Earlier this week, I made mention that Obama was pressing his luck, scoring with an in-zone dance over the killing of bin Laden and the suggestion that Mitt Romney would not have done the same. Obama got away with his celebration, a year ago. This time, he has drawn the fire of folks on the Left and the Right and his claims regarding the raid, have come under fire. He should have left "well enough alone." Personally, I applaud his decision. It was typical Obama and the backlash is no surprise. Here's to future decisions. (Coming in a close second, just might be the blind activist matter in China).
When questioned whether it would be right to infringe Pakistani territory if Islamabad refused to act on intelligence on terror suspects, Romney said:
ReplyDelete“It’s wrong for a person running for the president of the United States to get on TV and say, ‘We’re going to go into your country unilaterally." - Mitt Romney, 2007
"So I don’t know where he [bin Laden] is. You know, I just don’t spend that much time on him. … I truly am not that concerned about him." - G.W. Bush, 3/13/02: White House Press Conference
“It’s not worth moving heaven and earth and spending billions of dollars just trying to catch one person.” - Mitt Romney
“It’s a mark of the excellence of our intelligence teams and our military teams, a political process that worked. And I think that for us to use that time for some reflection, to give thanks to those who participated, is entirely appropriate. And that’s what’s been taking place.” - President Barack Obama
Some promise and deliver. Some are jusyt full of it.
What Romney was saying is this: You don't go to the first open mic and tell the world what you will and will not do. That is the strategy of a damn fool.
DeleteAs far as moving heaven and earth - please tell me that Obama did not take 1,200 soldiers to their death for the purpose of killing bin Laden.
You mean like Bush took 4000+ US soldiers to their death to get a thrid world dictator that had a joke of an army?
DeleteAfter giving the order to GO for the Seal Team, Obama had to go to AL to tour tornado damage, attend a WH press reception banquet, all while keeping the on-going operation top secret. Even VP Biden didn't support the plan. It was a risky call.
ReplyDeleteWhat if the operation had failed? Would Smithson be blaming the Seal Team or the President?
Obama was planning on using the Admiral in charge for a scape-goat. Besides, there would have never been an investigation. Heck, Solyndra was three years ago and investigation for that. Two border agents were killed in "Fast and Furious" and no investigation for that.
DeleteBut, whatever. Just stop trying to argue that Obama is some kind of hero.
Answer the question Smithson. What if the operation had failed? Would Smithson be blaming the Seal Team or the President?
DeleteAsk Jimmy Carter, ask Clinton who Smithson blames to this day for not killing bin Laden.
Hypocritical asshole.
This video would be more appropriate for a patriot.
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The video was made by patriots. You Obama has never had a fight in his life, never served in the military, never marched in a civil rights effort, never dealt with those who oppose him in fairness. He is a coward, first class, and worse.
DeleteOr instead of klling bin Laden, Obama should have just said screw it, dressed up in a flight suit, landed on an aircraft carrier with a big banner that said 'Mission Accomplished' and "declared victory."
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