow a mature soul in his job as he comes face to face with real Americans, real patriots, and must contrast them with the caricatures he has been taught.
PattyJ on November 10, 2009 at 5:32 PM
He wrote as much of this speech as he wrote Dreams From My Father. But he delivered it well. Give it a break.
clorensen on November 10, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Yes, I was surprised, but he delivered a good speech. I’m glad. I don’t believe he meant a word of it, but I’m so glad for the families and friends that he was respectful.
We are in a world of trouble in this country; I don’t know what it’s going to take to get people to see what is really happening. I was listening to Neopolitano on Beck a little while ago. He was talking about states nullifying federal laws. Maybe this is an avenue toward stemming the tide, I don’t know, but something has to be done. I’m hoping our governor, here in Texas, will step up when the time comes.
texanpride on November 10, 2009 at 5:36 PM
+1000
Disturb the Universe on November 10, 2009 at 5:37 PM
You know what? I can remember when liberals thought that Saddam Hussein was a bad guy. They supported regime change and sanctions right up until the time they thought it was politically advantageous not to. The Clinton administration had years to turn Saddam loose if he was such a victim.
This is the thing about liberals, whether it is Kerry talking about Americans behaving like the raping pillaging armies of Genghis Khan or Ted Kennedy comparing the US military to the regime of Saddam Hussein and Dick Durbin comparing them to the Nazis: liberals support the US military when and if it works for them and even then it is usually a short term support, the kind of support that disappears when things get tough.
So don’t come on a blog like this frequented by people who have supported the military even when it was a not a cool thing to do and pretend to be put out by people who fail to kiss Obama’s behind.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Unfortunately, this speech will get all the press, not the image of soldiers saluting their fallen brethren. I will never forget watching a group of three soldiers moving from each memorial in military fashion saluting each one. My heart ached for each of them and the families who lost loved ones in the massacre. However, watching those who protect my freedom illustrate the ultimate level of respect for these heroes even as they grieved encouraged me to keep the faith our country will remain the greatest in the world.
To all of the selfless men and women who protect my freedom and the freedom of my children…THANK YOU!
truetexan on November 10, 2009 at 5:39 PM
What kudos? “President” Obama is the hood ornament for the politically correct ambulance which gave birth to this islamic terrorist massacre. Just today the MaOist himself was postulating garden variety stress as a reason for this evil. Has anyone forgotten his ballcupping saluteless Pledge of Allegiance? Once you draw a line, it stays drawn. What’s this garbage of “let’s give credit when it’s due?” Obama has declared WAR on you, and you can still muster some kind of truce to evaluate his telepromter reading? The fact that he comes anywhere near our troops, whether it be for a photo op in the dead of night or to play healer in chief, is a vile scene too revolting to stomach. The troops are props for the impOster.
May our soldiers rest in peace and may their families have vengeance upon this ideological cancer.
Western_Civ on November 10, 2009 at 5:39 PM
right on right on right on!
cmsinaz on November 10, 2009 at 5:39 PM
and another thing (I’m really angry about this whole Hasan thing and the pointless deaths and injuries of our soldiers and the joke that on Obama’s watch we have had a terrorist attack and NO ONE is “calling him out”)why does Grow Fins get the satisfaction of a response(s) every time he/she posts? Grow Fins has NO game, says the same ridiculous-or-personally-insulting thing the same way and only wastes HA space and my eye time scanning over him/her and those who bother to answer him/her. Am I the only one who is sick of this repetitive troll and those who constantly justify the troll’s existance and happiness in being here because our people keep engaging and engaging and engaging?
What is the fascination with the foolish Grow Fins, or any troll, for that matter, and why can’t we just get over answering so he/she/they get lost?
tigerlily on November 10, 2009 at 5:40 PM
Good point. Combat wounded vets should pay for their healthcare–oops, folks don’t like that. Counsel vets on whether their lives are really worth living anymore–oops, another mistake. Label returning vets as candidates for becoming domestic terrorists–D’OH! Dither on Afghanistan–nope, no pattern yet.
