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sadbear

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58. Of course.

Reply to Liberal_Stalwart71 (Reply #53)

Tue May 1, 2012, 12:39 PM

May 2012

This is how republicans are framing it. President Obama hasn't said half the stuff republicans give him credit for.

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SEALs slam Obama for using them in bid to take credit for bin Laden killing during election [View all] Common Sense Party May 2012 OP

Thank you for your service, Mr. Zinke. randome May 2012 #1

The article says Zinke is a rethug state politician. GoCubsGo May 2012 #7

I didn't catch that but I can still thank him for having served. randome May 2012 #10

Oh, those rolling eye weren't aimed at you. GoCubsGo May 2012 #22

I knew that! randome May 2012 #28

well, that explains this arsehole newspeak May 2012 #47

I believe that the President gives them all the credit for the action. He give himself credit for nanabugg May 2012 #52

I'm guessing we would have heard crickets from Zinke if sadbear May 2012 #2

He would have been the first one to lead the parade of SEALs zbdent May 2012 #42

Don't worry, the outrage from our side would drown out the crickets hughee99 May 2012 #46

When was the last time the outrage from our side drowned out anything? sadbear May 2012 #54

Sandra Fluke. hughee99 May 2012 #65

Considering the source, military marlakay May 2012 #3

Wrong but led seal team six that be a Navy Captain nadinbrzezinski May 2012 #75

Obama is never supposed to acknowledge his successes Renew Deal May 2012 #4

It's "Swiftboating 2012". GoCubsGo May 2012 #5

100% correct n/t malaise May 2012 #15

Yup. Expect a book from Jerome Corsi and Regnery Press anytime now...nt SidDithers May 2012 #35

Agree completely. kiranon May 2012 #69

What a prick. Greybnk48 May 2012 #6

"The decision was a no-brainer"--seems to be the preprogrammed RNC talking point. TwilightGardener May 2012 #8

"I don't really think about him very much" - - GW Bush annabanana May 2012 #39

According to a congressman I heard Saturday LiberalFighter May 2012 #44

Interesting, did not know that about the mission's chances of success. TwilightGardener May 2012 #79

this was predictable. cali May 2012 #9

Yep. Attack his strengths. Hassin Bin Sober May 2012 #30

Is there one name of a SERVING SEAL? leftynyc May 2012 #11

He certainly gave the seals credit for their success. julian09 May 2012 #24

They "quote" one in the article--anonymously. Common Sense Party May 2012 #27

Not if most people making the call had their way. ieoeja May 2012 #51

Until that person comes forward, leftynyc May 2012 #62

This is going to backfire. n/t BumRushDaShow May 2012 #12

Zinke so why didn't Bushco send troops to Tora Bora Fresh_Start May 2012 #13

This is the Daily Mail. Their audience is Britsh wingnuts. n/t EFerrari May 2012 #14

Not to mention they don't have a stellar reputation for being truthful. vaberella May 2012 #48

Now, if Obama had landed a fighter jet on an aircraft carrier deutsey May 2012 #16

The mission accomplished was julian09 May 2012 #34

Wonder if Zinke would protest Plucketeer May 2012 #17

I would hope some other SEALs will speak up and denounce these comments. DCBob May 2012 #18

Why didn't Mr. Zinke & his Seal team capture & killl OBL? mulsh May 2012 #19

Another teabagger shows his true colors madokie May 2012 #20

this sounds like BS, any currently serving SEAL wouldn't say shit quinnox May 2012 #21

A more accurate headline: One Republican EX-Seal, now retired and running for office, slams Obama nt riderinthestorm May 2012 #23

Key point: running for *higher office* in Montana. Robb May 2012 #32

Perhaps those vaunted SEALs need to be reminded that Skidmore May 2012 #25

I'm no fan of the President but that article was a particularly poisonous... Poll_Blind May 2012 #26

Why, that's the stupidest thing I've read all morning. Iggo May 2012 #29

Daily Mail. 'nuff said...nt SidDithers May 2012 #31

Not Just About Making the Final Decision erpowers May 2012 #33

Consider the source. Mass May 2012 #36

Romney would've taken Gates' advice and bombed the compound. Obama went AGAINST the jenmito May 2012 #37

Anti-Obama drivel from dailymail and Arianna Huffington? I'm shocked! FSogol May 2012 #38

They're nothing if not consistent. nt Common Sense Party May 2012 #40

There are two people in particular, bluestate10 May 2012 #57

'but to turn it into a campaign ad is one of the most despicable things you can do.� ScreamingMeemie May 2012 #41

I sure hope this Zinke character is a genuine SEAL with documentation to back that up, bullwinkle428 May 2012 #43

Given that he is a republican. bluestate10 May 2012 #59

Commander Zinke is a real deal SEAL... Aviation Pro May 2012 #60

I'll admit to using a little bit of "performance art", by employing "birtherism" bullwinkle428 May 2012 #70

Then I will question the fact that he led Seal Team 6 nadinbrzezinski May 2012 #76

He was probably a squadron commander.... Aviation Pro May 2012 #78

Yeah but as I said way too much inside baseball nadinbrzezinski May 2012 #86

Bush �I truly am not that concerned about him.� Him referring to bin Laden MagickMuffin May 2012 #45

Didn't Bush take credit for overthrowing (and later capturing) Saddam Hussein? Proud Liberal Dem May 2012 #49

It was a no-brainer to try to kill or capture OBL, given the intelligence that was available. Vattel May 2012 #50

I don't understand this. Obama has done nothing BUT assert that it was a team effort Liberal_Stalwart71 May 2012 #53

+1,000,000, Sir!! nt nanabugg May 2012 #55

I'm very much a girl, but thank you! ;) Liberal_Stalwart71 May 2012 #63

Of course. sadbear May 2012 #58

What's to not understand? GoCubsGo May 2012 #67

That what a figure of speech, but yes, you are 100% correct! :) Liberal_Stalwart71 May 2012 #72

"Mr Zinke, who is now a Republican state senator in Montana ..." AtomicKitten May 2012 #56

I think that should be SEAL since only one, who wasn't a part of the raid, is complaining LynneSin May 2012 #61

What's really rich may day 2012 May 2012 #64

Me fink you freaky and I like you a lot. Iggo May 2012 #68

This piece is hysterical on so many fronts Capt. Obvious May 2012 #66

What's that? You are a bitter shitstain Rex May 2012 #71

NO! Obama put his presidency ON THE LINE with that decision. Bake May 2012 #73

He took credit for approving the mission. only a fool would believe that he was saying he did a jwirr May 2012 #74

He is lying. Say anything and get everyone to believe it. mfcorey1 May 2012 #77

I have never heard Obama speak without giving credit to the Navy Seals... kentuck May 2012 #80

Sorry, I just don't believe this LASlibinSC May 2012 #81

It's just more FUD. Major Hogwash May 2012 #82

how does one guy who is now a REpublican running for office and Arianna Huffington make "SEALs" ? JI7 May 2012 #83

Every president DIDN'T do the same. Bolo Boffin May 2012 #84

Zinke is currently a RW politician and that is left out of the article...convenient. n/t Sheepshank May 2012 #85

it's mentioned, in passing... spanone May 2012 #89

As long as they are retired nadinbrzezinski May 2012 #87

what horseshit..... spanone May 2012 #88

Was he on the team that took down Bin Laden? varelse May 2012 #90