US Air-force Sergeant to Bush: "Next time, pick up the shoe and throw it back"

[sabra]

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2009/01/20090106.html

President Bush Attends Military Appreciation Parade with Chairman of the Joint of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates


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And so if you don't mind, Mr. President and Madam First Lady, I wanted to share a few handwritten lines from them.

"Mr. President, thank you and your family for your service. I am proud to serve under you, sir. You are awesome, and made a difference in the world." Staff Sergeant Ward, Queens, New York.

"Sir, nice to see that our President is still quick on his feet after eight years in office." (Laughter.) "Next time, pick up the shoe and throw it back." (Laughter and applause.) "We got your back." Master Sergeant Michael Frazier, United States Air Force.

"Sir, you truly set the standard to uphold the peace and our very way of life so our kids can grow up in a peaceful world. We will always stand tall, one great nation and one great state -- Texas." (Hoo-ah.) Sergeant First Class Claude Corey, Waco, Texas.

"Mrs. Bush, your class and dignity were an inspiration to us all." Lieutenant Colonel Scott Rainey, United States Army, Baghdad.

"Sir, thank you for your service, example and leadership. We have not faltered, we will not fail. With greatest respect and honor, we serve." Signed simply, Your Soldiers.

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[Boudica the Lyoness]

1. Stupid idiots

What morans!

[Lex]

3. Sad really, if you think about it.

nt

[FSogol]

2. Flag sucking half-wits*

* and I mean no disrespect to thinking people in uniform.

[Mad_Dem_X]

4. Excuse me...

:puke:

[AFSCME girl]

7. I second that notion....

:puke:

[baldguy]

5. That might be funny if Muntadar al-Zaidi wasn't immediatly arrested, jailed & tortured afterward.

[NeedleCast]

6. As a soldier who had the misfortune to server under Bush

I'll just say good ridance to bad rubbish.

[democrank]

9. Thank you for your service, NeedleCast.

As for Junior Bush....I`m counting the days.

[Forkboy]

8. Awww, brings tear to my eye.

And bile to my throat.

[TahitiNut]

10. Anyone in uniform voicing dissent with the CinC can be charged with insubordination.

Since the military is required to toe the line, particularly commissioned officers, such propaganda should NEVER be solicited. It's NOT an even playing field.

Yes, I know that we had "FTA" prominently inked on our helmet liners. Yes, I know much is overlooked. Nonetheless, the hammer CAN come down on military people for insubordination. (Academy cadets can and have been forced to resign for doing so.)

[Lex]

12. They never cared when Bill Clinton was CinC

nt

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

11. An ass-kissing lifer pads his resume.

Yes-SIR! Whatever you say, SIR! :puke: