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3. Many across the Internet agree, but

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Jan 2014

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Obama's SOTU use of SFC Remsburg as a prop (vanity)
FR | 1/29/2014 | self
Posted on January 29, 2014 at 11:24:55 AM EST by logi_cal869

I first caught wind of a thread about "the use of a soldier as a prop" less than an hour ago; it's amazing how little interest it's generated, aside from the ad hominem attacks against those that saw it less about 'honoring' SFC Remsburg, than 'using' him.

Late to rise & without coffee, it was easier than normal to not react and I took a devil's advocate stance, looking for fact, as I did not watch SOTU.

Where to go first? Web search came up with little; I went to DU and found this

Conclusion:

"Sometimes we stumble, we make mistakes..."
Frankly, I have to agree with the DU poster, title & all, but have to add my disgust at not honoring the fallen. But that would have drawn more attention to the fact that more soldiers have died under Obama than Bush, wouldn't it?

The soldiers I, & my boy, know, would not have permitted themselves to be used in such a manner without that honor, that of his fallen comrades.

What say you?

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I "Fuck"ing support Will Pitt! [View all] last1standing Jan 2014 OP

Even if I disagreed with Will I would stand with him. grasswire Jan 2014 #1

I'm with you 100%. I don't always agree with Pitt, he runs with his gut, on this his gut is right. Ellipsis Jan 2014 #2

yep reddread Jan 2014 #117

Free Speech is about Govt Intervention .....nothing else... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #157

I stand with Will, even though I disagree with him on this. Scuba Jan 2014 #84

I agree. That is the "cause of the day." LuvNewcastle Jan 2014 #87

Including people who expressed an "opinion" when they never watched the SOTU VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #156

Thank you! Octafish Jan 2014 #98

I'm with Will Pitt. n/t Aerows Jan 2014 #135

Many across the Internet agree, but geek tragedy Jan 2014 #3

Your scruples are showing. Gravitycollapse Jan 2014 #4

Because I disagree with the Freepers? nt geek tragedy Jan 2014 #12

So, you will cede all power to the Freepers to think for you. stillwaiting Jan 2014 #90

Did you agree with them when Bush used the troops as props, bvar22 Jan 2014 #127

No answer, no surprise though. This was a very transparent attack on sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #145

The hypocrisy and manufactured outrage becomes more predictable and transparent every day. bvar22 Jan 2014 #180

Are you talking about yourself? LordGlenconner Feb 2014 #220

you got that right Skittles Jan 2014 #13

Reminder of your compassion for Corey Remsburg. geek tragedy Jan 2014 #18

I stand by that statement. Although you will find it difficult... Gravitycollapse Jan 2014 #44

No, your lack of compassion for Corey Remsburg geek tragedy Jan 2014 #51

This veteran thinks your statement is shameful. Scuba Jan 2014 #83

I'm not surprised. Gravitycollapse Jan 2014 #85

You're not indicting a piece of my life, you're indicting your own ignorance. Scuba Jan 2014 #86

Sorry, I can't agree. The war is not separated from the soldier. Gravitycollapse Jan 2014 #123

Who then objectively determines which specific soldiers have absolute knowledge... LanternWaste Jan 2014 #124

an informative question reddread Jan 2014 #125

Why GravityCollaspe decides what is or isn't an illegal war.. VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #160

It's cute you think that I think I decide if a war is illegal. Gravitycollapse Jan 2014 #195

Any war not authorized by Congress is by default illegal. Gravitycollapse Jan 2014 #191

KABOOM ....right in the kisser! VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #159

It be becomes remarkably difficult to shame someone... Gravitycollapse Feb 2014 #196

Another goddamn 3-3 jury tie. And yes, if I explain I ALWAYS sign. Systematic Chaos Jan 2014 #25

Which is it? You're expressing agreement geek tragedy Jan 2014 #42

Yes. Systematic Chaos Jan 2014 #54

"How dare you make an accurate observation geek tragedy Jan 2014 #56

You know, I really, REALLY don't enjoy arguing with other members here. I seriously don't. Systematic Chaos Jan 2014 #66

Obama is about as good as we can do given the structural entrenchment geek tragedy Jan 2014 #68

Fair enough, I suppose. Systematic Chaos Jan 2014 #72

Or, to put it another way... OilemFirchen Jan 2014 #111

People are really enjoying your antics, seriously. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #120

What has been showing is his familiarity with Right Wing sites. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #187

