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16. Barack Obama said those words in July 2008 -- before you voted for him the first time,

Wed Aug 14, 2013, 11:10 PM

Aug 2013

if the quote is accurate. He also promised on many occasions in the 2008 campaign that he would pursue Al Qaeda and their allies anywhere in the world and that if he had the chance to strike them he would take it -- no matter where they were.

He's less of a hawk than Hillary, though.

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"WE'RE BUILDING A DOMESTIC ARMY" -Marine Corps Colonel Speaks Out [View all] Segami Aug 2013 OP

Sure... let's bring our wars home, shall we. defacto7 Aug 2013 #1

That will change minds when they start using drones to blow up people and neighborhoods here. RC Aug 2013 #13

Judging by the NSA's activity we know where they see their biggest threat. Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2013 #54

I would like to see a source for the Obama quote from a legitimate member of the media. pnwmom Aug 2013 #80

Here you go: Segami Aug 2013 #82

Thank you. It turns out that context is everything. The context is he wanted to expand Americorps, pnwmom Aug 2013 #83

Jesus fuck! pscot Aug 2013 #2

I am beginning to feel the same way after reading this. Brigid Aug 2013 #5

Yeah, I'm feeling sick over it. I've spent my time and energy and reputation putting on the line Ed Suspicious Aug 2013 #15

Barack Obama said those words in July 2008 -- before you voted for him the first time, cheapdate Aug 2013 #16

I suppose he did mick063 Aug 2013 #18

I'm not afraid of Al Qaeda. cheapdate Aug 2013 #20

He said the sentence but the context was that he was talking about expanding volunteer service pnwmom Aug 2013 #86

Yes, I remember specifically now. cheapdate Aug 2013 #88

You probably heard the entire speech, not a misleading quote, and didn't have any concern about it. pnwmom Aug 2013 #85

As you say, context matters pscot Aug 2013 #87

The country is going broke and destroying the Constitution twice as fast with two powerful groups leveymg Aug 2013 #3

+1 We've got the circuses, where's our bread? leftstreet Aug 2013 #8

The bakery doubles as a circus full of clowns Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2013 #53

They're gonna give us cake. nt Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #71

when we hungry the cake looks good,. . Civilization2 Aug 2013 #73

Break out the utensils! Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #76

And Smedley Butler is rolling in his grave. Brigid Aug 2013 #4

10,000,000 points for Smedley Butler reference. A true hero! n/t Fire Walk With Me Aug 2013 #6

General Butler is this Marine's favorite Marine. n/t cactusfractal Aug 2013 #22

Good. I've been screaming about it for 40 years Warpy Aug 2013 #7

This retired Colonel should run for Congress & restore the Constitution. Faryn Balyncd Aug 2013 #9

Now this Colonel would make Smedley Butler proud. Brigid Aug 2013 #10

He certainly would. Faryn Balyncd Aug 2013 #11

So did David M. Shoup, the Commandant of the Marine Corps who was forced out in 1963 while AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2013 #27

He was commandant when I was in. I didn't know he was such a good man until later. Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2013 #30

You should read "Utmost Savagery: The Three Days of Tarawa" Maedhros Aug 2013 #65

Shoup saved the invasion of Betio Island Maedhros Aug 2013 #33

WTF!!! donco Aug 2013 #12

People need to play n' listen Segami Aug 2013 #14

The time has come to make the Dept. of Homeland Security a big, big political issue. mick063 Aug 2013 #17

Who do you vote FOR if you OPPOSE the Militarization of the Police bvar22 Aug 2013 #67

Come now Bvar mick063 Aug 2013 #70

+1000 Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #72

Lets start by parsing the name "Homeland Security" only an empire,. Civilization2 Aug 2013 #75

We used to joke back in the day.... Wounded Bear Aug 2013 #19

I was at El Toro '61 - '65 Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2013 #31

Bounced around a bit at start.... Wounded Bear Aug 2013 #34

I remember in the Bush years all the returning soldiers were encouraged to join the kimbutgar Aug 2013 #21

Haven't I seen him in a movie before? lpbk2713 Aug 2013 #23

+1 jberryhill Aug 2013 #39

Holy shit, why is that in color? AtheistCrusader Aug 2013 #74

Hit the ROOT CAUSE, the buying of politicians at fundraisers, the Super Pacs... Dustlawyer Aug 2013 #24

