Obama clueless on issues of military
During the week of Jan. 15, 11 more American troops were killed in Afghanistan. This did not deter our Commander-in-Chief as he stood before supporters at a fundraiser the evening of Jan. 19 and began to sing the song, “Let’s Stay together.”
He sang the opening words, “I … I’m so in love with you”, ending with a big smile and a laugh as his audience cheered. The next day six more American Marines were killed. This brought to 22 the American Patriots killed this month.
Does this man know that? Does Obama live in reality? As the war marches on he seems oblivious to these ongoing tragic losses. The youngest casualty was Christopher Patterson of North Aurora. While our rock star president was flying around our country pursuing his personal ambitions, Chris’s family was flying out to Dover Air Force Base to escort his remains home to Aurora for burial.
How sad for the family and what a sad commentary on our president.
Obama has abdicated his responsibility of leadership in leading wartime America by failing to set a somber tone of sacrifice by the troops and their families. It all starts at the top, and he has failed. He is too wrapped up in himself and his re-election to face up to the inconvenient truth of this war and its ongoing losses. While American families mourn, Obama chooses to serenade his adoring fans. Has he no sense of respect, compassion, or appreciation?
The president is a shallow man when it comes to understanding our military. It is just a matter of time before his inept leadership begins to demoralize our military and erode their spirit and dedicated patriotism. When America finally wakes up it may be too late. That is why Obama must be defeated in November.
Steve Thompson
South Elgin