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Live Thread: Obama at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery (Thunderstorm Overhead)
Monday, May 31, 2010 | Kristinn

Posted on 05/31/2010 9:42:23 AM PDT by kristinn

Will a thunderstorm force the cancellation of Obama's Memorial Day speech at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois? C-SPAN just lost their signal as Obama took the stage amid thunderous lightning and pouring rain.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; US: Illinois; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: memorialday; obama
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To: little jeremiah

Karma’s a beeyotch.


61 posted on 05/31/2010 10:10:34 AM PDT by Albion Wilde ( Racism is the first refuge of liberals. --J.T. Young)
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To: Matchett-PI

Thanks for posting the video. I am from Hawaii, and it was really interesting to see the old Hawaii.


62 posted on 05/31/2010 10:12:18 AM PDT by kaila
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To: hsalaw

So true


63 posted on 05/31/2010 10:12:24 AM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
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To: kristinn

I don’t feel bad for any of the _resident’s supporters who showed up. I hope they were absolutely pelted on their way to their cars. Maybe a good bang to the head would smarten them up a bit.


64 posted on 05/31/2010 10:12:42 AM PDT by My hearts in London - Everett (So the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads.)
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“Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend.”

I hope this thing stays cancelled and those who rest in the arms of God, who served our country, won’t have to suffer the phoney words of remembrance from Barry.


65 posted on 05/31/2010 10:12:48 AM PDT by ReneeLynn (Socialism is SO yesterday. Fascism, it*s the new black. Mmm Mmm Mmm.)
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To: mlizzy
Mark Knoller of CBS News contradicts his network's reporting, Tweets Obama is standing by:

Obama holding in Administration building hoping for storm threat to pass. half a minute ago via web

66 posted on 05/31/2010 10:13:36 AM PDT by kristinn (I am a footnote in Sean Hannity's new book, Conservative Victory. Pgs 239, 240)
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To: freebird5850

It’s sooo hard. Praying for the troops is easy, of course, but every time I get used to praying for the usurper he says something REALLY annoying or stupid. I guess it’s a small matter until we have another chance to VOTE!!!


67 posted on 05/31/2010 10:13:49 AM PDT by freedom_is_earned
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To: Bluebeard16

“I’m a few miles from Lincoln National Cemetary. It’s raining like hell with lots of lighting going on too.”

Thank you for the report.
I love God - so very cool!


68 posted on 05/31/2010 10:13:56 AM PDT by austinaero ((More Bark, Less Wag))
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To: austinaero
Funny how every time The ONE visits Illinois, it’s during some tense and horrible crisis. It’s like he’s running home to mamma. In this case, I guess ‘mamma’ is an armada of thugs and butt-ki$$ers. Chicago is his ‘hidey-hole’. Just sayin....

To which crisis are you referring?


69 posted on 05/31/2010 10:14:23 AM PDT by RetroSexual
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To: BlessedBeGod

“Maybe if he went ahead and delivered his speech dispite the rain, it would actually show that he has some (you know).”

___what,,that he really has a ‘fro? Go figure.


70 posted on 05/31/2010 10:15:36 AM PDT by austinaero ((More Bark, Less Wag))
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To: kristinn

Our brave soldiers fought and gave all for their country and this puke can’t even take a little rain? What a pu**sy!
Michelle is probably giving him hell because her hair will kink up on her!


71 posted on 05/31/2010 10:15:45 AM PDT by Bluebeard16
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To: Bluebeard16

Live Camera from: Taft ES, Joliet, IL 60435

72 posted on 05/31/2010 10:15:58 AM PDT by KeyLargo
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To: maggief
Mark Knoller now Tweets Obama has left the scene, canceling his speech:

In belief storm won't pass, Obama departing Lincoln National Cemeter to return to Chicago and flight back to DC.
less than 20 seconds ago via web

73 posted on 05/31/2010 10:18:31 AM PDT by kristinn (I am a footnote in Sean Hannity's new book, Conservative Victory. Pgs 239, 240)
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To: All

Oh, the irony!

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2010/05/obama-memorial-day-speech-rain.html?wprss=44

Obama Memorial Day speech rained out


74 posted on 05/31/2010 10:19:05 AM PDT by maggief ((Fair use))
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To: kristinn

“Obama holding in Administration building hoping for storm threat to pass. half a minute ago via web”

Obama is so pissed at God right now. I’m sure he’s giving him an earful,,from his prayer rug.


75 posted on 05/31/2010 10:19:10 AM PDT by austinaero ((More Bark, Less Wag))
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To: RetroSexual

Oh Retro,,I had to call my family around your Carter picture! Quick history lesson and a HUGE laugh! Thank you. I think we will have Cheetos in your honor later, lol. I’m still laughing...THANK YOU!


76 posted on 05/31/2010 10:21:19 AM PDT by austinaero ((More Bark, Less Wag))
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To: maggief

Love the opening sentence from the article-

ELWOOD, Illinois — President Obama was rushed offstage at a Memorial Day event after a massive lightning and rain storm opened up on the open field where he was to speak.


77 posted on 05/31/2010 10:21:47 AM PDT by John W
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To: kristinn
Hmmm ....

http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/obama/2337648,lincoln-memorial-ceremony-obama-053110.article

The president said he'd wait to see if the thunder passes “in the next 15-20 minutes.”

More than 20 minutes later, the thunder, lightning and downpour continue strong.

The wreath the president set up has blown over in the storm.

Complicating the evacuation is that many people parked in remote spots and were shuttled to the ceremony in buses and golf carts.

78 posted on 05/31/2010 10:22:32 AM PDT by maggief ((Fair use))
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To: austinaero

But...but I thought Allah was Zero’s buddy!?! /sarcasm/


79 posted on 05/31/2010 10:22:54 AM PDT by GulfWar1Vet
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To: kaila; kristinn

You’re welcome!

FNC just announced that B.O.’s remarks have been canceled due to “rain”.

Hee hee hee.


80 posted on 05/31/2010 10:23:02 AM PDT by Matchett-PI ("If Obama Won, Then Why Won't Democrats Run on His Agenda?" ~ Rush Limbaugh - May 19, 2010)
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