To all of you who think that Obama is supporting and taking care of our military: the men and women who leave their families to fight and die for US!
THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE MOST OUTRAGEOUS STATEMENT EVER MADE BY A PUBLIC OFFICIAL LET ALONE BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. AND THIS GUY IS OUR "COMMANDER IN CHIEF".. HE IS A DISGRACE.
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Bad press, including major mockery of the plan by comedian Jon Stewart, led to President Obama abandoning his proposal to require veterans carry private health insurance to cover the estimated $540 million annual cost to the federal government of treatment for injuries to military personnel received during their tours on active duty. The President admitted that he was puzzled by the magnitude of the opposition to his proposal.
"Look, it's an all volunteer force," Obama complained. "Nobody Made these guys go to war. They had to have known and accepted the risks. Now they whine about bearing the costs of their choice? It doesn't compute.." "I thought these were people who were proud to sacrifice for their country, "Obama continued. "I wasn't asking for blood, just money. With the country facing the worst financial crisis in its history, I'd have thought that the patriotic thing to do would be to try to help reduce the nation's deficit. I guess I underestimated the selfishness of some of my fellow Americans."
Please pass this on to every one including every vet and their families whom you know.
How in the world did a person with this mind set become our leader? I didn't vote for him!!!
REMEMBER THIS STATEMENT........ "Nobody made these guys go to war. They had to have known and accepted the risks. Now they whine about bearing the costs of their choice?
If he thinks he will ever get another vote from an Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard service member or veteran of a military service he ought to think it over. If you or a family member is or has served their country please pass this to them.. Please pass this to everyone.
I'm guessing that other than the 20-25 percent hardcore liberals in the US will agree that this is just another example why this is the worst president in American history. Remind everyone over and over how this man thinks, while he bows to the Saudi Arabian king.
Comments
Outraged wrote on Nov 16, 2009 9:33 AM:
You seem to want to forget or deny the VICIOUS attacks George Bush endured for EIGHT years!!!
You would rather use your RACE CARD and claim anyone that criticizes Obama is doing it because he is black!!! How sad that some people will use the 'race card" instead of a legitimate argument!!! It's always an option when you have nothing else!!!
And by the way Bush was a gentleman in the way he handled criticism,unlike Obama the narcissist who cannot accept any criticism without trying to lash out at people like he did with Fox News! "
Obama Supporter wrote on Nov 15, 2009 3:52 PM:
Cajunator wrote on Nov 13, 2009 10:51 AM:
I mentioned FactCheck.org as a side note since you cited them as a reference. Many of these "fact checking" websites are basically "university projects" run by liberal professors. Research Kathleen Jamieson, then you'll see why FactCheck.org leaves out key information.
By "trap", I mean that often times when one side refuses to directly debate, the other will make over-inflated statements that are easily debunked in order to entice the other to engage(Communications 101). "
FactChecker wrote on Nov 12, 2009 3:08 PM:
No I am not falling into any trap. I have never believed billing a veteran's private insurance a viable way to save money, nor have I ever stated as such.
As for FactCheck.org, I did not use just them to verify the story. I do not believe any one organization should be used to verify anything.
If people want to argue about how Obama wanted to charge veterans' private insurance, do so. Call it appalling, reprehensible, downright stupid, etc. But don't undermine the argument with fabricated quotes. It makes the arguer look stupid. "
Cajunator wrote on Nov 12, 2009 9:24 AM:
Cajunator wrote on Nov 12, 2009 8:53 AM:
FactChecker wrote on Nov 12, 2009 7:28 AM:
I never argued about what the administration was proposing. I know that the administration tried to switch the medical billing. Please read carefully what I wrote. "Obama never said those words." I argued that the verbal statements attributed to Obama were false. Please don't attribute to me arguments that I never made.
Again, my point about people doing their homework before they post still applies. "
Mike wrote on Nov 11, 2009 4:01 PM:
Mike wrote on Nov 11, 2009 3:56 PM:
armytimes.com/news/2009/03/military_vetsinsurance_reversal_031809w/
The Obama administration dropped a budget proposal March 18 that would have billed private insurance companies for treatment of service-connected medical problems at Veterans Affairs Department hospitals and clinics. "
FactChecker wrote on Nov 11, 2009 11:58 AM:
FactChecker wrote on Nov 11, 2009 11:47 AM:
I am proud of both your husband and of you for standing by him in this time of war.
I am most disappointed, however, that you chose to post something without verifying its truthfulness.
Both FactCheck.org and Snopes.com have determined that this all derived from a satirical article by conservative humorist John Semmens. It was satire. Obama never said those words, but they have circulated among conservatives, and now a military wife, as if they were true.
It is not too much to ask for people to do their homework before they speak. "
pure fiction wrote on Nov 10, 2009 9:00 PM:
Wont put up with it.... wrote on Nov 10, 2009 8:52 PM:
To Laf. wrote on Nov 10, 2009 8:25 PM:
People, please, before you jump in and accept something that is submitted in this town, educate yourself; use google or any of the research engines available to you to verify whether it is truth or fiction. "
Tom wrote on Nov 10, 2009 5:52 PM:
Second, I’ve seen these comments before and I still don’t believe them.
Third, never repeat things you’ve read until you can verify them. I doubt you can verify this with a reliable source.
Fourth, government insurance of any type has always been secondary. If you have insurance paid by your employer then VA will pay as secondary.
If I am wrong then please provide me trustworthy reference. "
Mike wrote on Nov 10, 2009 5:38 PM:
"In considering the third-party billing issue, the administration was seeking to maximize the resources available for veterans, "However, the president listened to concerns raised by the [veteran service organizations] that this might, under certain circumstances, affect veterans' and their families' ability to access health care.
"Therefore, the president has instructed that its consideration be dropped," "
puzzled wrote on Nov 10, 2009 5:29 PM:
Bunny2 wrote on Nov 10, 2009 1:29 PM:
Outraged wrote on Nov 10, 2009 9:04 AM:
He recently said about the massacre at Fort Hood ,that we should not jump to conclusions!!! When his friend the black professor taunted and screamed at the white police officer and was arrested he didn't wait for facts!!! The whole police force were STUPID!!!
Obama will leave these brave soldiers in danger until he passes his beloved takeover of health care because he doesn't want to alienate his base by sending troops!!! "
Laf. wrote on Nov 10, 2009 8:53 AM: