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We are a nation that endures because of the courage of those who defend it. We saw that valor in those who braved bullets here at Fort Hood, just as surely as we see it in those who signed up knowing that they would serve in harm’s way.
We are a nation of laws whose commitment to justice is so enduring that we would treat a gunman and give him due process, just as surely as we will see that he pays for his crimes.
We are a nation that guarantees the freedom to worship as one chooses. And instead of claiming God for our side, we remember Lincoln’s words, and always pray to be on the side of God.
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He’s delivering it right now
John the Libertarian on November 10, 2009 at 2:57 PM
Essentialy he is saying “You signed up to be shot at suck it up”.
Wow.
LincolntheHun on November 10, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Now he’s gonna get it, just like Palin did when she said that.
exception on November 10, 2009 at 2:58 PM
I think it begins like this….”As the first black President I….
right2bright on November 10, 2009 at 2:58 PM
And he is coming to Anchorage tomorrow.
May an Eagle sh!t on his head!
upinak on November 10, 2009 at 2:59 PM
Hm. I seem to remember Palin getting slammed for invoking Lincoln in just this way during the election.
Hesiodos on November 10, 2009 at 2:59 PM
Tammy Bruce is doing commentary on her show right now as he’s speaking. Apparently TOTUS is in the house.
davek70 on November 10, 2009 at 2:59 PM
I! I! I! I! I! I! I! I! I! I! I! I! I! I! I! I!
Shy Guy on November 10, 2009 at 3:00 PM
I know! He’s totally reading it off a teleprompter! He should have memorized his remarks, like all Presidents and classically trained Shakespearean actors before him.
YYZ on November 10, 2009 at 3:01 PM
Yeah, definitely not going to listen to his whiney ass.
Enoxo on November 10, 2009 at 3:02 PM
If I remember correctly, Palin got in some trouble for making remarks like this during the campaign.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 3:02 PM
To paraphrase:
“Blah blah blah
Me me me
Blah blah blah
Tolerance
Blah blah blah
Me me me”
Something like that.
Scott P on November 10, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Remember when Bush went down to the streets after 9/11 and had to use a teleprompter to talk to the workers there to utter his famous “I can hear you” line.
Yeah. Me neither.
lorien1973 on November 10, 2009 at 3:03 PM
It is a well written speech.
portlandon on November 10, 2009 at 3:03 PM
Also,
He’s branched out from I and me and now includes “we”.
lorien1973 on November 10, 2009 at 3:03 PM
great, he is going third and forth person. It was a matter of time, I was hoping it would have started after a year.
upinak on November 10, 2009 at 3:05 PM
They interruped radio here for it also. I know I am a terrible person for not wanting to listen to Mr. Obama.
Cindy Munford on November 10, 2009 at 3:05 PM
Just words… just speeches.
Firebird on November 10, 2009 at 3:05 PM
Props to the speechwriting crew. This one is solid.
RMSpuhler on November 10, 2009 at 3:05 PM
.
In other words, the United States and its military will remain Jihad friendly in the name of “diversity.”
One promise Obamao will keep.
Kalapana on November 10, 2009 at 3:06 PM
Don’t care to hear anything he has to say. I’d rather get into an arguement with my ex-wife for old times sake.
thomasaur on November 10, 2009 at 3:06 PM
A lot of those speaking should be wearing bags on the heads.
MB4 on November 10, 2009 at 3:07 PM
I am waiting him to accidently read the emotion ques from the teleprompter:
“This is a time of war.(ACT STERN) And yet these Americans did not die on a foreign field of battle. (HOLD HEAD UP AT 45 DEGREE ANGLE) They were killed here, on American soil, in the heart (GET CHOCKED UP, PAUSE FOR EFFECT) of this great American community. It is this fact that makes the tragedy even more painful and even more incomprehensible.
portlandon on November 10, 2009 at 3:08 PM
I’m listening to Tammy’s commentary, and she doesn’t really agree with that assessment. I’m not really listening to his words he just sounds like a programmed robot w/ no emotion what so ever.
davek70 on November 10, 2009 at 3:08 PM
Ahhh… so “tragedy” wins.
Better than “incident”… not nearly as correct as “attack”.
LibTired on November 10, 2009 at 3:09 PM
I agree–it’s a good speech. Definitely not his usual shtick. I wonder how that happened.
ElectricPhase on November 10, 2009 at 3:09 PM
It doesn’t matter what he says or how good the words are on the teleprompter. I will never believe that he lost any sleep over the victims at Ft. Hood.
sammypants on November 10, 2009 at 3:10 PM
And another example of that would be…?
YYZ on November 10, 2009 at 3:11 PM
It doesn’t matter what he says today. We know he doesn’t have our back.
BadgerHawk on November 10, 2009 at 3:11 PM
portlandon on November 10, 2009 at 3:08 PM
I still like Clinton’s act better. That bitten lower lip . . .
Ahh, the bad old days.
NebCon on November 10, 2009 at 3:11 PM
He probably had John Kerry write it. He served in Vietnam you know.
thomasaur on November 10, 2009 at 3:11 PM
True. It reads well. I wonder if they had Peggy Noonan come in to make Barry sound Presidential?
portlandon on November 10, 2009 at 3:11 PM
“Man made disaster” not making an appearance in the speech?
portlandon on November 10, 2009 at 3:12 PM
I’ll agree that it works as a speech.
Abelard on November 10, 2009 at 3:13 PM
Cindy Munford on November 10, 2009 at 3:05 PM
Nope not a bad person, just one who would rather read about Prejan’s video or placenta teddy than listen to empty words.
LincolntheHun on November 10, 2009 at 3:14 PM
I agree–it’s a good speech. Definitely not his usual shtick. I wonder how that happened.
ElectricPhase on November 10, 2009 at 3:09 PM
He doesn’t mean a word of it and I bet he will rinse his mouth out with acid after he gives it. This is the LAST speech Barry wanted to give. He’s spent his life insulting this country and our military. These words are meaningless coming from him and I bet the majority of our men and women listening to him want to puke.
Redneck Woman on November 10, 2009 at 3:15 PM
The TOTUS made a good showing for itself. It’s a good thing it showed up because I seriously doubt Obama comprehends a single concept from the speech.
csdeven on November 10, 2009 at 3:16 PM
I would guess it was written by the person who wrote the revised school speech (sans indoctrination).
LibTired on November 10, 2009 at 3:16 PM
He doesn’t mean a word of it and I bet he will rinse his mouth out with acid after he gives it. This is the LAST speech Barry wanted to give. He’s spent his life insulting this country and our military. These words are meaningless coming from him and I bet the majority of our men and women listening to him want to puke.
Redneck Woman on November 10, 2009 at 3:15 PM
That should have read “the majority of our men and women IN UNIFORM”…
Redneck Woman on November 10, 2009 at 3:17 PM
Huh, with these words he renouced Islam. Has he announced what faith he will be adopting?
Akzed on November 10, 2009 at 3:18 PM
Sorry, I disagree. But I listened to it rather than reading it.
It’s not effective to have someone (here, Obama) who doesn’t know others (here, the fallen) offer personal anecdotes. I creates a halting delivery, and it sounds insincere. Also, there’s a part of the speech in which he uses the word “faiths” in describing the composition of the military. I think he inappropriately emphasized the word in his delivery. And, frankly, I’m not sure what relevance the faiths of members of the armed services has in this particular instance.
I will say that he seemed to receive a restrained reception, some fawning shouters notwithstanding.
BuckeyeSam on November 10, 2009 at 3:18 PM
I’m inclined to believe that too. After a year of staggering tone deafness, I’d hate to see him learn to use protective camouflage effectively.
ElectricPhase on November 10, 2009 at 3:18 PM
There were cheers when Obama entered.
LibTired on November 10, 2009 at 3:19 PM
Words cannot describe the really bad way I think of this guy.
He, along with the MSM, needs to be put to task to describe just exactly what he means when he says “…extremists have killed over 3000…..”
“Extreme” what, or who? He may as well have said “….angrys have killed over 3000….”
There is a word missing after “extremists”. That word is “Muslims”. But he can’t say it. He just can’t say it. Wait till some “extremist” goes after his kids. I bet at least the MSM will begin using the appropriate pro-noun then.
BobMbx on November 10, 2009 at 3:20 PM
And in the end, that is all that matters.
