<![CDATA[ObaMao thinks his styrofoam cup is more important than our military]]>From http://www.redstate.com/2014/09/23/nothing-says-respect-like-smart-salute/

From Army Field Manual 7-21.13, The Soldier’s Guide:

4-7. The salute is not simply an honor exchanged. It is a privileged gesture of respect and trust among soldiers. Remember the salute is not only prescribed by regulation but is also recognition of each other’s commitment, abilities, and professionalism.

In a way we shouldn’t be surprised. After living through the dark years of the Clinton regime and thinking that we had reached the nadir of disgrace with the Beverly freakin Hillbillies in the White House we have had the current crop of low-bred grifters imposed upon us who have actually managed Bill and Hillary Clinton look cultured and accomplished.

The President isn’t required to render a hand salute, since Reagan, though, it has become customary. This salute by Obama may serve as a useful metaphor for his entire administration: sloppy, ill thought out, inappropriate, callous, selfish, and disrespectful. Though, in his defense, he may have been running from that thing covered in a red bag that seems to be pursuing him down the stairs.

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@gftchris said:

On a serious note, the guy has much more important things to worry about. I mean really, think of a list of the responsibility of a president and see where you put "saluting the guy at the bottom of the stairs when he gets off a plane"

This is a pretty shameful take, or it's a complete indictment of your lack of knowledge about what the salute is for/about.

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@the-cysko-kid said:

is unreadable

click on the attachment it gets bigger old man. 😁

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@browns149 said:

This

is unreadable]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/436575https://brownsboard.com/post/436575Fri, 26 Sep 2014 14:16:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ObaMao thinks his styrofoam cup is more important than our military on Fri, 26 Sep 2014 12:44:35 GMT]]>This

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]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/436540https://brownsboard.com/post/436540Fri, 26 Sep 2014 12:44:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ObaMao thinks his styrofoam cup is more important than our military on Thu, 25 Sep 2014 18:34:09 GMT]]>Probably. Obamao's cup of chive tea was probably frightened and trembling,

and he was keeping it calm.....

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/436346https://brownsboard.com/post/436346Thu, 25 Sep 2014 18:34:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ObaMao thinks his styrofoam cup is more important than our military on Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:33:27 GMT]]>A couple of points on saluting:

As someone who saluted many a superior officer in the 80's, I can tell you that a salute with

a coffee cup in your hand or contorting yourself with a dog in your arms would have probably

earned a "What the fuck is that supposed to be" from a superior officer.

I believe Reagan started the habit/custom of presidential saluting. Ike and JFK gave polite nods

of acknowledgement. Truman (my favorite response) would place his right hand over his heart

when saluted.

When I see the photos of Obama with the cup and W with the dog, I see two men who are very

likely preoccupied with other thoughts, with the weight and incredible pressure of their office on their

shoulders. Two men whose sorry salutes were most likely a reflexive action. While I don't care for

either man, I'm willing to give each a pass. There are much more important events going on in the

world to worry about.

One last thought...I've saluted generals and full bird colonels whose response would classify more as a

dismissive wave than anything resembling a salute. Not an issue, moved on with my life, had bigger

fish to fry.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/436309https://brownsboard.com/post/436309Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:33:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ObaMao thinks his styrofoam cup is more important than our military on Thu, 25 Sep 2014 13:13:42 GMT]]>Since the President is a civilian he is under no obligation to salute. Eisenhower was a retired General and didn't. I think it is stupid for someone who was never even in the military to salute. Diehard

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Eh.... I'll defer to Diehard on this one - he's a civilian, but has the rank of command-in-chief. I've saluted some old

WWII vets I've met, out of huge respect. I love the stories. I would have understood more, if obamao, who trends a lack

of respect for the military anyways, along with our Constitution and entire country,.... didn't issue up a half-assed salute

in the first place.

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@logicisforsquares said:

Eisenhower must have never respected the troops.

Same with Ulysses S. Grant

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@diehardbrownsfan said:

Since the President is a civilian he is under no obligation to salute. Eisenhower was a retired General and didn't. I think it is stupid for someone who was never even in the military to salute.

Oh I am with you on that but apparently it is a big deal.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/436266https://brownsboard.com/post/436266Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:56:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ObaMao thinks his styrofoam cup is more important than our military on Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:45:57 GMT]]>Since the President is a civilian he is under no obligation to salute. Eisenhower was a retired General and didn't. I think it is stupid for someone who was never even in the military to salute.

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@browns149 said:

If Reagan was the first President to salute the troops, Where is the OUTRAGE against the first 39 Presidents?

How could Millard Fillmore have been so disrepctful??????????????

Eisenhower must have never respected the troops.

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How could Millard Fillmore have been so disrepctful??????????????

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@the-cysko-kid said:

The president is the commander in chief.

That is true whether or not it's a good idea do you have civilian command over the military, but that's for another discussion.

He has never really been in the military so naturally would not understand the attitudes serviceman might feel toward the salute.

WSS

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@mld-woody said:

Why the fuck is this thread 4 pages? Why is anyone pretending like this is a big deal?

.... oh... I mean.... Logic shut you you fucking commie loving liberal

I don't know why would it be a big deal if he were fingering his crotch while giving a commencement speech?]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/436259https://brownsboard.com/post/436259Thu, 25 Sep 2014 11:59:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ObaMao thinks his styrofoam cup is more important than our military on Thu, 25 Sep 2014 11:59:09 GMT]]>Technically, the queen is head of both the army and the church.

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@the-cysko-kid said:

Having been in the military I do find it to be disrespectful. Shift your fucking cup Mr. President. I don't expect civilians to understand.

The president is a civilian.

WSS

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/436245https://brownsboard.com/post/436245Thu, 25 Sep 2014 10:54:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ObaMao thinks his styrofoam cup is more important than our military on Thu, 25 Sep 2014 04:21:47 GMT]]>Obama like all presidents has proved no matter how lofty his expectations, he is nothing more than a corporate puppet with no backbone.

Bush, Obama, Hillary, Bush Sr., Clinton, you name it.

All the same.

Higher Taxes, More government spending, more war, more corporatism, war on drugs, police brutality, NSA, NDAA, Patriot Act, and your civil liberties getting flushed down the toilet while these statesman jam a big red, white, and blue dick up your ass.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/436216https://brownsboard.com/post/436216Thu, 25 Sep 2014 04:21:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ObaMao thinks his styrofoam cup is more important than our military on Thu, 25 Sep 2014 03:57:56 GMT]]>Why the fuck is this thread 4 pages? Why is anyone pretending like this is a big deal?

.... oh... I mean.... Logic shut you you fucking commie loving liberal

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/436209https://brownsboard.com/post/436209Thu, 25 Sep 2014 03:57:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ObaMao thinks his styrofoam cup is more important than our military on Thu, 25 Sep 2014 00:44:58 GMT]]>Having been in the military I do find it to be disrespectful. Shift your fucking cup Mr. President. I don't expect civilians to understand.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/436161https://brownsboard.com/post/436161Thu, 25 Sep 2014 00:44:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ObaMao thinks his styrofoam cup is more important than our military on Wed, 24 Sep 2014 17:16:35 GMT]]>But don't let me stand in the way of the Cal crusade for political purity.

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@calfoxwc said:

Sure, everything is always the same for political expediency's sake ,

until the expediency switch flips to the opposite.

Same old....

You must have me confused with a past poster because I have been pretty consistent with my gripes between both ends of the political shit sandwich.

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