Marines Against Obama? Cover of Marine Times Leads With Story on Opposition
- Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:09am by
Mytheos Holt
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The Obama administration’s thorny relationship with the Marines, especially in the wake of decisions like the one to end “Don‘t Ask Don’t Tell,” appears to have just gotten much more thorny. Buzzfeed notes the cover of a magazine devoted to Marine Corps issues, which should make several Obama administration operatives nervous:
The Washington Examiner has a story summarizing the article, as well as a video previewing it. Both follow:
According to the article, of the 792 active-duty troops and mobilized reservists who responded to this year’s Military Times Poll, 44 percent said that they disapprove of the way Obama is handling his job as commander in chief.
The article cites hot button issues such as repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell,” relaxing restrictions of women in combat, and steep budget cuts, behind the disapproval numbers.
The report highlights the recent controversy over a Tea Party Facebook page operated by active Marine Sgt. Gary Stein.
The full article is available only to Marine Times subscribers.
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Comments (149)
usmcbam1973
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 2:25amSemper Fi God Bless our brave men and women! Still think we need to add that the Commander in Chief has to have served in the military. How many, including Obama and crew, would this disqualify?
Report Post »MYHEROISRON
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 2:31amMy son is a Marine. This ‘so called poll’ is a load of crap. My son tells me that OBAMMY is roundly HATED by the Marine Corp (Corpse)!!
Report Post »justangry
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 6:02amI’ll go along with both posts.
Report Post »lel2007
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 8:16amOne of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised.
Report Post »Loki
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 8:50amDont Marines swear their loyalty to the consitution? not the president
Report Post »And since they swear loyalty to the constitution, their disproval of a wannabe dictator be a concern of theirs?
Shouldnt the Marine Corp proper be concerned that they are not doing their duty to protect the constitution from enemies foriegn and domestic???
TruthSeeker11111
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 9:46amIntelligent human beings know the truth. Obama is a treasonous, anti-American enemy within. The men and women in uniform are intelligent indiviuals who realize he’s NOT on THEIR side. He hates the men and women in uniform! They know it.
God Bless America…Semper Fi
Report Post »kevinbogard
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 10:48amLOKI………………….. Educate yourself
I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.
Report Post »SgtB
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 11:53am@ Loki, I feel that way. The only problem is that this nation does not enjoy a military coop and nor should it. I for one do not want to become a martyr fighting against my own brothers and sisters who have been deceived and who are being controlled like puppets. No one I know wants to die for the cause or worse, go to prison and have their life made into a made for TV movie airing on NBC into perpetuity. Unfortunately, I do fear that we are not doing our duty to protect our Constitution from the threat that is present in our current political system, especially in the form of Barry Soetoro, a man born of an American mother and a Kenyan (British subject) father whose American citizenship was denounced by his mother when she moved to Indonesia and had her son raised by a trans-sexual housekeeper and brought up being taught the virtues of the Muslim way of life in an Indonesian public school system.
Report Post »Lock-n-Load
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:19pmIt should be a law in these United States that everyone should learn to spell CORPS. It’s not all that hard. Marines make history every day and are constantly the focus of news articles. “Corp” is an abreviation for TWO words…corporal and corporation. CORPSE is a dead body, as you already know. Folks, the PS is silent ! Since nothing much makes sense in this country anymore, let’s make an effort to at least get CORPS right. Yeah, I know. This is a waste of time and space, but please try to get it right. God Bless America and God bless the United States Marine CORPS. Semper Fi
Report Post »Dismayed Veteran
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:47pmLoki
This is the enlisted oath of enlistment:
I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.” (Title 10, US Code; Act of 5 May 1960 replacing the wording first adopted in 1789, with amendment effective 5 October 1962).
This is the Officers oath of office:
I, _____, having been appointed an officer in the Army of the United States, as indicated above in the grade of _____ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservations or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter; So help me God.” (DA Form 71, 1 August 1959, for officers.)
Note that the enlisted oath has the section concerning the obeying of orders from POTUS and the officer’s oath does not. Officers are governed by UCMJ. ART. 88. CONTEMPT TOWARD OFFICIALS.
Report Post »Dismayed Veteran
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:52pmLock and Load
You Marines are so sensitive. (poking fun off)
My son is a serving US Army officer. Based on what he has told me, Obama is not respected by many soldiers. I wish my branch of service would demonstrate the same public position as the Marines.
You guys are always faithful.