No sarcasm.
BuckeyeSam on November 10, 2009 at 3:21 PM
Every solemn memorial service should begin with a cheering crowd. /s
How disgusting. What’s next? Did someone start the wave? Are they going to start shooting T-shirts out of the air cannon into the crowd?
portlandon on November 10, 2009 at 3:21 PM
It was rather spotty, I thought.
BuckeyeSam on November 10, 2009 at 3:22 PM
Yeah, and that was an incredible speech. It still gets to me.
Esthier on November 10, 2009 at 3:23 PM
It was VERY spotty, weak and scattered.
The roll call is heartbreaking.
JustTruth101 on November 10, 2009 at 3:23 PM
re the cheers for Obama
JustTruth101 on November 10, 2009 at 3:24 PM
I saw it. The event was open to the crowd. I’m betting that it was some locals who continue to drink the Kool-Aid. He was “cheered” upon entering and when introduced. But it sounded kind of like the small crowd that a visiting team brings to a high school football game.
BuckeyeSam on November 10, 2009 at 3:24 PM
BO delivered a good speech….
I never thought I would say that, but there it is.
It does not change my opinion of him.
d1carter on November 10, 2009 at 3:25 PM
Political correctness killed those men, women and unborn child. Do you think Obama gets it now? I don’t.
JustTruth101 on November 10, 2009 at 3:26 PM
A good, strong speech, and I don’t think I’ve said that often. Well done, and hits all the right notes. The lack of an anti-”backlash” plea is especially welcome. The focus is appropriately on the real victims and their families, not people who might have to deal with an extra hairy eyeball or two this week.
DRPrice on November 10, 2009 at 3:27 PM
Me too. I still don’t think Bush was a very good President, but he was an outstanding CINC.
BadgerHawk on November 10, 2009 at 3:29 PM
I’m a harsh critic of our President but this speech was beautiful.
Zetterson on November 10, 2009 at 3:29 PM
Glad that was not said. That would have made me even more angry than I already am, because it is the implementation of measures to ensure lack of backlash that allowed the terrorist’s/traitor’s continued presence in the armed forces.
JustTruth101 on November 10, 2009 at 3:30 PM
I refuse to listen. I guess Cindy Munford is not alone. I do not want to hear the man. Besides, I would rather read about it, the sound of his voice grates on my nerves. It is too preachy.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 3:32 PM
Coming from someone who really doesn’t care, well I guess it could be beautiful, except he read it off a teleprompter!
Big Wally 47 on November 10, 2009 at 3:34 PM
I am surprised Obama did not move the memorial service to the evening so that more people would be home to hear him.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 3:34 PM
I must agree. I don’t want to be to him as hideous as the left was to Bush. He gave a good speech.
ramrocks on November 10, 2009 at 3:34 PM
Obama’s speech to the muslim world part 2 ought to be staged at that mosque in Virginia instead of Egypt.
Texas Gal on November 10, 2009 at 3:36 PM
Obama is taking speech cues from Sarah, now?
Out of all the speeches given and all of the letters and papers authored by Lincoln over the course of the Civil War, Team Obama picks the line famously quoted by Palin during the campaign?
SHE’S. IN. HIS. HEAD.
Nat Hound on November 10, 2009 at 3:36 PM
ramrocks:
Too late. As far as I am concerned Obama spoke today for the same reason he saluted the coffins of returning servicemen, the cameras were there. The man is a good speaker if you go for the preacher cadence, he would have made a good actor I think.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 3:37 PM
I think he was incredible directly after 9/11. He had the kind of leadership we needed. It was a horrible time, but it was a beautiful time to be an American.
Overall I agree, though I don’t think he was even half as bad as many claim.
Esthier on November 10, 2009 at 3:38 PM
Some of the attendees whooped and screamed for obama when he walked down. Who screams for joy at a memorial service of 14 dead Americans?
Ris4victory on November 10, 2009 at 3:38 PM
I thought the speech was very good, as written. There were some flowing, towering moments in it. There was no ego in it, that I could detect. I read a repudiation of Islamic terror and a recognition of the fundamental beliefs of our ancestors.
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I understand many who will not believe Obama’s sincerity on this occasion. I did not hear the delivery so I cannot say how he lived the moment.
