Posted on 06/22/2009 9:20:16 PM PDT by cycle of discernment
President Obama Visits Wounded Troops Posted By Blackfive
David Borden Jr. was wounded in Iraq on January 19, 2008. A suicide bomber rushed him and detonated, and Borden was hit by over 200 pieces of shrapnel. He lost right leg (below the knee) and his left arm was severely damaged. He was in a coma for over a month.
He's inspired more than a few people while recovering. The NY Giants football team reports that he's the grandson of a NY Giant.
According to the email below from his father, David Borden (Sr.), David Jr. had an uninspiring visit from the President of the United States:
Since Dave Jr. has been injured he has met and been overwhelmed by many, many political and military "celebs". The list includes Bob Gates, Sec. of Defense, who came into his room and told him 3 or 4 times that if Dave Jr. had any issues to call his cell phone number. It includes Gen. Petereus who sat and talked with Dave Jr. for almost 45 minutes. The General recalled vividly all of the circumstances around the events that led to fighting that Dave was involved in. It includes Sen. McCain who arrived late on a Saturday afternoon during a thunder storm, unannounced, and talked to Dave Jr. about how similar their experiences with fate. It includes George Bush when Dave Jr. was invited to attend the very last Christmas party at the White House for the White House Staff. President Bush and his wife entered the ballroom and immediately went to Dave Jr.. President Bush knew Dave Jr.'s name as well as when and how he was injured. Dave Jr. had a picture taken with Laura and the President that he has framed and ill cherish forever. The list goes on and on of people coming in to meet Dave Jr. and the other wounded warriors at Walter Reed and Bethesda.
Yesterday. Dave Jr. was ordered to be at the National Naval Hospital with another 12 soldiers and Marines to meet with Obama. Obama was supposed to arrive at 11:30 AM. He finally got there at 3:00 PM. He entered the room with the wounded warriors and quickly shook each of their hands. He never asked their names, where they were from, or how they were injured. Then he left.
Dave Jr. has met the people who really care about the military. All he remembers from Obama is a weak handshake. The others in the room, younger and less exposed to the people that Dave Jr. has met, were so disappointed. Word about Obama's "insensitive" visit has spread to the MATC ( the rehab facility) at Walter Reed and throughout Bethesda. The military sees through his phoniness.
All I can say is that it is such a disappointment that this man is Commander-In-Chief of our Armed Forces. He is an embarrassment to our Nation.
Regards, Dave
Tell tale.
I’d call it a limp wrist.
I wonder what it is like to get purple heart from a man who championed your defeat such a short time ago?
And he wears those sandals. If he starts wearing muumuus, then it certain: He's gay.
Very sad but it’s not surprising.
After leaving, Zero probably immediately washed his hands vigorously, thinking “eeewwwwww, I shook hands with a patriot!”
At least the creep didn't have Murtha with him.
Not surprised at all. But God bless George Bush, Petreaus, and even though McCain is on my S-List, he gets a blessing, too.
In my experience, muzzies typically have very weak handshakes. Might be a cultural thing.
Good point. If Zer0 finishes off Murtha by throwing him under the bus he'll at least have done one good thing in his term.
I’m a wee bit suspicious of this story. It was a photo-op so there should be some pics. Obama visiting soldiers would be surprising since he has already done that this year.
No surprise here.
If obama actually did this, where are the pictures? It would certainly have been planned as a photo op.
The only source I can find is BLACKFIVE.
“I have my doubts.” (from THE FIFTH ELEMENT)
Since the other thread you posted has turned out to be fake, maybe you should check to see if this one is fake as well.
Here’s some more info from the link, if accurate, there was no photo-op....
The White House press pool reports POTUS landed at the National Naval Medical Center at Bethesda at 1:20 p.m. EST and departed at 2:35 p.m. Here’s the relevant info from the National Naval Medical Center Public Affairs story:
“Obama met with seven inpatients, 16 outpatients and more than 25 family members. He also presented two Purple Hearts.
During his hour-long visit, which was closed to the media, the president personally recognized more than 90 hospital staff members.”
If not a photo op for Obambi it would have been for the staff. I’m sure they were allowed pics. There should be some pics on some mil site or other.
Knowing this administration I would NOT be surprised if they banned cameras, phones, etc.....wouldn’t want the far left to see these pics....they are his BIG supporters...
Perhaps it is all true.
Perhaps. I guess the National Naval Medical Center Public Affairs office could help you with that.
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