Barack Obama Defends Patriotism To Vets

latimes.com ^ | August 19, 2008 | Johanna Neuman and Seema Mehta

[diverteach]

I turned it off this morning. My nerves get just as rattled now when I see or hear Odumbo as they do when I see or hear hitlary.

I too wondered why anyone from the VFW would listen to him at this point.

I did see parting shots after finishing his speech shaking hands with those on stage and I could see in thier faces and body langauge that he didn’t sell them. Courtesy was extended to a handshake and a smile and then they’d immediately turn a straight face. They were obviously unimpressed.

[Mr. Binnacle]

You are toast if you have to defend your Patriotism as a candidate for President of the United States. Normally, just subjecting your family to the abuse of the campaign is more than sufficient to be qualified as a Patriot.

By the way, did he say to this honored group of American Heroes why he wants to be President?

"America is, is no longer, uh, what it could be, what it, it once was," Obama said haltingly. "And I say to myself, I don't want that future for my children."

Obama, you have no idea what service (and sacrifice) for the benefit of your children's future means! However, our Veterans certainly understand.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Love your Graphic.

[Defiant]

If patriotism means hating your country, disparaging your country, and wanting to weaken your country, then Obama is very patriotic.

[chiefqc]

He also stated that he would have shown respect for America’s flag but he likes playing with his crotch much more.

If I were to live to be three hundred years old I don’t think I will ever forgive him for his disrespect in front of the crowd.

What an arrogant empty suit POS.

[sergeantdave]

I’d guess the bar at the reception room was packed while nobama infested the building with his whining speech.

[Girlene]

Nailed it. (But I think he needs a little more gray in his hair for this photo op. He needs to appear as the “elder, experienced” Obama.)

[Salvation]

What patriotism?