Obama Speech To Soldiers Met With Silence

Obama Speech To Soldiers Met With Silence

President Barack Obama was greeted with fleeting applause and extended periods of silence as he offered profuse praise to soldiers and their families during an Aug. 31 speech in Fort Bliss, Texas.

His praise for the soldiers — and for his own national-security policies — won cheers from only a small proportion of the soldiers and families in the cavernous aircraft-hangar.

The audience remains quiet even when the commander-in-chief thanked the soldiers’ families, and cited the 198 deaths of their comrades in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Do you think the silent treatment was appropriate from our troops?

  • Dana

    I most certainly do. He shows no respect for our military men/women and their families. Pay for their own insurance? But, in my opinion Obama shows no respect for this country.

  • http://www.facebook.com/SeminoleFemale Brenda Agtarap

    Absolutely.. they should have jeered this creep.

  • Shirley

    He Gave No Support to Them…..That was good manners for them what else could they do.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Beverly-Richard/100001691245070 Beverly Richard

    They couldn’t — but I would have walked out!!!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Beverly-Richard/100001691245070 Beverly Richard

    He hasn’t earned any respect – even as our “leader” he intends us harm!!!!!!

  • terrimo

    A good friend of mine is married to a 23 yr. Army Veteran. I met him for the first time last year at a funeral. I went up to meet him to tell him Thank You for his service. We spoke of the rules of engagement. He said and I quote,”I can not even load my weapon until a bullet has buzzed by my head.” He then went on to say and I quote,”I called my Congressman and told him I was bringing my release papers to him, because I did not want That Man’s (Obama) name anywhere in my house.” That was a quite an eye opener. ABO

    • Healing Heart

      I know several men who retired just in time for Pres. Bush to sign their papers, because they, too, wanted no Obama signature on their papers or in their homes.

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001799477052 Madeline Baker

      That is the truth, what he told you. They can’t load their weapons. They get killed because they have to train people and cannot tell if it is an enemy or someone who really wants a free country. So sad that it has come to this under Obama!!

      • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_J5E2IJNF4FF2V4FTWQDDYMAEGE Lee W

        Also, he has the idea the military serves HIM, not the Constitution, and that he can actually order them to fire on their own families, friends and countrymen!

        • http://www.facebook.com/linda.johnsen.313 Linda Johnsen

          I love how he refers to, “My congress”, Mine, Mine, Mine………

          • http://www.facebook.com/linda.johnsen.313 Linda Johnsen

            I wonder if “His State Dept.” was ordered to offer up that nice apology today after the American Embassy takeover.

    • soldiermom11

      I am impressed. Tell your friend we too thank him for his service and we under stand. My son was at Ft. Hood during the shootings and feels the same way.He has had 3 tours in Iraq, did a great job and obama’s policies have just disrespected everything our men and women have done over there. I remembered 911 by making sure I had all my voting forms done and hand delivered them to the post office. I hope our troops make the extra effort they need to vote, whether they are in country or not.

    • annarose13

      Great decision, Obama does not show appreciation or thanks for our very brave & courageous military.

  • Rovera

    YES…very appropriate, they showed they weren’t idiots taking his hot air words and paying homage to a man who is fighting against them voting and trying to cut the budget on our armed forces… they know he is an hypocrite.

  • Tarheel67

    Yes. He gets enough false praise from the media. About time he really got a dose of what Americans really think of him.

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001799477052 Madeline Baker

      He will get the point if and when he gets voted out. I pray the people the forces are fighting for, you and me, wake up in time to set our great country free of Obama once and for all!!

  • Jan Ogonowski

    “Silence is golden”

  • Lynn

    Yes appropriate for this president. He does not respect the troops nor does he support them. They can not just show up when he comes to a base, they are ordered to go and stand and listen, so yes their actions were appropriate under the circumstance.

  • Joan

    This is why he wants to keep them from voting.

    • CharK

      yeah…the majority wanted Ron Paul instead

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001747994533 Gail Decosta

      RIGHT ON

  • cody

    Yes, Obama shows no respect for this country, or our Armed Forces. He deserves no respect from them or the citizens of our country. He is a disgrace.

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001799477052 Madeline Baker

      so true!!

  • Beulah

    I just hope an pray we can get him out of there with out any trouble he does not respect any one or anything an she is just as bad they are evil

  • Karenm

    Silence speaks volumes and I hope he “heard it” loud and clear.