Good find! Cali_Democrat Jan 2014 #7

I repeat: grasswire Jan 2014 #11

Well, I see Republicans as the enemy, not geek tragedy Jan 2014 #38

that's precisely what I said. nt grasswire Jan 2014 #52

Except in this case it's Pitt&Co and the Freepi geek tragedy Jan 2014 #55

take a deep breath grasswire Jan 2014 #57

Is this the part in the manual where you accuse the opposition of being VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #162

So why are you supporting Republican policies? And getting your information sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #132

It's called "proving a point" VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #165

Um... your example bemoans the fact that more were not "used." He felt the dead were slighted. Luminous Animal Jan 2014 #16

do you think they actually read it? Skittles Jan 2014 #21

He endorsed Pitt's post--moreover geek tragedy Jan 2014 #24

And you dragged FR in here as a non-sequiter? Luminous Animal Jan 2014 #29

No, pointing out that Pitt 's hatefest directed geek tragedy Jan 2014 #34

Nope. You are avoiding addressing the message using guilt by association. Luminous Animal Jan 2014 #50

When leftists who detest the President geek tragedy Jan 2014 #59

Actually in the timeline of reality they echo Pitt and since they hate Will... Ellipsis Jan 2014 #61

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend" nt geek tragedy Jan 2014 #69

... Ellipsis Jan 2014 #78

'leftists'. You use the word as if you are not part of the Left. Is that true? sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #141

Give it a rest. pintobean Jan 2014 #142

Was the question directed to you? sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #143

I'll post where and when I want pintobean Jan 2014 #146

And I'll respond whenever and whenever I want to. If you don't like sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #150

Because you do it a lot. pintobean Jan 2014 #155

Do what a lot? Support DUers against right wing type attacks? Yes I do and will continue sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #217

Since I can't see that GT ever came back on this one, I'll venture an interpretation that... TroglodyteScholar Feb 2014 #207

And here you are, defending the usual RetroLounge Jan 2014 #144

And here you are pintobean Jan 2014 #151

Oh, look, you're trying to be cute now too... RetroLounge Jan 2014 #161

EXCELLENT Point yet again geek... VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #163

You give so much credence to those hate sites. Why? No one here gives sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #147

So what? Pitt will live. 840high Jan 2014 #189

Freeper: "I have to agree with the DU poster" Cali_Democrat Jan 2014 #36

I don't know what you're talking about. Lost track frankly. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #121

Pitt missed the whole point of the President recognizing Sgt. Remsburg brush Jan 2014 #166

I was waiting to see a post by someone who really understood it. Well done stevenleser Feb 2014 #206

Excellent post. Bobbie Jo Feb 2014 #212

You're stooping pretty low there. cui bono Jan 2014 #65

"The left" is not complaining about Remsburg getting applause at the SOTU. geek tragedy Jan 2014 #67

The applause isn't what the complaint is about. Way to twist the issue. cui bono Jan 2014 #76

"You're stooping pretty low there." NealK Jan 2014 #73

You would think your post leftynyc Jan 2014 #82

Now you're talking, leftynyc brush Feb 2014 #215

I always wondered where you were getting those right wing talking points. sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #116

LOL +1 L0oniX Jan 2014 #119

Well, you know, it's *totally* different when they agree with the Right. Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2014 #214

So, we have to agree with Obama 100%, or agree with Freepers 100%. arcane1 Jan 2014 #128

What's your username over there, Geek? Scootaloo Jan 2014 #185

You should watch a tape of the address . . . brush Feb 2014 #216

The teacher was also a prop BainsBane Jan 2014 #5

You are talking about the war he's continued for five years, right? last1standing Jan 2014 #6

Indeed BainsBane Jan 2014 #10

I can guarantee I did not vote for Obama in 2016. last1standing Jan 2014 #23

Oh thank dog I didn't have a mouthful of soda as I read this exchange. Systematic Chaos Jan 2014 #30

Lol! NealK Jan 2014 #53

Nor do I BainsBane Jan 2014 #63

Pretty much nt kjones Feb 2014 #197

Nah, many of us would just prefer he had the cojones to do the right thing... Systematic Chaos Jan 2014 #19

Lambasting the rich folks? BainsBane Jan 2014 #27

Well, if we don't affirm yours, we're fucking repukes. Systematic Chaos Jan 2014 #31

Well, you're obviously having your own internal dialog BainsBane Jan 2014 #77

The voices in my head have been silent for a few hours now. Systematic Chaos Jan 2014 #79

I haven't seen Pitt's post - but I do know that the 'prop' meme is a Republican talking point... Tx4obama Jan 2014 #8

Cats have four legs. My dog has four legs. My dog is a cat. last1standing Jan 2014 #17

I'm pretty sure they will not understand your post Skittles Jan 2014 #26

If it doesn't gush about Obama's six-pack they generally don't. last1standing Jan 2014 #33

he does have a fine 6 pack Skittles Jan 2014 #40

If you start writing slash fiction about Obama and Bo you get automatic membership in the BOG. last1standing Jan 2014 #45

me no Tiger Beater Skittles Jan 2014 #62

LOL! Regardless of politics, they are a good looking family. last1standing Jan 2014 #139

Or maybe the people at Fox News and Free Republic geek tragedy Jan 2014 #47

gawd, yet another meme Skittles Jan 2014 #75

And yet you and your ilk have no problem using right wing tactics cui bono Jan 2014 #80

yes, this grasswire Jan 2014 #96

Rude comments? kjones Feb 2014 #198

^^^^^ THIS! You are attacked perpetually for being supportive of the Democratic President VanillaRhapsody Feb 2014 #202

ilk reporting for duty. yes I use right wing tactics when I support the President. Whisp Feb 2014 #208

They also claim to be warm blooded, but tests have proven inconclusive. AtheistCrusader Jan 2014 #35

Indeed Desert805 Jan 2014 #20

It's a lot more complex then a two party system. it's getting caught up in making a point... Ellipsis Jan 2014 #37

Logic fail. NuclearDem Jan 2014 #109

I'm sick of the DUers who think William is trashing our troops Skittles Jan 2014 #9

No, he doesn't hate the troops, just their geek tragedy Jan 2014 #14

more proof of lack of critical thinking skills Skittles Jan 2014 #15

No, he has expressed his personal contempt geek tragedy Jan 2014 #32

LOL Skittles Jan 2014 #39

Nah... there's a lot more to it then that your being too touchy. Ellipsis Jan 2014 #48

"one finds at Free Republic" I wouldn't know. Apparently you do. L0oniX Jan 2014 #122

I know, have you noticed that? They are so very familiar with all these right wing sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #204

"It's a literally visceral reaction of disgust to the President." RetroLounge Jan 2014 #148

ridiculous nt grasswire Jan 2014 #22

. City Lights Jan 2014 #110

Exactly, they are too busy writing in their charts and graphs Rex Jan 2014 #102

I think it's Fu*king support. JohnnyRingo Jan 2014 #28

I'm your huckleberry! n/t Aerows Jan 2014 #152

Post removed Post removed Jan 2014 #41

I do. Ellipsis Jan 2014 #49

More importantly, who cares what you think? quinnox Jan 2014 #60

Same goes for you you. tenderfoot Jan 2014 #64

I know you are AgingAmerican Jan 2014 #70

Oh, right, this needed another thread. MirrorAshes Jan 2014 #43

Thanks for kicking the shit. last1standing Jan 2014 #46

Wow you're itching for a fight aren't you? MirrorAshes Jan 2014 #58

LOL! You start with insults in your first post but I'm "itching for a fight." last1standing Jan 2014 #183

my thought too hfojvt Jan 2014 #74

K&R quinnox Jan 2014 #71

Kicked and recommended a shit load. Enthusiast Jan 2014 #81

Thanks. I just threw up in my mouth again. bravenak Jan 2014 #88

Oh Jesus Christ. Dawgs Jan 2014 #89

For real. Pitt's moronic thread got about 350 recs here but somehow, not enough people are Number23 Jan 2014 #169

+1 kjones Feb 2014 #199

It's interesting to hear about this, LWolf Jan 2014 #91

well said, teach. Thank you. nt grasswire Jan 2014 #105

DU doesn't stand for Drama Underground. berni_mccoy Jan 2014 #92

I support Will Pitt's right to post MineralMan Jan 2014 #93

I think somebody is using that soldier, but it ain't Obama.... nt Adrahil Jan 2014 #94

"Won't somebody PLEASE think of the children...!" kjones Feb 2014 #200

"Martha Coakley will win on Tuesday. Bank on it."... SidDithers Jan 2014 #95

At least he gives an opinion, not merely :thumbsup: and snide comments. last1standing Jan 2014 #184

Yeah, like SFC Cory Remsburg is Cha Feb 2014 #209

Flak from Flaks bobduca Jan 2014 #97

Smoochy, moochy...nt SidDithers Jan 2014 #101

Aww troll kisses so sweet! bobduca Jan 2014 #106

You would know...nt SidDithers Jan 2014 #108

FYI: This post was alerted. 1000words Jan 2014 #175

You made somebody mad, bro. Jury results: Skip Intro Jan 2014 #178

I'll sign this online petition. n/t PowerToThePeople Jan 2014 #99

10 deployments is obscene. Rex Jan 2014 #100

He was injured in 2009, so the blame for the 10 deployments lays at the feet of BUSH. n/t Tx4obama Jan 2014 #133

Oh no doubt it does, how many more extra deployments did our soldiers have Rex Jan 2014 #134

Props and Profits: A Fistful of Clickies: Whisp Jan 2014 #103

It's ProSense Jan 2014 #104

I don't think it's Vets you're worried about here. RetroLounge Jan 2014 #164

No, anyone who says anything against Obama gets 50 links from you. n-t Logical Jan 2014 #182

Will next year be a "Tribute to Hollywood?" last1standing Feb 2014 #213

Are you referring to the thread labeled 'Fuck'? randome Jan 2014 #107

I detest the tactic when the R's do it (they pioneered it under Reagan) & I detest it when the El_Johns Jan 2014 #112

I like Will, but that post was claptrap and nonsense alcibiades_mystery Jan 2014 #113

there are more fiascos than that! Whisp Jan 2014 #138

"24 Business Hours" fiasco" what was that one? Number23 Jan 2014 #172

So ludicrous and embarrassing that it's not worth recounting in full alcibiades_mystery Jan 2014 #174

"We may be through with the past, but the past ain't through with us." Whisp Feb 2014 #201

Sycophants unite! LordGlenconner Jan 2014 #114

I don't think that word means what you think it means. last1standing Jan 2014 #137

Groveling LordGlenconner Feb 2014 #219

LOL! Sounds like you pick out words at random and use them to feel clever. last1standing Feb 2014 #221

This message was self-deleted by its author LordGlenconner Feb 2014 #222

Whiners whine! n-t Logical Jan 2014 #181

We all have our crosses to bear. nt William769 Jan 2014 #115

haha.. one_voice Jan 2014 #167

I support him as a fellow DUer even when I disagree with him. Skidmore Jan 2014 #118

It was disappointing to see so much of the love/hate false dichotomy replies to his post. arcane1 Jan 2014 #126

If there weren't poster like Will I probably wouldn't frequent this website anymore. liberal_at_heart Jan 2014 #129

Yep 840high Jan 2014 #192

DURec! bvar22 Jan 2014 #130

Me too. One of his best articles. K&R Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2014 #131

I am a sheep bleet bleet! Egnever Jan 2014 #136

All Presidents have used soldiers as props during this speech. It doesn't make it right. alarimer Jan 2014 #140

Is that guy still here? I thought they banned him at least 24 business hours ago. tritsofme Jan 2014 #149

I think it was more as an illustration of the mistakes that are/have been made Warpy Jan 2014 #153

I'll give this thread a warm and hearty '76' rec. Stay the course WP... eom Purveyor Jan 2014 #154

I support WillPitt's right to his opinion justiceischeap Jan 2014 #158

the K and the R.... mike_c Jan 2014 #168

Nicht. lonestarnot Jan 2014 #170

I support the man, but disagree with his post on this matter. riqster Jan 2014 #171

He is not afraid to tell the truth. I am also with Will. glinda Jan 2014 #173

UGH UGH UGH Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2014 #176

I'm very fond of Will Pitt. elleng Jan 2014 #177

I agree. Thank you for posting TBF Jan 2014 #179

I support him about as often as I support Obama. jazzimov Jan 2014 #186

I appreciate your post. Cool heads should prevail. lumpy Feb 2014 #203

A willing prop is still a prop. last1standing Feb 2014 #210

I support him. 840high Jan 2014 #188

Agreed -- but here's a point people are missing . . . markpkessinger Jan 2014 #190

That's very true but I believe there's more in this case. last1standing Jan 2014 #193

Good point! n/t markpkessinger Jan 2014 #194

I fucking support support stockings Whisp Feb 2014 #205

he can be a pompous ass at times - but at the end of the day - I support him Douglas Carpenter Feb 2014 #211

Derp Whisp Feb 2014 #218

I support your right to say what you want to and when you want to on DU. Rex Feb 2014 #223