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IMHO this short video is worth your time to watch.
General John Kelly (RET.) EMOTIONAL White House Press Briefing 10/19/17
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps5ttDzWBaY
General Kelly's speech was one of the best, most authentic speeches I have heard in a long time. Well spoken and no teleprompter. Straight from the heart.
Job well done, General!
SouthernDZ
10-19-2017, 14:39
Unfortunately I fear it fell on deaf ears. The press will be back to their scorched earth form of reporting by nightfall. Most if not all of the fine members of the press had no concept or point of reference for what this fine man was saying.
Unfortunate.
Unfortunately I fear it fell on deaf ears. The press will be back to their scorched earth form of reporting by nightfall. Most if not all of the fine members of the press had no concept or point of reference for what this fine man was saying.
Unfortunate.
I agree. With that said, sometimes getting out there and letting the world know that "you are not their punk" is all the satisfaction you may get. He did that today. I do like the way he referred to her as an empty barrel. She is a tool of the highest order and should be disgraced by anyone who can/could do it. Today...he did it!
bblhead672
10-19-2017, 15:59
Unfortunately I fear it fell on deaf ears. The press will be back to their scorched earth form of reporting by nightfall. Most if not all of the fine members of the press had no concept or point of reference for what this fine man was saying.
Unfortunate.
Most of what normal Americans say falls on deaf ears of an indoctrinated, bull headed, agenda oriented, leftist press and politicians.
Thank you General Kelly.
Old Dog New Trick
10-19-2017, 16:19
Oh, yes, the media got it...got it all wrong. :mad:
Trump thrusts Kelly's private tragedy into public spotlight
http://my.earthlink.net/article/top?guid=20171019/b4b56126-2e4e-4a4d-80d4-fe1de80583ca
Put your coffee down before reading this.
Badger52
10-19-2017, 16:20
Most of what normal Americans say falls on deaf ears of an indoctrinated, bull headed, agenda oriented, leftist press and politicians. Very difficult to reason someone out of an irrational point of view they weren't reasoned into in the first place.
So unimaginable that Gen. Kelly should have to relieve his son's death a second time to explain the pain a loving parent might be experiencing. How far has our country fallen...
Very well said Sir!
Spoken from the heart, “the 1%” that many in America these days couldn’t care less for.
Golf1echo
10-19-2017, 17:16
Tony...Thank you for posting that, the truth and it's reality can be inspiring. The last few days were the last straw for me with MSM. It was sickening what I read and today I had non of it nor will I for a while, their lies are over the line.
MOO is That Special Operations events should be clandestine and held back from these press vultures, lackey politicians and resisters as they have shown their true agendas and it doesn't include " Duty, Honor, Country". On the contrary they don't even seem to be concerned with their own trade, they conjure snake oil salesmen, carpet baggers, and cynical opportunists, and burn outs in my mind...sad indeed. Trading integrity and honor for imaginary gains even at the cost of their own constituency. :mad:
rsdengler
10-19-2017, 17:19
What an eloquent, emotional and heartfelt speech Ret. General Kelly gave. While I was watching him speak, I could not help it, but it just brought tears to my eyes. And it did look like he was holding back his own tears. It had to be so agonizing for him to bring back such memories of his own lose. He spoke from the heart, he spoke as a parent who lost a son in war, and as a General who sent people to fight and die for this Country.
He is correct in his assessment of the how the media, and some people in this country have eroded common decency and respect for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice; either for the sake of politics, or just by being self-serving ungrateful bastards.
He is a professional military man and addressed it as such...and a gold star Dad, and addressed it as such.
Every military person in the audience knew what he meant, knew what he'd say....you just waited for the words.
Those that use an event like this for political advantage are beneath contempt....they are pigs at a political trough and all to common today.
In times past there would have been a public/media outcry of foul...but not today.
What is sacred anymore in our Godless and self centered culture?
Anything?
What is sacred anymore in our Godless and self centered culture?
Anything?
To everyone? Nothing.
To everyone? Nothing.
...and that is sad....there was a time when there was a commonality of thought, it is how cultures survive.
Trapper John
10-19-2017, 18:54
Very difficult to reason someone out of an irrational point of view they weren't reasoned into in the first place.
Or as my Momma always said "Never argue with a drunk or a crazy person" :D:D
Trapper John
10-19-2017, 19:03
...and that is sad....there was a time when there was a commonality of thought, it is how cultures survive.
Exactly, but on an optimistic note: in the current culture war, I see these ass-hats being put or putting themselves in the spotlight. There really is a collective wisdom at work that sees it for what it is. These attacks on our culture by the neo-fascist left will be quashed - I can feel it coming.
