Obama To Skip Memorial Day at Arlington

[red states rule]

Once again, this administration shows how little they care about those who serve in the US military - and even less for those who died keeping America free




In a highly unusual move, President Barack Obama is going to skip the traditional Memorial Day event at Arlington National Cemetery to return home to Chicago for the long holiday weekend.

Obama sees it as addressing one of the great broken promises of his administration: his early pledge to return home to Chicago every six weeks or so, according to The Washington Post.

On Monday, Obama will make remarks at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery and miss the usual tradition of presidents speaking at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day.

Instead, Vice President Biden and his wife will appear in Obama's place, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as well as holding a breakfast for Gold Star families -- families whose loved ones died in military service -- at the White House earlier that day.

http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/arlington-cemetery-memorial-day/2010/05/25/id/360091

[namvet]

Biden will wind up honoring Mosque

[red states rule]

Our nation is fighting two wars, terrorists are trying to kill us, the economy is tanking, people are losing their jobs and homes, and the Dow is sinking

Meanwhile Obama goes to Chicago and a Paul McCartney concert next week.

And forgets about the men and women who keep America safe

[namvet]

Our nation is fighting two wars, terrorists are trying to kill us, the economy is tanking, people are losing their jobs and homes, and the Dow is sinking

Meanwhile Obama goes to Chicago and a Paul McCartney concert next week.

And forgets about the men and women who keep America safe

remember "Obama beach" ????


8_vu-rzEDPM

[red states rule]

remember "Obama beach" ????


8_vu-rzEDPM

Remember Chris Matthews calling West Point "the enemy camp" when Obama made his Afghanistan speech there?

Chris knew the truth and spilled the beans

[namvet]

Remember Chris Matthews calling West Point "the enemy camp" when Obama made his Afghanistan speech there?

Chris knew the truth and spilled the beans

vets and their families will not forget this spit at their honor. Osama will rue this day.

[chloe]

Wow, He just keeps stooping lower and lower.

[Mr. P]

Once again, this administration shows how little they care about those who serve in the US military - and even less for those who died keeping America free

Speechless! This MORON is Prez by title ONLY!

[Gaffer]

He's not my president. Never has been and never will be.

[waterrescuedude2000]

He is not my president either. I already called the White house and complained and said that it was a slap in the face to us veterans and that he needs to remember that the Marines and the Air Force are the ones who taxi him around.

I urge all Americans to write a letter, email or call the white house and complain as well. Here is the contact information.


White House
www.whitehouse.gov
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20500-0004
(202) 456-1414

[LiberalNation]

not a big deal, prez has more important business than some ceremony.

[waterrescuedude2000]

not a big deal, prez has more important business than some ceremony.

So he has more important things to do than to Honor the Men and Women who have died for this Country to keep it free?? I think not there have been very few instances of an American president doing this and then only in times of war. George H. W. Bush was one who was called upon to place the wreath in someones stead. But there are only 2 instances in the history of that unimportant ceremony as you seem to call it. Bad form!

[LiberalNation]

I am a troop water and this doesn't bother me. Go to basic in Aug. then ait as a combat medic.

[Gaffer]

He's showing his usual disrespect for this country and the military, just as he has always done. He's off to a BBQ in chicago.

[krisy]

not a big deal, prez has more important business than some ceremony.

What an absolutely disgusting thing for you to say!!!!! Going "home" is more important than honoring veterans? You have no idea what has been sacrificed for you....do you? This kind of thing makes me want to scream.

as far as Obama goes....he is an absolute embarrasment to this country. He does nothing but strut around and make jokes. It makes me cringe what he is doing to this country. I couldn't believe what I was reading at first....but after thinking about it a few minutes,I'm not suprised,but I am ashamed.

[Mr. P]

not a big deal, prez has more important business than some ceremony.

You have no clue kid. More important things? Yes you have signed up, but do you seek out employment with companies who's head think their employees are dirt often?

