The Empress MIchelle's husband and none of her family has served in the US miklitary. At least, Jill Biden's step son has served. In any case, what office does either hold that should be respected? None. Michelle serves dinner to the homeless in $500.00 athletic shoes. For the honeless and hungry, I offer thanks for the crumbs from your table, Empress Bountiful. Also the veteran and his family were not booed. Another fact is that the "rednecks" you look down on are the ones who make up a large segment of the military. When you've served your country in its armed forces then you have the right to criticize, until then, shut up. Speaking as someone whose family has served this country in the military and diplomatic corps for many generations. |
I think it's tacky, uncivil and unkind to boo anybody. |
I watched the video. The soldier was introduced first and received applause. Then he, his family, Obama, and Biden were all presented to start the race. That when the boos started. Obviously, the boos were aimed at Obama and Biden. But, the presentation of the grand marshals -- the announcement that was booed, included the soldier and his family. Moreover, the purpose of the 1st and 2nd ladies at the event was not a love of auto racing, but to help support military families. It is impossible to argue that the boos were for a specific purpose separate from the context of what was happening. The bottom line is that an effort to bring attention to the need to support military families was booed. Also, based on what I could hear in the video, it was hardly a smattering of boos. It was quite loud and I couldn't hear any applause. |
Apparently that diplomacy hasn't rubbed off. |
Interesting - the only ones permitted to criticize the military are former soldiers? OK. Are you a former member of Congress, or perhaps a former senator? A former judge? One of the former Presidents? No? Then using your "logic," you should just "shut up" and leave the political forum immediately. Ridiculous notion, isn't it? |
Sorry, but I will rely on the Constitution for my rights to free speech rather than your conditions. I will criticize whomever I damn well please. Right now, I feel like criticizing you. Michelle Obama has more class in her pinky then you have in your entire body. |
Booing them illustrates the class level/upbringing of the Nascar audience and only confirms the stereotype people have of them. Pathetic, but not surprising. |
I never booed Laura Bush and would have considered it highly inappropriate if I were with someone who was doing that. |
Just out of curiosity, what have you done? |
Me too! NASCAR fans are such classless inbred hicks! Hilarious! |
Until he was revealed as liberal, gay, or not a fan of Ayn Rand. Then the crowd tore him to bits. |
Oh, wait. Your "family has served"? Shut the fuck up then. |
Do you not understand that the president and Panetta support changes to Tricare? Colbert doesn't seem to get it either. I'm a Democrat, BTW. Google the NYT and Tricare to read more about this. |
What branch did YOU serve in, and do you set off a metal detector every time you go through airport security? Then YOU need to STFU. |
In this season of Thanksgiving, I have yet another thing to give thanks for, that iI have never seen, nor will ever see, your entire body, clothed or naked, nor The pinky of Empress. |