Oooo, look, shiny speech!
Christien on November 10, 2009 at 5:40 PM
Anytime.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 5:42 PM
I’d rather allow all my exes back in, even at the same time, than listen to another syllable spill from the lips of this sorry ass, Obama, even when praising our fallen.
TXUS on November 10, 2009 at 5:43 PM
My thoughts exactly.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 5:44 PM
When he’s properly scripted and prepared, Obama can sound very good, very convincing. The problem is that when he isn’t, he shows himself to be callous and self-centered. So it’s hard to actually believe that even though he sounds as if he feels something here, that he actually feels anything at all, except maybe some concern about his own political hide. He failed to show leadership when he needed to; this is too late to fill the gap he left.
ProfessorMiao on November 10, 2009 at 5:45 PM
Instant classic.
This wasn’t his speech-speech.
faraway on November 10, 2009 at 5:45 PM
Damn, that is the best flame throw ever!!!!
lovingmyUSA on November 10, 2009 at 5:46 PM
You know what it makes me feel like? That guy you know is a dog, but he is so smooth. And he thinks that he can do whatever he likes and all he has to do is show up at your door step with a sad solemn look and yammer on about undying love and voila! you let him back in again.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 5:47 PM
From one Texan-American to another, AMEN, bro.
TXUS on November 10, 2009 at 5:47 PM
Dude. Why are you throwing your fig newtons and pudding on people…. Enough already, stoop dog.
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Key West Reader on November 10, 2009 at 5:47 PM
Rush couldn’t have said that better. Thank you!
Key West Reader on November 10, 2009 at 5:49 PM
You made a statement. YOU prove it. The prosecution–YOU–have all the burden.
Liam on November 10, 2009 at 5:51 PM
I’ve discovered a term that applies to Obama precisely;
NO MORAL CODE; All those years in church, listening to J. Wright just scrambled his social mores even more. He’s had no moral basis to begin with, and he can’t conjure up one that works today.
Cybergeezer on November 10, 2009 at 5:54 PM
I love it…Texas-American. May God be with your and your family too!
truetexan on November 10, 2009 at 5:55 PM
Sorry about your Tee-Time there Berry, thanks for giving a ‘Shout-out’ to the fallen.
Where in the hell are the descendants of Gen Pershing, Patten?? Not theses sold out, PC Muslim loving 4 stars.
try again later on November 10, 2009 at 5:55 PM
Obama = Boy who cried wolf.
He’s lied and broken so many promises from his wonderful speeches, misleading the American public all along the way…
… that even if he was sincere today, I don’t believe him.
Seven Percent Solution on November 10, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Yes,let’s give credit where credit is due…Bambi can read.
DDT on November 10, 2009 at 5:56 PM
The ability to read good speeches written by others from 2 teleprompters is what got this man elected. He is otherwise an empty suit.
I had to provide proof to my own mom, an Obama Cultist, that he uses teleprompters! She actually thought all the speeches he delievered on the campaign trail were from “the heart!” And my mom is an intelligent person! I also have tried to convince her that he, like all other presidents, uses speechwriters.
Anyway, that’s trivial. RIP to these soliders, thoughts & prayers to their families and friends.
visions on November 10, 2009 at 5:58 PM
Excellent remarks from the President. Listened to the whole thing just for good measure. No objections to anything he said. President Bush could have given the same remarks and I would have said the same thing.
I will make only one observation concerning the politicis of the matter. I recall that President Clinton gave a similarly heartfelt speech at the memorial for the Oklahoma City victims back in 1995. He had just had his head handed to him in the 1994 mid-terms, but I recall that his speech in OKC appeared to begin the process of political rehabilitation that led to his re-election in 1996.