[Abbey Marie]

I am sure that Rev. "God Damn America" Wright is very proud of his protege.

[sybarite]

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc68/snowridergo/Obamasucks.jpg

[waterrescuedude2000]

I am a troop water and this doesn't bother me. Go to basic in Aug. then ait as a combat medic.

Well I am a veteran also and was in Iraq for operations Desert Thunder and Southern Watch and others as well. And the way this clown of a president is not supporting our military is a bunch of horse crap. So again please contact the white house and complain. Also from what I heard Obama has now commited an impeachable offense. I will be finding the information and then I am going to start writing all of congress and senate and demand that he be impeached.

[red states rule]

not a big deal, prez has more important business than some ceremony.

So thiose buried at Arlington are not important?

But hey, Obama will be back in time to take in the Paul McCartney concert. Maybe afterwards he will have Air Force One fly him to NY to pop in on Letterman

I guess it is all about priorities

[CSM]

Just one more thing that convinces me of this administration's total disregard (even disdain) for the United States. It will not be long before the true American heroes interred at places like Arlington are replaced by pseudo-heroes and cardboard cutouts, all of them propped up by a socialist agenda. This administration's vision for the future does not include anything remotely resembling personal responsibility, self sacrifice, patriotism, honor, loyalty, integrity or even self discipline. This administration has built it's very foundation on victimhood and those who demonstrate the falacy of that foundation (like war heroes) will eventually be demonized, diminished and eventually ostracized. The day has come when a tribute to a celebrity is more important than a tribute to those who sacrificed for the good of this country. Fluff over substance and it is heartbreaking.

[LiberalNation]

You have no clue kid. More important things? Yes you have signed up, but do you seek out employment with companies who's head think their employees are dirt often?

Not going to arlington isn't treating anyone like dirt. He just spoke at west point and has done as much as Bush for the troops. Frankly, if he ends dadt I'll be his biggest fan no matter what.

[Monkeybone]

Not going to arlington isn't treating anyone like dirt. He just spoke at west point and has done as much as Bush for the troops. Frankly, if he ends dadt I'll be his biggest fan no matter what.
it isn't respecting them either. If there was something going on and he had to do it... that is understandable. He is just going on vacation. And whoopty freakin doo if he just spoke at West Point... I didn't know that he had to stop when he met a quota.

[Abbey Marie]

Betcha he finds time to speak if "Don't Ask Don't Tell" is repealed. God help this country as potential members of the military become more and more demoralized.

[namvet]

not a big deal, prez has more important business than some ceremony.

they walk among us

[namvet]

So thiose buried at Arlington are not important?

But hey, Obama will be back in time to take in the Paul McCartney concert. Maybe afterwards he will have Air Force One fly him to NY to pop in on Letterman

I guess it is all about priorities

isn't it SIR Paul McCartney??? could be a bow wow is imminent

[Insein]

Not going to arlington isn't treating anyone like dirt. He just spoke at west point and has done as much as Bush for the troops. Frankly, if he ends dadt I'll be his biggest fan no matter what.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day


Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. local time. Another tradition is to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff from dawn until noon local time. Volunteers often place American flags on each grave site at National Cemeteries.

Yet Obama is breaking it because of this.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=7657749&page=1


A group of several dozen university professors and scholars have written a letter to the president asking him to not send a wreath or any commemorative token to the Confederate Memorial.

Click here to read the full text of the letter.

"We ask you to break this chain of racism stretching back to Woodrow Wilson, and not send a wreath or other token of esteem to the Arlington Confederate Monument," the letter states. "This monument should not be elevated in prestige above other monuments by a presidential wreath."

In their letter to the president, the group says that the monument is a "denial of the wrong committed against African Americans by slave owners, Confederates, and neo-Confederates."

[LiberalNation]

Respects paid from a National Cemetery in Chicago don't count? What, those troops aren't good enough to have the prez there or somethin.

