Posted on 08/15/2015 12:31:21 PM PDT by Kaslin
LONDON, United Kingdom – Today HM The Queen attended a memorial service in central London to mark the 70th anniversary of victory over Japan in World War II. She was guest of honor despite the media having uncovered a plot to blow up the event and kill her.
Her attendance at St Martin-In-The-Field church was in sharp contrast to President Barack Obama who did not appear to be commemorating American efforts to defeat the Japanese. Instead he chose to release a list of his favorite songs on the music website Spotify. A move that is likely be seen as disrespectful by veterans.
The President's Twitter account was silent for most of today, and he was reported to have been in Martha's Vineyard yesterday. At the same time, British Police were tightening security at the commemoration in London because of the terror threat from the Islamic State.
The concerns surrounded an undercover investigation by reported on Townhall earlier this week. Journalists from Sky News held discussions with a series of Islamic State terrorists, one of whom claimed a woman from Glasgow was ready to blow up today's event.
The Queen attended the event despite the threat to her life. She was joined by Prime Minister David Cameron and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh. Two great-grandchildren of veterans lit candles, to remember the sacrifice of some and loss of others.
Although the vast majority of soldiers, sailors and airmen fighting the Japanese were American, liberals in the country are reticent to commemorate them. The use of nuclear weapons to end the war is often sighted as a reason for this. As a result, the country that risked less had by far the biggest event to remember the war.
Donal Blaney, CEO of the Young Briton's Foundation said: "The White House has largely ignored Victory over Japan Day because winning wars doesn't fit with Obama's narrative of appeasement.
"As a Brit I'm disgusted the Islamic State told us they'd kill our Queen. But I am proud that today she turned up anyway with thousands of my fellow countrymen to protect her.
"You’d think someone born within a few miles of Pearl Harbor would remember the horrors of the unprovoked Japanese attack on the United States in 1941 - and would want to commemorate America’s defeat of Japan 70 years ago this week.
“It’s as if Obama is embarrassed that America defeated totalitarian tyranny. Thank God WE have a Head of State that we can be proud of here in Britain.”
After the church service Prince Charles attended a second event on Horse Guards Parade, behind Downing Street. It featured a fly past by the Royal Airforce and was attended by representatives of the regiments that fought the Japanese.
It is estimated there were 71,000 British and Commonwealth casualties in the fight against Japan, this figure includes more than 12,000 prisoners of war who died in Japanese captivity. Many were starved and beaten as they were used as slave labor, building the infrastructure the Japanese needed to maintain their foothold in Asia.
Hussein is saddened by America’s victories.
Ohhh! Did young Mr. Blaney ever nail it!
The jerk in the White Hut obviously never learned US history, and is the product of an anti-American upbringing and education. What a disaster his presidency has been to this nation!
Well, certainly we had all waited with baited breath to see what the president’s Spotify playlist was like. (sarcasm)
The president’s music choices are far more important than commemorating the end of World War II. (sarcasm)
Where is Little Wayne on his playlist? This subject has come up before, and Obama has indicated that he listens to Little Wayne the rapper. Little Wayne has had some legal issues, been in trouble with the law, so perhaps Obama didn’t want to admit this time around that he would listen to rap????
of course he is
Miraculously all 5 of my mother’s brothers who fought in the Pacific against the Japanese came home again..3 of them were coast watchers in the Solomons..
the one brother who went to North Africa and Europe was killed in 1944 and is buried at Bari, Italy...
Disappointment for the failure of
The Nazis to completely annihilate
Those pesky Jews is The Dictator’s
Overriding feeling regarding WWII.
Hence, Nothing to “Celebrate.”
He sure did
Big Time!!!
Thank God WE have a Head of State that we can be proud of here in Britain.”
Ow! Wish we could say that about our leadership.
If I live long enough I’ll try to commemorate Obama’s Presidency with a pile of hot steaming dog poop on his marker. Of course with him having elitist healthcare and me having serfcare I doubt I will out live him.
Sir, you have a major misconception causing your consternation.
“A move that is likely be seen as disrespectful by veterans.”
Not only disrespectful but totally disgusting.
What a human piece of garbage Obemba is.
If the drive-by media had vetted him he would have never been elected.
“baited”
Sorry, but I think you meant “bated”.
Not trying to be snarky. That happens to be one of my pet peeves.
The author is correct though
Thank you. Yes I meant bated breath.
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