Question for Marines

Townhallsavoy · « **on:** May 17, 2013, 09:41:52 AM »

Since when did you start holding umbrellas?

GH2001 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 17, 2013, 09:54:08 AM »

I have no words.

dallaswareagle · « **Reply #2 on:** May 17, 2013, 10:34:51 AM »

If he gets wet he would melt.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2013, 10:39:38 AM »

Quote from: Townhallsavoy on May 17, 2013, 09:41:52 AM

Since when did you start holding umbrellas?

Barak is trying his best Marine impression

Saniflush · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2013, 10:55:09 AM »

This is where I am at with it....

The anointed one should know that they have never done that and should have never have told him to.

Conversely the Marine was told to do something by his commander and chief so he had best snap to and do it.

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2013, 11:05:39 AM »

Quote from: Saniflush on May 17, 2013, 10:55:09 AM

This is where I am at with it....

The anointed one should know that they have never done that and should have never have told him to.

Conversely the Marine was told to do something by his commander and chief so he had best snap to and do it.

You can see it on the marine's face.

"I'm going to be known as the umbrella soldier. The tomb of the umbrella soldier where it's always raining. No wonder Dad called me all those names growing up."

Saniflush · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2013, 11:20:49 AM »

Quote from: Townhallsavoy on May 17, 2013, 11:05:39 AM

You can see it on the marine's face.

"I'm going to be known as the umbrella soldier. The tomb of the umbrella soldier where it's always raining. No wonder Dad called me all those names growing up."

When that boot ass fucker gets to the fleet after being at 8&I that will be the least of his worries about what he gets called.

AWK · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2013, 06:29:58 PM »

oldautiger · « **Reply #8 on:** May 17, 2013, 07:30:57 PM »

Quote from: dallaswareagle on May 17, 2013, 10:34:51 AM

If he gets wet he would melt.

Not melt, his assholiness would float

wesfau2 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 18, 2013, 07:54:40 AM »

Holy christ, you people are just looking for reasons to bag on Obama.

GH2001 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 18, 2013, 08:15:19 AM »

Quote from: wesfau2 on May 18, 2013, 07:54:40 AM

Holy christ, you people are just looking for reasons to bag on Obama.

You don't have to look. They're everywhere.

wesfau2 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 18, 2013, 08:30:24 AM »

Quote from: GH2001 on May 18, 2013, 08:15:19 AM

You don't have to look. They're everywhere.

Kind of my point. There are plenty of legit reasons to call him out. Why even bother trying to muster outrage over this?

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #12 on:** May 18, 2013, 08:51:57 AM »

Quote from: wesfau2 on May 18, 2013, 07:54:40 AM

Holy christ, you people are just looking for reasons to bag on Obama.

People still make fun of Bush for his innocuous speech blunders. But we should hold off on any kind of satire with Obama, right?

GH2001 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 18, 2013, 08:54:36 AM »

Quote from: wesfau2 on May 18, 2013, 08:30:24 AM

Kind of my point. There are plenty of legit reasons to call him out. Why even bother trying to muster outrage over this?

In this threads' defense, I think it was initially more about the marine part than Obama. As in, it's just a little unusual seeing a marine holding an umbrella as a job duty - for whoever it is. Since this was the President, as sani said, he didn't really have much choice.

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #14 on:** May 18, 2013, 10:38:39 AM »

Quote from: Townhallsavoy on May 18, 2013, 08:51:57 AM

People still make fun of Bush for his innocuous speech blunders. But we should hold off on any kind of satire with Obama, right?

^^^This right heah^^^^

AUChizad · « **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2013, 09:38:51 AM »

Quote from: wesfau2 on May 18, 2013, 08:30:24 AM

Kind of my point. There are plenty of legit reasons to call him out. Why even bother trying to muster outrage over this?

Not sure "outrage" is the right word. And I agree that this group tends to find whatever they can to feign outrage over when it comes to this president.

But this plays like an editorial cartoon.

The SAME WEEK that Obama is getting (justifiably) slammed for grossly abusing executive order of federal agencies, he gets a Marine to hold his umbrella for him for a photo.

You don't see the connection?

wesfau2 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 21, 2013, 10:00:55 AM »

Quote from: AUChizad on May 21, 2013, 09:38:51 AM

The SAME WEEK that Obama is getting (justifiably) slammed for grossly abusing executive order of federal agencies, he gets a Marine to hold his umbrella for him for a photo.

You don't see the connection?

Sure, I see it. Doesn't make it any less ridiculous.

AUChizad · « **Reply #17 on:** May 21, 2013, 10:34:07 AM »

Quote from: wesfau2 on May 21, 2013, 10:00:55 AM

Sure, I see it. Doesn't make it any less ridiculous.

Let Mit Romney do it, and see what you think. Especially in an alternate universe where he won the presidency and was in the midst of a week where his misuse of government agencies for his personal benefit were hitting the media.

I'm just sayin', it's pretty symbolic.

CCTAU · « **Reply #18 on:** May 21, 2013, 10:41:06 AM »

Quote from: AUChizad on May 21, 2013, 10:34:07 AM

Let Mit Romney do it, and see what you think. Especially in an alternate universe where he won the presidency and was in the midst of a week where his misuse of government agencies for his personal benefit were hitting the media.

I'm just sayin', it's pretty symbolic.

Holy hell. You turn 30 and its like your eyes open up. LOL

I think this hits it spot on. Folks on the right HAVE to be outraged by every little thing. We do not have the MSM doing it for us.

If the media attacked EVERY politician on the mistakes they make, this country would be in a better place.

Accountability for BOTH sides is a good thing.

See. That's the difference. The right actually invites the scrutiny. We just want it for everyone.

There has been very little when it comes to this admin. And that puts this country on a very scary path. One that has been taken by other countries in the past.

AUChizad · « **Reply #19 on:** May 21, 2013, 10:46:18 AM »

Quote from: CCTAU on May 21, 2013, 10:41:06 AM

Holy hell. You turn 30 and its like your eyes open up. LOL

I think this hits it spot on. Folks on the right HAVE to be outraged by every little thing. We do not have the MSM doing it for us.

If the media attacked EVERY politician on the mistakes they make, this country would be in a better place.

Accountability for BOTH sides is a good thing.

See. That's the difference. The right actually invites the scrutiny. We just want it for everyone.

There has been very little when it comes to this admin. And that puts this country on a very scary path. One that has been taken by other countries in the past.

Don't get ahead of yourself. If you're genuinely outraged by this, then I agree with Wes.

If you note the symbolism and shake your head at the irony, that's perfectly warranted, IMO.