[Mr. P]

Respects paid from a National Cemetery in Chicago don't count? What, those troops aren't good enough to have the prez there or somethin.

We have a societal structure, LN. The center of our Government is in D.C. It's our common focal point. Everything that comes out of there affects us ALL. The Arlington cemetery is our "National" cemetery. Any respect payed there emanates throughout the Nation not just one state.

Get it?

[LiberalNation]

nope, bush was in normandy on memorial day, didn't hear ya'll bitching then. reagan laid a wreath on nazi graves.

[Mr. P]

nope, bush was in normandy on memorial day, didn't hear ya'll bitching then. reagan laid a wreath on nazi graves.

Bush was outta the country..Bambams going to Chicago. Pleeeezzzzzz

[stephanie]

Obama is a bigger disgrace than Carter and Clinton put together.

He makes me sick.

Here's to our fallen Vets and to all our Vets of today.

:salute::salute::salute:

[Insein]

nope, bush was in normandy on memorial day, didn't hear ya'll bitching then. reagan laid a wreath on nazi graves.

So what great battle by Americans for freedom took place in Chicago?

[LiberalNation]

does it matter, a cemetary for troops is a cemetary and I am sure they would be happy to have the prez grace theirs vs the usual.

[red states rule]

Looks like Obama will have little time to honor our fallen heros.





Despite reports that President Obama was going to kick back and relax at his Chicago home this weekend, the White House said Tuesday that he will travel to Louisiana Friday to inspect the growing oil spill.

The Chicago Sun-Times' Lynn Sweet reported the president was planning to spend the weekend with friends and leave work in Washington.

But a senior administration official said Tuesday the president will head to the Louisiana Gulf Coast to review firsthand the efforts to counter a disastrous oil spill. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the trip has not yet been announced.

The White House is expected to release more details about the trip later today, but the extra presidential travel is sure to cause even


Obama will travel from Washington to Chicago on Thursday for a long weekend with his family, as planned. From there, he will go to Louisiana on Friday and return to Chicago that evening.

The timing comes as the administration is under increasing scrutiny to defend its oversight of the oil leak in the Gulf Coast.

But the jaunt shouldn't spoil the entire weekend. Hyde Park is buzzing with activity in advance of the president's trip and he and the girls will have Saturday and Sunday to relax there.



Source: http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Working-Vacation-94854119.html#ixzz0p56pv5ND

[KitchenKitten99]

He'll fly to Copenhagen to accept an award, he'll fly to Europe to lobby for the olympics, he'll fly to Turkey to speak at a mosque, but he won't drive 40 minutes to be at Arlington National Cemetary in Memorial Day

[red states rule]

He'll fly to Copenhagen to accept an award, he'll fly to Europe to lobby for the olympics, he'll fly to Turkey to speak at a mosque, but he won't drive 40 minutes to be at Arlington National Cemetary in Memorial Day

:clap::clap:

Damn good post!! I am mad at myself I did not remember his previous travels

[Insein]

does it matter, a cemetary for troops is a cemetary and I am sure they would be happy to have the prez grace theirs vs the usual.

It appears he's not even doing that. He's just going home for vacation. That'd be great if he were some business man with a long holiday weekend. However, he's the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA! There is a thing called class and respect. These words mean nothing to him.

[sybarite]

Obama is supposed to be our Commander in Chief of the military. Obama going on vacation and rocking out on Memorial Day is like the Pope kicking back and watching Sex in the City while everyone else is at Easter Mass. The Commander in Chief is representing our military to every man, woman, and child in the United States as well as the entire world. I see Obama blowing off Memorial Day as totally disgusting and disgraceful!! I hope you have fun enjoying your bqq's, and rock bands, Obama. I will be at our local cemetery and city's Veterans parade honoring those who died and those who are fighting to keep this country free!

[cat slave]

The more Ive thought about this, the more Im glad his sorry ass is not going
through the motions of something he has such disdain for.