Time to re-watch Terry Gilliam's Brazil... JCMach1 Aug 2013 #25

OK everyone, settle down. denvine Aug 2013 #26

So, you haven't Newest Reality Aug 2013 #35

Time to Factcheck!!! SleeplessinSoCal Aug 2013 #28

reminded me of this from back in the day Mojorabbit Aug 2013 #43

Aw, hell no. DevonRex Aug 2013 #44

Pretty sad that DUers fell for this. Roselma Aug 2013 #46

Your post implies that he was misquoted FiveGoodMen Aug 2013 #69

An expanded Ameri-Corps became OFA SleeplessinSoCal Aug 2013 #84

Those 2 sentences were lifted out of a longer passage about expanding AmeriCorps pnwmom Aug 2013 #91

Obama's plan was very similar to that of FDR, to create jobs doing things for the USA. freshwest Aug 2013 #99

+100. n/t pnwmom Aug 2013 #101

I know we're not supposed to "call out" other DUers ... Summer Hathaway Aug 2013 #104

One thing we can always count on for sure... Waiting For Everyman Aug 2013 #29

This would sound crazy if it didn't match what I was seeing with my eyes. limpyhobbler Aug 2013 #32

Welcome to Post-Constitution America: What If Your Country Begins to Change and No One Notices? dkf Aug 2013 #36

Oh c'mon RobertEarl Aug 2013 #37

Why does Obama want such a heavily armed domestic police force? That makes no sense unless gtar100 Aug 2013 #38

You people lapping up this right wing bullshit are something special Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #40

Lolololol! Jeroen Aug 2013 #42

And? This is necessary because gun manufacturers and the NRA armed the crazies Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #45

So you acknowledge the militarization of the police force? Jeroen Aug 2013 #47

It's not universal and nowhere near what the video is portraying Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #55

Yeah, we should all pay attention to you instead, right? reusrename Aug 2013 #57

The proof is in the pudding.... Segami Aug 2013 #58

Fuck for Virginity and Destroy the Village to Save it HangOnKids Aug 2013 #68

I understand your aversion for right wing conspiracies. Jeroen Aug 2013 #98

Yeah, because police would never use violence against an unarmed, non-violent protest. JoeyT Aug 2013 #49

What Joey said Puzzledtraveller Aug 2013 #61

Occupy Wall Street was armed to the teeth? I don't recall a single weapon in the hands of sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #56

And when some of these people are staring down the barrel of a gun will they say Puzzledtraveller Aug 2013 #63

And you are lapping what now? Denial perhaps? Call it a RW conspiracy, whatever. facts are ? Civilization2 Aug 2013 #79

And the fact is that in that speech Obama was talking about expanding volunteer pnwmom Aug 2013 #92

In any context you like, "national security objectives" are what the video is about; MILITARIZATION Civilization2 Aug 2013 #95

You are reading all that into it. He's not talking about the militarization of AmeriCorps volunteers pnwmom Aug 2013 #96

Have you watched the video in the OP? This is more the point than the Obama quote,. Civilization2 Aug 2013 #100

Did I watch the tea party rally? Yes. The Repubs are trying to churn up their followers pnwmom Aug 2013 #102

Obama not mentioned ONCE in the video,. you are clearly deranged. Face reality,. Civilization2 Aug 2013 #105

I agree with your posts. The melding of the military and the local police snappyturtle Aug 2013 #107

Haha!! ScreenCap Time again!!! Gotta get everybody on record here. DevonRex Aug 2013 #41

Hell, yeah... freshwest Aug 2013 #94

fresh, darlin' DevonRex Aug 2013 #97

Relax, Obama is still in charge mwrguy Aug 2013 #48

look long term drhobo Aug 2013 #64

That Obama quote was blown out of proportion. It was a misspeak. Dash87 Aug 2013 #50

FEMA CAMPS!!11! dionysus Aug 2013 #51

Definitely. Check the OP's supporting video link: freshwest Aug 2013 #103

The militarization of our police forces is very, very troubling. democrank Aug 2013 #52

+1 drhobo Aug 2013 #62

+2 Segami Aug 2013 #66

K&R! blackspade Aug 2013 #59

First the wool, then the bullet Puzzledtraveller Aug 2013 #60

Other news: Orson Scott Card thinks Obama turning gangs into private army to be permanently elected. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #77

Since the context of the quote is about expanding volunteer opportunities with Americorps pnwmom Aug 2013 #90

Yawn NYC Liberal Aug 2013 #78

I went through 10 pages of googling and couldn't find a single legitimate source for this quote. pnwmom Aug 2013 #81

Domestic Army? That is what the Militia is for!!!! happyslug Aug 2013 #89

To fight the war on Christmas Pretzel_Warrior Aug 2013 #93

can't find it now but W. mention on a SOTU the need for a executive branch controlled military underpants Aug 2013 #106