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Army asks Palin not to give speech at book signing
The AP ^ | 9:05 a.m. Monday, November 23, 2009 | The AP

Posted on 11/23/2009 8:11:49 AM PST by Dacula

Edited on 11/23/2009 8:17:37 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

FORT BRAGG, N.C.

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To: chris_bdba
The WH is controlled by fairies turned fight club fubars


r. Emanuel
161 posted on 11/23/2009 12:21:41 PM PST by eleni121 (For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline)
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To: Dacula
I can understand they have their rules and I don't fault the army. I have no proof but I'm willing to bet that these orders came from someone higher up. Somethings rotten in Kenya.

The word I hear from friends still in the military is that they despise this pres__ent. Basically because he's voting present on Afghanistan and forcing our troops not to pursue enemy combatants for fear of hitting civilians.

I can remember when Slick Willie was in office, we got all these subtle reminders about how we couldn't criticize any government officials because it was against the UCMJ. Funny, as "bad" as Bush was I don't recall hearing those reminders. I can only imagine how it is for our troops with this poser in the WH.

162 posted on 11/23/2009 12:26:24 PM PST by YankeeReb
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To: DallasSun
Your reading comprehension and myopic viewpoint is irritating. My statement which you seemed to miss:

Palin would not diss Obama if she spoke.

You assume and project that she would

Therefore it is NOT against the standards for Palin to say a few words, sign books, and have her picture taken with military personnel.

We've both agreed on the rules several times.

I imagine you can file a suit against Palin for these pictures. Taken on a Military base and a ship.



According to you, against the standards. And oh my they are saluting her!!! Court martial in order, huh?

163 posted on 11/23/2009 12:28:39 PM PST by Syncro (TPXIII coming soon! Watch this space)
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To: Syncro

Our diversity, not only in our Army, but in our country, is a strength

Has sort of an Orwellian ring doesn't it.
164 posted on 11/23/2009 12:30:49 PM PST by YankeeReb
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To: Doogle
understandable....military is suppose to remain nonpolitical.

Then they shouldn't have allowed her on the base.
165 posted on 11/23/2009 12:34:50 PM PST by Man50D (Fair Tax, you earn it, you keep it! www.FairTaxNation.com)
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To: Syncro

ok. end of discussion. you are rude.


166 posted on 11/23/2009 12:36:23 PM PST by DallasSun (i believe in separation of church and hate.)
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To: DallasSun
LOL, just being firm and using a sense of humor.

Sorry you don't get my points

Or maybe you do:

I know she is too dignified and too respectful of these soldiers to criticize their CIC.

Thanks for making my point that she would not go against the standards if she spoke.

Asking her not to speak, sign books or have pictures taken with troops does not go along with the standards, it is political on the part the spokesman for the base.

167 posted on 11/23/2009 12:50:13 PM PST by Syncro (TPXIII coming soon! Watch this space)
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To: SMARTY

This president has not said ONE POSITIVE THING about the United States on foreign soil since he’s been president, at least that is INCLUSIVE of any president who ever came before him.

Nope, this nation was rotten except for the muslims that built it way way back when.


168 posted on 11/23/2009 1:27:04 PM PST by a fool in paradise (I refuse to "reduce my carbon footprint" all while Lenin remains in an airconditioned shrine)
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To: SMARTY

You forget that Obama was a sitting Senator and as such had access to military installations.

Sarah Palin is a civilian who has no guaranteed access to a military installation. When you are admitted to a base, then you are subject to whatever the Commander has to say.

Some of you on here are getting more thin skinned by the day when it comes to Palin.

You are not allowed as a candidate to give speeches on military installations. If you remember Obama was not allowed to do a photo op at Ramstein Hospital so he didn’t go visit the troops.


169 posted on 11/23/2009 1:28:15 PM PST by PhiKapMom (Mary Fallin - OK Gov/Coburn - Senate 2010 ! Take Back the House/Senate! Stop ZERO!)
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To: All

Sarah was here in Phoenix last week at a Costco, where she signed 1,000 copies of her book. The press release in the local rag (AZ Republic) stated that she would not personalize autographs, sign anything other than her book or pose for pictures. I have not heard that she gave a speech either. I’m sure it’s just not possible to give everything to everyone, especially considering that many thousands are showing up to these events. Here’s the link:

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/11/17/20091117tr-palin1120.html(/url)


170 posted on 11/23/2009 1:45:06 PM PST by SpitfyrAce
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To: SpitfyrAce

Gah! I broke the link:

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/11/17/20091117tr-palin1120.html


171 posted on 11/23/2009 1:47:15 PM PST by SpitfyrAce
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To: Dacula
My soldier son at Ft Bragg meeting Greta and Sarah Palin!
172 posted on 11/23/2009 1:51:16 PM PST by jackv
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To: Doogle

I agree as well...some of the hurumphing around here is ridiculous. The military should be non political.


173 posted on 11/23/2009 1:53:01 PM PST by Hildy
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To: All
Fabulous turnout!
174 posted on 11/23/2009 1:57:43 PM PST by jackv
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To: All

175 posted on 11/23/2009 2:01:38 PM PST by jackv
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To: Dacula
same people that prioritized Islam political correctness over common sense and security.
176 posted on 11/23/2009 2:16:06 PM PST by opentalk
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To: All
"weak turnout"??? Hardly!!!
177 posted on 11/23/2009 2:18:03 PM PST by jackv
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To: Dacula

There will be PLENTY of time for PRESIDENT palin to make speeches at military bases.


178 posted on 11/23/2009 2:41:54 PM PST by teletech (Friends don't let friends vote DemocRAT)
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To: Doogle

Yes.


179 posted on 11/23/2009 3:11:04 PM PST by americanophile (Sarcasm: satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language.)
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To: rottndog

yeah, a commercial event at the PX, right? no commerce there. If I was serving there I’d be rightly pissed but one smile from Sarah as she touched my book would more than compensate. That would be a special moment, that would be a leadership moment.


180 posted on 11/23/2009 3:34:02 PM PST by NonValueAdded ("'Diversity' is one of those words designed to absolve you of the need to think." Mark Steyn)
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