So unimaginable that Gen. Kelly should have to relieve his son's death a second time to explain the pain a loving parent might be experiencing. How far has our country fallen...
So very true, Sir. It makes me wonder, WHY!
Our hearts break for those Brave Warriors. :(
Holly
He is a professional military man and addressed it as such...and a gold star Dad, and addressed it as such.
Every military person in the audience knew what he meant, knew what he'd say....you just waited for the words.
Those that use an event like this for political advantage are beneath contempt....they are pigs at a political trough and all to common today.
In times past there would have been a public/media outcry of foul...but not today.
What is sacred anymore in our Godless and self centered culture?
Anything?
Very well said Sir!!." Cannot imagine the toll this type of
event must take on the SF family.
Heartbreaking.
Holly :-(
We watch Taking Chance every Memorial Day. Readjusts perspective.
frostfire
10-19-2017, 20:42
We watch Taking Chance every Memorial Day. Readjusts perspective.
solid movie esp after reading the actual testimony of the officer
So why were they there? They're there working with partners, local -- all across Africa -- in this case, Niger -- working with partners, teaching them how to be better soldiers; teaching them how to respect human rights; teaching them how to fight ISIS so that we don't have to send our soldiers and Marines there in their thousands. That's what they were doing there.
This.
I believe this to the heart, and am willing to pay the ultimate price to be part of it.
Did critical care rotation at BAMC trauma ICU and burn center. Worked with multiple amputees with 40% burn and so on. Met their wife, children, parents everyday. The memories still haunt me :(
That is why I wholeheartedly believe in jedburg/OSW/4th Battallion missions. That is why out of my own resources I sponsor foreign exchange students at SWCS.
They go, that others may live.
Bravo Zulu, GEN Kelly
Every military person in the audience knew what he meant, knew what he'd say....you just waited for the words.
Sadly, I don't think there were many (any?) of them present. Did you note how long it took for someone that 'knew' a Gold Star family to ask the first question? Then, after the 1st question, there were suddenly several folks that 'remembered' they knew a GS family so they could ask a question. I only wish GEN Kelly required that these reporters state the name of the GS folks they knew, putting them on the spot and exposing that they were lying to get the chance to ask a question.
Old Dog New Trick
10-20-2017, 10:41
For whoever thought this speech wasn't going to be heard, it's the only thing in the news. Of course the MSN can't help but trip over themselves to support the "empty barrel" (crazy bitch from FL) and laud Gen. Kelly, while simultaneously berating President Trump, one thing is constant.
The reason for all this debauchery and lack of compassion is...wait for it...
All President Trumps fault!
Sound familiar? (Probably a reason GW Bush felt compelled to leave the ranch and side with Democrats recently about globalization, isolationism and white supremacy.) (Looks like hypocrisy and bigotry to me) (Next thing you know he's gonna be hanging out with the Klintons and Obamer) Hey George, good job!
Wait, weren't these guys in places we haven't traditionally been to, to help restore peace and tranquility to a ravaged African country? You know, one of those places the last American president turned a blind eye to for eight years.
One thing that puzzles me about the media and this unfortunate situation. Well, actually it pisses me off, by the time SGT La David Johnson, gets buried, he's going to have finished the Q-Course, been awarded a Green Beret and posthumously promoted to SGM. I'm sorry, do some fact checking; everyone from FL (D) Frankenstein "Cowgirl" Wilson, to every reporter working as a journalist. Can't a "guy" just be remembered for the sacrifice he made?
Sorry but, SGT Johnson, you are not a Special Forces Green Beret, you did honorably serve your country and died for a cause greater than yourself. For that I hope your shallow family and the people they call "friends" can let you finally Rest In Peace and let this country grieve for you and your loved ones the way it should. With honor and dignity.
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Trapper John
10-20-2017, 11:01
To follow up on my earlier comment and posted in the #iknewwhatisigned up for... thread
So now it looks as if the neo-fascist leftists are attacking GEN Kelly for calling out Congresswoman Wilson and referring to her as an empty barrel in reference to her antics at the FBI building dedication in Miami.
Typical rejoinder from these empty suites/empty barrels and immediately playing the race card.
Methinks this could be their Waterloo and a bridge too far. :mad:
Guess I should have posted that here...oh well, cross thread points anyway? :p
To follow up on my earlier comment and posted in the #iknewwhatisigned up for... thread
Guess I should have posted that here...oh well, cross thread points anyway? :p
#GISHPTH..OW ???
