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Obamas visit Marine base
POLITICO.COM ^ | 25 DECEMBER 2009 | CAROL E LEE

Posted on 12/25/2009 10:01:48 PM PST by Extremely Extreme Extremist

HONOLULU – Amid a federal investigation into an attempted terrorist attack on Christmas Day, President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama visited with service men and women who were having dinner Friday afternoon at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

The Obamas spent about half an hour in the mess hall shaking hands with Marines and their families as they ate traditional holiday fare of turkey, ham, stuffing, corn and broccoli.

“Hi guys, Merry Christmas,” President Obama said as he entered the mess hall from a side door.

The president and the first lady went from table to table, reaching roughly a dozen, asking Marines where they were from and thanking them for their service.

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TOPICS: Government; US: Hawaii
KEYWORDS: bho44; bhochristmas; bhodod; caption; marines
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

21 posted on 12/25/2009 10:25:41 PM PST by rlmorel (We are traveling "The Road to Serfdom".)
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To: hole_n_one

Michelle looks thrilled to be there doesn’t she?


22 posted on 12/25/2009 10:26:33 PM PST by Duchess47 ("One day I will leave this world and dream myself to Reality" Crazy Horse)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

I know I am going to get razed for saying this , but I happen to know quite a few of these Marines who at at MCBH right now ; and I’m glad the Prez stopped into to say Hi . Say what you will , but it’s a nice respect for them and I am sure they dig it . Marines are NOT political guys , they just love their work and love their country and he is the C&C . If he were NOT to drop by ,that would be bad...It did not tick any of them off and I am sure they are all talking about the occasion with family and loved ones all across the nation right now .
Because of where he stays (when on holiday) he goes to MCBH every day to work out . It’s the safest place .So just please get used to this daily interaction . They are used to it and enjoy the PR too . So I have heard . It makes base life more interesting for them . So I have heard m from ‘them’


23 posted on 12/25/2009 10:28:10 PM PST by LeoWindhorse
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24 posted on 12/25/2009 10:28:45 PM PST by rlmorel (We are traveling "The Road to Serfdom".)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

I think he still has family in Hawaii. 30 minutes with the Marines and he can call it a business trip.


25 posted on 12/25/2009 10:29:40 PM PST by truemiester ((If the U.S. should fail, a veil of darkness will come over the Earth for a thousand years))
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To: MaxMax

I look at this picture and wonder which one is supposed to be the first lady. Seriously.


26 posted on 12/25/2009 10:31:56 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.)
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To: Slump Tester

It’s Gary Coleman on stilts.


27 posted on 12/25/2009 10:34:26 PM PST by chris37
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To: truemiester
30 minutes with the Marines and he can call it a business trip

That's it. Some one has to pay for his 14 days at a $4,000 a night stay on the island. Along w/two other homes he's renting on the property for his family and friends. Add the best of food and drinks for all - yeah, what's 30 minutes.
28 posted on 12/25/2009 10:34:33 PM PST by presently no screen name ( Elected officials are WELFARE RECIPIENTS.)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

I have a crayon.....wanna see the latest poll?
29 posted on 12/25/2009 10:36:00 PM PST by hole_n_one
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To: LeoWindhorse

So you say. Who are we to disagree?


30 posted on 12/25/2009 10:38:40 PM PST by rlmorel (We are traveling "The Road to Serfdom".)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist; Lancey Howard
What on earth does this walking turd think he’s doing bopping into a Marine Corps chow hall?

These two are unfit to walk the same ground as these fine young men.

31 posted on 12/25/2009 10:39:27 PM PST by Semper Mark ("Brevity is the soul of wit." Besides, I only have so much tagline space.)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

He did that “HI Guys” shit (can I say that?) last year. No General Officer or any other officer would greet the service personnel like this. Going into a Marine Mess Hall, once a Marine would see the President, he or she would call Attention and the Marines would stand at attention until told to be at ease..and they would have expected the greeting to be something like, Merry Christmas, Marines” not a Hi Ya..
Good god.


32 posted on 12/25/2009 10:44:53 PM PST by celtic gal
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To: Markos33

These guys are serving/fighting for America and this turd just got his the votes he needed to turn America into a Fascist society. It’s all unreal.


33 posted on 12/25/2009 10:46:56 PM PST by presently no screen name ( Elected officials are WELFARE RECIPIENTS.)
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To: CT

That would be Marine Corps Air Station, Kanehoe Bay to be a bit more precise. The other Marine Corps installation on the other side if Headquarters, FMFPac.


34 posted on 12/25/2009 10:48:05 PM PST by celtic gal
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To: hole_n_one

Michells arms so long she can scratch her ankles without bending over.


35 posted on 12/25/2009 10:50:20 PM PST by chemicalman
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To: celtic gal
Marine Corps Air Station, Kanehoe Bay

My reserve unit went there, way back in 1978.

It brings back good memories.

36 posted on 12/25/2009 10:54:08 PM PST by csvset
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To: goodnesswins

i swear everything she puts on her back is gross i have no idea what is wrong with her other than the fact she’s blind


37 posted on 12/25/2009 10:56:58 PM PST by MissDairyGoodnessVT (HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!! =^..^=)
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To: Markos33

38 posted on 12/25/2009 10:57:44 PM PST by rlmorel (We are traveling "The Road to Serfdom".)
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To: hole_n_one

Did Michelle walk out with a ham under that dress?


39 posted on 12/25/2009 10:59:08 PM PST by boycott
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
"Hey, look at me. My name is Obama. These Marines need to listen to what I have to say since I am the CIC. I am going to be at their dinner to make sure they remember who is in charge. Look at me. Get the cameras over here. Get some Marines to stand next to me while they are snapping the photos. Me, me, me."
40 posted on 12/25/2009 11:02:13 PM PST by GI Joe Fan (GI Joe represents Real American Heroes, not a bunch of globalist drones.)
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