Tale (of) the Pin on the Donkey

...I'm tired of people attempting to assert that Obama has transcended politics as usual. He's every much a politician -- almost too smooth of one.

I heard a story the other day about a war veteran (not sure if he served in WWII or Vietnam) who had been desperately trying to obtain some Government help for his health issues. He had no family to support him, and barely enough money to keep himself fed, let alone covered medically.

I wonder if he believes if the Bush administration really cares about America. I mean, with all the people in Iraq who need our help, how can we expect the United States President to have time to care about the United States, right?

Certainly it's acceptable that we spend hundreds of BILLIONS of dollars blowing up and rebuilding Iraq, for the sake of the prosperity of Iraq (who would do the same for us in a heartbeat, of course, yup yup), but at the same time It's equally acceptable to starve and neglect a UNITED STATES WAR VETERAN AT HOME who NEEDS OUR HELP, right?

I wonder if the veteran from the story I heard believes Barack Obama does not love his country. Barack Obama wants to make sure the United States makes the citizens of the United States the priority of the United States Government. How silly. I'm sure the veteran would LOATHE Barack Obama for having such a motive, right?

Now for someone to believe outsourcing military aircraft manufacturing work to a non-US corporation, such as John McCain believes, now thats what I call a PATRIOT! The war veteran would certainly put his trust in someone like this, right?

Too bad we'll never know, because you know what happened to the war veteran in the story?

He killed himself.

BO panders for vote while he suggests to give driver license to illegal immigrants. It must be the first round the world.

In order to get the support from Latinos, he stops at nothing.

The principle is that you don't give a legal driver license to an illegal immigrant. We are not against the people but the law has to uphold.

This country is not about a flag pin; it’s not about a flag; it is more about a citizen’s right to burn that flag in protest if they disagree with what this country is doing. Anyone who thinks wearing a flag pin makes them patriotic is sick. It’s like a baby that cries, not because it hurts, but because it wants others to think it hurts. This country is about the right of a person to get up and put forth an opinion that others might totally disagree with, and you have the right to protest it . That is what America is about; that is what we should celebrate. It’s called freedom of expression as provided for in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution: The right to express ourselves any way we wish. Our military risk their lives so that all Americans can enjoy the rights provided for in our Constitution, whether their manner of doing so is popular or not.

Obama said in an interview with Anderson Cooper that patriotism is "hyperbole".

Actually I think it was a very honest answer of his position and how he thinks ... ....Actually patriotism is something that some of us feel.

What is really shows is that he panders for votes.

Your President gave up GOLF for the lost Americans that are dying in IRAQ,

Posted by: American10 | May 15, 2008 10:02:53 PM
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You are not up to date. There is a film clip of Bush playing golf a few days after he told that lie.

Obama never did a day of military service, never even considered that sort of sacrifice, so why would our flag on a pin mean anything to him?
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Apparently it means nothing to Hillary; I never saw her with Stephanopolousa flag pin. In fact, at the debate where that idiot Stephanopolous asked the question about the flag pin, not one person had a flag pin, including the idiot,

The Dope that peddles hope to the uneducated masses has got to restore his bona fides with people who still think he is a patriotic American.

He called it "That pin", did he? Well, it was probably made in China anyway. Obama never did a day of military service, never even considered that sort of sacrifice, so why would our flag on a pin mean anything to him?

I suppose it concerns me more what Obama would do to correct the trade imbalance with China than whether he'd make a coldly-calculated tactical move to start wearing a symbolic piece of Chinese-made metal.

Flag pins only mean something when you wear them faithfully, not adding one as a cynical ploy after your campaign advisers tell you that not wearing it hurts your electoral chances.

Obama's such a pandering toady. That boy won't get this sweetie's vote.

The flag pin is an important issue for me. I like Clinton and McCain because they do wear flag pins, and by doing so, they show style. Red, white and blue bling. Bling is important to the eye of the voter because real issues are things that don’t really matter in a campaign. I know this, and you know this. Now on the other hand, flag pins show a candidate’s position on issues. It shows whether they are for a war or accept lobbyist money. So listen here Mr. Obama, if you want to win, bring out the bling, and you’ll get them votes.

"The flag is the symbol of our country's beginning, a free country that owes a great debt of gratitude to the thousands of brave people who fought and died so that you and I could live in freedom."

Posted by: LindaJ | May 15, 2008 9:00:44 PM
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If you're going to quote me, please quote the entire passage so as to maintain the context, rather than just quote a portion and distort my meaning.

rhbate wrote: "This country is not about a flag pin; it’s not about a flag; it is more about a citizens’ right to burn that flag in protest if they disagree with what this country is doing."

The flag is the symbol of our country's beginning, a free country that owes a great debt of gratitude to the thousands of brave people who fought and died so that you and I could live in freedom.

We must look to the future, but in doing so we must never forget the past. The flag serves as a constant reminder of who we are and how this great nation came to be.

Glad to see you're staying focused on the important issues.

Hope you're all wearing your flag pins while you're reading this.

This country is not about a flag pin; it’s not about a flag; it is more about a citizens’ right to burn that flag in protest if they disagree with what this country is doing. Anyone who thinks wearing a flag pin makes them patriotic is sick. It’s like a baby that cries, not because it hurts, but because it wants others to think it hurts. This country is about the right of a person to get up and put forth an opinion that others might totally disagree with, and you have the right to protest it . That is what America is about; that is what we should celebrate. It’s called freedom of expression as provided for in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution: The right to express ourselves any way we wish. Our military risk their lives so that all Americans can enjoy the rights provided for in our Constitution, whether their manner of doing so is popular or not.

He's right. The wearing or not of the pin means exactly nothing, nada, zip. I can easily envision some flag pin politicians who think nothing of their unpatriotic actions because I often meet Americans who are equally as asleep. What is encouraging, though, is how many Americans aren't-- including Obama. Rove is wrong-- it wasn't a wrong answer or even an arrogant one. It was a golden opportunity to talk about a certain brand of hypocrisy, American hypocrisy, and how we are sick of it. Seems Obama was right about that too.

If Obama stuck a thousand flag pins into his chest, that does not mean he loves America. Why are all the terrorist groups and criminal typers supporting him? He loves Obama and the power being elected President would give him. He could not even help with the proverty and despair of his South Chicago gang and crime district except give hand-outs to irresponsibility people.

HILLARY IS AN IDIOT!

Hillary always speaks about how “tough” she is, of being a “fighter,” when what we need is a statesman. Bush was the “fighter,” the kind who sends others to fight and die because of his lack of judgment.“ If I wanted a fighter in the White House, I’d probably vote for Floyd Mayweather. A fighter is not what we need in the White House. We need someone who will negotiate, compromise when necessary. Hillary is not the person with the judgment necessary to take the office of commander in chief - "from day one," or from any other day.

OBAMA 2008

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We can agree on one thing Hillary is toast. You can vote McWar, hope you have someone in Iraq or may be you might loose everything because you voted for someone without a clue about the American economy. Remember, Hillary Clinton ain't Lazarus in the bible. From where she is there's no coming back, she's just trying to get your money to clear her $20m debt. Open your eyes people, don't be fooled. Hillary is toast so stop all the talk of Hillary Rise, it ain't gonna happen, OK? The fight is now between Obama and McCain, so get over it.

@Ortega - Maybe no one has told you yet, but Obama is going to lose. WE (Hillary Supporters) are not voting for him and there is enough of us to ensure he does not make it into the White House. Say "hello" to President John McCain...

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