My heart breaks for every soldier and their family who paid the ultimate price in defense of the country to whom I have dedicated my fealty and allegiance. It also grieves for the manner in which the Vietnam veterans were treated when they returned home. It was disrespectful and entirely undeserved.

The difference here, John, is that the last Administration was informed of when and where our men in Benghazi were located. They exclaimed that they were under siege and pleaded for support. Imagine if your son was one of the Benghazi victims. How would you feel if you knew his death was as a result of a DELIBERATE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER?? Reports from a former Navy Seal, present in Benghazi, testified that those on the ground in Benghazi sent an URGENT REQUEST from the CIA annex for military back-up during the attack on the U.S. consulate. Those requests were DENIED by U.S. officials — who told the CIA operators twice to “stand down” rather than help. They were told to “stand down,” according to sources familiar with the exchange. Soon after, they were again told to “stand down.” Thankfully, that former Seal and at least two others ignored those orders and made their way to the consulate which at that point was on fire.

How do these politicians lay their heads on a pillow at night realizing their part in the massacre of four of our best and bravest?? A Four Star General even lost his command since he was aware of the availability of ready assistance, but refused to abandon his men to terrorists. So here is a man, so courageous that his military service earned him four stars, being relieved of his command, while the President goes on a Fund Raiser the next morning, and the Sec. of State goes to sleep. What an absolute disgrace!!!
What difference does it make? There are times I thought of praying for her, but I no expert at exorcisms!!!

If you are unable to see even a sliver of deception in OBAMA/HILLARY you are definitely involved with a very different group than I am. You apparently did not access those two youtubes that eagleye 13 posted on this thread, because if you had, you certainly could not consider yourself "well educated" or cognizant of the definition of "pathological liar."

I am a Conservative. I believe in personal responsibility, limited government, free markets, individual liberty, TRADITIONAL American values and a strong national defense. I believe the role of government should be to provide people the freedom necessary to pursue their own goals.
I believe that when our incredibly brave American soldiers are under attack and requesting support, they should not be ignored. I am a mother and I look upon these heroes as my own sons. I will NEVER forgive those SHAMELESS, HEARTLESS NARCISSISTS WHO DELIBERATELY ABANDONED THEM!

BTW - I am financially solvent, have teeth, and I wear HIGH HEELS!!

THANK YOU RETW - EVERYONE SHOULD WATCH THESE VIDEOS!! THEY ARE ALL VALIDATED IN THE WORDS OF THE PERPETRATOR!! NO WAY CAN THEY BE FACTUALLY CHALLENGED!!! PERFECT!!!! (Tradition - Grace)

Cali - The second video WAS funny - in a duplicitous sort of way!!

I WAS able to access the first video. It should be entitled: THE ULTIMATE HYPOCRITE!!! Hope you can eventually procure it. It is SO worth the effort. The video is a chronicle on just how fortunate we are that this cruel, heartless, unethical, corrupt, lying, criminal excuse for a human being did not win the election. The problem is that her supporters DON'T CARE!!!

Whenever I think of her (and believe me, I try my best not to) I think of those men in Benghazi, under enemy fire, waiting for reinforcements from their country, while Hillary sleeps, and Obama is MIA (until he flies off to his FUND RAISER in Vegas the following morning). How our men must have felt abandoned, and yet, those who fortunately did return, held no animus toward America. On the contrary, they remained patriotic and loyal to their homeland - but with questions as to why they were left without support when it was available.

Africom Commanding Officer, U.S. General Carter Ham, received copies of the e-mails that had been sent to the White House from Benghazi, requesting military support at the Consulate and the Annex after the attacks began. General Ham had a rapid response unit READY TO DEPLOY and communicated that to the Pentagon. He then received the order to "STAND DOWN." His response to the Pentagon was that he could not do that! - He was going to help anyway! Within a few minutes after sending that response, his second in command told General Ham that HE WAS RELIEVED OF HIS COMMAND, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY!!

WHO GIVES ORDERS TO A FOUR STAR GENERAL??!!! THE WHOLE THING STINKS AND OUR SONS WERE LEFT TO DIE!! WHY DO I HATE THIS PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATION? I HAVE MANY - BUT THAT IS THE MAIN ANSWER!!

This is a response from Charles Woods, Father of murdered NAVY SEAL, Tyrone Woods, and retired LAW JUDGE, after hearing Hillary deny that she blamed the massacre of his son in Benghazi to an anti-Islam video: "Just remember this, Mr. President, my son and and the others died as HEROES, and it's better to DIE THE DEATH OF A HERO, THAN TO LIVE THE LIFE OF A COWARD."

“I would love to sit down with Hillary Clinton, if she’d agree to do it as well, and at the same table by the same operator, have a lie detector test,” said Mr. Woods. The three other families who lost a loved one in the attack have confirmed Mr. Woods’ story that Mrs. Clinton, then-secretary of state, blamed the video, “Innocence of Muslims,” during a memorial service held on Sept. 14, 2012. “She basically called me and the other family members liars,” Mr. Woods said.

Thank you, Byron. Each time I read critical reports about America during the past eight years, I was livid. This country welcomed my grandparents and gave them a life they never expected to have. Every National Holiday we celebrated with our beautiful flag flying and the story of how grateful my grandparents were to be American citizens. I was very honored to be the wife of a Navy sailor who was proud of his service - almost as proud as I was of him. We were married for 47 yearsl Unfortunately, he passed five years ago. I will miss him every day until I can join him again.

Guess that's why one of my pet peeves is ingratitude. When a man or woman places their lives in the hands of strangers, to protect other strangers, that is about the most selfless action possible - and when that action is voluntary, you are dealing with really admirable human beings. However, when a President, his Wife and the Secretary of State, who should hold them in the highest esteem, are cavalier with their lives, I consider that dereliction of duty. I know, that may not be a legal rationale - it's just my opinion - but that's what my heart tells me.

It was very kind of you to defend my post. I do appreciate it very much. I hope you have a very HAPPY NEW YEAR.

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Yes, Linda - I agree. I think this WILL be a good year. I am so humbled by the number of OPP posters who agreed with the contents of my post. It was heartening. I am so sorry that YOUR reply to permafrost caused him to level insults at you as well. I look at it this way - In order to be offended, you'd have to value his opinion - and he's given us plenty of reasons not to respect anything he says. There are ways to disagree without being boorish.

When permafrost mentioned that I didn't know why Obama would wish to FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORM the U.S., I almost laughed - but it was far from funny. Here was a man who became President and could have been a real champion and unifier. Instead, he proved himself to be anti-American - a man who wanted to change our laws, our religion, our culture, our icons, values, principles and ethics. We are a country of many religions, but none which referred to us as "infidels" - none whose people celebrated by eating candy and dancing in the streets when they learned of the deaths of over 3000 of our men, women and CHILDREN who carried no weapons, nor were threatening them in any way on 9/11/01!!

I have a special place in my heart for the military, their amazing bravery and courage, and the sacrifices they and their families make. Obama was no friend of our men and women on deployment - Hillary, even less. I will never forgive her treatment of our soldiers and veterans!! She was a disgrace - compromising National Security and putting their lives at even greater risk by transferring Confidential and Top Secret Documents over her UNSECURED SERVER!! She deleted 30,000 emails, used Bleach Bit on Hard Drives, and destroyed phones with Hammers. Oh yeah, she was looking out for us, all right!! Her scandals were such that they caused death - not of just we average citizens, but of those exemplary ones who signed on to sacrifice their own lives for the protection and freedom of strangers!!

BTW Linda, We probably could have seen President Trump's tax returns - problem is, he emailed them to Hillary.

Thanks again, Linda. You're quite a gal. I sincerely wish you a very HAPPY NEW YEAR.

GOD BLESS (Grace)

*Obama changed the Rules of Engagement which hampered and placed our military at further risk, and allowed ISIS to strengthen their positions!!
President Trump changed the Rules of Engagement and ISIS lost their Caliphate!

*What about the blatant insult he spewed about "FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORMING THE U.S." THAT WAS HIS GOAL!!!! How offensive was that? Amazing!! If our country is so inferior, why are her borders being breached with such constancy?

*Obama learned of a massive attack on our consulate in Benghazi and his concern was so meager that the FOLLOWING MORNING he took a trip to Vegas for a FUND RAISER!!! In the meantime, Four Americans were massacred in the 2012 Benghazi attack: Ambassador Chris Stevens, Information Officer Sean Smith, and two CIA ives, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods, both former NAVY SEALS. Obama used this debacle by lying again and again that the attack was a "spontaneous protest" brought about by a dumb anti-Islam video. That was, of course, debunked when it was learned that the Islamist militants were armed with antiaircraft weapons and rocket-propelled grenades.

*Unwilling to admit a counterterrorism failure weeks before a presidential election, Hillary Clinton led the charge to cover up the cause of the attack, being the first high-ranking administration official to publicly blame it on a YouTube video. While Clinton publicly blamed the video, she told her daughter Chelsea, as well as the Egyptian Prime Minister, that it was a planned terrorist attack which "had nothing to do with the film." Days later, Clinton told the victims' families that the video was to blame at a ceremony where their bodies returned home in flag-draped coffins. Recently, Clinton has said she never made these claims to the families, drawing sharp and public rebukes from several family members. She actually had the temerity to suggest that Glen Doherty's sister "forgive" the terrorists because their education was lacking - she actually made that suggestion AT THE CASKET CEREMONY!!! You want to talk LIAR!! SHE'S NOT ONLY A LIAR, SHE'S A BARBARIAN!!! How can you look at our brave young men and show compassion for their BUTCHERS at the expense of THEIR courage and service? What American mother could do that?!! Hillary also said that the VA Hospital scandal was a Republican ploy - that the veterans were satisfied with their care. SATISFIED?? 20 soldiers A DAY (YES, A DAY!) WERE COMMITTING SUICIDE, or dying while waiting for appointments. President Trump already handled the situation by holding those in the VA Hospitals accountable for fixing the books by unlawfully entering the wrong wait times.

What about his bow to the Saudi Prince? Adulation to Islam - Apologies for the U.S.!!!

*Obama Apologized to France and Europe ("America Has Shown Arrogance");

*Apologized to the Muslim World ("We Have Not Been Perfect");

*Apologized to the Summit of the Americas ("At Times We Sought to Dictate Our Terms");

*Obama, speech at the National Archives, Washington, D.C., May 21, 2009. "Unfortunately, faced with an uncertain threat, our government made a series of hasty decisions. I believe that all too often our government made decisions based on fear rather than foresight; that all too often our government trimmed facts and evidence to fit ideological predispositions." HOW'S THAT FOR LACK OF PATRIOTISM FROM A PRESIDENT? DISGUSTING!!!!

*Speech by President Obama, Rhenus Sports Arena, Strasbourg, France, April 3, 2009. "In America, it is written into our founding documents as "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." That's why I've ordered the closing of the detention center in Guantanamo Bay." (BULL!! He tried to close the Center because of his affinity and allegiance to Islam!!)

*Apology for U.S. Policy toward the Americas ("The United States Has Not Pursued and Sustained Engagement with Our Neighbors") (GUESS WE HAVEN'T BEEN GENEROUS ENOUGH?)

As the National Anthem played, Obama stood with his hands cupped at his crotch, instead of with his hand to heart. (The TRUTH is Obama believes the Muslim Call To Prayer is the ''Of The Prettiest Sounds On Earth!')

He launched his first fund raiser at the home of Domestic Terrorist, Bill Ayers, who bombed the Pentagon and a Police Station and was pictured on the cover of "Chicago" magazine stomping on the American Flag.

*During the 2008 Presidential campaign Barack Obama told audiences, 'Judge me by the people with whom I surround myself.' - like John Holdren, Cass Sunstein, Ezekiel Emanuel, Van Jones, Mark Lloyd? Now, there's a group of real truth seekers!!! Of course, we don't want to forget his pastor of 20 years, Rev. Wrong, who shouted "God Da-m America." These are the people he was proud to have surrounding him? UGH!!!

*Obama took the oath of office by vowing to "preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States," HOWEVER, during a Chicago public radio program, as a presidential CANDIDATE, Obama described the U.S. Constitution as having “deep flaws,” adding that the country’s Founding Fathers had “an enormous blind spot” when they wrote it. Obama also remarked that the Constitution “reflected the fundamental flaw of this country that continues to this day." What would you call that? Honesty? Integrity? Or DOWNRIGHT DECEPTION FROM THE MOMENT HE RECITED THE OATH OF OFFICE!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! WISH I COULD HAVE BAKED YOU A CAKE!! GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.

BAD JUDGMENT?!! YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING!!! Comey defended Hillary on the basis of INTENT - she didn't "intend" to email Classified/Top Secret Documents. BULL!!! She was messing with National Security and the lives and limbs of our best and bravest in the military. She knew what she was doing, and she didn't care - (What difference does it make?) - and there's a video which PROVES she knew the risks she was taking with our sons and daughters in the military. She is guilty of gross negligence and should be looking at the world through iron bars!!

ONLY 1:18 minutes long

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16SDoKZ8omQ

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All valid points, Radiance. My evidence of Hillary's deceit, and corroboration of the same, is her 2014 Video in which she ADMITTED that she was mandated to remove the batteries from all her mobile devices (computers, phones, blackberry, etc.) BEFORE SHE LEFT THE PLANE, when she traveled to Russia or China, because they were "so good" at hacking that they could penetrate those devices in a minute - "less, a nanosecond." Since Hillary admitted her knowledge of the probability of her being hacked, the "gross negligence" of her returning home where she transfered Classified and Top Secret emails via her UNSECURED and PERSONAL SERVER was, at the very least, a compromise of NATIONAL SECURITY and the dereliction of duty.

How could Comey possibly consider Hillary innocent of INTENT when she ADMITTED, ON VIDEO, IN HER OWN WORDS, that she knew of the further risk her need for "convenience" was placing our soldiers. Carrying two phones was such a burden!! POOR BABY!!! Of course, our soldiers on deployment carry from 60 to 90 lbs. of gear on their backs to protect her sorry rear end!! But that didn't mean much to her. We know how her narcissism morphs into "What difference does it make?"

But Comey should have known better. Initially, I was under the impression that he was a man of integrity, but when I heard the conclusion he came to regarding this "matter," my opinion entirely reversed. Hillary is crooked, a liar, and a greedy egoist with delusions of grandeur. Comey, unfortunately, is a sycophant.

I KID YOU NOT - PLEASE ACCESS - ONLY 1:19 LONG

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16SDoKZ8omQ

Oh, slatten. That is the last thing I would want to do - humble any of our vets - especially you and the other Viet Nam Vets, who were so regrettably slighted. All of you did what was asked of your country and that took loyalty, devotion and valor. To, in any way, fault our soldiers for what were, as usual, political maneuvering, was absolutely contemptible. I honestly believe that the phrase, "Thank You For Your Service," came about as a direct consequence of the shame our citizens felt when they finally realized how shabbily our Viet Nam Vets had been treated.

I do understand the kindness of your response, slatten. If anyone should be humbled, it should be all of us - all of us who are living under the protection The Viet Nam Vets, our military now deployed, ALL our past veterans, including of course, the wonderful man I married - ALL OF YOU - are my heroes and I will never forget that.

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I will certainly look into it, slatten. My honey, who passed five years ago, served aboard the Hazelwood during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was always so proud of his service - almost as much as I was proud of him. My heart always goes out to the Vietnam Vets - they certainly didn't get the welcome home they deserved. So please forgive and accept this rather overdue acknowledgment: Thank You For Your Service!!

To Sgt. Davis:

Your comprehensive description of the life of a Marine was impressive. It was at once patriotic, informative, sad, moving, frightening, loving, and inspiring. Hope you realize that so many of we civilians respect and honor your bravery and courage. It is no small sacrifice that you undertake - placing your life at risk for the sake of the freedom of strangers. Your families are to be commended as well for living their lives without your constant presence. You are in the prayers of many of us who are so grateful for your dedication and allegiance to flag and country. God Bless You All.

Thank you, Slatten for this amazing post. It was enlightening and heartrending.

[quote=proud republican]Im guilty of this too sometimes,,,The thing that makes me upset is that we dont give President Trump respect that he deserves by calling him Mr. Trump or Trump when in reality he is OUR PRESIDENT...So respect him,please weather you like him or not and call him PRESIDENT Trump..not Mr Trump Just remember he is OUR PRESIDENT.If he is not your President then leave this country and go somewhere else....He has been chosen by WE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,thus it makes him our PRESIDENT.


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It's no use, proud republican. We knew the Democrats of the last Administration were liars, as is being proven over and over again, even until this day. They're going after President Trump, trying to find something to prove Russian "collusion," yet they seem to forget that, in 2012, President Obama was overheard over a hot microphone telling outgoing President Dmitri Medvedev of Russia that he would have "more flexibility" to negotiate with Putin after the election. There's a lot that can be implied under that word "flexibility." And it's nothing that needs confirmation. IT'S ON VIDEOTAPE. How's that for collusion?!! Then there is the recent Justice Department's decision to release a former FBI informant from a confidentiality agreement, allowing him to testify before Congress about what he witnessed while undercover about the Russian nuclear industry’s efforts to win favorable decisions during the Obama administration. Now that should be interesting!!!

When former President Bill Clinton received a $500,000 check from a Kremlin-linked bank in 2010 to give a speech in Moscow, it served, to the FBI, as further evidence the Russians had unleashed an influence campaign designed to get access to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. FBI agents were 'surprised by the timing and size, of the half-million dollar speech, as it raised conflict-of-interest questions about Hillary Clinton, for the transaction occurred around the same time she was being asked to sign off on URANIUM ONE, the deal which ultimately gave Russia 20 percent of the U.S.'s deposits of this critical component, needed to make a nuclear bomb. Imagine that - a $500,000 check for a speech given by a man who had to ask what the meaning of "is" is!!

We dealt with eight years of a President whose allegiance always left a lot to be desired. Taking into account Rev. Wrong; Bill Ayers; his praise of the "Muslim Call To Prayer" as one of the prettiest sounds on earth, while conversely, cupping his hands at his crotch as America's National Anthem played; his apologies for our country on foreign lands; his bows to foreign leaders; and his declaration that we are not and "never will be at war with Islam." But we endured.

Your patriotism, proud republican, is heartening. In these days of disrespect for our flag and anthem, it's restorative to read of someone's commitment to our principles and traditions. When all these celebrities making the big bucks as a consequence of living in this country, announced that they would leave her in the event Hillary didn't win, I was disgusted at the their paucity of allegiance to America. Rich little snowflakes couldn't take disappointment - despite safe spaces, coloring books, Play Doh, therapy dogs, cookies and bubbles - provided by Universities! The celebrities, including Al Sharpton, Whoopie Goldberg, Cher, Miley Cyrus, Samuel L. Jackson, Jon Stewart, etc., all promised they'd leave - but unfortunately, THEY'RE STILL HERE!!! CONCLUSION: THE DEFENDERS OF THE LIARS ARE LIARS!!!

Thank you, Linda. My honey was one in a million. I miss him every day. How sad that you lost your husband at such a young age. I am sincerely so very sorry.

The CD I am trying to complete is difficult. Many of the songs I want to sing, I can't seem to get through - my fault, I guess - they are sad songs, but that is where I seem to be drawn. The scrapbooking is actually a help for me. It reminds me of the good times we've shared and allows me to look into the face of the love of my life.

You have many years ahead of you, Linda, and your avatar reveals a beautiful girl whose future should include lots of guys who would love to be a part of your life, whenever you're ready. You've even got them here on OPP!!!

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Hi goch: I can't thank you enough for all your offers. How kind of you!! I learned about "Les bateaux sont parti" while accessing Lara Fabian's "Je Suis Malade." The you tube that follows features Placido singing a solo of the song. It is magnificent, especially with all those violins!! A duet with Mr. Aznavour follows Placido's solo. ---- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoDIeXL-n5g

Before the birth of my sons, I sang with a band - standards, mostly. I loved it, but it meant lots of traveling and my family came first, and still does. I am planning on recording a CD for my deceased husband (many times he asked me to make one for him) but time ran out on us. I plan to place it where he now lies and place a copy in a scrapbook I am creating as a tribute to him.

I love ballads and it seems that I am drawn to them even more so, since his passing. French ballads seem to have a real poignancy to them that touches my heart and so I am trying to learn the language. I am studying online, via a free course, and as I mentioned, I knew it would be a challenge, but didn't realize that the pronunciation would be an even greater one.

Again, your offers were absolutely incredible. To be so gracious to someone you don't even know, shows a generosity that is remarkable. Thank you, goch. You really are an exceptional person.