    • Healing Heart

      Unfortunately, he is so narcisistic, he probably insulted them (for not showing him respect) when he left. A humble man would understand, but then, a humble man would’t have been met with silence, either.

      • http://www.facebook.com/linda.johnsen.313 Linda Johnsen

        Very well put. Mind if I use that sometime?

        • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001747994533 Gail Decosta

          YES I AGREE

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=750800183 Carol Baird

    I think it was definitely appropriate. He’s shown them no respect, why should they?

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1392845239 Eldonna Bryant

    Absolutely! If for no other reason that the DOD has not taken care of : their right to cast their votes; the medical care they will start having to pay for; the disallowing treatment for the brain damage they suffer as a result of service; and for their lack of proper pay!

  • God loving American

    Absolutely, are soilder’s know what Obama really thinks of the Military! He would gut it completely if he could. How can any soilder respect Obama knowing his background and mentor’s and how he has catered to Muslim foriegn leader’s and snubbed our allies. Our soilder’s are fighting against Muslim’s in the Afganistan war. Why should they praise a commander they know is doing more to harm America than help and one that many of them have no respect for because he has not shown them except with word’s that mean nothing without action his true support for our American men and women and for America itself.

  • Kay

    All weekend leave/time off for the Labor Day weekend were suspended because of Obama’s visit and all personnel were ordered to stay on base. Would you cheer if you’d had to cancel plans with your family for a 3-day weekend, just to make a good audience for this guy? My attitude would’ve been “You can make me stay here, but you can’t make me pretend to be happy about it”.

    • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_J5E2IJNF4FF2V4FTWQDDYMAEGE Lee W

      Now THAT’S infringing on a person’s right to be with his/her family!
      Right there Obama has made a liar of himself and his policies!
      But, you can rest assured HE didn’t miss any of HIS fancy parties!

    • soldiermom11

      This is a great sight. I am learning more about military families than anywhere else. Let’s keep up the news sharing. I had no idea those troops had to give up their leave.

  • http://www.facebook.com/theight Terry Nelson Height

    The men and women of our military are honorable and loyal to our country. They are also intelligent people who know that their current “Commander-in-Chief” is not honorable and loyal to our country. I stand up and salute every one of them.

  • Jan

    If only people could see how much he hates this country. Every move that he makes is indicative of this truth. Let us pray for Mitt Romney to remain strong and focused on his chore ahead. It’s a tough position, but he is the only man for the job.

    • Evelyn Ediger

      I agree with you. We do not want Obama for a second term.

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001799477052 Madeline Baker

      YESSS!! Perhaps, seeing comments like these is why they are working so hard to not let our service people get their votes here in time for them to count. He doesn’t want to lose. When your own military is against you, you are not going to make it easy for them to vote. That’s why he sanctioned sooo many illegals into our country with no penalty, instead of coming here the right and legal way!!

      • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_J5E2IJNF4FF2V4FTWQDDYMAEGE Lee W

        From what I hear, not even the illegals are too happy with him!

        • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001747994533 Gail Decosta

          THIS PRESIDENT THINKS THAT THE MEXICAN PEOPLE ARE DUMB BELLS I HOPE YOUR JEWISH PEOPLE IN FLA AND SENIORS ARE SEEING THIS GUY FOR WHAT HE IS A CHICKEN S T YOU CAN FILL IN THE REST

    • LeAnn

      We’ve really got to make sure that everyone sees the movie, Obama 2016 – it is an eye opener. Tell your friends and especially the democrats. So far the ones I know won’t go see it. They are scared!! Maybe of the truth!!

      • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001747994533 Gail Decosta

        THESE DEMOCRATS WEAR BLINDERS AND EAR PLUGS THEIR STILL WAITING FOR THEIR CHECKS FROM BILL CLINTON

      • http://www.facebook.com/people/Bob-Morris/100000941616473 Bob Morris

        Naw, just Stupid !!

      • http://www.facebook.com/people/Carol-Morgan/100000253121773 Carol Morgan

        so everyone knows-i saw a link in another forum and so far i had only seen the movie 2016 obama’s america

        • http://www.facebook.com/people/Carol-Morgan/100000253121773 Carol Morgan

          Obama’s America is on youtube so you don’t have to go see it in an expensive theater in fact, youtube is free you can get it with almost any internet connection and watch it at home. maybe get friends together buy some popcorn and make a party out o fit!

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001747994533 Gail Decosta

      I HOPE AND PRAY THAT MANY MORE EYES SEE WHAT THIS PRESIDENT REALLY IS

      • http://www.facebook.com/people/Bob-Morris/100000941616473 Bob Morris

        They will, only it will be to late.

