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Obama Reminds Troops They Have the Right to 'Protest Against Authority' and 'Criticize Our Preside
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| 12/7/16
| Susan Jones
Posted on 12/07/2016 9:27:51 AM PST by ColdOne
full title..................Obama Reminds Troops They Have the Right to 'Protest Against Authority' and 'Criticize Our President'..................
(CNSNews.com) - In a speech at MacDill Air Force Base, in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, President Obama focused on his eight-year effort to protect the homeland, fight terrorism, and strengthen U.S. allies. He said he wanted to "talk about the foundation that we will leave for the next administration."
On the way to Florida, Obama's spokesman Josh Earnest said told reporters, "This is a speech that President Obama was prepared to give before the election." But at times, it didn't sound like it.
At one point, Obama reminded the troops "that each of us has...the universal right to speak your minds and to protest against authority; to live in a society that's open and free; that can criticize our president without retribution."
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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: antiamericapoofter; grifter; lameduck; military; obama; troops
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posted on
12/07/2016 9:27:51 AM PST
by
ColdOne
To: ColdOne
Odumbass just needs to give it up
Just leave, mmkay?
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posted on
12/07/2016 9:28:51 AM PST
by
arl295
To: ColdOne
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posted on
12/07/2016 9:28:55 AM PST
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
To: ColdOne
I protest against our current muslim, marxist in chief.
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posted on
12/07/2016 9:29:22 AM PST
by
MtnClimber
(For photos of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
To: ColdOne
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posted on
12/07/2016 9:29:30 AM PST
by
Grampa Dave
(Hey, whining losers,Trump will just go ahead & make things better for us without you!!!!")
To: arl295
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posted on
12/07/2016 9:30:19 AM PST
by
Grampa Dave
(Hey, whining losers,Trump will just go ahead & make things better for us without you!!!!")
To: ColdOne
But not as long as I’m still CIC -
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posted on
12/07/2016 9:30:33 AM PST
by
SkyDancer
(Ambtion Without Talent Is Sad - Talent Without Ambition Is Worse)
To: ColdOne
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posted on
12/07/2016 9:31:14 AM PST
by
RightGeek
(FUBO and the donkey you rode in on)
To: ColdOne
To: ColdOne
Just being racist against whites/s
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posted on
12/07/2016 9:32:01 AM PST
by
WKTimpco
To: ColdOne
He is teetering on the edge of telling soldiers that they do not have to follow the oath they took upon enlisting or being commissioned and that they do not have to obey the UCMJ’ i.e. supporting mutiny. He is speaking here as a community organizer and not as the Commander in Chief.
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posted on
12/07/2016 9:32:01 AM PST
by
GreyFriar
(Spearhead - 3rd Armored Division 75-78 & 83-87)
To: ColdOne
BS. Anyone who even hinting at criticizing Obama was court martialed.
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posted on
12/07/2016 9:32:21 AM PST
by
reaganaut
(Yes I am female, yes I love guns, yes I carry and yes I reload and handload my own ammo.)
To: ColdOne
During a pause, a clear “You Suck!” from somewhere deep in the crowd...
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posted on
12/07/2016 9:32:25 AM PST
by
Spruce
To: SkyDancer
Sorry but our troops now feel muzzled by the current CinC. They fear for their careers if they say the wrong thing and fear prosecution or death from his ROE.
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posted on
12/07/2016 9:33:16 AM PST
by
Oldexpat
To: ColdOne
Obama Reminds Troops They Have the Right to 'Protest Against Authority' and 'Criticize Our President'WTF???
I remember commander's calls in the 1970's telling us explicitly to stay out of politics with regard to Nixon. Also no bumper stickers that were political in nature.
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posted on
12/07/2016 9:33:21 AM PST
by
pfflier
To: ColdOne
So did they all say “you suck!”?
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posted on
12/07/2016 9:33:24 AM PST
by
uncitizen
(Boycotts Work! #DumpKelloggs)
To: GreyFriar
Obama, talking like the traitor he is.
To: ColdOne
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posted on
12/07/2016 9:34:30 AM PST
by
combat_boots
(God bless Israel and all who protect and defend her! And please, God, bless the USA again.)
To: Oldexpat
Let’s see what happens at the Army Navy game on Sat. When troop appears as the CinC elect.
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posted on
12/07/2016 9:35:00 AM PST
by
Oldexpat
To: ColdOne
Obama made seven points (Meaning we probably should do the exact opposite of each Obama suggestion):
-- While terrorists can kill innocent people, they are not an existential threat to the nation;
-- Put as few U.S. troops as possible in harm's way overseas;
-- Uphold American values and adhere to the rule of law while fighting terrorism;
-- Fight terrorists in a way that does not alienate local populations and create more terrorists;
-- Be transparent and accountable to allow for "a more informed public debate" and provide "a potential check on unfettered executive power."
-- Use diplomacy;
-- Uphold the civil liberties that define us.
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