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recaffeination wrote:I hope the people who backed him in the primary despite the warnings are happy now.

A better choice would have been...???

Santorum?

RottenApple wrote:

RoyGBiv wrote:Apparently you need to be retired to speak your mind.

I have no problem with that. Active duty military members should be apolitical in their public speech as they are expected to serve the American People as a whole. They can, of course, vote the way their conscience dictates, and political discussions among their friends, family, and co-workers should be encouraged.

And what about silencing members of the military to aide a cover-up of, say, the incompetence of the CinC?

RottenApple wrote:

RoyGBiv wrote:Let's not forget that the "DoD Plan" was crafted under direction of the Obama administration.
Just because the "Plan" comes from the DoD does not make it apolitical.

Granted. But from things I've read in the past (and 21 years as an Air Force Brat), the DoD usually (<-- Key word) makes their plans and proposals with the benefit of the military in mind and not with political considerations. That being said, it is not unusual for such plans to be modified, denied, or replaced by politicians and/or political appointees for the benefit of politics instead of the military.

I wonder how many Generals, Admirals, Colonels and other DoD folks "in the know" are being kept muzzled right now re: Benghazi? Or how many "independent", career State Department folks are being kept muzzled for the same reason... Or how many DOJ folks have been silenced over Fast & Furious.

Apparently you need to be retired to speak your mind.

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RottenApple wrote:

In calling for less spending on military pay raises, the report basically endorses a plan proposed, but not yet executed, by the Defense Department.

So this "progressive" (read: LIBERAL) "think" (read: FEEL-GOOD) tank is merely endorsing a plan that DoD is already considering.

Let's not forget that the "DoD Plan" was crafted under direction of the Obama administration.
Just because the "Plan" comes from the DoD does not make it apolitical.

I can smell the stink of desperation on Obama coming through the TV.
He knows he's short on votes. All he has left is slash and burn. He's never had a real plan, just rhetoric.
His budget got ZERO votes in favor. Zero. Democrat Senatorial candidates are running from the Obama record. He's a pariah.

If my heart gives out from the suspense, or I blow an aneurism from the aggravation, I'll rest in peace knowing that at least I've already voted. Good luck nullifying my vote if I don't make it to Tuesday.

Romney 310 or more, Obama 228 or fewer.

Why polling data showing a dead heat is WRONG.

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I wish Fox would allow linking/embedding.

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Obama draws praise from Chavez, Putin -- and Castro family

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Massive Government Intervention.

The root of all economic evil.

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New Obama ad.
Don't watch this before bedtime. You won't get any sleep .

There are Lies, "Darn" Lies and then there's Debbie Wasserman Schultz...

Debbie Wasserman Schultz wrote:What I was surprised about Greta, during the entire section of the debate on the Middle East, Mitt Romney didn’t bring up Israel once and I think it just shows he isn’t committed to Israel as he says he is and has really only used the issue as a political opportunity.

And then the facts:
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Clint.!

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Heartland Patriot wrote:Don't feel bad, I get ticked by politics and get loud reading stuff on the computer, drives my wife nuts.

At least you're screaming at a 21st century device... I was doing an Archie Bunker imitation.

And in case you missed it (unlikely)...

Dear Mr. President, we are still using horses and bayonets TODAY to fight in Afghanistan.


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So after watching the debate last night I came away feeling that Romney kicked Obama's booty from start to finish, with a scant few exceptions. I'm not inclined to irrational exuberance, so, I was more than a bit surprised to find that even the right-wing pundits were saying that Obama "won".

While I would have liked Romney to roast Obama on Libya, I was worried that the full court press attempt at disambiguation by Team-O over the past few days had effectively rendered an attempt by Romney to pound the Libya issue as dangerous territory with a risk of sounding whiny and leaving voters worse for wear.... I think it was probably a good move avoiding it. Folks who were following the Libya issue closely already have their minds made up about Libya and about Mr. O's attempt at cover up.

Instead of hammering him on Libya, Romney absolutely skewered Obama on Russia. I literally screamed at the TV when Romney hit Obama with his own words to Medvedev. (I'm officially an "old man", screaming at the TV for politics rather than sports. )

Other than my Libya disappointment, I saw Mr. Romney as being far more "Presidential" last night, while Obama sniped away and played "small ball". On almost every topic Romney answered with clarity and gave details. His details were forward looking and did a great job comparing to the Obama record. I thought he was pretty meticulous picking apart Obamas record on Iran and Israel. Romney gave a clear picture of what he would do on Iran and Israel (as far as anyone can, not knowing how events will unfold). Romney successfully parried every Obama attack. Not only did Obama offer nothing new, he was soundly admonished for his record. Obama was on defense all night. He offered NOTHING that would leave me to believe another 4 years for him would be any better.

About the only winning moment for Obama was, I thought, the bit about the size of the Navy. Romney handled it well and moved on. On substance and on "having a vision", I have no idea why anyone would think Obama won that debate.

The one guy that agreed with my assessment is Charles Krauthammer...
"Romney went large, Obama went small, shockingly small"

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Happily Ever After wrote:

RoyGBiv wrote:Vodka.!!.??

Everyone knows votes are purchased only with Bourbon.! Barbarians, those Democrats.

They're buying communist votes.