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NBC's Lauer Grills Bob Gates on 'Dangerous or Dishonorable' Criticism of Obama
http://newsbusters.org ^ | January 13, 2014 | Kyle Drennen

Posted on 01/13/2014 11:09:51 AM PST by Whenifhow

During a live interview with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Monday's NBC Today, co-host Matt Lauer suggested that criticism of President Obama in Gates's new memoir was endangering American troops overseas: "As this criticism is leveled by you in the book of the commander-in-chief, the acting commander-in-chief, at a time when some 40,000 U.S. troops are in harm's way, do you think that by calling him into question at this stage it is either dangerous or dishonorable?" [Listen to the audio or watch the video after the jump]

After Gates rejected the notion, Lauer insisted: "But you don't think it undermines his credibility with the troops he is commander-in-chief of right now?" At the top of the show, Lauer teased the interview: "Robert Gates on his new memoir and his criticism of President Obama. Is it fair with U.S. troops still in harm's way?"

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TOPICS: Editorial; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bobgates; foreignaffairs; military; obama
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To: Whenifhow

If the same book had been written about Bush or Reagan Lauer would have been calling Gates “Admirable” its only a no no when someone dare criticizes the media’s messiah


21 posted on 01/13/2014 11:30:46 AM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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To: Blood of Tyrants; LucyT

Neck brace? Gates strain his neck from trying to watch his back?
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Thanks for noticing!
CBS interview one day ago - Jan. 12, 2014 (date of filming unknown)
Robert Gates, “Duty”
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/robert-gates-duty/

Remember when Biden made a public appearance with a black eye?


22 posted on 01/13/2014 11:31:23 AM PST by Whenifhow
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To: colorado tanker

Leftists can’t be hypocrites, because their only core belief is the advancement of communism.


23 posted on 01/13/2014 11:32:18 AM PST by MrB (The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter admits whom he's working for)
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To: I want the USA back

To find out who rules over you, figure out whom you can’t criticize.


24 posted on 01/13/2014 11:32:55 AM PST by MrB (The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter admits whom he's working for)
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To: Whenifhow

OF COURSE it is dangerous and dishonrable to citicize Obama.

He’s a BLACK President!!! What is WRONG with Gates??

Lauer is totally correct. Never criticize The One.

BULL. Lauer is the left’s puppet along iwth all the NBC, SEE-BS, ABC, CNN Crowd.


25 posted on 01/13/2014 11:32:59 AM PST by ZULU (Magua is sitting in the Oval Office. Ted Cruz/Phil Robertson in 2016.)
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To: what's up
Class assignment:

Compare and contrast Scott McClellan (sp)former Bush 43 press secretary (aka incompetent boob) book reception by media vs. Secretary Gates book reception.

26 posted on 01/13/2014 11:33:25 AM PST by slapshot
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To: Whenifhow
Like they didn't try to destroy republican presidents when they were leading wars. I have seen Matt Lauer. I don’t even watch network TV any more.But, everything I have heard about him and seen printed from him leads me to believe that he is thoroughly despicable.
27 posted on 01/13/2014 11:35:46 AM PST by amnestynone (Lindsey Graham is feckless, duplicitous, treacherous, double dealing backstabbing Corksucker.)
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To: Whenifhow
Lauer insisted: "But you don't think it undermines his credibility with the troops he is commander-in-chief of right now?"

From the Soldiers and Vets I know and talk to, you can't lose something from nothing. Obama has no credibility. The premise is again, flawed.

28 posted on 01/13/2014 11:44:27 AM PST by Tenacious 1 (Liberals can afford for things to go well, to work, for folks to be happy. They'd be out of work.)
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To: Whenifhow

I read the highlighted portion and thought “but it was OK to question and undermine Bush when he was in office wasn’t it Matt boy????”


29 posted on 01/13/2014 11:44:42 AM PST by 12th_Monkey (In an alternate universe Obama still dips ice cream)
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To: Whenifhow

Hmm, I don’t recall Matt grilling any leftists about their criticism of Bush!!!


30 posted on 01/13/2014 11:47:49 AM PST by jda ("Righteousness exalts a nation . . .")
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To: Whenifhow

Matt Lauer, like all the other media types, is speaking from his own vast military experience and multiple combat tours in expressing his concern.

Oh! Wait! Never mind.


31 posted on 01/13/2014 11:51:19 AM PST by oldbill
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To: Whenifhow

Matt Liar. He’s just a paid Democrat liar.


32 posted on 01/13/2014 12:08:13 PM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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To: Whenifhow

Matt Lauer; loser, idiot and longtime commie shill.


33 posted on 01/13/2014 12:19:16 PM PST by TigersEye (Stupid is a Progressive disease.)
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To: Whenifhow

Just another on their knees full fledged Obama Ki$$ A$$. These people still call themselves journalists and that should make all of us laugh. He is a programed leftist robot who is extending the push of liberalism and the totalitarian Obama reign of terror on our personal freedoms and rights.


34 posted on 01/13/2014 12:20:47 PM PST by oldenuff2no ( .)
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To: Whenifhow

Lauer is on his knees again servicing Obozo.


35 posted on 01/13/2014 12:30:01 PM PST by VideoDoctor
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To: Whenifhow

Well hell Matt. It’s outright SEDITIOUS, isn’t it? This would be a reason for a treason charge, and summary execution, wouldn’t it, you f***ing Nazi?


36 posted on 01/13/2014 12:38:09 PM PST by Lazamataz (Early 2009 to 7/21/2013 - RIP my little girl Cathy. You were the best cat ever. You will be missed.)
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To: Lazamataz
Well hell Matt. It’s outright SEDITIOUS, isn’t it? This would be a reason for a treason charge, and summary execution, wouldn’t it, you f***ing Nazi?

Just trying to remember when Lauer went after critics of Bush while actively waging a campaign in Afghanistan. Help me out, would you?

37 posted on 01/13/2014 12:41:49 PM PST by raybbr (I weep over my sons' future in this Godforsaken country.)
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To: Whenifhow

Gates should have walked out on the stage with a big glass pitcher of Kool-Aid, in the classic smiling pitcher. He could offer Lauer a glass and say, my brand of Koolaid taste better, and it doesn’t reduce the intellect like that stuff you’ve been drinking. Wanna try some?


38 posted on 01/13/2014 12:46:28 PM PST by lee martell
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To: Whenifhow

Wouldn’t be wonderful if someone just knocked matt’s teeth down his throat.


39 posted on 01/13/2014 12:55:43 PM PST by LibLieSlayer (FROM MY COLD, DEAD HANDS! BETTER DEAD THAN RED!)
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To: Whenifhow
Robert Gates on his new memoir and his criticism of President Obama. Is it fair with U.S. troops still in harm's way?"

Anyone with a brain would know that Obama, the Democrats, the Media, and establishment Republicans despise our troops.

Otherwise:

1. They would initiate a plan to win the war or they'd leave. It's unethical to have people die for a mission you have no interest in pursuing.

2. They would fund troop salaries, veteran promises, and retiree deferred compensation the way they promised.

3. They'd never have had families told the government refuses funding for the return of remains of loved ones.

4. They'd never have blocked veteran memorials

40 posted on 01/13/2014 12:56:05 PM PST by xzins ( Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Those who truly support our troops pray for victory!)
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