  • DJ

    Absolutely!!! The only time Obama recognizes our troops is when he uses it for his own publicity or it puts a feather in his own cap. Also, his words don’t sound genuine from the heart sort. Actually they sound as fake as his death certificate!

  • http://www.facebook.com/colleen.kayter Colleen Kayter

    Remember, this is the president who pronounced marine corps as marine corpse. And right now, he’s supposed to be doing his job. Making decisions about a MASSIVE military budget cut that he signed into law. He’ll probably put it off until after the election so he won’t lose votes…

  • http://www.facebook.com/mary.turner.507 Mary Turner

    That is the only way military people can express their disapproval. Senior officers command the troops to attend (from higher orders) but they do not order them to cheer…

  • gmatheresa

    The audacity it takes to try to take away the vote from the very people who protect is ignorant a** and he thinks he deserves their respect???? He’s even more of an idiot than I could have imagined!!! Absolutely unbelievable that anyone who loves this country could vote for him.

  • Lois

    I give obama a shot of dierespect every time I talk or write. I have never said his name in the same sentence with the word President and I never Capitalize his name. Disrespect our troops? right back at ya!

  • Guest

    good!he has no respect or love for our people and our country! that is why he doesnt want our soldiers to vote!

  • http://www.facebook.com/sunlemming Sunny Lemming

    I think it is appropriate when you are speaking of the loss of human life to be subdued and quiet. Does anyone who is non-military really, I mean really, get it? When your life is a sacrificial one, does anyone really appreciate you the way you should be? Probably only your own, who really understand the call and the price.

  • m5783

    I think the soldiers and families showed a lot of respect for the position of the presidency. To have such a person, that spouts praise for the military out of one side of his face and guts the forces with the other, in the office is extremely offensive to many. They may have been volentold to be there. Silence was really the only honorable action available to them. They acted better than the delegates at the DNC.

  • Bitsy

    Everyone knows what failure is – Obama as failed Americans – it’s sad. Make sure you vote this time around. If not sure, then think about what another 4 years could do. We would never recover. That is not supposed to happen to the best nation in the world.

  • scubagirl

    Hell yeah!!! He has no respect for our military whatsoever and wants to do nothing but feed them to our enemies. He gives everything to those working within the government and expects our military and their families to pay for their medical, and everything else when they make a quarter of what a government employee does. His total distain for the military is quite evident.

  • Healing Heart

    If anyone has the right to openly disrespect the President, it is the American Soldier. They will defent him with their lives, but they don’t have to cheer for him. They owe him NOTHING. He owes them EVERYTHING.

  • Dianne 1957

    Good for them!!! It may take the military to bring this enemy of our country down!!!! God bless them all….Should every God-fearing American become that wise before November!!!

  • Dennis

    He is not a leader, he believes he is a “Ruler” and we are his minions to bow to his BS!

  • Suzie Q

    OUr soldiers are smart enough to know a hypocrite when they see one. I”m so glad they’re not acting politcally correct and giving him accolades when he deserves NONE.

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Bob-Morris/100000941616473 Bob Morris

      The only reason the Soldiers are their in the first place, is that they have to follow orders. But they cant make them cheer for him.

      • squeak

        Bravo to our true Heroes… Obama shows NO respect for our military… in order to get respect, you have to give & earn respect… he is cutting our military down to the point that they are in more danger each & every day.. like the Marines at the Embassy, they had guns but no Ammo, now that really makes sense, we can blame Obama & Secretary of state Hillary Clinton for the deaths of 4 Americans that were tortured, dragged through the streets, sodomized…It brought tears when I seen that on Fox ,happening to one of our own… this is what our country has become with this administration in office.. It will only get worse if these same people get 4 more years of running our country… Vote Romney/Ryan 2012 !

  • Obama Mamma

    Okay than send them back to fight is that what you people want dont blame Obama for Bushs War you want to come home or fight either way you all are big A-holes.

    • An American

      Spoken like a true Democrat, no, the Obama Democrat. True Democrats are what our parents used to be. They were Americans who were patriotic and wanted the best for the country. That isn’t so now. ..
      Why is it when it’s not what the Obama Democrats want to hear, they start calling names and degrading people for their opinions…true bullies. How embarrassing for you. I thought you all were about freedom of speech or is that just for the liberals and Obama puppets?

    • Disgusted with Obozo

      My parents were both DemocRATS, when they stood for something. It is so not like that now!! Obama Mamma, what has he done for you and your family?

  • VICKI

    HE HATES OUR MILITARY AND DOES NOT SUPPORT THEM. THIS WAS JUST ANOTHER CAMPAIGN STUNT. MILITARY/VA SICK OF HIM. HE’S NO LEADER!

  • Barb

    This was another Obama attempt at the big Photo Opt. I am glad to hear that it backfired. When he tried to keep our military from voting by delay tactics he should get no big accolades from the military. I think he is Bull Shitter in Chief – same rhetoric with a little different emphasis on the words.

  • Alice

    Sure. They are forced to listen to him; they cannot speak out against him. So, if they must be a captive audience, they are at least polite.

  • http://www.facebook.com/roy.a.smith1 Roy Austin Smith

    I do. he shows no respect for the people who are fighting for his right to mouth off., He leaked all kinds of secret info when bin lady was killed. leaked to hollywood and his cdommunist buddies. He got a Doctor in pakistan 30 years in prison for helping find bin, a year and one half before he barely gave them permission to go on t he mission. he bragged and leaked info, talking like he was the one that got him. now the seal has written a book, the truth about bin, and his wimpy general petrus wants to arrest him for using classified info. bammy and his communist buddies had already leaked it, so it was already know with the exception that bammy was lying about. what a president we have?

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002497325638 Shaniqua Barns

    So I wonder would the Military uphold Martial Law if Obama declared it? If we broke out into a Civil War….where would you stand? Obama means to take everyone down, not just those who disagree with him.

  • http://www.facebook.com/roy.a.smith1 Roy Austin Smith

    now he sueing ohio because they are giving the militarty a few extra days to vote. he is trying to shut that down after alll the fighting and the dying they did, if he could, he would cut all military votes, because most will vote against him. His little speech to them was met with complete silience. that is exactly how anything he does should be met . a military man cannot complain about him or he will be jailed. glad my military time did not have a goofball like him for president.

  • ge

    he is a muslim,no american alligence,vote him out

  • sara34243

    He doesn’t care about our military – he pretends to but doesn’t. Some people you can just see through. Cutting the military budget – what America loving president would do that. Why don’t we cut the aid to the countries that hate America – even better – all foreign aid? Our national debt would be wiped out in no time, and our tax dollars would stay in America and take care of those who protect us and fight for our freedom Our military deserves better. It’s a disgrace – - – -

  • http://www.facebook.com/glorianne.muggli Glorianne Muggli

    Absolutely. Why should they support him when he doesn’t support them?

  • http://www.facebook.com/glorianne.muggli Glorianne Muggli

    Absolutely. Why should they support him when he doesn’t support them?

  • Mimi

    They are adult men & women and if they have no respect for Obama then they will show no respect.

  • ObamaSuks

    They Know a phony when the hear and see one !

  • http://www.facebook.com/tammy.greenwell1 Tammy Greenwell

    totally appropriate!

  • Proud American

    Obama has a hidden agenda and that is to destroy America as we once knew it. Don’t anyone realize that his middle name is Husane. That should tell you something about his background. Wake up Americans before we are no longer free. Our military needs to be strengthened and not weakened like our Commander in Chief is working tirelessly to do. Doesn’t anyone get the fact that he has single handedly sold us out to China. Insulted all Americans who worked hard starting a business in this country and making themselves successful. Has made it impossible to choose your own doctor, work hard and not depend on the government and has totally make our college graduates dependents instead of independents. I’m glad the military didn’t fall for his nonsense they are far more intelligent than our President gives them credit for.

  • CharK

    yes

    • CharK

      the yes is to the question “Do you think the silent treatment was appropriate from our troops?” Because Mr. Obama is not listening….remember, a large amount of donations for presidency candidates was to Ron Paul who carried the largest donations from the military…so, what do you think?

  • http://www.facebook.com/jeanne.welch.161 Jeanne Welch

    Absolutely. Freedom of speech – or lack thereof – surely extends to our nation’s military. They were not heckling him or treating him with disrespect — they were exercising their right to refrain from embracing any dogma or rhetoric they are forced to listen to. It’s bad enough they were forced to attend, but dictating their responses would be unconscionable.

  • Don

    Very appropriate! He does mot deserve respect!

  • Nancy

    Soldiers and their families are the people who are grounded in the realities of life. They are awesome and can spot a fake from a mile away. Yes their behavior is VERY appropriate.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1517368125 Alan Kelley

    Yes because we all know that he could care less about our Military and its ability to defend this nation.

  • http://www.facebook.com/patsy.k.wade Patsy K Wade

    Yes! I emphatically do say yes. You reap what you sow
    and his seeds have not sprouted and are overcome with weeds

  • Heartland Grandma

    Our troops are required to be respectful of their “commander-in-chief” but that should not go as far as to require them to cheer his comments., He has been unfriendly to the military and being in Texas, the Ft Bliss folks probably have an opinion about the Ft Hood massacre being called a work-place incident rather than a terrorist attack. Too pro Muslim is he.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_J5E2IJNF4FF2V4FTWQDDYMAEGE Lee W

    Yes! The soldiers’ silence spoke louder than words how they actually feel about a “president” who would turn them into social workers rather than protectors of their nation, their Constitution and their families!
    HE wants to turn the U.S. into a islamic caliphate, and to turn us into a slave country for the UN!
    He has to be stopped!

  • Jo

    My mother always said, “If you can’t respect the man, respect the rank.” Their sporadic silence was appropriate.

  • Arcturius

    By God, he SHOULD get this silent treatment from all Americans, wherever he goes. That would do justice to what he brought upon this nation and the world.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Bevshanks Beverly F Shanks

    They shouldn’t have even come! That would let him know what they think of him! Wouldn’t that be funny??? Love to see it!!

  • Uffy

    ABSOLUTELY……good for them, and God bless them all!

  • sue wegner

    obama just wants more votes he has refused to give soldiers a right to have a few more days to vote but yet he’s so deluded that he actually thinks he can drum up morale from them with his fancy speeches .(no doubt he paid someone to write it). see the army has more than a few good men and good men can spot a bad one . that’s why there’s such conflict with the prez and the army. not a hard one to figure out.

  • soldiermom11

    If you look at the videos, even Joe Biden gets a warmer reaction from our troops than Obama. He is the great pretender. A suit. No substance. At least not the Constitutional kind. He is still an intern for Bill Ayers and George Soros. American pride just isn’t in his core.

  • Sharon

    Those soldiers risk their lives for our freedoms and theirs. They have more right than anyone to use the freedom of speech.

  • dudly

    Was I dreaming very early this morning when Obama expressed sympathy to the terroists in Egypt and Libya? Seems like those comments disappeared from everywhere. I can’t remember the exact words, only that I was so angry.

  • http://www.facebook.com/thelma.tiglaoharrison Thelma Tiglao Harrison

    To me the extended period of silence means only one thing – they’re disgusted at him and they’re not voting for him!!!! Yes!

  • Carolyn

    Absolutely, American servicemen can’t boo the comander in chief, so they only have silence left to show their feelings.

  • Dredd

    Mitt Romney is a Godly man and stands for AMERICA. The current President does not listen to America and it is enough disrepect from you. You have pushed your agendas and not stayed true to our God’s laws, who wrote them for all and for this great country. I pray that Mitt Romney will be the next President of the United States, because we only have a man who is selfish for his own agendas, living in the house. GOD BLESS AMERICA and God bless you Mitt Romney……. we must defeat and reclaim America and its morals…

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000429952066 Patricia Rhudy Cook

    We owe it to our military men and women to vote this collaborator-in-chief out of office. Use your vote in November.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sarah-Conner/100001386111065 Sarah Conner

    The Presidential Office always deserves respect ,not so for the occupier of said office .obummer is a disgrace to that Office and to Americans everywhere .I stand with our troops and agree with their silence .b.o. has no respect for our military and should be greeted with the troops turning their backs on him .Just saying……

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_J5E2IJNF4FF2V4FTWQDDYMAEGE Lee W

    YES!!!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Kathy-Beliveau/1280102486 Kathy Beliveau

    He is the Commander in Chief and they were all raised well by their parents’ words “if you can’t say anything nice, say nothing at all”.

  • auhunter

    Absolutely! Had I been stationed there, I would have found something that really needed to be done that day.

  • Squaredeal

    The Kenyan hates all of us, military included..I would like to see him in a firefight, be interesting to watch him under real pressure.

  • Rose Piccolo Palmer.

    Our very brave military deserve so much more than Obama has given them. His speeches have NEVER had one word of thanks for all they do, the loss of limbs & lives to save & proterct our great country. He, who has no idea what it is to be in battle for a country we believe in & our FEEEDOM!.God Bless our Troops, keep them safe & send them home soon.