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Army asks Palin not to give speech at book signing
The AP ^ | 9:05 a.m. Monday, November 23, 2009 | The AP

Posted on 11/23/2009 8:11:49 AM PST by Dacula

Edited on 11/23/2009 8:17:37 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

FORT BRAGG, N.C.

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To: Syncro
Loss of diversity, says General Casey, would be worse than jihad murder: "Our diversity, not only in our Army, but in our country, is a strength. And as horrific as this tragedy was, if our diversity becomes a casualty, I think that's worse."

O-M-G!

121 posted on 11/23/2009 10:08:03 AM PST by bgill (The framers of the US Constitution established an entire federal government in 18 pages.)
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To: bgill; All
See this also:
Death by Political Correctness ^
 
11/11/2009 8:48:11 AM PST · by Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus · 7 replies · 294+ views

Renew America ^ | 11 Nov 2009 | Tim Dunkin
Across our political and media landscape, people are tripping over themselves to not call this event a terrorist attack despite the evidence to the contrary. Let’s turn the tables a bit here. Imagine if the attacker, instead of jumping up and shouting “Allahu akbar” (“God is great”) as Maj. Hassan has been reported to have said during the shooting, instead shouted “Jesus is Great!”

Well, we would have a never-ending parade of folks telling us about the evils of intolerant, fundamentalist Christian beliefs. But, you see Christianity is not a protected class, yet the so-called “religion of peace” (as even President Bush was quoted as calling Islam), whose staunchest most radical practitioners celebrate the murder of innocents, gets a pass.

This is borderline madness and is exhibited further by the media’s response.

The fact the alleged shooter is a Muslim nearly sent Newsweek’s Evan Thomas into a fit of babble similar to that of Gen. Casey. “I cringe that he’s a Muslim,” said Thomas. “I mean, because it inflames all the fears. I think he’s probably just a nut case. But with that label attached to him … I mean these things are tragic, but that makes it much worse.”

Then there is this gem from Mayor Richard Daley of Chicago who pointed to America's “love affair with guns” for the shootings. “Every day in society someone’s being killed,” Daley pontificated following the shootings.”Unfortunately, America loves guns. We love guns to a point that we see the devastation on a daily basis.”

You see, it’s your fault for cherishing the right to bear arms. It had nothing to do with terrorism.

122 posted on 11/23/2009 10:13:18 AM PST by Syncro (TPXIII coming soon! Watch this space)
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To: Syncro

I am not speaking with authority. Ft Bragg is. Did you read their statement?


123 posted on 11/23/2009 10:15:25 AM PST by DallasSun (i believe in separation of church and hate.)
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To: Dacula
Something fishy here. Either the Army is screwing up in it's statement, it's handling of AP's questions, or maybe they're worried the soldiers may get a bit carried away.

OTOH this is from AP.
124 posted on 11/23/2009 10:15:48 AM PST by caveat emptor
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To: Syncro

How these people can find their way out of bed every morning is beyond me. For that matter, why they’re let out of bed is beyond me.


125 posted on 11/23/2009 10:23:57 AM PST by bgill (The framers of the US Constitution established an entire federal government in 18 pages.)
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To: Doogle

understandable....military is suppose to remain nonpolitical...

...but only when conservatives are involved.


126 posted on 11/23/2009 10:26:25 AM PST by Notwithstanding (Wer glaubt ist nie allein. Who believes is never alone.)
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To: Doogle

Supposed to remain non-political, although they certainly didn’t went Chuck Norris spoke at West Point. Cadets reaction is awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWJuV-20-YA


127 posted on 11/23/2009 10:27:20 AM PST by cdga5for4
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To: DallasSun

Of course I did

It is not standard


128 posted on 11/23/2009 10:28:43 AM PST by Syncro (TPXIII coming soon! Watch this space)
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To: ketelone
And Sarah Palin has no problem with it, so why should we?

Could we know why and where these 'orders' come from!
129 posted on 11/23/2009 10:30:55 AM PST by presently no screen name
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To: Syncro

argh. It is standard at every military post I know. One cannot come on to a military post and criticize the CIC...whether that CIC is Ronald Reagan, George Bush or Barrack Obama. Thank you


130 posted on 11/23/2009 10:31:17 AM PST by DallasSun (i believe in separation of church and hate.)
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To: leapfrog0202
It’s no different than allowing members of congress to travel to a war zone, make speeches and take photos with the troops IMHO.

As a private citizen - just like Bob Hope! No one ever prevented him from speeches/photos!
131 posted on 11/23/2009 10:34:53 AM PST by presently no screen name
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To: SMARTY

To say nothing about GEN Casey’s remarks on Nidal Hasan.

PC to the max.


132 posted on 11/23/2009 10:40:41 AM PST by sauropod (People who do things are people that get things done.)
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To: Dacula

Yeah, this order didn’t come from “commander zero”./s


133 posted on 11/23/2009 10:45:25 AM PST by Eagles6 ( Typical White Guy: Christian, Constitutionalist, Heterosexual, Redneck. (Let them eat arugula!))
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To: Vermont Lt
Well it is different. The congressmen are not in the military.

And neither is Sarah - she's a private citizen. So how different is it?
134 posted on 11/23/2009 10:46:46 AM PST by presently no screen name
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To: Syncro

If diversity became a casualty of this monstrous attack, I would call it a silver lining.


135 posted on 11/23/2009 10:48:54 AM PST by JudyinCanada
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To: SMARTY; StarFan; Dutchy; alisasny; BobFromNJ; BUNNY2003; Cacique; Clemenza; Coleus; cyborg; DKNY; ..
“The Army worried Palin’s appearance would prompt political grandstanding against President Barack Obama”

R E A L L Y !!!!!!!

Then WTF was “O”doing trooping around the world and shooting off his mouth, while “W” was still President???

Exactly, SMARTY. Can anyone explain to me what this all about?? Why can't Sarah just be Sarah anywhere in the US?

136 posted on 11/23/2009 10:50:35 AM PST by nutmeg (Rush Limbaugh & Sarah Palin agree: NO third parties! Take back the GOP)
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To: bgill

I believe we can all agree with your post!


137 posted on 11/23/2009 10:51:06 AM PST by presently no screen name
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To: Dogbert41
This is coming from the Whitehouse

Absolutely! and...Thank YOU for your service.
138 posted on 11/23/2009 10:54:42 AM PST by presently no screen name
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To: Syncro
SOOOOO, in other words, the in order for the Army to have a proper helping of diversity, it has to include any jihadist who wishes to enlist or accept a commission, regardless of their allegiance to our Nation. By that token, are we to allow OBL to join our ranks? Any sensible person would agree that our military forces are a diverse group of people, but to state that there exists some unspeakable crime by calling this act of terror, exactly what it is (was) is going to hurt our diversity throughout our military, is just not right.

Who is more important here:

or...


139 posted on 11/23/2009 10:54:52 AM PST by MajorThomas (Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.)
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To: bluecollarman
Rather strange that personalized notes are not permitted in the book signing.

They must be worried that some of those getting their books signed will asked to have messages derogatory to the CIC.

140 posted on 11/23/2009 11:01:03 AM PST by mware (F-R-E-E, that spells free. Free Republic.com baby.)
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