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Veterans

Drunken Irishman

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4. Yes, Clinton was never well received by the military like Obama has...

Reply to gejohnston (Reply #3)

Fri May 18, 2012, 04:41 PM

May 2012

You're right, Obama was too young. My dad was a Vietnam Vet, who is now dead because of complications due to Agent Orange. My mom keeps up with all the veteran groups on FB and when it was announced, a few vets, specifically Vietnam Vets, had some choice words toward Obama and felt there should be a protest - why, I do not know. So, the hate is still there.

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VVMF to Welcome President Obama to The Wall [View all] white cloud May 2012 OP

We have come a long way since Bill Clinton's not so friendly reception in 1993 bluestateguy May 2012 #1

Well we'll find out, anyway. Drunken Irishman May 2012 #2

Different times, different issue. gejohnston May 2012 #3

Yes, Clinton was never well received by the military like Obama has... Drunken Irishman May 2012 #4