Posted on 08/19/2008 11:26:25 AM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
ORLANDO, FLA. -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama defended his patriotism today, chiding rival John McCain for impugning his integrity and challenging the Republican to acknowledge that they can disagree without maligning each other.
"I have never suggested that Sen. McCain picks his positions on national security based on politics or personal ambition," Obama told an audience of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. "I have not suggested it because I believe that he genuinely wants to serve America's national interest. Now it's time for him to acknowledge that I want to do the same."
One day after McCain addressed the same group, Obama gave a spirited defense of his foreign policy positions, using events in the last few days to buttress his argument that "the calamity left behind by the last eight years is too great" to merely "use the same partisan playbook where we just challenge our opponent's patriotism to win an election."
On Iraq, the Illinois senator said that while the surge may have worked militarily, it has failed politically.
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I turned it off this morning. My nerves get just as rattled now when I see or hear Odumbo as they do when I see or hear hitlary.
I too wondered why anyone from the VFW would listen to him at this point.
I did see parting shots after finishing his speech shaking hands with those on stage and I could see in thier faces and body langauge that he didn’t sell them. Courtesy was extended to a handshake and a smile and then they’d immediately turn a straight face. They were obviously unimpressed.
Love your Graphic.
If patriotism means hating your country, disparaging your country, and wanting to weaken your country, then Obama is very patriotic.
He also stated that he would have shown respect for America’s flag but he likes playing with his crotch much more.
If I were to live to be three hundred years old I don’t think I will ever forgive him for his disrespect in front of the crowd.
What an arrogant empty suit POS.
I’d guess the bar at the reception room was packed while nobama infested the building with his whining speech.
Nailed it. (But I think he needs a little more gray in his hair for this photo op. He needs to appear as the “elder, experienced” Obama.)
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