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:58pmIt actually take a small worry off of my shoulder to know that our marines aren’t mindless drones that would obey orders like good little Nazi. I wouldn’t say make a regualr practice out of it but certainly weight the Constitutionality of orders given especially under the NDAA bill.
Report Post »teamarcheson
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:16pmMost of those Marines being expelled from the service by Obama’s cuts will not be able to find jobs. I hope they band together like brothers and open training schools to teach Americans who want to learn, modern military tactics, modern weapons, and use of captured foreign weapons. We civilians have purchased enough ammo and weapons in the past few years to equip 4 or more infantry divisions but what we need is training. Its coming people because the US Congress has declared war on us and Obama has declared the US to be a battle zone.
Report Post »teamarcheson
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:31pmEveryone Knows That The US Postal Service Will Be Ordered Not To Deliver Military Absentee Ballots Until After The Due Date.
Everyone in the US Armed Forces needing to vote by absentee ballot should do so through their family members. Have your family member obtain a ballot, mail it to you, and you return it to the family for hand delivery to the election board. If not, your vote will not be counted.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:35pmHas “corpseman Rashard” been approached for comment?
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:36pmWhat a shock…the repeal of “don‘t ask don’t tell” is indeed an issue with the guys actually doing the fighting but to Obama and his sycophants it’s no problem at all.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:40pmThe military is not stupid. It knows that as a leftist, Obama has an innate contempt for the U.S. military. He panders to them with words while his actions leave them to the wolves.
Report Post »Jaycen
Posted on March 23, 2012 at 12:22pmI‘m tellin’ you what. The Marines might be our last line of defense against the Progressives. If the radicals surrounding the Administration get their way, we could see a “round up” of Conservatives. Besides the millions of Americans who would boldy stand with gun in hand and state “I will not comply,” who else in our institutions would stand bravely beside or in front of civilian citizens to protect their rights?
Report Post »LeadNotFollow
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 2:13am…
Report Post »In my opinion, Obama hates all U.S. Military personnel. He would like to reinstate the draft, so he can select a bunch of mindless puppets, that he can totally control, for HIS Military.
Then he will use HIS Military against the good citizens of America.
BehindBlueEyes
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 6:21amI suspect he already has some puppets in the military. I don’t know too much about Gen. Martin Dempsey but I have a gut feeling he’s an Obama worshiper.
Report Post »Sleazy Hippo
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 11:02amIt would be good if all Congressmen just joined the military – instead of just sending them to fight endless and meaningless undeclared “wars.” If it were up to some of these neocon chicken hawks, the Marines would be storming Iran right now. Thank God the President has enough sense to keep our powder dry and let the Corps rebuild.
Report Post »BehindBlueEyes
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:35pm@SLEAZY HIPPO
Report Post »Get lost meat head. We’re not amused by you flaunting your stupidity.
AvengerK
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:33pmHIPPO…you didn’t end this post of yours with “TEA”. Does that mean you’re not being MONACNE at this moment? Creep.
Report Post »Sleazy Hippo
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:57pmhEY oBAMA sHAM, i MEAN agERk
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 3:20pmYou forgot to put “TEA” at the end of your post HIPPO/MONACNE. Are you getting your personas mixed up now?
Report Post »DEFCON4
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 2:12amUncle Sam’s Misguided Children / speaking out / Mr. President these words can not fall on deaf ears
Report Post »The46Percent2008
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:40amFolks, there are NO laws forbidding servicemen and women from bad mouthing the President or elected officials. That is only for Officers. NCOs can bad mouth him all they want. We swear to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America, NOT the president!!!
Report Post »83plus
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 2:38amThank you for your work in defending this country, God bless.
Report Post »Jenny Lind
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:08pmSo weird, last night I was talking to my daughter who’s one son is in the Corps, and her second one goes to San Diego in June. Seems the Marines are talking and paying attention to what’s going on. Seems the new thing is they are making a vow to never harm civilians in the US and will refuse orders to do so. Seems they have decided they do not trust the CIC, and are choosing to stick to the constitution and will not obey what they believe are unlawfull orders.
Report Post »valleyfever
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:34amThe other 56% probably figured that somehow their opinion would get on the record. I can’t imagine serving under these Washington clowns.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:57amthe other 56% don’t want a tax audit……….
Report Post »One Man Progressive Wrecking Crew
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:31amWe Stand side by side with them no matter what or how they feel about this guy, and can feel for them how tough it must be and disappointing to them that half this nation thinks that man makes a fit commander in chief for these proud men and women, when we can’t even pinpoint where he was born, when, how, to whom by whom, who paid his college bills, who his favorite domestic terrorist friends are and on and on..