He needs to keep his sorry ass away from our veterans resting places and
certainly not at the tomb of the unknown soldier...it would be obscene.

I wish his sorry ass was "unknown".:terror:

[cat slave]

Obama is supposed to be our Commander in Chief of the military. Obama going on vacation and rocking out on Memorial Day is like the Pope kicking back and watching Sex in the City while everyone else is at Easter Mass. The Commander in Chief is representing our military to every man, woman, and child in the United States as well as the entire world. I see Obama blowing off Memorial Day as totally disgusting and disgraceful!! I hope you have fun enjoying your bqq's, and rock bands, Obama. I will be at our local cemetery and city's Veterans parade honoring those who died and those who are fighting to keep this country free!


You are right but the place would have to be disinfected with a tanker car
load of bleach...~~~~shudder~~~~~who wants him there or much of anywhere near any of our national treasures?

Shoo shoo, stay away...youre not wanted asshole.

[Binky]

Wow, He just keeps stooping lower and lower.


Pretty soon he'll be able to bend over and kiss his ass goodbye......:coffee:

[Abbey Marie]

The more Ive thought about this, the more Im glad his sorry ass is not going
through the motions of something he has such disdain for.

He needs to keep his sorry ass away from our veterans resting places and
certainly not at the tomb of the unknown soldier...it would be obscene.

I wish his sorry ass was "unknown".:terror:

:laugh2:

[Binky]

It appears he's not even doing that. He's just going home for vacation. That'd be great if he were some business man with a long holiday weekend. However, he's the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA! There is a thing called class and respect. These words mean nothing to him.

As we discovered with Clinton, there isn't much class and respect left in the president and the oval office...

[Binky]

The more Ive thought about this, the more Im glad his sorry ass is not going
through the motions of something he has such disdain for.

He needs to keep his sorry ass away from our veterans resting places and
certainly not at the tomb of the unknown soldier...it would be obscene.

I wish his sorry ass was "unknown".:terror:

He was virtually an unknown to America until approx. three years ago when the dems and voters climbed on his arrogant ass and rode it like a bronco all the way to the white house. :eek:

[cat slave]

He was virtually an unknown to America until approx. three years ago when the dems and voters climbed on his arrogant ass and rode it like a bronco all the way to the white house. :eek:

You have to ask how this unknown, jr senator was able to burst upon the
scene with no experience whatsoever. He didnt even show up for senate
votes most of the time.....too busy organizing....with ACORN....and numerous
other foul associates.

Just who funded him?????

[SassyLady]

You have to ask how this unknown, jr senator was able to burst upon the
scene with no experience whatsoever. He didnt even show up for senate
votes most of the time.....too busy organizing....with ACORN....and numerous
other foul associates.

Just who funded him?????

Soros

[SassyLady]

He'll fly to Copenhagen to accept an award, he'll fly to Europe to lobby for the olympics, he'll fly to Turkey to speak at a mosque, but he won't drive 40 minutes to be at Arlington National Cemetary in Memorial Day

Well, you know ... he has time to entertain Paul McCartney, but no time to meet with Arizona governor to talk about one of the most important domestic issues of today.

I guess he got so much flap about it he decided he could see her for a few minutes tomorrow.

[red states rule]

Well, you know ... he has time to entertain Paul McCartney, but no time to meet with Arizona governor to talk about one of the most important domestic issues of today.

I guess he got so much flap about it he decided he could see her for a few minutes tomorrow.

He is to meet with the Gov of AZ today

Will this be called the Tequila Summit?

[Gaffer]

Well, you know ... he has time to entertain Paul McCartney, but no time to meet with Arizona governor to talk about one of the most important domestic issues of today.

I guess he got so much flap about it he decided he could see her for a few minutes tomorrow.

Paul McCartney said he thought the dark lord was a really great man and people should lay off him. My respect of Paul has dropped extremely lower now than it was before. and my respect of stars has never been real high.

[LiberalNation]

Bush never once was at arlington on memorial day, bunch of hypocrits.

[Monkeybone]

Bush never once was at arlington on memorial day, bunch of hypocrits.yup... never...


Memorial Day 2001. On May 28, 2001, George W. Bush not only went to Arlington National Cemetery and gave a remarkably eloquent speech after laying a wreath there; he had multiple Memorial Day events before and after.


He began the day at a White House Memorial Day Breakfast, where he spoke in the East Room to a group that included Senators, Members of Congress, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Secretary of Defense, and a group of veterans and ex-pows.


Then he went to the Oval Office for a bill-signing ceremony on a bill to expedite construction of the World War II memorial, remarking that it was "indeed fitting that this measure becomes law on Memorial Day."


Then he signed an Executive Order to establish a presidential "Task Force to Improve Health Care Delivery for Our Nation's Veterans."


After that, he went to Arlington. http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2010/06/abc_bashes_bush_on_memorial_da_1.html


In the last few days, there’s been a minor controversy about whether President Obama should have attended Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Doing so has become a recent tradition for presidents. Bill Clinton appeared at Arlington every Memorial Day of his presidency. George W. Bush did so on seven Memorial Days, and on the one holiday he was not at Arlington, he appeared at the American Cemetery in Normandy, France. Earlier presidents did not always attend.


Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/maybe-he-should-have-gone-to-arlington-storm-washes-out-obamas-memorial-day-speech-95265114.html#ixzz0pnMXUgPw



Bush Lays Wreath at Tomb of the Unknowns
Monday, May 26, 2003; 11:32 AM


President Bush laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday in an annual ritual. He was later to pay special tribute to the men and women serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.

A member of a military honor guard helped Bush carry the large wreath filled with red, white and blue flowers to the tomb. The president paused briefly with his head bowed. A lone trumpet player then performed "Taps."

Bush and his wife, Laura, returned from a long weekend at their home in Crawford, Texas, on Sunday to prepare for Monday's holiday observance that included a White House reception for military families.

http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/president-bush-052603-005.jpg
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/president-bush-052603-001.jpg

[Monkeybone]

More nevers!!!:thumb:

George W. Bush

Forty-Third President (2001 to 2009)
Memorial Day Address
at Arlington National Cemetery
Virginia ... May 26, 2008

Thank you. Mr. Secretary, thank you for the kind introduction. Members of my Cabinet, members of the administration, Admiral Mullen, members of the United States Congress, Senator Warner and Congressman Skelton, members of the military, our veterans, honored guests, families of the fallen: Laura and I are honored to be with you on Memorial Day and thank you for coming.

A few moments ago, I placed a wreath upon the tomb of three brave Americans who gave their lives in service to our nation. The names of these honored are

known only to the Creator who delivered them home from the anguish of war -- but their valor is known to us all. It's the same valor that endured the stinging cold of Valley Forge. It is the same valor that planted the proud colors of a great nation on a mountaintop on Iwo Jima. It is the same valor that charged fearlessly through the assault of enemy fire from the mountains of Afghanistan to the deserts of Iraq. It is the valor that has defined the armed forces of the United States of America throughout our history. http://www.usa-patriotism.com/speeches/gwb_md052608.htm

[CSM]

LN doesn't believe it so it didn't happen.

[Monkeybone]

LN doesn't believe it so it didn't happen.damn... foiled by a women's mind yet again.

[Abbey Marie]

Bush never once was at arlington on memorial day, bunch of hypocrits.

I'm curious- Do you get this stuff from biased lib sites that lie to make an impact, or do you just make it up in your head and let if fly? :rolleyes:

[LiberalNation]

they told me he never went.

[namvet]

they told me he never went.

they lied. why you sporting a military badge ????

[LiberalNation]

cuz I'm a PFC in the military and thought it was a nice avatar. I'll have a bar soon.

[namvet]

cuz I'm a PFC in the military and thought it was a nice avatar. I'll have a bar soon.

they took you !!???? god help us all. a gay bar ????

