Obama’s Disrespectful Behavior at Ground Zero

Family Security Matters ^ | 9/15/2008 | Ben Shapiro

[longfellow]

A muslim disrespecting ground zero! I for one, am shocked.

[jbarkley]

I hate to defend the MessI-uh, but if you are referring to the video on Michelle Malkin’s site - it’s misleading. I was watching it live and what happened was they were in line, with Obama first and the group of 4 or 5 people, including the construction worker and the firefighter were there to shake their hands.

Obama went first, working his way down the line, and then when he reached the end (the construction worker), he stood around awkwardly for a minute or two while waiting for John and Cindy to finish up and then went BACK to the first lady (the AA one) while waiting.

He did not fail to greet the construction worker or the firefighter.

I emailed Michelle about this, but she didn’t change the entry on her blog and this is going to lead to egg on our faces if the current “urban myth” isn’t corrected.

[longfellow]

John McCain and Obama visited Ground Zero together. Obama and McCain entered the site. But while McCain took the time to shake hands with uniformed firefighters and a construction worker with an American flag helmet, Obama ignored them and stood around.

I didn’t see that. I saw him shaking hands and talking to them. i did see him toss the rose, but this guy seems to be reading into it.

[dforest]

The Obama’s claim Michelle didn’t attend because she was spending the week at home with her kids.

On 9/10, she was at a fundraiser held just outside of Indy.
She obviously took time away from her kids.

This woman hid out because she has made Jeremiah Wright type remarks about 9/11 and they knew there was a chance that many people at Ground Zero would have a sour taste just looking at her.

Another reason to just say no to Michelle as a First Lady.

[Carley]

We saw, we noticed. We noticed that disdainful attitude the entire day.

One has to wonder just what it was that bubba said to him that had him incapable of showing respect just hours later at the Ground Zero appearance.

This man was unfit to even walk on that sacred ground.

[ReleaseTheHounds]

And where was Michelle My Belle Obama at the Ground Zero appearance? I guess she doesn’t like to participate in occasions that honor our “hateful country.”

[Carley]

Of course you saw no fault with Obama’s behaviour.

[Carley]

Obama went first because John McCain put his arm to O’s back and acted the host..........(subliminal message) and sent O towards the line.

I got a kick out of that little message sent by McCain.

[ml/nj]

I don't know. From the linked video I don't see much except for the absence of Michele. I didn't think Obama's flower toss was unusual judging from all the flowers that were already there for his to land upon.

ML/NJ

[shaft29]

“This guy is incredibly immature and you can bet america’s enemies have sized him up and are salivating at the thought that he might be elected.”

My biggest fear.

[CASchack]

"The common thread is this: when attacked substantively, Obama counters personally. He gets angry, and he gets mean. He has read his own press clippings, and he believes them. He is The One. No one is allowed to attack him."

This sounds like Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).

[conservatism_IS_compassion]

Stonewall Jackson provides the link to the video in reply #12. I looked at it, and I have to say that I think that this discussion is all much ado about nothing.

[ThePythonicCow]

I didn't think Obama's flower toss was unusual judging from all the flowers that were already there for his to land upon.

I tend to agree.

Obama acted as I can imagine I might have, unsure what to do, tossing the flowers nervously.

The McCain's had more sense of how to conduct themselves as visible leaders, with public display of ceremony and respect.

Part of it is simple enough ... the McCain's have been on the national stage for a long time. Obama is a frightened child in comparison.

[The Truth Will Make You Free]

It's a sad and sobering commentary on America that a person this irreverent could get one heartbeat — one vote, that is — from the Presidency.

[MeekMom]

Thank you for this post. I had no idea Hussein would sink so low as to not even attempt to show his gratitude to our remaining heroes and the families that gathered on 9/11.

[silverleaf]

In fairness, I think Barack’s awkwardness reflects his upbringing

I mean, look at who and how he was raised- a flower child rebel without a cause mother looking for love anyplace except in a traditional (American) family- a bigamist alley cat absentee African father, an Indonesian stepfather who sent him to his grandparents when he was 10

The guy wasn't raised by a family that did not respect traditional America or that took him to solemn patriotic events. Part of the reason he chose to create himself as better than all that is that he was never raised to feel like part of it

[silverleaf]

In fairness, I think Barack’s awkwardness reflects his upbringing

I mean, look at who and how he was raised- a flower child rebel without a cause mother looking for love anyplace except in a traditional (American) family- a bigamist alley cat absentee African father, an Indonesian stepfather who sent him to his grandparents when he was 10

The guy wasn't raised by a family that did traditional America or that took him to solemn patriotic events. Part of the reason he chose to create himself as better than all that is that he was never raised to feel like part of it

[Alissa]

See the link at #12. Obama shook everyone's hand too. He just led the procedure and it was cut in the shorter version. Also Bloomberg tossed his rose too. I'm not sure this is a big issue, there was so many other things to criticize Obama on.

I actually think it was worse that he didn't bring Michelle or his children on his visit to see his grandmother when they were on vacation in Hawaii, especially the children!

[Alissa]

Here's a photo of Obama from ground zero in all his arrogant glory