Obama's Shout-Out Wasn't to a Medal of Honor Winner at All
When the President took the podium to make a statement regarding the shooting at Fort Hood on Thursday, he shocked many by first giving a shout-out to someone at the Native American conference at which he appeared.
Many gave the bizarre moment a pass because the shout-out was too a Congressional Medal of Honor winner.
Only it wasn't a Medal of Honor winner at all.
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The Washington Post this afternoon reported "President Obama delivers remarks on Ft. Hood shooting at end of tribal leaders conference." The transcript begins:
SPEAKER: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA
OBAMA: Please, everybody, have a seat. Let me first of all just thank Ken and the entire Department of the Interior staff for organizing just an extraordinary conference.
I want to thank my Cabinet members and senior administration officials who participated today. I hear that Dr. Joe Medicine Crow (ph) was around, and so I want to give a shout out to that Congressional Medal of Honor winner. It's good to see you.
Ah, the dangers of giving shout outs without a teleprompter. Crow is not a Medal of Honor recipient. As noted by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society:
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. Generally presented to its recipient by the President of the United States of America in the name of Congress, it is often called the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Crow's name is not included on the Society's Medal of Honor recipient list. He was, however, awarded the Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, in August.
Obama, often described as "cerebral" by the mainstream media, should know the difference between the Medal of Honor and the Medal of Freedom, especially since he personally awarded the latter to Crow. Don't expect his blunder to receive wide coverage. It's not something he can blame George Bush for.
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Added: Nov 7 2009 In: education
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What, ANOTHER stupid moment!
Posted Nov-7-2009 by "RFID1" (R)
obama should have addressed the shooting issue first and formost before addressing the crowd about thier agenda.
But when you a complete lieing moron and utter fool these "stupid moments" will happen.(more often than not as obama has mastered this craft)
Posted Nov-7-2009 by "nonconforme" (R)
Yo Obama, I'm really happy for you, I'mma let you finish but Audie Murphy the greatest Medal Of Honor recipient of all time!
Posted Nov-7-2009 by "e4bannan" (R)
Obama, like a movie star, has earned his fame by doing nothing of any significance. He acts like a narcissist who is always thinking about himself first, last and always. He lacks all presential sense and tradition. It's as if he thinks he's the first and last president.
Posted Nov-7-2009 by "USA1" (R)
Haha, you stupid conservatives. The funny part is, I voted for McCain. But after all this lying (^proper spelling) and propaganda I will NEVER vote for a republican again. Obama has my vote in '12. Open your eyes pigs (opps I mean sheep), you have been tricked by all the fear mongering. Get some facts, not Glen Beck.
Posted Nov-7-2009 by "The mediator" (R)
This guy and his administration are a laughable group of bumbling neophites. Small wonder BHO is the laughing stock of all the european leaders.
This guy is certain to be one and out. And hopefully, he drags the democratic party to the depths of hell with him.
What a fukking clown.
Posted Nov-7-2009 by "Fenrisulfr" (R)
*sigh*
Posted Nov-7-2009 by "Foxbattle" (R)
*claps* go Obama. You're catching up to Bush. Eventually you'll have a list of Obamaisms too
Posted Nov-7-2009 by "cwolf20" (R)
This guy is certain to be one and out. And hopefully, he drags the democratic party to the depths of hell with him.
What a fukking clown.
Ermm...Obama is actually very respected and liked by almost everyone in Europe, including by the leaders.
He's definitely a big step up from that retard you had as president before.
Now HE was an embarrasment.
Posted Nov-7-2009 by "Foxbattle" (R)
Well said.
Posted Nov-7-2009 by "grimjack13" (R)
This guy is certain to be one and out. And hopefully, he drags the democratic party to the depths of hell with him.
What a fukking clown.
Ermm...Obama is actually very respected and liked by almost everyone in Europe, including by the leaders.
He's definitely a big step up from that retard you had as president before.
Now HE was an embarrasment.
Of course he is. Thats because he's weak and spineless and they know they can walk all over his monkey butt.
Posted Nov-7-2009 by "grimjack13" (R)
This guy is certain to be one and out. And hopefully, he drags the democratic party to the depths of hell with him.
What a fukking clown.
Ermm...Obama is actually very respected and liked by almost everyone in Europe, including by the leaders.
He's definitely a big step up from that retard you had as president before.
Now HE was an embarrasment.
Of course he is. Thats because he's weak and spineless and they know they can walk all over his monkey butt.
Are you really going with "monkey butt" in describing your president, who happens to be black?
This site has really hit bottom.
Posted Nov-7-2009 by "Foxbattle" (R)
This guy is certain to be one and out. And hopefully, he drags the democratic party to the depths of hell with him.
What a fukking clown.
Ermm...Obama is actually very respected and liked by almost everyone in Europe, including by the leaders.
He's definitely a big step up from that retard you had as president before.
Now HE was an embarrasment.
Of course he is. Thats because he's weak and spineless and they know they can walk all over his monkey butt.
LMAO!
Posted Nov-7-2009 by "Plainbob13" (R)
This guy is certain to be one and out. And hopefully, he drags the democratic party to the depths of hell with him.
What a fukking clown.
Ermm...Obama is actually very respected and liked by almost everyone in Europe, including by the leaders.
He's definitely a big step up from that retard you had as president before.
Now HE was an embarrasment.
Of course he is. Thats because he's weak and spineless and they know they can walk all over his monkey butt.
Are you really going with "monkey butt" in describing your president, who happens to be black?
This site has really hit bottom.
Yes I am. Yes I did. And no he's not my president.
Posted Nov-7-2009 by "grimjack13" (R)
This guy is certain to be one and out. And hopefully, he drags the democratic party to the depths of hell with him.
What a fukking clown.
Ermm...Obama is actually very respected and liked by almost everyone in Europe, including by the leaders.
He's definitely a big step up from that retard you had as president before.
Now HE was an embarrasment.
Sure, that's why the president of France called him an empty suit. The europeans know politics, and they know this guy doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground.
Posted Nov-7-2009 by "Fenrisulfr" (R)