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In reply to the discussion: Flashback Obama: 'Not going to be scrambling jets' to get Snowden (Oops!) [View all]sheshe2
(98,918 posts)31. You stated that the President scrambled jets in you Op.
That was a lie and misleading. Why!
Obama, who appeared concerned that the case would overshadow a three-country tour of Africa that he began in Senegal, also dismissed suggestions that the United States might try to intercept Snowden if he were allowed to depart Moscow by air.
"No, I'm not going to be scrambling jets to get a 29-year-old hacker," he told a news conference in Dakar. Snowden turned 30 last week.
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-06-27/news/sns-rt-us-usa-security-snowdenbre95q0sw-20130627_1_president-xi-jinping-yang-yujun-president-barack-obama
I guess he changed his mind.
"No, I'm not going to be scrambling jets to get a 29-year-old hacker," he told a news conference in Dakar. Snowden turned 30 last week.
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-06-27/news/sns-rt-us-usa-security-snowdenbre95q0sw-20130627_1_president-xi-jinping-yang-yujun-president-barack-obama
I guess he changed his mind.
You are sneering at this tour~ When you post this...
Obama, who appeared concerned that the case would overshadow a three-country tour of Africa that he began in Senegal,
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) Teeming crowds and blaring horns are welcoming President Barack Obama to Tanzania's largest city, where the U.S. president's likeness is everywhere as he arrives on the last leg of his three-country tour of the African continent.
Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and their two daughters touched down Monday afternoon in Dar es Salaam, where a marching band awaiting them on the tarmac danced and played as dozens waved U.S. and Tanzanian flags.
Hundreds of young people lined the streets wearing t-shirts and sarongs bearing images of Obama, forcing Obama's motorcade to slow at times as it sped along a main thoroughfare that's been permanently renamed "Barack Obama Drive" a sign that the visit from America's first president of African descent has resonated deeply with Tanzania's people.
http://news.yahoo.com/teeming-crowds-greet-obama-tanzania-125642585.html

About Mandela~A true hero of the people
His indomitable spirit
a spirit that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable: an indomitable warrior.
It is shown when a courageous person and his principles are pitted against overwhelming odds.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Indomitable%20Spirit
You sneer at our President Honoring the People of Africa~
A truly great soul like Nelson Mandela????

His indomitable spirit
a spirit that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable: an indomitable warrior.
It is shown when a courageous person and his principles are pitted against overwhelming odds.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Indomitable%20Spirit
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*****Obama, Our President! has been accused of destroying Americas standing in Europe, our Allies. They are wrong! *******
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Flashback Obama: 'Not going to be scrambling jets' to get Snowden (Oops!) [View all]
morningfog
Jul 2013
OP
Riiight. Five nations coincidentally manipulated a head of state in an effort to
morningfog
Jul 2013
#3
You were punked. It is sad that so many supposed liberals are so anxious to accept whatever bullshit
KittyWampus
Jul 2013
#15
Found a few answers on what 'scrambling jets' means, and the OP makes no sense at all. lol.
Whisp
Jul 2013
#10
I suppose what the President meant was that he wasn't going to go HairOnFire over Snowden.
morningfog
Jul 2013
#13
they aren't being manipulated, they are acting as they want based on their laws and any treaties
JI7
Jul 2013
#17
Nah. Five ally nations forced a head of state to reroute and have his plane searched
morningfog
Jul 2013
#7
Obama apparently changed his mind about how aggressively he'll pursue Snowden.
morningfog
Jul 2013
#11
Can you link to the treaty that requires a nation to refuse airspace or landing
morningfog
Jul 2013
#21
You claimed they are acting with respect to a treaty or law. What is the treaty or law?
morningfog
Jul 2013
#25
Our state dept says they were in touch but denied they had anything to do with it.
Mojorabbit
Jul 2013
#37