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The speech, as written, was moving.
ExpressoBold on November 10, 2009 at 3:39 PM
Bush had a lot on his plate, a lot to deal with. I think he was a better man and a better president than he was given credit for.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 3:39 PM
I caught the announcer on NPR earlier saying that “of course, President Obama’s oratory skills are among the most celebrated in American history”. Give me a break.
CP on November 10, 2009 at 3:40 PM
I completely understand those sentiments. Almost didn’t watch myself for the same reason but I have to admit, it was very very good. I’m sure he’ll give me plenty of reason to critisize him tomorrow but credit where credit is due.
Zetterson on November 10, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Nice try, find my comment from video thread.
Cindy Munford on November 10, 2009 at 3:41 PM
I won’t deny that the man likes his cameras, and I wouldn’t be surprised if that wasn’t at least a partial motivation for his speech, but I don’t for a second buy this as the sole reason.
13 soldiers were killed that day.
How could he or any president have ever passed up this memorial? And would anyone here have been alright with him skipping it? Would anyone have applauded that move?
Esthier on November 10, 2009 at 3:41 PM
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All sorts of people are wondering how we managed to elect such an inexperienced dolt for a president. Everything he has touched Obama has screwed up..this is how..he gives a speech and people get all choked up and they overlook what he really is and is not.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 3:41 PM
You do understand that the speech was good because he didn’t make it about himself, right?
deidre on November 10, 2009 at 3:42 PM
Yeah… Jihad is “holy war.”
mankai on November 10, 2009 at 3:42 PM
Well, at least this time, he didn’t stand there with his hands on his crotch while everybody else saluted the flag.
bitsy on November 10, 2009 at 3:43 PM
I doubt it was locals, my guess is that some libs drove up from Austin.
behiker on November 10, 2009 at 3:43 PM
I did not say he should skip the memorial, I just said I can not stand to listen to him and I don’t believe he means a word he says. I am sure some strategists told him he had to get out there and sound presidential because his numbers are starting to look crappy, so he did his best to sound like a man who cares. He has good speechwriters and a gift for public speaking that help him carry it off.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 3:44 PM
I think it would be hard for him to be as bad as or worse than people depicted him as. History will look far more favorably on Bush than most of us did. I assume he’ll ultimately be considered average. A few great years and a few horrible ones averaged out.
Esthier on November 10, 2009 at 3:45 PM
They were probably shipped in. This is Texas, a state where George Bush can still get a standing ovation.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 3:46 PM
Barry’s going to have to send that speech to the Queen to ad to her Ipod. It sounded like it was pretty good. I can’t listen.
portlandon on November 10, 2009 at 3:46 PM
Diedre,
Exactly. I was afraid he would.
Zetterson on November 10, 2009 at 3:47 PM
Did he have to talk about the due process of this terrorist in the middle of the memorial service that is to honor the terrorist’s victims?
mizflame98 on November 10, 2009 at 3:47 PM
Yeah, it’s a total head scratcher. Sherlock Holmes, Charlie Chan, Jessica Fletcher and Encyclopedia Brown combined couldn’t figure it out. We shouldn’t even bother trying, since we don’t have a single clue to work with.
Pablo on November 10, 2009 at 3:48 PM
I think he will do better than that. Conservatives who were more than willing to overlook Reagan’s amnesty and Iran/Contra will never forgive Bush for not saying how high when they said jump and liberals will always think of him as a right wing fanatic. However, history will not be so short sighted or ideological.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Maybe so, but this one’s so much of a no-brainer that no one with an IQ over 70 would have needed a strategist to tell him he needed to go and make a presidential sounding speech.
Besides, at least he did the right thing here. He didn’t make the speech about himself and didn’t whine about a backlash.
Esthier on November 10, 2009 at 3:49 PM
Is it me, or does Obama always seem very uncomfortable whenever he’s talking about the military?
The way he pronounces words like “fighting force” sounds as though he’s restraining contempt for our armed forces.
His speeches on non-military issues suck but are delivered with lots of polish. His military speeches are better but the delivery never seems as polished.
