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Posted on 02/25/2009 2:42:45 PM PST by dynachrome
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To: Tennessee Nana
I swore to uphold the Constitution of the United States and to obey those in command over me all the wayh to the top ...the Commander-in-Chief... I was never faced with this unthinkable travesty... Who woulda thunk ????God bless you and thank you for your service, TN! No, this situation is unbelievable.
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posted on
02/25/2009 6:20:32 PM PST
by
Albion Wilde
("Praise and worship" is my alternate lifestyle.)
To: potlatch
..just awhile back there was talk that Obama was going to change that and have the Military pledge its oath to the President!! Haven't heard more on that.OMG.
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posted on
02/25/2009 6:21:38 PM PST
by
Albion Wilde
("Praise and worship" is my alternate lifestyle.)
To: dynachrome
43
posted on
02/25/2009 6:22:17 PM PST
by
M Kehoe
To: potlatch; Albion Wilde
44
posted on
02/25/2009 7:42:11 PM PST
by
freema
(MarineNiece,Daughter,Wife,Friend,Sister,Friend,Aunt,Friend,Mother,Friend,Cousin, FRiend)
To: freema
[ A spokesman for General James Cartwright, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, states that the Obama Administration wants to have soldiers and officers pledge a loyalty oath directly to the office of the President, and no longer to the Constitution, Chang writes.]
So, the second link infers that it is a ‘satire piece’. I don't recall where I read it now but knowing what we know about Obama it would not surprise me to learn it's true.
I also remember reading long ago that Obama wanted a ‘second’ group of some sort - equal to the Military and that sounded frightening.
I did know he didn't use a Bible when taking the second oath. If that was a ‘set up’ Justice Roberts would have to have been involved in the deceit.
It's like “Alice In Wonderland” keeping track of what Obama does. Thanks for your research Freema.
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posted on
02/25/2009 7:55:45 PM PST
by
potlatch
To: dynachrome
The truth wont be verified until he is out of office, but then it will be the talk in all the soup kitchen and welfare lines.
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posted on
02/25/2009 8:58:44 PM PST
by
2ndDivisionVet
("To insist on strength is not war-mongering. It is peace-mongering." Barry Goldwater)
To: Albion Wilde; ExTexasRedhead
Thanks
I enjoyed reading the thread so far.
Yes, I know one Arlington resident who would be very upset by this development. I often think he would be so very upset by recent events in this country.
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posted on
02/25/2009 9:19:33 PM PST
by
3D-JOY
To: 4Speed
When a service person writes his congressman or woman..their files are flagged and the Headquartes will know they did this..it can be career ending.
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posted on
02/25/2009 11:04:03 PM PST
by
celtic gal
(I think the democRATs should change their logo from a jackass to a RAT with a long tail.)
To: RetiredArmy
Yep..the oath we take is to support and defend the CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AGAINST ALL ENEMIES FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC.....
In Germany eventually all the people were required to swear and oath of allegiance to Hitler...the day we have to swear an oath to the President is the day the military personnel should stand fast and refuse that unlawful order.
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posted on
02/25/2009 11:07:38 PM PST
by
celtic gal
(I think the democRATs should change their logo from a jackass to a RAT with a long tail.)
To: potlatch
It was reproted that the plan for all military to take an oaf o 0bama was a hoax. That said, with the shadow govt he is trying to build with all his czars and taking things directly to the WH, don’t be surprised if this were to come to pass.
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posted on
02/25/2009 11:13:51 PM PST
by
celtic gal
(I think the democRATs should change their logo from a jackass to a RAT with a long tail.)
To: potlatch; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2nd Bn, 11th Mar; 68 grunt; A.A. Cunningham; ASOC; AirForceBrat23; ...
It is like Alice in Wonderland. My head is spinning trying to keep track of his doings. Now there’s a picture in my mind’s eye. The Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter in the Oval Office doing a fist bump with Alice stepping into a mirror in that fireplace.
Also-I’m pinging the gang with the announcement that BO is flying into Cherry Point this week to make his next little grand pronouncement at Camp Lejeune that Iraq will be empty in 18 months. I hope the SOB has packed his t-shirt.
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posted on
02/26/2009 3:10:44 AM PST
by
freema
(MarineNiece,Daughter,Wife,Friend,Sister,Friend,Aunt,Friend,Mother,Friend,Cousin, FRiend)
To: freema
Is this his “Dear Marines, you’re fired!” tour?
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posted on
02/26/2009 4:23:56 AM PST
by
usmcobra
(Your chances of dying in bed are reduced by getting out of it, but most people still die in bed)
To: freema
He hasn’t earned the right to wear that t-shirt, if you are thinking of the same one I am.
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posted on
02/26/2009 7:07:41 AM PST
by
ticked
To: 3D-JOY
I know one Arlington resident who would be very upset by this development. I often think he would be so very upset by recent events in this country.Same here. My uncles who served decided to go in the family plot near DC instead of Arlington, but I fully expect to see the grass disturbed next time I go over there.
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posted on
02/26/2009 7:35:33 AM PST
by
Albion Wilde
("Praise and worship" is my alternate lifestyle.)
To: dynachrome
Should a Soldier serve if he doesn’t believe the president is legitimate?
Yes, a Soldier takes an oath to serve the nation and President Obama was duly elected. 1st Lt. Easterling is just trying to get publicity and he should be court martialed.
28%
If a Soldier in good conscience does not believe the president is constitutionally eligible to serve, he should not execute his duties and is right to protest the president’s orders.
38%
Easterling should continue to honor the dignity of his men by executing his orders as given. He should pursue other avenues to challenge the legitimacy of the president.
34%
72% think there’s something worth pursuing. That’s good news.
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posted on
02/26/2009 7:43:14 AM PST
by
AZ .44 MAG
(A society that doesn't protect its children doesn't deserve to survive.)
To: AZ .44 MAG
His career is probably over, at this point, but I am glad he is taking a stand.
56
posted on
02/26/2009 7:45:16 AM PST
by
dynachrome
(Barack Hussein Obama yunikku khinaaziir)
To: dynachrome
His career is probably over, at this point, but I am glad he is taking a stand.Unless Oblahblah is proven a fraud then he'll be a hero equal to the Founders in my eyes.
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posted on
02/26/2009 7:48:59 AM PST
by
AZ .44 MAG
(A society that doesn't protect its children doesn't deserve to survive.)
To: AZ .44 MAG
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posted on
02/26/2009 7:50:06 AM PST
by
dynachrome
(Barack Hussein Obama yunikku khinaaziir)
To: dynachrome
One couldn’t make conservatives look more nutty if they tried.
To: toldyou
Wrong;” They repeat the oath that says they will support and defend the constitution of the United Sates against all enemies foreign and domestic. and will obey all orders of those appointed over him.” There is nothing in the oath about showing fealty to the president no matter what party he comes from.
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posted on
02/26/2009 8:09:13 AM PST
by
snowman1
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