It’s all about credibitility folks, and this speech, like President Clinton’s will restore some of President Obama’s credibility with some of the electorate. Whether such calculations went into the preparation and delivery of this speech today or not, it is simply the truth of the matter. There will be many who view this speech as a heartfelt attempt to truly grieve with the families of the fallen, and the MSM will make sure this speech gets wide airplay throughout the country. “See, President Obama truly empathizes with our men and women in uniform. He only wants what is best for our nation. Give him a chance.”
This, the same day we hear that he wants to go to Hiroshima, no doubt to apologize for the brutality of another American president.
Mongo Mere Pawn on November 10, 2009 at 5:58 PM
I am the same same as a lot of other people, I so can’t stand this President that when he speaks, I can’t hit the mute button fast enough. I just do not accept the lies any more. EVERY DAY this idiot is on TV and I am a news junkie.
royzer on November 10, 2009 at 6:02 PM
Good observation, and a policy I try to adhere to.
Cybergeezer on November 10, 2009 at 6:03 PM
But you have no proof, do you? You and all the other libs who come here do so just to disrupt and hurt the hearts of decent people. You, Blue Fin, crr6, Afrolib, and others just take aim at us an open fire like that shitfuck who’s supposed to be executed tonight. And I bet all of you hate that idea. Too bad if I’m wrong–the horrible hateful things you all post here are enough to make you suspect.
You all offer nothing to advance a discussion, but rather run rampant with vile tactics done with an express purpose of hurting us. You ignore valid questions put to you, among other things, all without any end aimed to advance reasoned and polite discourse among average people. YOU are failues, YOU are the vile ones.
So many times I and others have seen how you stomp hurting hearts here, denigrating ours feelings–even those among women. But aren’t you libs ‘protective’ of women? If so, then where have you been? I, and others can answer that: NOWHERE.
The other morning, when a lib couldn’t resolve my point, he called my mom a troll. I guess that’s fair–in Chicago. But not here, not among how you libs who post here claim by words or inference you somehow hold some moral high ground.
No–you made an accusation and have no proof–the way you libs start out. then you play other games we recognize and are soon to thwart.
Accuse all you want. If you can’t prove it, then the onus is on YOU and your lib friends who infest this site like did the Black Death.
The onus isn’t on US.
Liam on November 10, 2009 at 6:04 PM
sammypants on November 10, 2009 at 6:05 PM
I ask again, what would General Patton do. I would be impressed with a slap or a good cussin”
bluegrass on November 10, 2009 at 6:07 PM
Obama couldn’t come up with anything to say about Ft. Hood because he had a speech contest going on at the White House, and it takes time to sort out the winner and load it in the tele-prompter.
There’s no way he had anything to do with the final product, except it’s recitation.
Cybergeezer on November 10, 2009 at 6:07 PM
Screw his speech..if he continues to lead like he has been in his short time in office he better get ready to give a hell of a lot more speeches just like this one because the enemy sees him as a spineless wimp and and on that I would have to agree with them.
EnochCain on November 10, 2009 at 6:10 PM
I couldn’t even stand to watch. I expected more ’shout outs’ and rambling stories about himself.
This man is no comforter. His contempt for America is barely concealed even as he tries to make a simple speech condemning the attacker and honoring the victims.
His supporters are on the side of the shooter and his opponents know his empty speech is ‘just words’. Nobody really wanted to see this speech.
Zero should have just stayed home and let Bush handle it.
Mr Purple on November 10, 2009 at 6:16 PM
Am I the only one who laughed when Obarfa did his “serious” voice? He has 25 year old liberal dorks writing his speeches so its hard to take them seriously.
Speedwagon82 on November 10, 2009 at 6:18 PM
Now that I’ve read the eulogy — couldn’t stand to listen — I’ve had the same question.
Having written/edited/delivered speeches myself, it couldn’t be the regular crew. Probably a writer in the Pentagon did the main draft, tweaked perhaps by the WH writers for personal style.
TXUS on November 10, 2009 at 6:19 PM
He probably couldn’t comfort his own wife through a terrible personal tragedy she might (God forbid) suffer. If it’s not about him, it’s of no matter.
Liam on November 10, 2009 at 6:19 PM
I don’t agree with a thing this man says/does, but I am with the poster who said that they hope as Mr.Obama has more and more experiences, that he grows up. I have been praying for him. you are supposed to pray for those that despitefully use you.
Kristamatic on November 10, 2009 at 6:24 PM
The Kos and DU morons are still mad Obama isn’t spearheading gay marriage or pulling out of Afghanistan fast enough. Only the truly devoted still care about his pretty speechifying.
Speedwagon82 on November 10, 2009 at 6:26 PM
I’d like to give a shout-out to the seven soldiers still in intensive care, struggling to survive the gunshots of the cold-blooded killer, Hasan.
Prayers for the families of the murdered, and for the recovery of the other victims.
The good news is that an eighth soldier made it out of ICU today:
Idaho soldier shot six times at Fort Hood out of ICU
Nichevo on November 10, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Boy, that made me cry.
AnninCA on November 10, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Michelle: Hussein! Our daughters died today!
Hussein: Yes, I know. Bad. I’m not happy.
Michelle: What are we going to do?
Hussein: You do what you need. I need to go tell the world how sad I am. It’s tragic, I guess, but I’m not pleased and everyone needs to know all about it.
Liam on November 10, 2009 at 6:30 PM
I want answers from Obama – WE HAVE HAD ANOTHER TERRORIST ATTACK ON DOMESTIC SOIL ON HIS WATCH – THE FAMILIES OF THE
Obviously you haven’t been paying attention.
Our president has been fully engaged with the enemies of the country from day one!
He has relentlessly gone after radio talk show host, Palin, Fox News and anyone who questions his awesome judgment!
S/off
DSchoen on November 10, 2009 at 6:30 PM
And that’s collapsing, too.
Liam on November 10, 2009 at 6:31 PM
I have no doubt there is truth in this. Obama will try to use this to help himself.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 6:32 PM
No one can at this point still doubt that Obama can deliver a good speech, can they? Nor that his speechwriters can rise to the occasion and provide him good words?
What’s important though, isn’t the delivery. Nor the words.
No, not at all.
What’s important is whether his words lend creedence to his actions.
And when it comes to anything except his oft revealed narcissism and pseudo-intellectual devotion to failed economic and social models, his words mean little indeed.
President Pretty Princess speaks prettily indeed.
Why should that be impressive?
davisbr on November 10, 2009 at 6:32 PM
I favor waterboarding the Traitor-in-Chief.
Liam on November 10, 2009 at 6:34 PM
I cried the day it happened. Speeches don’t make me cry, especially the ones I refuse to listen to.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Whoever wrote it seems to have some reverence for the military which The Won has not shown previously. I am going to be nitpic a bit though. His descriptions of those who lost their lives were things I had already read about them. I feel that the research into those folks should have been deeper and not just anything found on the Web.
Cindy Munford on November 10, 2009 at 6:34 PM
You’re too forgiving, princess–to the wrong f-ing one.
Liam on November 10, 2009 at 6:34 PM
The best speech Bush ever gave was to the UN in September 2002. Speeches only go so far.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 6:35 PM
True Carter should have spec’ed out the Humvee with armor, he didn’t.
DSchoen on November 10, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Political points are the most fleeting of all. Remember–the electorate is fickle. And, Obama can’t keep what he gets for long. He’s a squanderer, living for the moment.
People like him never last long in the political arena. In a few days the MSM will forget this tidy speech, moving to something else to enhance their guy. This is already fading into the dustbin of history.
Liam on November 10, 2009 at 6:37 PM
Oh spare me the two-faced platitudinous dog swill. You’re so picked on by the mean trolls who stomp on your decent hearted, reasonable and polite hatred of all things liberal, gay people, Muslims…basically anyone who’s not you. You’re like a classic Southerner. Magnolias and polite smiles out in the parlor, horse whips and prejudice back in the kitchen.
