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Obama vetoes defense funding bill to get back at Republicans
http://www.allenbwest.com/ ^ | October 23, 2015 | Allen West

Posted on 10/23/2015 6:07:55 PM PDT by 100American

An issue that reflects the utter political nature of Barack Obama is this statement, “This legislation specifically impeded our ability to close Guantanamo in a way that I have repeatedly argued is counterproductive to our efforts to defeat terrorism around the world.”

But here, ladies and gents, is the truth as shared by the HASC staff led by Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) “FACT: The President has never submitted a plan for closing Guantanamo Bay. Despite years of campaigning and veto threats, he has never proposed where detainees too dangerous to release might be held, or what he would do with new terrorist captures. The NDAA requests that he submit such a plan. The restrictions on closing GTMO and transferring GTMO detainees to the U.S. are exactly the same as restrictions signed into law by the President every year since 2010.”

This demonstrates the embarrassing mentality of President Obama as he demands something contrary to what he himself signed into law. Furthermore, it is Exhibit One of someone who doesn’t grasp the concept of a Constitutional Republic — as opposed to a constitutional monarchy.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: barackobama; mitchmcconnell; ndaa
An issue that reflects the utter political nature of Barack Obama is this statement, “This legislation specifically impeded our ability to close Guantanamo in a way that I have repeatedly argued is counterproductive to our efforts to defeat terrorism around the world.”

But here, ladies and gents, is the truth as shared by the HASC staff led by Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) “FACT: The President has never submitted a plan for closing Guantanamo Bay. Despite years of campaigning and veto threats, he has never proposed where detainees too dangerous to release might be held, or what he would do with new terrorist captures. The NDAA requests that he submit such a plan. The restrictions on closing GTMO and transferring GTMO detainees to the U.S. are exactly the same as restrictions signed into law by the President every year since 2010.”

This demonstrates the embarrassing mentality of President Obama as he demands something contrary to what he himself signed into law. Furthermore, it is Exhibit One of someone who doesn’t grasp the concept of a Constitutional Republic — as opposed to a constitutional monarchy.

Enjoy...

1 posted on 10/23/2015 6:07:55 PM PDT by 100American
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To: 100American

More from our twisted and petty dictator.


2 posted on 10/23/2015 6:09:46 PM PDT by Calpublican (Republican Party Now Stands for Nothing!!!!!(Except Conniving))
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To: 100American

So, no raise for our folks in the Military. What an ass.


3 posted on 10/23/2015 6:14:14 PM PDT by doc1019 (Out of my mind ... back in 5)
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To: 100American

screw his veto , over rule it


4 posted on 10/23/2015 6:16:13 PM PDT by LeoWindhorse
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To: 100American


5 posted on 10/23/2015 6:16:29 PM PDT by Iron Munro (The wise have stores of choice food and oil but a foolish man devours all he has. Proverbs 21:20)
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To: Iron Munro

Wouldn’t it be great if every Republican went to the podium and said that line for line. The lamestream press would have to cover it and pin it on nobama. But nah, that would be too much like a team.


6 posted on 10/23/2015 6:20:38 PM PDT by stevio (God, guns, guts.)
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To: 100American
Getting back at Republicans? There aren't any Republicans in either the House or Senate that won't kiss his butt so I don't know what he is talking about...

It's our Military and Veterans and Wounded Warriors that are suffering and he doesn't even care unless it makes him look good....if I were in the Military under him I would ‘stand down’ they haven't court martialed Bergdhal so why would they court martial any one else?

7 posted on 10/23/2015 6:20:44 PM PDT by HarleyLady27 (I have such happy days, and hope you do too!!!)
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To: Iron Munro

Snake speaks with forked tongue. What else could we expect from someone who is evil.


8 posted on 10/23/2015 6:21:46 PM PDT by SatinDoll (A NATURAL BORN CITIZEN IS BORN IN THE USA OF TWO USA CITIZENS)
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To: 100American

I think shutting down the military is a thousand times more dangerous than shutting down the government.

Republicans will act hurt and offended, but mostly stay silent.


9 posted on 10/23/2015 6:38:57 PM PDT by odawg
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To: Calpublican
"and petty dictator

I was thinking about this today. He really has become a dictator, and the Democrats are fine with that. Rather than compromise, they can sit back and let Obama veto everything, and never extend a hand to overturn his vetos. And all the while "claim" the GOP will not compromise. The media will 'run interference' for the Rats and never call it what it is. A pure and simple Dictatorship ...

10 posted on 10/23/2015 6:59:29 PM PDT by 11th_VA ("We're not gonna take it ANYMORRRRRE !!!")
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To: 100American

Keep sending up bills for Obama to Veto. One after another. Let the American people see democrats blocking and Obama vetoing legislation.


11 posted on 10/23/2015 7:41:37 PM PDT by stocksthatgoup (When the MSM and Elites want your opinion they will give it to you.)
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To: doc1019

Raises don’t come out until January. They will get another bill more to his demands. Don’t you worry about that.


12 posted on 10/24/2015 4:40:13 AM PDT by napscoordinator (Walker for President 2016. The only candidate with actual real RESULTS!!!!! The rest...talkers!)
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