[LiberalNation]

a butter bar, and of course they took me, i'm more than qualifed.

[namvet]

a butter bar, and of course they took me, i'm more than qualifed.

how long you been in???? your sporting PFC and going to a 2nd LT ????

[LiberalNation]

Just been in a month with one drill behind me. I got pfc because I had over 60 college credits. I could do ocs right now but instead am going to do ROTC when I get back. Makes more financial sense, they'll pay me $1300 a month in stipends and e-5 pay. Don't know how much of that I'll see tho, they took nearly a hundred dollars in taxes and insurance outa my drill pay. Feckin government. Down with the IRS.

[SassyLady]

Just been in a month with one drill behind me. I got pfc because I had over 60 college credits. I could do ocs right now but instead am going to do ROTC when I get back. Makes more financial sense, they'll pay me $1300 a month in stipends and e-5 pay. Don't know how much of that I'll see tho, they took nearly a hundred dollars in taxes and insurance outa my drill pay. Feckin government. Down with the IRS

Libby - pray tell, where do you think your drill pay comes from? Taxes collected by the IRS, duh!! Did you think the drill pay fairy just waves her wand and poof?!!

[SassyLady]

Paul McCartney said he thought the dark lord was a really great man and people should lay off him. My respect of Paul has dropped extremely lower now than it was before. and my respect of stars has never been real high.

I never did like the Beatles --- I've always loved guys with the clean-cut, military look .... plus, I really couldn't tolerate all the screaming and fainting that everyone was doing when they saw them. Silly stuff! :slap:

[SassyLady]

they told me he never went.

Those voices in your head acting up again Libby? So sorry.

The reason "they" believe it never happened is because Bush doesn't do these type of ceremonies for a photo op....he does them because he truly does respect and honor the military. If you don't know that then you are truly not ready for the military......you are just playing at it. Sorta like "cowboys and indians", or "cops and robbers" ... and you haven't made up your mind which side you are on yet.

[Binky]

Well, you know ... he has time to entertain Paul McCartney, but no time to meet with Arizona governor to talk about one of the most important domestic issues of today.

I guess he got so much flap about it he decided he could see her for a few minutes tomorrow.


I hope he runs again just so he can see that the american people aren't going to vote him in again. As the saying goes.......fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.....

[Binky]

LN doesn't believe it so it didn't happen.

Liberals are like that. When they say something such as the halocaust didn't happen, they've convinced themselves it didn't. They try to alter facts in order to change history.....But alas, try as they might....it is what it is...history cannot be changed....Whether or not they like the outcome of whatever it was, the outcome will forever remain the same.....

The best we can do is to learn from it........

[Binky]

they told me he never went.


They? Who might that be? The military? Please enlighten us.....

[Binky]

Just been in a month with one drill behind me. I got pfc because I had over 60 college credits. I could do ocs right now but instead am going to do ROTC when I get back. Makes more financial sense, they'll pay me $1300 a month in stipends and e-5 pay. Don't know how much of that I'll see tho, they took nearly a hundred dollars in taxes and insurance outa my drill pay. Feckin government. Down with the IRS.



If you've only been in a month and are just a private first class, maybe you should wait awhile before jumping into any such decision. My hubby was asked to join officers candidate school way back when but he said he sure as hell didn't want to be an officer. So he did his time in Nam (artillery) and got the hell out. One month in doesn't give you enough experience to make a rational decision. Eight months down the road you may find you hate the military. Who knows?

[LiberalNation]

I'm going to be nurse, why give up the rank and extra pay to not be able to do the job (nursing) I went to school for. It will only add 6 months to my contract. Shorten it if I go active.

