Marines protecting Obama

[benenglish]

Am I the only one who see's a few problems with this?

Previously I haven't been as hard on Obama as many people. I'm willing to give people the benefit of the doubt and, as I've noted elsewhere, the USA has a stunning habit of electing nincompoops to the presidency. We've always survived bad leadership; in fact, we've made it a tradition.

This picture, though, is a kick in the stomach. It reveals a great deal about the character (not the competence, not the politics, the character) of our president. And what it reveals is all bad, an order of magnitude beyond simple corruption and incompetence.

He must plead ignorance and apologize very quickly. If he doesn't, I will no longer consider unreasonable the personal animosity towards the person of BHO that so many people display. Previously, I hadn't understood it; now I think I do.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

^^^ better late than never!! They are a honor guard key word honor!!!
And he showed them none!!!

 

[winchster]

Previously I haven't been as hard on Obama as many people. I'm willing to give people the benefit of the doubt and, as I've noted elsewhere, the USA has a stunning habit of electing nincompoops to the presidency. We've always survived bad leadership; in fact, we've made it a tradition.

This picture, though, is a kick in the stomach. It reveals a great deal about the character (not the competence, not the politics, the character) of our president. And what it reveals is all bad, an order of magnitude beyond simple corruption and incompetence.

He must plead ignorance and apologize very quickly. If he doesn't, I will no longer consider unreasonable the personal animosity towards the person of BHO that so many people display. Previously, I hadn't understood it; now I think I do.

Here is a point of reference for you.

 

[TXDARKHORSE361]

 

[macshooter]

Here is a point of reference for you. View attachment 21300

Seriously. Could any of you stand there (as an average self respecting man, and not the "leader" of the "free" world) and let a MARINE hold an umbrella over your head? What's next? Are they are going to put down their coat for him to walk on so he doesn't step in a puddle? Shameful. That guy needs to be smacked.

 

[ROGER4314]

What kind of commander would disrespect his warriors like that? That's just sick!

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[Rogue]

 

[Rogue]

Hmm, what do I do here?

 

[Rogue]

Probably the saddest but best analogy.

 

[TX69]

He owes those Men and AMERICA an apology.

fify

Making a mockery of the US Military.

 

[TheDan]

I know in the Army it is against regulations for a male in uniform to carry or hold an umbrella, is it not the same in the Marines?

I thought you could carry whatever, it just had to be with your left hand. At least that's what we did in the AF. I would just wear my gortex shell when it rained tho... I still wear it when it rains; its the perfect rain coat.

 

[RetArmySgt]

I thought you could carry whatever, it just had to be with your left hand. At least that's what we did in the AF. I would just wear my gortex shell when it rained tho... I still wear it when it rains; its the perfect rain coat.

In the Army only females can carry an umbrella while in uniform and only while in a Dress Uniform.

 

[Shotgun Jeremy]

In the Army only females can carry an umbrella while in uniform and only while in a Dress Uniform.

Its the same across the board. That marine holding it for the president is breaking two regs-holding an umbrella and holding an object in his left hand. The way they're standing, I'm sure they're just doing as instructed at an earlier time.

This is my shotgun. There are many like it but this one is mine.

 

[Texanjoker]

I actually laugh at this photo going around. He is the president, whether we like him or not. Personally I don't care if they held the umbrella while he spoke.

 

[Pilgrim]

I don't think people are objecting that Marines hold umbrellas for "the President"... if they volunteered to do so out of respect for the office. Instead, he ordered them to the task without any reciprocal respect for the fact that they are Marine Corps Honor Guards. He could have easily asked one of his ass-kissing staffers to do so instead...

It's just a small peek into his mindset, I suppose.

 

[macshooter]

The thought of anyone holding an umbrella over my head makes my skin crawl. Let a alone a marine. If it's raining hold the presser indoors. If there's a sprinkle, take a hanky and wipe your damn face.

 

[winchster]

I actually laugh at this photo going around. He is the president, whether we like him or not. Personally I don't care if they held the umbrella while he spoke.

It is the fact that he has no regard for their regs, no respect for them at all, that is the rub.

 

[Gerle]

holding an object in his left hand

Which hand do you hold stuff in when you salute...

 

[Shotgun Jeremy]

Crap! Lol had that backwards from looking at the pic lol

Sent from your moms house.

 

[txinvestigator]

Since I was not in the military, can someone cite the section of Marine rules that prohibits umbrellas?

I have done some basic research and it seems the Army, Air Force and Navy allow it. I could be wrong, and if you decide to correct me please list a source, if you have one.

Thanks.