UltimateBob on November 10, 2009 at 3:49 PM
On behalf of Texas, apologies for this behavior.
publiuspen on November 10, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Well, I’m no fan of Obama (in fact I dislike everything he stands for), but I must say, that this speech was pretty good. Except this portion:
Seems the speechwriter took some liberties with some old JFK speeches…
Otherwise, not bad.
Andy in Agoura Hills on November 10, 2009 at 3:52 PM
I am sorry, but this has nothing to do with the right thing. We are patting this man on the back for actually doing his job. He is the President of the United States. He should have reacted differently when it happened, he should have been more on the ball up front. I refuse to give him a thumbs up for doing something he should so obviously have done.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 3:52 PM
Speech is already up on YT..
Caper29 on November 10, 2009 at 3:53 PM
That was a SHOUT OUT to his emotional lefty base.
Rupaul could not even squeeze out one tear, either?
Ris4victory on November 10, 2009 at 3:53 PM
Sorry, but any speech that calls this a “tragedy” and not an “atrocity” is a bad speech. I am sick to death of that word. What this man Hasan did was no different than what John Allen Mohammed is being put to sleep like a dog for doing; Hasan just killed all of his victims at once. What happened to all these dead people is NOT a tragedy. Hurricane Katrina was a tragedy. This is a crime against humanity.
rockmom on November 10, 2009 at 3:53 PM
I was thinking how inappropriate it was for people to be cheering when he came in..this is a memorial service for fallen heroes not a damn campaign rally!
EnochCain on November 10, 2009 at 3:54 PM
It was a good speech, but just a speech. At least he honored the people there and didn’t make it about him or his agenda.
Credit where credit is due.
beatcanvas on November 10, 2009 at 3:54 PM
Not a crime. Terrorism.
publiuspen on November 10, 2009 at 3:54 PM
He’s the President. He obviously needed to be present and to speak. And from the comments here it sounds like he gave a great speech.
The problem is that most of us in the military know he doesn’t mean the words he spoke today. He has absolutely no idea how to lead a military, and he seems entirely uninterested in learning. If the politics of the situation tells him he needs to give a speech, or sign a law, or send some troops to this place or that he does it. Otherwise, we’re an after thought to the job he really desired to do – reshaping America.
It’s like working for a boss who cares nothing for your individual welfare, and only sees you as a poker chip to be used when he thinks you’ll reap him the biggest political pot. Only this boss has the authority to send you to war, and he does so without giving you the resources you need to accomplish the mission he gave you. It’s utterly demoralizing, and I can’t wait for the day President Obama is replaced.
BadgerHawk on November 10, 2009 at 3:55 PM
I don’t think it’s so much about patting him on the back as being amazed when a fish jumps out of the water, walks over to you, and starts up a conversation.
ElectricPhase on November 10, 2009 at 3:55 PM
I am not sure Obama and his party know there is a difference. He probably sees this as an excellent opportunity to improve his poll numbers.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 3:56 PM
Just because he can, it doesn’t mean Texas is reliably red. It’s been going dark purple/barely red lately, and it’s not just Austin (which is close to Fort Hood). Nearly every major city in the country leans blue, and we have at least four here.
I hate to say it, but Texas cannot be counted on to be a Republican vote in the future, though Obama is certainly helping turn people red.
I disagree but don’t want to derail the current topic. Suffice it to say that we both agree history will be more kind to him.
Esthier on November 10, 2009 at 3:56 PM
Compared to other Obama speeches, this one was pretty good. Was it the greatest speech a President has given at a memorial? Hell no. But remember, Obama has to be compared to Obama, he is, after all, the first
blaAfrican-American President.Andy in Agoura Hills on November 10, 2009 at 3:56 PM
I am sorry, but this does not make any sense to me.
I was in Oklahoma right after the Federal building was blown up by Tim McVeigh. I watched the memorial service and heard Clinton speak, he did a good job. That is part of what presidents are supposed to do.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 3:58 PM
+a skillion
LibTired on November 10, 2009 at 3:59 PM
I hope he unbends enough to provide comfort to the families and the wounded.
Cindy Munford on November 10, 2009 at 3:59 PM
Given Obama’s comments to ABC News today — you know, the ones where he said what he really thinks about the Fort Hood shooting — I guess “murdering Jihadist” is going to have to go on the list of “most stressful careers.” Can we get a federally funded treatment center for that? The stress, I mean, not the occupation.
