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President's Speech Commemorates D-Day Anniversary
Semi-News/Semi-Satire ^ | 6 June 2014 | John Semmens

Posted on 06/06/2014 6:20:17 PM PDT by 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."

if you missed any of this week's other semi-news/semi-satire posts you can find them at...

http://www.freedomsphoenix.com/Opinion/157111-2014-06-06-semi-news-a-satire-of-recent-news-june-8-2014.htm


TOPICS: Humor
KEYWORDS: dday; lgbt; obama; satire
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To: John Semmens
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.

21 posted on 06/06/2014 9:39:47 PM PDT by Mygirlsmom (No Mo (zilla). I'm going to the Opera instead.)
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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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22 posted on 06/06/2014 9:50:48 PM PDT by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never...except to convictions of honour and good sense. W. Churchill)
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To: John Semmens

They were carrying guns, too. Scary ones.


23 posted on 06/06/2014 10:23:24 PM PDT by ViLaLuz (2 Chronicles 7:14)
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You should become his speechwriter. Ha!


24 posted on 06/06/2014 10:24:31 PM PDT by ViLaLuz (2 Chronicles 7:14)
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To: John Semmens

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!


25 posted on 06/06/2014 10:38:20 PM PDT by Diver Dave (Because He Lives, I Can Face Tomorrow)
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To: John Semmens

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.


26 posted on 06/06/2014 11:05:06 PM PDT by fatnotlazy
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; bigheadfred; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; ...
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."

27 posted on 06/07/2014 8:16:12 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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Yeah, let’s focus on the really important stuff.


28 posted on 06/07/2014 12:06:43 PM PDT by Rocky (The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those who speak it. George Orwell)
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