“Good hearted.” Barf.
Grow Fins on November 10, 2009 at 6:38 PM
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I think Obama recognized that people wanted him to show respect and reverence for the military today. It was their day, it would have been foolish and self destructive for Obama to fail to rise to the occasion.
I read somewhere that the military had an approval rating of almost 80% among the people of the United States, no other major institution comes close.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 6:38 PM
I really really really want to know who wrote it.
Cindy Munford on November 10, 2009 at 6:40 PM
He’s the President you moron! What did you expect? Sometimes I really think you people watch way too much FOX news. You need to get out and about a bit. Mix with people who, you know, think and look a bit different than you. It won’t kill you, honest.
Grow Fins on November 10, 2009 at 6:40 PM
You come here for one reason only, to pick a fight and then when you get one you play the victim.
Face it, liberals have been crapping on the US military for so many years that no one believes your crap anymore. And if the man in the White House had an R behind his name, you not only would not watch his speech, you would probably be accusing him of masterminding the assault.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 6:40 PM
he did.
Grow Fins on November 10, 2009 at 6:41 PM
Mara Liason just said that Obama looked to Bush as his model for this speech. Great.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 6:41 PM
“Liberals.” So easy to the tongue, so simple-minded in its 2-D comic book portrayal. Stop filling your mind with pablum and maybe we can talk.
Grow Fins on November 10, 2009 at 6:42 PM
I don’t care who gave the speech or who wrote it. I was crying for those who died. I liked hearing about each one of them personally. That was truly the right approach and very respectful.
AnninCA on November 10, 2009 at 6:43 PM
And I bet that poll was taken as are most at MSNBC studios. *L*
Liam on November 10, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Stop! Your good-hearted decency is killing me!
Grow Fins on November 10, 2009 at 6:44 PM
What did I expect? I expected him to give an eloquent speech revering the military because he is the president and it is his job and he would look like an idiot if he did anything else. So I think he really tried today to sound as if he gives a damn, even though he does not.
and btw, Bush was president too and somehow that never stopped the lefties from calling him a liar and a monster and all sorts of things, so spare me the lectures you little troll.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 6:44 PM
Seriously, I was so mad when it first happened. This was just the true grief day, I guess.
AnninCA on November 10, 2009 at 6:44 PM
Okay, hon–I’m where you are.
Liam on November 10, 2009 at 6:44 PM
Actually, I am talking about hat 20% that describes themselves as liberals. Idiot.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 6:46 PM
It’s a little late for that point don’t you think?
Great speech President Obama.
crr6 on November 10, 2009 at 6:46 PM
Please note how lib sarcasm runs rampant over and above genuine discourse. Mocking, insults–we know the rest.
One person dares saying the rest of us here aren’t decent–one who claims a moral high ground. And libs say we’re the arrogant ones!
Who’s up for popcorn?
Liam on November 10, 2009 at 6:47 PM
Maybe but unlikely. I am not saying that in a partican way, few presidents have.
Cindy Munford on November 10, 2009 at 6:49 PM
crr6:
It was a great speech, sounding more like Bush than Obama. If he had sounded like himself, it would have been condescending and self involved. But someone said, go out there and say the sort of thing that Bush might say.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 6:49 PM
Best not to waste time. A lib’s idea of talk has nothing to do with genuine discourse. We all know that, we’ve seen how they who come here from the other side do things. We have nothing to defend despite their accusations. We know how they do things, how nothing ever gets accomplished when dealing with them. Hell, they staunchly REFUSE to be willing to agree to disagree.
The history of their posts tell all, whichever way people want to decide for themselves.
Liam on November 10, 2009 at 6:51 PM
Well, I’m personally relieved he didn’t dial it in. It’s not a day about him, anyway. It was a memorial for those who died.
Jeesh* I better switch to the Clinton thread. That’ll rile me back up against you guys. *haha
AnninCA on November 10, 2009 at 6:51 PM
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