[nikos1121]

By Michael Hyland Published: July 25, 2016, 3:54 pm

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WNCN) – Hillary Clinton laid out her approach to national security and made her case for why she should be the next president to thousands of veterans in Charlotte Monday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention.

Clinton acknowledged in her speech that that many veterans feel “invisible” and “powerless.” She also referenced many of the things Donald Trump has said on the campaign trail about the military and America’s role in the world.

“You will never hear me say that I only listen to myself on national security,” Clinton said while telling the crowd how she’d approach her role leading the world’s largest military.

“One thing for certain you will not ever hear from me is praise for dictators and strong men who have no love for America,” she added.

Those were just two of several references Clinton made to things Donald Trump has said, though she never mentioned him by name.

While talking about her work with Sen. John McCain, who was a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War, she brought up a statement Trump made earlier in the campaign when he said of McCain’s time as POW, “He’s a war hero because he was captured? I like people that weren’t captured.”

Clinton told the veterans that she believes “[Sen. McCain] and all other prisoners of war are heroes and deserve the respect that that entails.”

Republicans have questioned her judgement in light of the scandal surrounding her email use while Secretary of State.

“I think those veterans are going to have some very difficult questions for Mrs. Clinton on her record on national security, on her record on Benghazi,” said N.C. GOP Executive Director Dallas Woodhouse.

Clinton touched on issues close to many veterans such as reforming the VA and veteran homelessness. That kind of talk reassured her supporters who were in attendance.

“Look how long she’s been in politics. She’s experienced. I’m looking forward to her being the next commander in chief,” said Joyce Rochester, from Fayetteville.

Not everyone agreed.

“I don’t really think she cares about us veterans as much as she says she does,” said Chad Cheras, a veteran from Massachusetts.

“Our tougher stance on national security will resonate more,” Woodhouse said.

Many veterans CBS North Carolina spoke to said they had already made up their minds on how they’re voting.

Thomas Hanzes said he was undecided and he wants to hear a different tone from Trump.

“I think he has to be a little more compassionate, a little more sensitive to the issues that everyday veterans and everyday people face,” he said.

Some veterans at the convention said they’re tired of pledges and empty promises.

“It seems like they’re just going over them just to get votes and stuff like that,” one veteran told CBS North Carolina.

Trump supporters said they’re looking forward to hearing what he’ll say when he speaks at the convention on Tuesday.

He will have a rally in Winston-Salem Tuesday before he heads to Charlotte for the VFW convention.

[Biggirl]

Good Morning nikos1121!

[Spirit of Liberty]

You’ll never hear her say she listens to anyone on national security, either.

[nikos1121]

I'm taking the Napa Valley Wine Train Tour today.

3 hours through the Napa Valley's rolling vineyards town of St Helena.

It will include a gourmet, locally-sourced lunch and wine pairing.

MENU

Appetizer

Baby lettuce salad with candied walnuts and smoked goat cheese in a honey cider vinaigrette

Soup du jour

Main Course

(choose one)Roasted beef tenderloin on a black truffle potato cake with onion and cambozola cheese

Grilled pork tenderloin stuffed with wild mushroom polenta on vegetables in a truffle port reduction sauce

Coriander chicken breast in a wild mushroom pappardelle pasta with pesto

Grilled salmon on fingerling potatoes and sautéed baby spinach in a coconut curry broth topped with a calamari salad

Winter squash polenta with a spinach-ricotta portabella and yam-stuffed pepper in a tomato-basil coulis

DessertChanges daily

Drinks

One glass of wine

Coffee and tea

Espresso, cappuccino, soft drinks, juices and mineral water

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

Were Hillary a medicine she would be all horrible side effects and of absolutely no benefit to anyone.

[Biggirl]

I have a quick question.

What had taken place with the recent DNC e-mails leaks via a Russian hacking incident, did the Russians give a possible preview to a possible “October surprise”?

Thank-you for your answer.

[DollyCali]

Morning all.. brandspankingnewthread it is!!! and as usual a great one

Worked all night & really tired. Leave here about 9 & MUST sleep a bit before heading to Niagara. Did not sleep at all prior to work - but I did try.

Caught up on the VA/NC thread and some of the DNC thread

[exit82]

Good morning,Saint!

This is a very wonderful train.

I was up in the observation car, and the scenery is breathtaking.

All those grapes and I have but one glass.

I hope they get the wrecked train known as the DNC Convention Express off the tracks before we get to that area.

[lysie]

Thanks nikos. Good morning all.

[rightwingintelligentsia]

I listened to some of HRC’s speech to the VFW yesterday (not voluntarily—it was on in the office cafeteria). I could barely hear any applause from the audience, even after the lines where she paused expecting it. Just a smattering here and there. I went on Twitter and other people had the same impression.

I rather think DJT’s reception will be different.

[hoosiermama]

Morning. Prayers for the safety of the Trump Pence team and their families.

[JLAGRAYFOX]

Without bing nasty Hillary Clinton received a mighty “tepid” reception from the VFW group!!! We shall see how Donald J. Trump does this morning. Stay tuned!!!

[beethoven]

Good morning Nikos, My Greek niece sent me 2 pictures I would love to post for you... Seeing that I haven't conquered that skill yet, they will have to wait..😩 Thank you for the new thread... ☕️🍳

[Democrat_media]

The democrats, the media, and politicians want to keep you small ,powerless and poor so that they can control you and everything. They want you dependent on government so that you vote in their politicians who hand out the government cheese (that’s their religion and way to steal our wealth).

Don’t let Hillary and her allies in the media win! now is our chance , this election to break the chains they have us in. Fight with all your might ,work with everything you have to have Trump win Ohio and Florida the 2 most crucial states that Trump must win for us to win back our freedom.

Work like a madman , donate to Trump, make calls in Ohio , volunteer at Trump headquarters. This is our last chance to make it in America, fight for freedom. don’t let our enemies in the media , the establishment win Fight as if your life depended on it because this time it really does.

[Lakeside Granny]

Good morning and thanks for the ping.

I feel like I have a hangover and I don’t drink but may have to start after the mess of last nights convention.

Of course, tuning in @ 4 am, the LSM except for FNC gave glowing reviews. stating off to a rocky start it ended strongly. Praised the wonderful, uplifting speeches, they must not have listened to Warren.

[NKP_Vet]

Bad move on her part to mention traitor McCain. Her audience was mostly Vietnam veterans, and they all know about “Song Bird” McCain in captivity. They also know the democrat McCain has done absolutely nothing for veterans from day one in the senate.

[MagUSNRET]

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[djstex]

Just got home from work.Sorry so late to post.
Missed it all today/tonight.
Watching Hannity and reading the posts.