Rational Thought on November 10, 2009 at 4:01 PM
I am sorry, but this has nothing to do with the right thing. We are patting this man on the back for actually doing his job. He is the President of the United States. He should have reacted differently when it happened, he should have been more on the ball up front. I refuse to give him a thumbs up for doing something he should so obviously have done.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 3:52 PM
Thank you!! Obama can give all of the ghost-written speeches he wants but it will never change his incompetent and insensitive actions immediately following this massacre. Giving shout-outs and throwing parties the same day was inexcusable and this speech does not make up for that. He’s doing damage control now and it shows.
Redneck Woman on November 10, 2009 at 4:01 PM
…and Barry hasn’t done much of what Presidents are supposed to. That’s what makes this speech noteworthy. Sorry, but I’m not sure what you’re disagreeing with. It seems to me we’re on the same page.
ElectricPhase on November 10, 2009 at 4:01 PM
Texas is a big state and with cities like Austin there will definitely be Democrats in it, but I think it will be red for some time. I really do. I have a lot of family living there and I was born raised in Oklahoma..and I don’t see either one of those states going blue any time soon.
As for Bush, you can agree or disagree, but the truth is that he was far better for conservatives than Obama was and many of them failed to appreciate him. But you are right, that is not the topic.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 4:02 PM
I’m afraid I would recoil in their place.
publiuspen on November 10, 2009 at 4:02 PM
It seems to me that the Ft. Hood Memorial deserves a blog post…I’m just sayin’
d1carter on November 10, 2009 at 4:03 PM
That was a beautiful speech.
crr6 on November 10, 2009 at 4:03 PM
What? At best people are admitting shock that he made a speech that wasn’t all about him and are slightly happy about it. That’s it really.
Certainly. I imagine it’s much more difficult for someone in your position. We didn’t just elected a president. As you said, we elected your boss, the man who potentially holds your life in his hands. That’s technically true of all of us, but you and the men and women in your position feel it more strongly.
I completely get your reaction here even if I can’t totally empathize.
I’m just glad to see him doing his job properly for once.
Esthier on November 10, 2009 at 4:03 PM
So, Obama…. Is it Allah? Or just plain ole God?
Key West Reader on November 10, 2009 at 4:04 PM
More or less, except that when Obama did not go to Fort Hood right away, I assumed he was going to wait until a moment like this Memorial Service today to put on a real show. I expected soaring rhetoric and fainting mobs….it is like a replay of the race speech after the whole Wright thing blew up in his face. Obama uses bad situations to his own advantage.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 4:04 PM
He must have hired a new speech writer. Only one “I” in the whole speech. As a refreshing change of pace, this address was not about him at all. Maybe he is finally getting the message.
My first thought was, “Hey, isn’t that what Palin said?” Let’s see if Obama gets praised for such a “progressive view.”
Mallard T. Drake on November 10, 2009 at 4:05 PM
I didn’t watch, hear, or read the speech. He’s already on my TV waaay too much. His “concern” for the murdered soldiers falls flat to me with his wishy-washy dithering in Afghanistan while our soldiers there are in the line of fire. Does he have their backs? It doesn’t look like it.
And using the term “tragedy” to describe this mass murder makes blood shoot out of my eyes. “Tragedy”, to me anyway, implies an accident or an act of God. This was a MASSACRE, plain and simple, a terrorist act by a radical muslim.
And to have the leaders of that mosque in attendance adds a heinous insult to the memories of those murdered Americans.
ornery_independent on November 10, 2009 at 4:05 PM
gag.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 4:06 PM
Shame that it was from the TelePrompTer and not from the heart.
UltimateBob on November 10, 2009 at 4:06 PM
I am not shocked. Not under the circumstances. After all, he had to put on a good show the peasants.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 4:07 PM
Anyone but me catch the chaplain saying that the families needed to be MATURE in their grieving?
Ris4victory on November 10, 2009 at 4:08 PM
No, you would be proud of yourself and behave politely as would most of us. I am not a fan of the president but this would be hard for anyone.
