Unprecedented ... and ironic considering BOTH of his
Oaths of Office:
Posted on 11/27/2009 3:25:59 PM PST by Free ThinkerNY
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 27, 2009 (LifeSiteNews.com) - President Obama's brief proclamation of Thanksgiving Day on November 26 was unique among all recorded Thanksgiving proclamations by his predecessors: it is the first one that fails to directly acknowledge the existence of God.
The beneficence shown by God to America is a theme that traditionally defines the Thanksgiving holiday, and this theme is strongly emphasized in the original Thanksgiving Day proclamations and consistently acknowledged even by modern presidents.
Obama's unprecedented proclamation, however, only makes indirect mention of God by quoting George Washington, stating: "Today, we recall President George Washington, who proclaimed our first national day of public thanksgiving to be observed 'by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God.'"
The proclamation goes on to call Thanksgiving Day "a unique national tradition we all share" that unites people as "thankful for our common blessings."
"This is a time for us to renew our bonds with one another, and we can fulfill that commitment by serving our communities and our Nation throughout the year," it continues.
All other presidential Thanksgiving proclamations directly refer to "God," "Providence," or another appellation for the divine being.
(Excerpt) Read more at lifesitenews.com ...
I'm inspired. Monday I shall try to beat Alexey Stakhanov's 1935 record and mine over 227 tons of coal in one shift.
Water, holy or otherwise, would probably cause him to melt. ;-)
UnPresidential!
“.....and we can fulfill that commitment by serving our communities and our Nation throughout the year,” it continues.”
The man is like a stuck record on that alleged volunteerism, community organizing crap.
Of course that’s all he really ever did.
This guy, he looks disconnected, like he doesn't give a shit.
"What is the difference between Obama and God?
Answer: "God does not think he is Obama!"
Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/presidential-proclamation-thanksgiving-day
Home • Briefing Room • Presidential Actions • Proclamations
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release November 23, 2009
Presidential Proclamation — Thanksgiving Day
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A PROCLAMATION
What began as a harvest celebration between European settlers and indigenous communities nearly four centuries ago has become our cherished tradition of Thanksgiving. This day’s roots are intertwined with those of our Nation, and its history traces the American narrative.
Today, we recall President George Washington, who proclaimed our first national day of public thanksgiving to be observed “by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God,” and President Abraham Lincoln, who established our annual Thanksgiving Day to help mend a fractured Nation in the midst of civil war. We also recognize the contributions of Native Americans, who helped the early colonists survive their first harsh winter and continue to strengthen our Nation. From our earliest days of independence, and in times of tragedy and triumph, Americans have come together to celebrate Thanksgiving.
As Americans, we hail from every part of the world. While we observe traditions from every culture, Thanksgiving Day is a unique national tradition we all share. Its spirit binds us together as one people, each of us thankful for our common blessings.
As we gather once again among loved ones, let us also reach out to our neighbors and fellow citizens in need of a helping hand. This is a time for us to renew our bonds with one another, and we can fulfill that commitment by serving our communities and our Nation throughout the year. In doing so, we pay tribute to our country’s men and women in uniform who set an example of service that inspires us all. Let us be guided by the legacy of those who have fought for the freedoms for which we give thanks, and be worthy heirs to the noble tradition of goodwill shown on this day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Thursday, November 26, 2009, as a National Day of Thanksgiving. I encourage all the people of the United States to come together, whether in our homes, places of worship, community centers, or any place where family, friends and neighbors may gather, with gratitude for all we have received in the past year; to express appreciation to those whose lives enrich our own; and to share our bounty with others.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
BARACK OBAMA
Did Obama use the words “I” or “me”? Remember, in his own eyes he IS god.
Proof that he's not an American
"I encourage allah people of the United States to come together..."
Bend over!
Assume the position, and grab your ankles, because you are about to be ...!
The socialist dictator would disagree. Quoting from his speach: “NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA ...”
Did he slam Bush and apologize for the past eight Thanksgivings?
No thanks to God on Thanksgiving.
Refers to the Israelis as "the occupiers."
Gives a flippant "shout out" prior to addressing the terrorist attack and multiple murders at Fort Hood.
Devotes his personal time to terrorists, terrorist sympathizers, communists, black racists and other dangerous enemies of the United States.
Obama identifies more with Black September than as the President of the United States.
Yes, he did, a few hours earlier — in a proclamation recognizing the end of the Hajj.
http://whyimnotademocrat.blogspot.com/2009/11/obama-bows-to-islam-with-his-hajj-and.html
But even in that his God reference is aseptic, passive.
There is no god like Obama. And Obama is his Prophet.
Teleprompter malfunction alert!
Teleprompter malfunction alert!
Teleprompter malfunction alert!
Teleprompter malfunction alert!
Teleprompter malfunction alert!
Fire the teleprompter now!!!
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