Posted on 06/05/2008 9:46:23 PM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), who wrapped his party’s presidential nomination just this week, is already besieged by liberal constituencies demanding that he cut military spending to boost social programs.
Two influential liberal groups have sent the presumptive Democratic nominee a letter pressing him to support cuts to defense programs to pay for universal preschool, relief for Americans facing foreclosure on their homes and expanded benefits for military veterans.
The demands carry weight because the groups, the Black Leadership Forum and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), represent two constituencies that are important to Obama’s political strategy: blacks and Hispanics.
Their calls for defense cuts have drawn the support of leading House liberals, many of whom gave Obama crucial support early in his contest against Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.).
The groups have also called on presumptive Republican nominee Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) to support the cuts. There is less pressure on McCain, however, because fellow Republicans have kept quiet on the issue. McCain also expects little support from black voters.
But McCain could feel some discomfort because his campaign views Hispanics as a crucial voting bloc. His support for shifting emphasis from defense to social programs could help him appeal to that group. The calls of liberal groups and lawmakers come at a particularly awkward time for Obama.
Since clinching the party’s nomination on Tuesday, Obama has already tacked to the right on security issues in preparation for the general election. During a speech to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Wednesday, Obama proposed sanctions on Iran that analysts viewed as far tougher than what he suggested before.
Now Obama must balance tough talk on national security with the desires of many Democrats to slim American military power.
(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...
That’s right! Weaken defense like the clintoons and presto, another 911 on the horizon but possibly more deaths than the 2800 on 911.
Great graphic! I shudder to think what Obama as CIC would do to our nation.
What happened to “our troops are overstreched”, and “we should have had more ground troops”? Does this mean the left was insincere about their criticism?
I guess it’s time for every one to arm?
Free housing
Free food.
Free dental care.
Free air conditioning.
And free heating.
Thats money we could spend on health care!
Yep, We wouldn't want America to be safe from foreign attacks now would we?
O.K, This really disturbs me.
Just where is this country heading if this "Empty Suit" gets into power?
The more I hear this guy talk the more I think he is a puppet of someone else.
I shudder to think about the consequences odf an Obama win!
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Well why not?
LULAC represents illegals, so why should money go to America’s defenders when there are illegal invaders out there who need the handouts?
This video has been posted under several different titles at Youtube.
It’s a campaign ad by Obama explaining how he’s going to cut defense. It’ll scare the bejeebers out of any sane person.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl32Y7wDVDs&feature=related
The DO want to see America destroyed! If we ever rebuild this nation back to where it should be, we need to find a way to allow free speech but BAN groups like LULAC. Groups that want to bring about the destruction of a society should not be allowed a voice.
What to do other than support McCain???
“I truly believe that the idiots on the left want to see America destroyed. “Change”, for sure. “
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Believe?? Those idiots LIVE to see the US destroyed.
Those that know me, know how much I don't like McCain!
But the more I hear Obummer speak, the more I think McPain would counter another attack instead of expedite one.
I am becomming very concerned about the outcome of this election.
There is a timeline in effect and Mr. Obummer would be like putting everything on "Fast Forward."
I can’t believe this isn’t parody. Why in the world would we want to reduce our military strength - NOW? Certainly John McCain would not go along with this BS. Our nation is slowly dying as you have to give ever-increasing handouts in order to get people’s votes.
We’re in for some dangerous times. I need to arm myself appropriately.
Mephistopheles has come to collect his soul. I’m actually surprised they are showing their hands this soon.
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