Wouldn't put it past him...
"Let's see those old SOB's break into the memorial now!"
Posted on 10/01/2013 8:24:42 PM PDT by M. Thatcher
TOLEDO -- Locally in the Glass City, we can see the affects of the government shutdown at our museums, monuments, and national parks. The gates are closed and locked, denying access completely to the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge.
TSA employees were still working at Toledo Express Airport, but when WNWO called the TSA to find out if they would be affected, there was a message that said the public relations representative did not have access to her voicemail or email due to the government shutdown.
In a letter from Marcy Kaptur's office in the 9th District, it read, "...only services deemed essential for the safety of human life and protection of property will be continued."
But for a group of World War II vets visiting the national memorial in Washington D.C., an all expense paid trip which is called an "Honor Flight," the shutdown was not stopping them from seeing the tribute that was inspired by them.
"It just goes to show you why we won World War II," says Honor Flight of Northwest Ohio President Lee Armstrong.
Many elderly veterans, some in wheelchairs, broke through the barriers set up around the memorial, as police, park service employees, and tourists looked on.
"The Germans and the Japanese couldn't contain us. They weren't going to let barriers contain them today. They wanted to see their memorial," says Armstrong.
Honor Flight of Northwest Ohio has a trip scheduled to depart from Toledo next Wednesday, October 9.
"We will make the call this Friday to determine if the flight is still a go, or if we will have to re-schedule," Armstrong explains.
He says they are considering going ahead with the trip even if the government is still on shutdown, but when he called the parks service, he was told they would face arrest.
Armstrong says, "I said, are you kidding me? You're going to arrest a 90/91-year-old veteran from seeing his memorial? If it wasn't for them it wouldn't be there. She said, 'That's correct sir.'"
When he asked for her name, he says she did not give it to him and then promptly hung up the phone.
99% of veterans on Honor Flights have never had the opportunity to see the memorial that is devoted to their service.
Through October, the are over 35,000 veterans scheduled to visit the site, more than 900 in the next five days alone.
It may all be waiting in limbo if the government can't complete their job.
And, Repubs seem to be leading the charge on amnesty, which I cannot understand. I get that BIG $$ (donors) want it, but We the Constituents DON'T!
The funny thing is...even most dems, especially the older ones, don't want amnesty or out of control spending. So, these two *goals* of 0's might be harder to accomplish than he thinks. But, having the MSM as an accomplice is a bonus for him :(
Who will make me take off my shoes and my belt the next time I fly? For that matter, who’s going to arrest the WW II vets? Will they be paid? It looks like somebody in the MSM is going to have to actually run stories that will make Obama look bad. For that matter, will CNN have any qualms about it now that the government can’t bribe them anymore? How sweet it is!
Jane...I am seriously concerned the trajectory this nation is on may not be possible to stop. Just as the Democrats forced thru Obamacare they will do likewise with the rest...they know their time is shortened now so will be ramrodding and overwhelming the public with scads of issues ans distractions.
These are terrible times now and I think we should expect Obama’s reighn to do all possible to further destroy the American way of life...they said they would bring us kicking and screaming...and so this is no surprise to them while they keep moving their agenda along at a rapid pace.
Next you can expect Obama will claim a victory with Iran...and with the Palistinian Israeli issue....and he will sell us out on them all with no fear of consequences.
This guy they have as a fake President has revealed his full ignorance and stupidity about anything other than crashing thru this country and deceiving thousands of people...he is one vile man who will walk away from all this unscathed.
That's why it's more important than EVER to stay the course and fight these b@st_rds with all we have....social media, phone calls, emails, rallies, etc. Thanks be to God for Ted Cruz, Mike Lee and the few patriots in DC. Praying that they now have a strong coalition, since they're/we're not only up against our expected opposition of Marxist dims, but even bribed/bought progressives on OUR side.
Luckily, the new media is staying on top of all of the cr@pola they try and pull, every day.
Continuing to pray for America to wake up.
Arrest The Greatest Generation?
Right...
We need all to get our guns, and go to Washington. This has to end, what better time than now?
Me too, and when they try to arrest them. I want to see anyone trying it bloodied and beaten.
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I hope to Hell that they DO, very publicly & in front of news cameras, arrest them all, and haul them off in paddy wagons.
Shown on the alphabets, that MIGHT be the spark required.
With better gear and better communication, it’s not only possible, but expected of them.
I agree.
DO you know the story of Gandhi’s March to the Sea?
Liberal revisionist history. MacArthur was ordered BY THE PRESIDENT to clear the bonus marchers camp, which he did. The progressive/commies have been trying for years to smear the good general name. They are still trying since he was the only American general to kick their asses, twice.
Bring your M-1s boys.
Some faggy little pencil pushing geek tries to stop you, shoot em.
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Wouldn't put it past him...
I saw on Greta a group of vets going to see the WW II Memorial and taking down the baracade. It is happening.
Ah, the casual sovietness of the media.
They know 2014 is coming.
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