"I've got a bracelet too"(Obama doesn't know the name)

Hot Air ^ | 09/27/2008 | Ed Morrisey

[HEY4QDEMS]

Oh Horses-—, why don’t you read the sub-title of this thread. (Obama didn’t know the name).

McCain looked at his bracelet at least as much as Obama so to suggest that Obama had to look to get the name right as oposed to McCain is a non issue, not to mention stupid.

I wasn’t even addressing whether Obama was prepped. As such I am not suggesting otherwise.

[brwnsuga]

No, McCain wasn’t looking at his bracelet to because he couldn’t remember the soldier’s name. It was what anyone would do when remembering an event, the name and circumstance rolled off of his tongue with ease. Obama was trippin’

[Paine in the Neck]

I posted this on an earlier thread but I feel the need to say it again.

This nonchalant attitude to what the rest of us hold so dear is of a piece with Obama’s casual chucking of flowers at the 9/11 memorial and hands folded over his groin during the national anthem. They show that these things have no deep meaning for him, that he has no understanding of the core of American heritage. Seems he just can’t be bothered.

[Mike Darancette]

It was really a Medic Alert Bracelet: “Terminally Stupid - Do not resuscitate”.

[HEY4QDEMS]

So what, Obama stutters almost every time he has to think on his feet.

I bet he stutters when ordering his lunch or talking to Michelle.

George Bush and Ted Kennedy always seem to do the same when they speak without having a prepared statement at hand.

[Paine in the Neck]

I bet he stutters when ordering his lunch or talking to Michelle.

Michelle's probably why he stutters.

[Brices Crossroads]

“This nonchalant attitude to what the rest of us hold so dear is of a piece with Obama’s casual chucking of flowers at the 9/11 memorial and hands folded over his groin during the national anthem.”

Some people think McCain looked at his wrist to get the name too even though he clearly knew it. Maybe a good optometrist could help.

Your point about Obama’s nonchalance over things patriotic rings true though. And it won’t play well in places like PA

[hecht]

He only began to stutter when it came to the soldiers name. checkmate

[johnnycap]

If I WERE allowed to bring a sign to an Obama rally this is what it would say:

Lipstick - Check
Bracelet - Check
Bullsh*t - Check

[NonValueAdded]

I bet he stutters when ordering his lunch or talking to Michelle.

From one of Rush Limbaugh's 10 best callers ever (IMHO): "Obama couldn't order a Happy Meal without a speechwriter." 9/4/08

[t2buckeye]

McCain looked at his wrist, but you can tell it was not to see the name, but to in a sense point to it as he was discussing the bracelet. He looks almost like he is trying to lift up his wrist to show it, but it looks awkward because he always looks awkward when he lifts his arms a bit.

[VaFarmer]

I’m wondering....

Wouldn’t a little background work—namely a passle of shirtsleeve pictures of Obama without the bracelet be helpful in making the point that the man isn’t really serious about his respect for servicemen?

[VaFarmer]

I’m wondering....

Wouldn’t a little background work—namely a passle of shirtsleeve pictures of Obama without the bracelet be helpful in making the point that the man isn’t really serious about his respect for servicemen?

[Brown Deer]

Funeral services will be held Monday in Merrill for Ryan David Jopek, a sergeant with the Antigo and Merrill-based National Guard unit who was killed while serving in Iraq.

Sgt. Jopek, 20, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006 from a roadside bomb in Tikrit, Iraq. He was a member of Troop E 105th Cavalry, based in Antigo and Merrill. The unit was mobilized to Iraq on June 6, 2005 as part of the Appleton-based 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry and is scheduled to return home later this month.


Born June 1, 1986 in Alliance, Neb. he was a son of Tracy (Smith) Jopek of Merrill and Brian Jopek of Antigo. He graduated from Merrill High School in 2004.

Sgt. Jopek followed in his father's footsteps and joined the Wisconsin Army National Guard in August, 2003 as a scout assigned to Troop E, 105th Calvary. In Iraq, the unit was responsible for providing convoy security.

Sgt. Jopek was the recipient of the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Army Commendation medals. Additional medals include Good Conduct, National Defense Service, Iraqi Campaign, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service, and the Armed Forces Reserve with "M" Device. He also received the Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon and the Combat Action Badge. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant posthumously.

He enjoyed playing basketball, soccer, golf and football. He was also interested in music, monster trucks, airplanes, and his 1966 Chevrolet half-ton pick-up truck, which he planned to restore.

Sgt. Jopek was an avid Chicago Bears fan and his family said he modeled his life after his childhood hero, the legendary Bear running back Walter Payton. He loved all of his many friends and family.

In addition to his parents, survivors include a sister, Jessica Jopek of Merrill; a brother, Steven Jopek, Merrill; maternal grandparents, Donald and Carrie Smith of Bayard, Neb.; his paternal grandparents, Joseph and Peg Jopek of Antigo; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Merrill High School Field House. Rev. Robert Smallman and Rev. Charles Hoffmann will officiate.

Burial will be in Merrill Memorial Park Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the Merrill National Guard Armory.

source: Antigo Daily Journal, Aug. 9, 2006