[Binky]

I never did like the Beatles --- I've always loved guys with the clean-cut, military look .... plus, I really couldn't tolerate all the screaming and fainting that everyone was doing when they saw them. Silly stuff! :slap:


I suppose they were ok, but they weren't my cup of tea either. And strange as it may sound, I really wasn't an Elvis fan ither. I got hung up on the Rolling Stones. Still love their music. And do wop... :laugh2::laugh2:

[Binky]

I'm going to be nurse, why give up the rank and extra pay to not be able to do the job (nursing) I went to school for. It will only add 6 months to my contract. Shorten it if I go active.

So you're a nurse in training? At least nursing training is something you can take with you when you get out....

[SassyLady]

I suppose they were ok, but they weren't my cup of tea either. And strange as it may sound, I really wasn't an Elvis fan ither. I got hung up on the Rolling Stones. Still love their music. And do wop... :laugh2::laugh2:

Wasn't too crazy about Elvis either ... I grew up in Buck Owens and Merle Haggard territory! :laugh2: So I'm not a big fan of country music either. My favorite was the Doors and CCR......and Roy Orbison (Chris Issack reminds me of him).

Anyway, didn't mean to derail the thread.

Still hoping Libby will tell us who this mysterious "they" are. :eek:

[DragonStryk72]

not a big deal, prez has more important business than some ceremony.

Actually, his more important was this:


By Maya Jackson Randall Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday attended a Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Ill.

But his remarks were canceled due to severe thunderstorms.

Thunder and lightening started rolling in over Elwood, south of Chicago, just as the ceremony was to begin.

"Excuse me, everybody listen up," Obama told the crowd at the event, according to the pool report. "We are a little bit concerned about lightning. This may not be safe. A little bit of rain doesn't hurt anybody but we don't want anybody struck by lightning."

As people trudged, drenched and barefoot, across flooded fields to take shelter in available vehicles, a wreath Obama laid earlier blew over. White House spokesman Bill Burton walked van to van in the downpour to alert attendees that the ceremony would be canceled. Instead, Obama would visit with service families who had crowded onto buses.

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100531-704938.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines

Yes, he was honoring the troops, he just chose to do it in his home state as opposed to Arlington. He screws up a ton, but I'm not going to tear him a new one for this one.

[Mr. P]

Actually, his more important was this:....
Yes, he was honoring the troops, he just chose to do it in his home state as opposed to Arlington. He screws up a ton, but I'm not going to tear him a new one for this one.

I think a higher power took care of it. :thumb:


Thunder and lightening started rolling in over Elwood, south of Chicago, just as the ceremony was to begin.

[DragonStryk72]

lol, come one dude, it's Illinois in spring, that's pretty much the standard weather over there. It's like complaining that it's raining in Ireland.

[red states rule]

Obama also ignored the D Day anniversary. At least he is consistent with his contempt for the US military





Obama Ignores D-Day Anniversary, Parties With Celebs Again
President Obama is leading the country in two wars – three if you count the global war on terror – so you’d think he would be pretty focused on military matters. But not enough, apparently, to remember one of the bloodiest and most heroic days in U.S. military history.

Yesterday of course was the 66th anniversary of D-Day, when U.S. and British troops trudged gallantly onto beaches of Normandy under remorseless German fire – perhaps even more intense than that incurred by Secretary of State Clinton from Serb snipers in Bosnia.

But there was not a mention of the day by Obama; not even a press release or an eek on the White House blog.

Instead of commemorating June 6, the president PRETENDED it was July 4, heading over to Ford’s Theater to witness a performance, titled “America Celebrates July 4th at Ford’s Theatre.” The event was taped for broadcast to air, oddly, on July 2 on ABC.

“After all, it was exactly 234 years ago that a group of patriots — farmers and merchants, lawyers, physicians — pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to an improbable experiment called America,” Obama said.

Perhaps Obama had Special Military Day fatigue, having had his Memorial Day speech washed out in Illinois. He was then forced to deliver the remarks that night to a hastily assembled group of sleepy soldiers in the “tactical fitness center” at Andrews Air Force Base.

http://www.thefoxnation.com/president-obama/2010/06/07/obama-ignores-d-day-anniversary-parties-celebs-again