Great statements are considered great for a reason, and this one by Samuel Johnson about false patriotism certainly stands the test of time. Scoundrels will use patriotism for their own ends. If it wasn’t apparent when Donald Trump began his run for president, it is crystal clear now; that his brand of patriotism is noxious, uncompromising, divisive… Continue reading The Last Vestige of Scoundrels
Tag: Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day – Veterans Group Calls Republican Senator “Dishonorable”
The Huffington Post is reporting that a highly bitter war of words has broken out between veterans organizations and the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs amid the brewing controversy over health care for former servicemen and servicewomen. Late Friday afternoon before the Memorial Day weekend, Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) penned an… Continue reading Happy Memorial Day – Veterans Group Calls Republican Senator “Dishonorable”
President Obama Makes Surprise Memorial Visit to Troops in Afghanistan
President Obama arrived in Afghanistan on Sunday for an unannounced visit with U.S. troops, officials said. The President landed at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan at about 8:15 p.m. local time (11:45 a.m. ET). Air Force One had secretly left Washington from Andrews Air Force Base under cover of darkness at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday… Continue reading President Obama Makes Surprise Memorial Visit to Troops in Afghanistan
President’s Weekly Address – Recognizing Our Military Family on Memorial Day
On this Memoria Day weekend, President Obama used this week’s address to thanked the men and women in the military. It’s Memorial Day weekend – a chance for Americans to get together with family and friends, break out the grill, and kick off the unofficial start of summer. More importantly, it’s a time to remember… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Recognizing Our Military Family on Memorial Day
President’s Weekly Address: Thanking The Men And Women In The Military
It’s Memorial Day weekend, and President Obama used his weekly address to acknowledge the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving in the Military. The President: They are heroes, each and every one. They gave America the most precious thing they had – “the last full measure of devotion.” And because… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address: Thanking The Men And Women In The Military
New Gallop Poll has Romney Leading President Obama Among Veterans – Crazy, I Know…
A new Gallop poll reveals some very interesting findings. Mitt Romney is leading President Obama among veterans. This unbelievable poll found that among U.S. veterans, about 13% of the adult population and consisting mostly of older men, support Mitt Romney over Barack Obama for president by 58% to 34%, while non-veterans give Obama a four-percentage-point edge.… Continue reading New Gallop Poll has Romney Leading President Obama Among Veterans – Crazy, I Know…
President Obama Honors Our Fallen Heroes
In this week’s address, President Obama paid tribute to our men and women in uniform who have died in service to our country. The President also reaffirmed our nation’s dedication to serving our veterans as well as they have served us, and thanked our men and women in uniform for their unwavering commitment to the… Continue reading President Obama Honors Our Fallen Heroes
Transcript Of President Obama’s Memorial Message At Arlington Cemetery
Thank you. Thank you so much. Please be seated. Thank you, Secretary Gates, and thank you for your extraordinary service to our nation. I think that Bob Gates will go down as one of our finest Secretaries of Defense in our history, and it’s been an honor to serve with him. (Applause.) I also want… Continue reading Transcript Of President Obama’s Memorial Message At Arlington Cemetery