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In reply to the discussion: I "Fuck"ing support Will Pitt! [View all]geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)3. Many across the Internet agree, but
I am not part of that bipartisan, Third Way group of people.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3117028/posts
Obama's SOTU use of SFC Remsburg as a prop (vanity)
FR | 1/29/2014 | self
Posted on January 29, 2014 at 11:24:55 AM EST by logi_cal869
I first caught wind of a thread about "the use of a soldier as a prop" less than an hour ago; it's amazing how little interest it's generated, aside from the ad hominem attacks against those that saw it less about 'honoring' SFC Remsburg, than 'using' him.
Late to rise & without coffee, it was easier than normal to not react and I took a devil's advocate stance, looking for fact, as I did not watch SOTU.
Where to go first? Web search came up with little; I went to DU and found this
FR | 1/29/2014 | self
Posted on January 29, 2014 at 11:24:55 AM EST by logi_cal869
I first caught wind of a thread about "the use of a soldier as a prop" less than an hour ago; it's amazing how little interest it's generated, aside from the ad hominem attacks against those that saw it less about 'honoring' SFC Remsburg, than 'using' him.
Late to rise & without coffee, it was easier than normal to not react and I took a devil's advocate stance, looking for fact, as I did not watch SOTU.
Where to go first? Web search came up with little; I went to DU and found this
Conclusion:
"Sometimes we stumble, we make mistakes..."
Frankly, I have to agree with the DU poster, title & all, but have to add my disgust at not honoring the fallen. But that would have drawn more attention to the fact that more soldiers have died under Obama than Bush, wouldn't it?
The soldiers I, & my boy, know, would not have permitted themselves to be used in such a manner without that honor, that of his fallen comrades.
What say you?
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I'm with you 100%. I don't always agree with Pitt, he runs with his gut, on this his gut is right.
Ellipsis
Jan 2014
#2
Including people who expressed an "opinion" when they never watched the SOTU
VanillaRhapsody
Jan 2014
#156
The hypocrisy and manufactured outrage becomes more predictable and transparent every day.
bvar22
Jan 2014
#180
Who then objectively determines which specific soldiers have absolute knowledge...
LanternWaste
Jan 2014
#124
You know, I really, REALLY don't enjoy arguing with other members here. I seriously don't.
Systematic Chaos
Jan 2014
#66
Is this the part in the manual where you accuse the opposition of being
VanillaRhapsody
Jan 2014
#162
Um... your example bemoans the fact that more were not "used." He felt the dead were slighted.
Luminous Animal
Jan 2014
#16
Nope. You are avoiding addressing the message using guilt by association.
Luminous Animal
Jan 2014
#50
Actually in the timeline of reality they echo Pitt and since they hate Will...
Ellipsis
Jan 2014
#61
'leftists'. You use the word as if you are not part of the Left. Is that true?
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#141
Do what a lot? Support DUers against right wing type attacks? Yes I do and will continue
sabrina 1
Feb 2014
#217
Since I can't see that GT ever came back on this one, I'll venture an interpretation that...
TroglodyteScholar
Feb 2014
#207
I was waiting to see a post by someone who really understood it. Well done
stevenleser
Feb 2014
#206
"The left" is not complaining about Remsburg getting applause at the SOTU.
geek tragedy
Jan 2014
#67
Well, you know, it's *totally* different when they agree with the Right.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Feb 2014
#214
Oh thank dog I didn't have a mouthful of soda as I read this exchange.
Systematic Chaos
Jan 2014
#30
Nah, many of us would just prefer he had the cojones to do the right thing...
Systematic Chaos
Jan 2014
#19
I haven't seen Pitt's post - but I do know that the 'prop' meme is a Republican talking point...
Tx4obama
Jan 2014
#8
If you start writing slash fiction about Obama and Bo you get automatic membership in the BOG.
last1standing
Jan 2014
#45
^^^^^ THIS! You are attacked perpetually for being supportive of the Democratic President
VanillaRhapsody
Feb 2014
#202
ilk reporting for duty. yes I use right wing tactics when I support the President.
Whisp
Feb 2014
#208
They also claim to be warm blooded, but tests have proven inconclusive.
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2014
#35
It's a lot more complex then a two party system. it's getting caught up in making a point...
Ellipsis
Jan 2014
#37
I know, have you noticed that? They are so very familiar with all these right wing
sabrina 1
Feb 2014
#204
LOL! You start with insults in your first post but I'm "itching for a fight."
last1standing
Jan 2014
#183
For real. Pitt's moronic thread got about 350 recs here but somehow, not enough people are
Number23
Jan 2014
#169
He was injured in 2009, so the blame for the 10 deployments lays at the feet of BUSH. n/t
Tx4obama
Jan 2014
#133
I detest the tactic when the R's do it (they pioneered it under Reagan) & I detest it when the
El_Johns
Jan 2014
#112
So ludicrous and embarrassing that it's not worth recounting in full
alcibiades_mystery
Jan 2014
#174
LOL! Sounds like you pick out words at random and use them to feel clever.
last1standing
Feb 2014
#221
It was disappointing to see so much of the love/hate false dichotomy replies to his post.
arcane1
Jan 2014
#126
If there weren't poster like Will I probably wouldn't frequent this website anymore.
liberal_at_heart
Jan 2014
#129
All Presidents have used soldiers as props during this speech. It doesn't make it right.
alarimer
Jan 2014
#140
Is that guy still here? I thought they banned him at least 24 business hours ago.
tritsofme
Jan 2014
#149
he can be a pompous ass at times - but at the end of the day - I support him
Douglas Carpenter
Feb 2014
#211