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Adlerian Thinker
November 8th, 2009, 11:45 am
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/A-Disconnected-President.html
"At the event, a Tribal Nations Conference hosted by the Department of Interior's Bureau of Indian affairs, the president thanked various staffers and offered a "shout-out" to "Dr. Joe Medicine Crow -- that Congressional Medal of Honor winner.""
First, the whole thing sounds disrespectful. Second, his comment demonstrates ignorance, as one does not "win" a CMH, one is a recipient of a CMH.
That he was doing all this a prelude to his comments on Ft. Hood shows a complete lack of reverence, and a lack of grasp of the gravity of the situation.
Thoughts?
fjccommish
November 8th, 2009, 12:25 pm
When someone is awarded the medal they've won it through their actions.
I agree that President Obama should have addressed the shooting situation first.
RedStatePaPa
November 8th, 2009, 12:30 pm
yeah when I heard "shout out" come out of his mouth, I couldn't believe it.
He has no clue about leadership.
lonso
November 8th, 2009, 12:47 pm
Obummers next "SHOUT OUT", will be to the Taliban offering a low interest loan to help fund their agenda and free medical coverage!!!
Rick Rhetoric
November 8th, 2009, 12:48 pm
He has no clue about leadership.
No? Our Obama, via his stellar and aggressive leadership has implemented the voting mandate of America which was to transform this nation into a gentle, compassionate, diverse and multiculturalistic, socialist and non-warlike society.
Moreover, he is highly respected and approved by most members of America's military, particularly its liberal and affirmative action beneficiaries.
No clue about leadership? Leadership is in the eye of the [political] beholder.
This is not a time for our most honorable and glorious nation to pout and brood about past politics. Every one must be enjoined and encouraged to cooperate with our new-era and progressive land.
Most honorable praise to our new leader!
Hail Obama; Viva Obama!
Gracias
old_runner
November 8th, 2009, 12:55 pm
The funny thing was that the guy DI NOT win the Congressional Medal of Honor, which is the highest award that can be earned by a serviceman.
He was awarded by OBAMA the Presidential Freedom Award
The teleprompter must have been on vacation that day
=)
Rick Rhetoric
November 8th, 2009, 1:07 pm
The funny thing was that the guy DI NOT win the Congressional Medal of Honor, which is the highest award that can be earned by a serviceman.
He was awarded by OBAMA the Presidential Freedom Award
The teleprompter must have been on vacation that day
=)
Additionally, there is no Congressional Medal of Honor. It is simply the Medal of Honor.
Sneaky SF Dude
November 8th, 2009, 6:08 pm
Joe Medicine Crow is not a recipient of the Medal of Honor. And The Medal is not "won". It is awarded.
trsjr70
November 8th, 2009, 8:02 pm
And The Medal is not "won". It is awarded.
I entered this thread to make that same correction/distinction, but you beat me to it. Thanks.
trsjr70
November 8th, 2009, 8:04 pm
Obama never ceases to get my Tourettes all flared up.
ArmyMAJretired
November 9th, 2009, 9:37 am
The funny thing was that the guy DI NOT win the Congressional Medal of Honor, which is the highest award that can be earned by a serviceman.
He was awarded by OBAMA the Presidential Freedom Award
The teleprompter must have been on vacation that day
=)
Gee imagine if someone stupid, like George W Bush had made that mistake. The media would have ignored it like now right?
Mohawk5
November 9th, 2009, 9:42 am
Wow looks like the Dover support has been short lived.
Thanks for proving me wrong Mr. President.
homiebrah
November 9th, 2009, 10:05 am
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/A-Disconnected-President.html
"At the event, a Tribal Nations Conference hosted by the Department of Interior's Bureau of Indian affairs, the president thanked various staffers and offered a "shout-out" to "Dr. Joe Medicine Crow -- that Congressional Medal of Honor winner.""
First, the whole thing sounds disrespectful. Second, his comment demonstrates ignorance, as one does not "win" a CMH, one is a recipient of a CMH.
That he was doing all this a prelude to his comments on Ft. Hood shows a complete lack of reverence, and a lack of grasp of the gravity of the situation.
Thoughts?
The TOTUS was miscalibrated that day. Expect PMEL to be tossed under the bus within 10 days.
ALBOB2
November 9th, 2009, 12:12 pm
The TOTUS was miscalibrated that day. Expect PMEL to be tossed under the bus within 10 days.
You taking odds on how many folks know what that acronym stands for? :))
(I got $100 that says I know.:mrgreen: )
treadmill
November 9th, 2009, 12:16 pm
Obama = manchild President. Absolutely clueless. :rolleyes:
Adlerian Thinker
November 10th, 2009, 9:19 pm
The TOTUS was miscalibrated that day. Expect PMEL to be tossed under the bus within 10 days.
:))
mryukon
November 10th, 2009, 9:30 pm
The TOTUS was miscalibrated that day. Expect PMEL to be tossed under the bus within 10 days.
PMEL :lol: I haven't heard that in a while. Maybe the lab was unfamiliar with the TOTUS calibration requirements.
Sinister Rouge
November 10th, 2009, 9:47 pm
Joe Medicine Crow is not a recipient of the Medal of Honor. And The Medal is not "won". It is awarded.
There was a thread on here a few months ago about Obama 'handing out' the medal to the family of the bereaved.
So it's not like he's the only one to make the mistake.
But as POTUS, he should know better.