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LOL: Good Morning America Claims Obama Gave Russia 'Harsh Warning' Over Ukraine
NewsBusters ^ | Mark Finkelstein

Posted on 03/01/2014 5:32:30 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest

Perhaps because President Obama is looking pitiably weak in his mano a mano with Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine, ABC News chose to bury the story during today's Good Morning America. Incredibly, the Ukrainian crisis the show-opening teaser didn't mention the Ukraine--but did highlight the latest on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. As the program unfolded, and before saying a word about the Ukraine, GMA inexcusably chose to air segments on rain in California, snow in the North, a laser being shined into a plane's cockpit, an airplane bird strike, the arrest of a Mexican drug lord, the cause of Philip Seymour Hoffman's death, and Mardi Gras in Brazil.

When GMA finally got around to the most serious story in the world right now, it did its best to protect President Obama. Two nights ago on FNC, Charles Krauthammer did a devastating take-down on President Obama's feeble statement, saying “the Ukrainians, and I think everybody, is shocked by the weakness of Obama’s statement. I find it rather staggering.” So how did GMA's reporter Alex Marquardt describe the Obama statement? As a "harsh warning."

Gag me with a kalashnikov, and view the video here.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Russia
KEYWORDS: abcnews; barackobama; ukraine; vladimirputin
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Someday the sleeping low-knowledge people will learn what the Monster Media has done. Hopefully, if by then any are survivors of the coming storm, they’ll be angry. They should be angry with themselves, but they’ll probably blame somebody else. Anybody else. The Monster Media “Press” will tell them who to blame and who to tar & feather.

And they will probably do as they are told.

As the General said, “You can’t fix stupid.”


21 posted on 03/01/2014 6:08:48 AM PST by William of Barsoom (In Omnia, Paratus)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Obama v. Putin
22 posted on 03/01/2014 6:09:00 AM PST by Paine in the Neck (Socialism consumes EVERYTHING)
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To: Chode

Vivid memories of George H. Bush and his endless warnings to Saddam come to mind. And mealy-mouthed April Glaspie.


23 posted on 03/01/2014 6:09:27 AM PST by jjotto ("Ya could look it up!")
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
I seem to reccomember that “ditz” of a VP candidate in 2008 predicting something like this.
At least that is what all the wizards of Smart called her back then.

But wait, Not just "something like this", she made a statement saying, Russia would probably take Ukraine just as they had taken Georgia in 2008. Damn, she was RIGHT again. RUN SARAH RUN

24 posted on 03/01/2014 6:12:06 AM PST by Tupelo
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
Time for another

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25 posted on 03/01/2014 6:19:31 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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To: Chode
heh, NPR called it a STERN warning...


STERN!!!

26 posted on 03/01/2014 6:20:42 AM PST by mountn man (The Pleasure You Get From Life Is Equal To The Attitude You Put Into It)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Compared to Vladimir Putin, who continues to bestride the world like a colossus, our president looks like a pathetic little mouse squeaking out laughable threats from a teleprompter.

No reasonable person can take America seriously as long as Barack Obama is in the White House. Which will give Mr. Putin three years to re-conquer the former Soviet states into a mighty Russian federation and move on to more outlying areas.


27 posted on 03/01/2014 6:26:34 AM PST by Bluestocking
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To: Viennacon
The U.S. Newsmedia = The U.S. Praetorian Guard

They would LOVE to establish an Emperor in the United States. That's their dream. Along the North Korean model.

28 posted on 03/01/2014 6:37:13 AM PST by Savage Beast (Hubris and denial overwhelm Western Civilization. Nemesis and tragedy always follow.)
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To: jjotto
yup...
29 posted on 03/01/2014 6:37:59 AM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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To: mountn man
LOL!!!
30 posted on 03/01/2014 6:38:26 AM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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To: Savage Beast

The “expert” on CBS called Obama’s comments a warning shot.


31 posted on 03/01/2014 6:39:04 AM PST by John W (Viva Cristo Rey!)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

I had a moment of pause this morning when I wondered:

What would Obama do if Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran all decided to have major military movements at the same time?

[Jarrett would be crying for Hillary to come back and help.]

It is sort of going on already.

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But, yesterday, Obama got applause when he declared ‘it is 5 o’clock so the Dems are off to Happy Hour.’

[Makes one feel cozy and safe, doesn’t it?]


32 posted on 03/01/2014 6:47:03 AM PST by TomGuy
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To: John W

I wonder what Putin called them.


33 posted on 03/01/2014 7:14:35 AM PST by Savage Beast (Hubris and denial overwhelm Western Civilization. Nemesis and tragedy always follow.)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
I have the authority

He loves saying that......

34 posted on 03/01/2014 7:17:40 AM PST by capydick (''Life's tough.......it's even tougher if you're stupid.'')
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To: Shady
"If Putin is not careful Bammy will hit him with his purse."

... and stick his lipstick in his ribs! LOL


35 posted on 03/01/2014 7:20:01 AM PST by Marguerite ( When I'm good, I'm very good, but when I'm bad, I'm even better)
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To: RummyChick
"Obama is a pansy talking head."


36 posted on 03/01/2014 7:25:51 AM PST by Marguerite ( When I'm good, I'm very good, but when I'm bad, I'm even better)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
"Syria was wonderful, now to Ukraine please."


37 posted on 03/01/2014 7:26:27 AM PST by TexasCajun
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Network news it’s expected.


38 posted on 03/01/2014 7:28:14 AM PST by Vaduz
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To: mountn man

Awesome movie


39 posted on 03/01/2014 7:40:18 AM PST by NativeSon ( Grease the floor with Crisco when I dance the Disco)
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To: Savage Beast

I tweeted him as follows about that comment and he replied.

Warning shot? How about another random red line no one will respect.

I’ve said often our credibility was crippled after Syria red-line debacle. A dangerous, self-fulfilling prophecy of US decline.


40 posted on 03/01/2014 7:42:29 AM PST by John W (Viva Cristo Rey!)
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