Great show of class and character. Is that what you do at the DMV, when you go to vote, or when you apply for a visa?Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
Great show of class and character. Is that what you do at the DMV, when you go to vote, or when you apply for a visa?Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
It probably would have been longer with more spin, and snide comments from the Obama supporters.Quote:
Originally Posted by lizbud
Tell me, why are 18-35 year olds more important then MOH holders? If you cant answer that question dont bother replying.
What, exactly, is your problem? Did you read the article that Sasvermont posted? Did you read the comments contained therein?
I did read it and some of the comments. I also read comments from active and retired millitary memebers on other forums, they are very bent out of shape that 18-35 year olds were more important to the new CIC then MOH holders. Even the Commander in Chief Ball seems less important then the Salute to Heroes Ball, seeing as its a very recent tradition.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grace
I know a few MOH holders and I find it insulting Obama would skip thier ball for a bunch of Gen Xers and celebs.
GET OVER IT and move on.:rolleyes:
Stop posting in this thread and maybe I will.Quote:
Originally Posted by sasvermont
Maybe you have the answer.
Why are a bunch of Gen Xers and celebs more important then MOH holders?
Maybe there should have just been ONE ball, and that way there wouldn't have been such an egregious amount of money spent on the other balls.
Honestly, I don't care what he attended, , and I do think you're blowing it out of proportion (no offense).
How do these people not rank as important?? I think it's the importance to the person that is attending them that matters. YOU can attend what you want, and Obama attended what he felt mattered most to him, as well as hitting all the "regional" balls (eastern, southern, midatlantic...).
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— Congressional Black Caucus Inaugural Ball at the Capitol Hilton.
— Recording Industry Association of America’s ball for Feeding America.
— BET’s Inaugural Ball at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
— Africa on the Potomac inaugural celebration at Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Va.
— Human Rights Campaign’s Equality Ball at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel.
— Inaugural Peace Ball at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum.
No, because they are not idiots enough to question my passport or my birth certificates.Quote:
Originally Posted by blue
And thank you for the compliment!
Sigh...because the Veterans Ball was being held in a location that could not be secured to the satisfaction of the secret service. It was in the article SAS quoted.Quote:
Originally Posted by blue
One ball would have been the appropriate thing to do with these ecconomic times, they tell us to tighten our belts and then spend an unprecedented ammount for the balls.
Im sorry that I hold more respect for MOH holders then I do for my fellow Gen Xers. Im finding insulting that many people, including the CIC, have more respect for my fellow Gen Xers then people who earned a MOH.
A friend of mine lost his leg for this country, earned a MOH. My late boss volunteered for 2 tours in Viet Nam, earned 2 Purple Hearts and a MOH, for this country. My generation is not more important.
The new CIC and POTUS disrespected generations of millitary personel in favor of a bunch of spoiled Gen X kids, Ild call that a character flaw.
BS, the SS could have pulled it off if Obama made it a priority.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
And I'd call your statement a total misstatement of the facts! Hmmm, is that a character flaw too?Quote:
Originally Posted by blue
There in lies the problem. Either that or you havent been to the DMV or gotten a passport in quite some time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
Edit: Yes I am calling the DMV workers idiots.
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Originally Posted by blue
Exactly what I meant. That's what I think should have been done.
I think we should all just leave him to his misery right now.
I just got done doing the flooring in my hallway, the misery is over.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grace
At least untill the new stimulus package comes out, but that another thread isnt it.
ETA: It would be best if you could try not to be so condescending in the future.
Unless you are just trying to be argumentative explain why.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary