President's Speech Commemorates D-Day Anniversary

Semi-News/Semi-Satire ^ | 6 June 2014 | John Semmens

[John Semmens]

On the 70th anniversary of D-Day, President Obama commended "the brave sacrifice of those who stormed ashore that day," but advised that "we must temper our admiration by the realization that the combat units involved were not racially integrated, no women were among the ranks, gays were still in-the-closet, and transgenders were not yet accorded full social acceptability they deserve."

Obama congratulated himself "for having the fortitude and initiative to move forward on these critical fronts so that we can finally glimpse the goal that the men who died here 70 years ago gave their lives to help secure."

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[Mygirlsmom]

Oh my. My jaw kept dropping further and further and then I noticed your name.

I think this guy's going to put you out of business pretty soon.

[Seaplaner]

Obama congratulated himself "for having the fortitude and initiative to move forward on these critical fronts so that we can finally glimpse the goal that the men who died here 70 years ago gave their lives to help secure."

I didn't watch Mister Obama's speech, and I suspect that John's succinct, semi (or not) satirical summary captures the essence.

As always, John, another fine column.

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[ViLaLuz]

They were carrying guns, too. Scary ones.

[ViLaLuz]

You should become his speechwriter. Ha!

[Diver Dave]

I just can’t help myself to praise our traitor president!

I’ve met many WWII veterans over the years and “bozo” couldn’t possibly be a hero!

[fatnotlazy]

Good Grief, John. You nailed the narcisist-in-chief’s speech perfectly. What are you going to do when (or if) he leaves office? He gives you so much material to work with LOL

Anyway, thanks again for the ping.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks John Semmens. Too close to reality to be taken for the satire that it is, at least at first glance. :')

...commended "the brave sacrifice of those who stormed ashore that day," but advised that "we must temper our admiration by the realization that the combat units involved were not racially integrated, no women were among the ranks, gays were still in-the-closet, and transgenders were not yet accorded full social acceptability they deserve."

[Rocky]

Yeah, let’s focus on the really important stuff.