Cindy Munford on November 10, 2009 at 4:08 PM
Which mosque?
sammypants on November 10, 2009 at 4:09 PM
What is that even supposed to mean?
sammypants on November 10, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Red Meat: Wacademia is moist with sympathy… for Major Hasan!
/open comments thread
Terp Mole on November 10, 2009 at 4:13 PM
I disagree, if it was the local mosque, I think it is nice. The Imam there seemed to realize that the Major had some problems. The Virginia mosque seems to be the place the encouraged his radicalism.
Cindy Munford on November 10, 2009 at 4:13 PM
He was warning everyone against vengeance, or I guess vigilante justice – I truly believe it was their way of letting people know that retaliation would not be tolerated. Unfortunately, I also believe this tragic “INCIDENT” (act of terrorism by an islamic nutjob) may unhinge some folks.
Ris4victory on November 10, 2009 at 4:13 PM
I heard the local imam was worried about Hasan’s state of mind, thought he was slipping.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Don’t have an O’Gasm over it. Someone else wrote it, fool.
Great kudo’s to the teleprompters A and B! No stutters or sudden starts or stops. Great job TOTUS’s!
Key West Reader on November 10, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Sure, but it’s not just Austin. San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston, these all went blue and are increasingly going blue. I was born here and have lived in this state my entire life, and I know few people who don’t like Obama.
I’m not saying it’ll go blue soon necessarily, but it’s a fight, not a gimme state. McCain only won with 55% of the vote, and Obama won every large city.
Only RINOs believe Obama is better for conservatives, and I’m not even sure they mean what they’re saying.
Esthier on November 10, 2009 at 4:17 PM
I had heard a report that the Imam wouldn’t allow him to work with service members at the Mosque. I think their attendance was what most of us have been waiting for from the normal Muslim community.
Cindy Munford on November 10, 2009 at 4:20 PM
55% is still Red. And after the last election in VA, I think that might be a high mark. Time will tell, but I honestly do not think Texas will ever be that liberal. In fact a lot of Democrats in that part of the country are more conservative than Republicans in Maine and California.
And a lot of conservatives did treat Bush like a liberal, which was ridiculous. Especially when you consider the crap he was getting from the left.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 4:22 PM
I agree.
Terrye on November 10, 2009 at 4:23 PM
I give the speech a B-. The writing was boilerplate, with tons of flagrant, pointless alliteration. His opening remarks were so flat he looked like he was falling asleep. And the “white, black, and brown” racial remark left out the yellow and red. There were a lot of other problems, too.
Barry should have phoned it in like Berlin.
Christien on November 10, 2009 at 4:28 PM
Hasan’s Mosque Leaders Going To Ft. Hood Memorial Service . . .At Same Time Feds Raid Mosque’s Trash Cans…
ornery_independent on November 10, 2009 at 4:35 PM
Please provide links to the “normal Muslim community” condemning terrorists and terrorist acts. I haven’t seen any. I’m sure, if asked, even CAIR would condenm this massacre…but then, it’s CAIR.
…grains…salt…
ornery_independent on November 10, 2009 at 4:39 PM
I can understand that most people don’t believe this group exists and we have only heard about them from the media. At the same time if this is when they finally take a stand against radicals I am willing to listen. The Mosque in question serves military members, I don’t believe they are all Major Hasan.
Cindy Munford on November 10, 2009 at 4:47 PM
I’ve been “listening” for years, and still am, but color me skeptical.
ornery_independent on November 10, 2009 at 5:06 PM
I completely understand your skepticism, I have a truck load of it myself.
Cindy Munford on November 10, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Um, birth certificate? Just askin’.
BHO Jonestown on November 10, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Do tell! How do you identify the normal ones?
What tells you they don’t send 3% of their yearly income overseas to wage war on the infidel (you)?
BL@KBIRD on November 10, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Look, you will have to read the thread. I was reacting to a commenter who felt that folks from the local Mosque shouldn’t be at the memorial service. I have no way to pick out Muslims who don’t buy into radicalism then you do identifying those who do. Sorry, I am not willing to paint everyone with Major Hasan’s brush.
Cindy Munford on November 10, 2009 at 5:58 PM
It was tripe. It was a performance. As always: no heart, no soul, no depth. Barry is the first child president.
BHO Jonestown on November 10, 2009 at 6:22 PM