Trapper John
10-20-2017, 11:11
Never Mind :D
rsdengler
10-20-2017, 11:25
To follow up on my earlier comment and posted in the #iknewwhatisigned up for... thread
So now it looks as if the neo-fascist leftists are attacking GEN Kelley for calling out Congresswoman Wilson and referring to her as an empty barrel in reference to her antics at the FBI building dedication in Miami.
Typical rejoinder from these empty suites/empty barrels and immediately playing the race card.
Methinks this could be their Waterloo and a bridge too far. :mad:
Guess I should have posted that here...oh well, cross thread points anyway? :p
I don't know about you, but I feel like stomping the Congresswoman's face in my my pointy high-heeled shoes, and I might as well tear that damn cowboy hat apart as well. Race card....for saying she is an "empty barrel"? Really, it just means that you have a freakin big mouth, as well as an "empty head" on matters/opinions you know nothing about...blabber on you idiot...Me thinks she needs a bitch slap....:D
Trapper John
10-20-2017, 11:27
I don't know about you, but I feel like stomping the Congresswoman's face in my my pointy high-heeled shoes, and I might as well tear that damn cowboy hat apart as well. Race card....for saying she is an "empty barrel"? Really, it just means that you have a freakin big mouth, as well as an "empty head" on matters/opinions you know nothing about...blabber on you idiot...Me thinks she needs a bitch slap....:D
OUCH! THat's gonna leave a mark.
But how do you really feel about her? :D
Badger52
10-20-2017, 11:28
OUCH! THat's gonna leave a mark.
But how do you really feel about her? :DNo kidding Rita; don't hold back.
:D
rsdengler
10-20-2017, 11:35
Sorry....I am in "that" mood again......plus she deserves it..and she is parading herself around the media laughing and promoting herself. That is disgusting, so disrespectful and should not be tolerated...Now, I have to pick out my really pointy, highest heel shoes...I need to rehearse...:lifter
Badger52
10-20-2017, 11:38
Sorry....I am in "that" mood again......plus she deserves it..and she is parading herself around the media laughing and promoting herself. That is disgusting, so disrespectful and should not be tolerated...Now, I have to pick out my really pointy, highest heel shoes...I need to rehearse...:lifterJust be careful; there is a blast radius when you let out hot air also, especially when it's wearing a really bad county fair carousel hat.
rubberneck
10-20-2017, 12:11
Sorry....I am in "that" mood again......plus she deserves it..and she is parading herself around the media laughing and promoting herself. That is disgusting, so disrespectful and should not be tolerated...Now, I have to pick out my really pointy, highest heel shoes...I need to rehearse...:lifter
Why in God's name did his mother think it was appropriate to allow a congresscritter to sit on a private condolence telephone call from the President of the Untied States? I feel for her loss, but to allow your sons death to be used as a political weapon is appalling. Is this what we've come to as a nation?
Badger52
10-20-2017, 12:20
Why in God's name did his mother think it was appropriate to allow a congresscritter to sit on a private condolence telephone call from the President of the Untied States? I feel for her loss, but to allow your sons death to be used as a political weapon is appalling. Is this what we've come to as a nation?She just probably happened to be there. You know, like Bill & Loretta just happened to meet on the tarmac in Arizona. Disgusting, but not unexpected.
Why in God's name did his mother think it was appropriate to allow a congresscritter to sit on a private condolence telephone call from the President of the Untied States? I feel for her loss, but to allow your sons death to be used as a political weapon is appalling. Is this what we've come to as a nation?
I wonder how it was organized?? Does POTUS pre-announce calls to local congress critters constituents as a courtesy?
I wonder how it was organized?? Does POTUS pre-announce calls to local congress critters constituents as a courtesy?
why would the POTUS involve Congress? The call was obviously ore coordinated...how far in advance , minutes? dhours? days? Who knows? The Congressbitch was there either by chance or at the invite of the NOK. The NOK permitted her to listen in. And IMO, as befitting any race-baiting hustler, she saw this as a great target of opportunity.
Then there's this (check the date):
rubberneck
10-21-2017, 11:09
Then there's this (check the date):
That's going to leave a mark!!! My condolences that young lady. Losing your spouse is an awful burden without some lowlife piece of trash using that loss to score political points. If she really posted that then Congress should move to expel that foul beast from their ranks. At the very least she should be censured.
Badger52
10-21-2017, 13:14
That's going to leave a mark!!!Well, it's going to do that if borne out that it's a factual post from the widow. The timestamp is interesting.
rubberneck
10-21-2017, 14:42
Well, it's going to do that if borne out that it's a factual post from the widow. The timestamp is interesting.
I have my doubts about its validity because I went to her Facebook page and that of her late husband's and that post is nowhere to be found.