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09-23-2014, 21:04
sniper7

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Originally Posted by jerrymrc

Can you imagine Hillary trying to be CIC ? Just saying........[Puke]

She wouldn't have to salute. Her flapping camel toe would be her idea of a constant salute.
09-23-2014, 21:06
OtterbatHellcat

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Originally Posted by jerrymrc

Can you imagine Hillary trying to be CIC ? Just saying........[Puke]

NO.... that scares me significantly.
09-23-2014, 21:24
Zundfolge

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Originally Posted by StagLefty

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Originally Posted by Zundfolge

Of all the egregious things this man has done as president this is probably the most minor (and really isn't wrong).

The President is not a member of the military and as such returning a salute is arguably a breech of protocol. So whether it's a proper salute or a flippant one with a coffee in his hand is a non issue. The tradition of returning the Marines' salutes while getting off Marine 1 is a Reagan era invention (not long standing tradition).

But hell, if this is what we can impeach him on, why not. :D

Yeah I see what your saying but just a little common courtesy goes a long way.

Again, I don't want to defend this evil evil creature, but at least now he gives a half ass salute ... in the past he's just ignored them.

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Originally Posted by mcantar18c

The POTUS is the head of the US military. Where do you think "Commander in Chief" comes from?

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Originally Posted by Artema

Do you.... Do you not know that he is the leader of the military? All branches. He's an Airman, a Soldier, a Marine, and a Seaman.

Under our system the military is strictly under civilian control. So while the Commander in Chief is the leader of the military he is still a civilian. That is the design. Civilians are not required to return salutes (although many do as a sign of respect ... and yes I get it, this joker doesn't respect).

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Originally Posted by jerrymrc

Can you imagine Hillary trying to be CIC ? Just saying........[Puke]

*shudder*

People forget that in 2008, Obama was the MODERATE alternative to the RADICAL Clinton ... honestly she'll be worse than Obama.
09-23-2014, 21:40
KestrelBike

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Originally Posted by zteknik

Don't forget that Regan and at least one Bush served in the military-they KNOW what the value of a salute is.This pos has no clue...

Are you making a joke about GW's air national guard not counting? George HW Bush was a naval aviator in WW2.
09-24-2014, 07:05
sneakerd

This is absolutely nothing to get your panties in a wad about. Nobody did the return salute until Reagan.
09-24-2014, 14:58
zteknik

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Originally Posted by KestrelBike

Are you making a joke about GW's air national guard not counting? George HW Bush was a naval aviator in WW2.

Nope, no joke at all. I didn't remember if both of them served or just one did.
In that case I stand corrected. Thanks for pointing that out.[Beer]
09-24-2014, 15:09
KestrelBike

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Originally Posted by sneakerd

This is absolutely nothing to get your panties in a wad about. Nobody did the return salute until Reagan.

That's all well and good, but if obummer doesn't care, he shouldn't salute. Or rather if he can't take the time to do it properly, don't do it at all.... imo, saluting with a coffee in the hand is basically a "yeah yeah f*** you" gesture. As CIC, there's no excuse for not knowing the significance of it.

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Originally Posted by zteknik

Nope, no joke at all. I didn't remember if both of them served or just one did.
In that case I stand corrected. Thanks for pointing that out.[Beer]

Ah ok no worries either way, wasn't about to explode or anything, was just curious! I had to go and confirm about HW, and I wasn't aware that Reagan had served!
09-24-2014, 15:29
DocMedic

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I'm just going to drop this right here [LOL]

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09-24-2014, 15:37
Squeeze

I completely understand from a veteran's point of view why this is upsetting to see our CIC do. As some have already mentioned, yes, this is not "required" by the POTUS to return a salute, but rather something done out of respect. Which I think many people have forgotten, Obama does not respect our country, our troops, nor what this country was founded on. So for those who are going back & forth on this, I'll just say this; If he's going to salute, do it right or don't do it at all. If he's not going to salute, then understand that is his prerogative and not a requirement. Obama is a socialist POS and nothing he does can or will surprise me anymore.
09-24-2014, 15:38
zteknik

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Originally Posted by KestrelBike

That's all well and good, but if obummer doesn't care, he shouldn't salute. Or rather if he can't take the time to do it properly, don't do it at all.... imo, saluting with a coffee in the hand is basically a "yeah yeah f*** you" gesture. As CIC, there's no excuse for not knowing the significance of it.

Ah ok no worries either way, wasn't about to explode or anything, was just curious! I had to go and confirm about HW, and I wasn't aware that Reagan had served!

Lol! No worries, I actually learned something ;)
Here's a bit on the Gippers service- http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archive.../military.html

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