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Doc Holliday

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80. This needs to be hammered home to the non-vet chickenhawks sometimes.
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 08:57 PM
Aug 2012

Every soldier, sailor and marine is familiar with Murphy's Law and its many corollaries.

The OBL raid could very easily have Barack Obama's Desert One. Does anyone doubt for a moment that this Republican-controlled House would fail to reap that whirlwind? I mean, look how fulsome their praise has been for this accomplishment. No, really.



I believe that the actual death of OBL was a psychologically important event for a lot of registered voters. I have to question the guy who came up with the concept for the billboard-- trying to take an Obama victory and twist it into a call for his defeat seems a little weird and counter-intuitive to me. Plus, as a vet I am a little pissed off about the use of images of soldiers in uniform and combat gear being used for crass political purposes-- to help elect a guy who has studiously avoided wearing any of this country's uniforms. (The Magic Underwear doesn't count.)

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their insanity would make more sense had Obama actually acted like a Socialist(?) in his first term NightWatcher Aug 2012 #1
Where were they HIDING when the shrub was in office for EIGHT LONG, RUTHLESS YEARS? Segami Aug 2012 #4
I ask every one of them that question Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #23
I made the mistake of trying that. WinstonSmith4740 Aug 2012 #71
Yes, they certainly do not stray from the talking points. Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #79
Well, a few years ago I would have argued with you over that and I probably would have cstanleytech Aug 2012 #84
You forgot the other part of that which is cstanleytech Aug 2012 #83
Some of them were too scared of the Bush Family Gabby Hayes Aug 2012 #92
it's Obama's race, not his policies. spanone Aug 2012 #8
Precisely. & The Tea Party is making sure that racism is the answer to all of "our" problems. patrice Aug 2012 #13
All people with a brain know this. They are lying when they tell you different so it's a waste of nanabugg Aug 2012 #56
Note that the two soldiers in the billboard picture have Caucasian features. JDPriestly Aug 2012 #98
Note the date on this warning (pic too) Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2012 #20
not weak heaven05 Aug 2012 #38
their hate started the day he was elected. They didn't even wait to see what he did. n/t progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #64
Maybe maxrandb Aug 2012 #2
Assholes Politicalboi Aug 2012 #3
That they do!! Segami Aug 2012 #5
That was MY first thought. Plucketeer Aug 2012 #41
So Carter got blamed for the failed rescue mission in Iran, but Pres. Obama gets no credit? progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #66
This needs to be hammered home to the non-vet chickenhawks sometimes. Doc Holliday Aug 2012 #80
The billboard is ridiculous because it equates President Obama and Osama bin Laden SickOfTheOnePct Aug 2012 #6
they have been doing that for four years... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2012 #51
The word "remove" like Osama Bin Laden with weapons drawn is a threat to the President. The Wielding Truth Aug 2012 #60
You're free to have that opinion SickOfTheOnePct Aug 2012 #61
People have been severely punished for lesser threats... rfranklin Aug 2012 #72
And do you have a cite to prove your point? SickOfTheOnePct Aug 2012 #73
Here you go... rfranklin Aug 2012 #75
You call that less of a threat than a billboard? SickOfTheOnePct Aug 2012 #76
How did you feel about the Sarah Palin's gun-sight map? The Wielding Truth Aug 2012 #95
I didn't see a problem with Palin's gun-sight map SickOfTheOnePct Aug 2012 #96
Credit is due to both the Seals and Obama. JDPriestly Aug 2012 #99
IIRC quite a few Republicans were against the idea of a raid to get Bin Laden CJCRANE Aug 2012 #7
It was the President and the SEALS...they both got bin Cha Aug 2012 #9
And you sure know Cha who would be blamed had there been a failure! treestar Aug 2012 #21
Exactly right treestar... Cha Aug 2012 #27
Irrational babies! Do we know who put this up? The Wielding Truth Aug 2012 #57
should the secret service be informed ? proud patriot Aug 2012 #10
I have forwarded this article to the WH. They are now aware of this billboard. Segami Aug 2012 #11
Thanks proud patriot Aug 2012 #22
Gracias, Segami! Cha Aug 2012 #28
Report it to the FBI. Zoeisright Aug 2012 #33
I'll keep an eye on this thread Capt. Obvious Aug 2012 #12
Wow...I wonder if Texas will now go for Romney... useless. n/t ejbr Aug 2012 #14
"declined on grounds of political affiliation" Beartracks Aug 2012 #15
That's ok. Veiled revolutionary death threats are less troublesome than people without god beliefs dmallind Aug 2012 #62
I agree. The Bagger congress has got to go. MrSlayer Aug 2012 #16
Al Qa-ida would approve. SunSeeker Aug 2012 #17
k & r nt LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #18
Honestly, I don't have a problem with it rocktivity Aug 2012 #19
I live in DFW... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2012 #52
that is inciting a coup, no? fascisthunter Aug 2012 #24
You're not being serious are you? n/t SickOfTheOnePct Aug 2012 #29
taking out an elected president with guns? fascisthunter Aug 2012 #32
Neither SickOfTheOnePct Aug 2012 #34
That's the excuse they'll use. geardaddy Aug 2012 #46
Choosing not to be reactive is not the same as being gullible SickOfTheOnePct Aug 2012 #53
The point is... geardaddy Aug 2012 #55
You're free to see it however you wish SickOfTheOnePct Aug 2012 #58
There's the link. geardaddy Aug 2012 #65
Of course not SickOfTheOnePct Aug 2012 #67
No problem. geardaddy Aug 2012 #68
was osama bin laden voted out of office? frylock Aug 2012 #77
I think you need to read the rest of the thread SickOfTheOnePct Aug 2012 #78
Google "stochastic terrorism" n/t VWolf Aug 2012 #49
The visual is pretty suggestive, imo. Often that's all that some see. pinto Aug 2012 #54
yes heaven05 Aug 2012 #36
I agree. It seems as if everytime I'm out and about I hear the deep hatred or snappyturtle Aug 2012 #44
the google fairy sez the phone number for terryco is 940-668-2966 mrbill Aug 2012 #70
In 2008 Obama won the most votes in Dallas, Houston, Austin, El Paso, San Antonio, etc. Tx4obama Aug 2012 #25
The Tea Party billboard in Elkhart, Indiana: jsr Aug 2012 #26
Way to respect the Commander and Chief of the Seals.... AlbertCat Aug 2012 #30
That F-35 program needs to be axed Kolesar Aug 2012 #85
where is the DOJ. take them down. Dkc05 Aug 2012 #31
beyond comprehension heaven05 Aug 2012 #35
I Just Assumed The "Threat" They Want Removed In Nov. Is Rmoney ChoppinBroccoli Aug 2012 #37
I don't usually do this rockingirl Aug 2012 #81
Secret Service -- pay these a-holes a visit pronto! Arugula Latte Aug 2012 #39
Get the secret service on their asses! Odin2005 Aug 2012 #40
“The Seals removed one threat to America" yes they did UNDER OBAMA no republican could find him leftyohiolib Aug 2012 #42
no republican wanted to find him madrchsod Aug 2012 #47
try not to offend the company??? Skittles Aug 2012 #43
The sign needs "Vote Democratic" in red spray paint. Vinca Aug 2012 #45
Yes. Al quaida and the anti-government Teabag Republicans are both threats to America. The Wielding Truth Aug 2012 #63
mass delusion in action TeamPooka Aug 2012 #48
Show the "W" tape............ MyOwnPeace Aug 2012 #50
He doesn't jmowreader Aug 2012 #88
Disrespectful elbloggoZY27 Aug 2012 #59
The "other threat" is Romney/Ryan. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2012 #69
meh -- that's not their important tactic DaveJ Aug 2012 #74
wow stuntcat Aug 2012 #82
Ugliness like this is exactly why I never want to be president. Jamaal510 Aug 2012 #86
All it needed was one little improvement...... DeSwiss Aug 2012 #87
More proof The Wizard Aug 2012 #89
Yeah let's remove the other threat - the tea party. Initech Aug 2012 #90
Are you fucking kidding me? Scootaloo Aug 2012 #91
This is pure KKKarl Rove bupkus Aug 2012 #93
That is so wrong Catherine Vincent Aug 2012 #94
It's like saying the Marines took Iwo Jima. The president is the enemy. JDPriestly Aug 2012 #97
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