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Originally posted by beezzer
It may not be identical, but (my god! I can't believe I'm doing this) are we, perhaps, splitting hairs?
Originally posted by beezzer
As a former member of the armed services myself, I just can't seem to capture the outrage others are feeling.
Originally posted by beezzer
Is Obama a narcissistic egomaniac jerk-face? YES!
Is he the worst president America has ever had? YES!
Originally posted by beezzer
Am I going to get bent out of shape about the umbrella? Just can't do it.
Originally posted by redtic
reply to post by UsedUp
The very fact that you (or anyone) felt obliged to make a post of that length about umbrella-holding is very sad. Nothing personal, but just sad that it's come to this...
Originally posted by UsedUp
Then again I never met a leader of that level/caliber who would allow a subordinate to stand in the rain and hold an umbrella for them while they speak so they don't the royal suit wet.
Originally posted by hellobruce
Originally posted by UsedUp
Then again I never met a leader of that level/caliber who would allow a subordinate to stand in the rain and hold an umbrella for them while they speak so they don't the royal suit wet.
What about both Bush's... they did exactly the same.... oh, that was different!
Originally posted by UsedUp
Also, regarding the Bushes, that is an Army Officer there. It is not a violation of thier regulations to carry/use an umbrella in dress uniform so no conflicting orders. It is not "doing exactly the same".
The Marine pictured here is a corporal, the 4th enlisted rank.
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Originally posted by ignorant_ape
reply to post by LeatherNLace
umbrella bearers :
reagan = civilian
bush 01 = US army
bush 02 = US army
obama = USMC
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
reply to post by ignorant_ape
reply to post by 33055
Enlighten me. What's the difference? Why is a Marine "special", in your opinion?edit on 5/18/2013 by Benevolent Heretic because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by hellobruce
Originally posted by Echo3Foxtrot
WHAT THE HELL DOES PROTECTING THE PRESIDENT HAVE TO DO WITH KEEPING HIM DRY?!
So a marine would not protect the President if someone was going to throw a bucket of water over him, or paint.... or spit on him....
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
reply to post by ignorant_ape
reply to post by 33055
Enlighten me. What's the difference? Why is a Marine "special", in your opinion?edit on 5/18/2013 by Benevolent Heretic because: (no reason given)