We’re as sick as you all are and have your backs and fight him back home daily MARINES. ;) You have our backs, we got yours, and as to the other half, they owe you an apology to say the least, then the rest of us after that.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:35amIndeed, the marines are brothers, always.
Report Post »G.E.R
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:30amThey should be treated as dissidents and stand trial for treason
Report Post »The46Percent2008
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:38amAre you extremely dumb? We SWEAR to uphold the CONSTITUTION, not the president, congress, or any elected official. We sweart we will follow LAWFUL orders. Nothing stops NCOs from bad mouthing any elected official. There IS a policy FORBIDDING Officers to talk bad about a sitting President. So many black officers I knew during the ‘08 Election that badmouthed, cussed out, and defamed President Bush….NOTHING was done to them.
Report Post »bboi
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:40amagree and 44% is basically the % of the population that is republican and it is not a majority so I guess 55% or so DO AGREE
Report Post »CatB
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:42amThey are PATRIOTS .. defending the Constitution and should be commended.
Report Post »83plus
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 2:28amG.E.R
It‘s because of the people you chastise that you’re able to say that in a free country. The U.S. wouldn’t exist without them. Where would the world today be if no one fought against the axis powers in WW2?
Report Post »Plaid Chameleon
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 6:08amDude, just because the Marines afforded you the right to speak doesn’t mean you should. You’re the worst example of an American you take advantage of all the rights and privilages other men have fought and died for but you have no intentions of contributing back to your country or community. Hide behind your computer screen and leave the comments to the real men.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 6:23amG.E.R. TBH, I believe the poll was put out there to downplay the anti-Obama sentiment. I believe the numbers would be MUCH higher. I’m thinking psy-ops/propaganda, because everyone that serves knows that when people start asking questions they’re told to refer them to their public affairs officers.
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 7:18amG.E.R. when the revolution begins you will either be looting or cowering in your basement. STFU
Report Post »cassandra
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 7:32amare you talking about van jones,bill ayers,bernadine doren, fancis fox pivin,hillary clinton,gerorge soros,eric holder OWS justice bader,steve lerner SEIU God Bless our Marines Semper Fi
Report Post »G.E.R
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 10:15amRegardless of whether or not you agree with the President and the policies. He is still the Commander in Chief of this country. That is why there is an election process.
Once again you ninnies have proven you nothing about the constitution or history. If this country went back to the times of the founding fathers like most of you nimrods call for they would be hung for this
And it wasn’t only Marines who fought and died in WWII
Report Post »USNRET04
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 11:16amGER, as someone who stated, “They should be treated as dissidents and stand trial for treason” is the one who does not understand the Constitution. There are guidelines as to what we can say or do while in uniform – nothing comes close to being treasonous.
We (those who serve) take an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and to obey the orders of the President of the United States and those of all Officers appointed above us per the UCMJ.
Where is the treason????
Report Post »abbygirl1994
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:29amI love these guys… Stand for freedom and be not afraid to say so!! Yippee!
Report Post »capitalismrocks
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:27amThey took an oath to defend this country and to defend the Constitution ! They see that Obama is doing everything he can to dismantle our Law of the Land – in Obama’s words “A Charter of Negative Liberties” – so it is no wonder they are going against him and God Bless every one of them!
Honor, Courage, Commitment…. SEMPER FI !!!
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:50amI love that cover .
Report Post »Thank You MARINES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
banjarmon
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:43amIt is nice to know Our Military will fight for Freedom and will vote with wisdom!
Report Post »IMAWAKENOW
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:56amor at least 44% do
Report Post »abbygirl1994
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:30amAs long as their votes aren’t tampered with! Lord help us!
Report Post »MrMagoo
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:42amI never was one, I just knew one,I hung around one,as a civilian,during Vietnam..Thanks B.West.Camp LeJeune.
Report Post »Zeke48
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:39amThis man is a Black Muslim racist, and so is hie AG. he is so full of **** about everything that comes out of his mouth. he is nothing but a no good Liar like most Muslims. At least the extrest ones. And he should come out of the closet as well. Hillary and Odumbo have long ties with the Gay community. besides relaxing this ********* about Don‘t ask Don’t tell was only for votes, Well not only. I think he is Bi. There were two gay men killed during the 2008 election, plus there was this other gay guy who states he had oral sex with Berry after they did some lines of coke.I think his name is Lawerence. just Google it and read all about. also Google Obamas Man Country.
Report Post »REPUB1
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:37amSEMPER FI !!!!! DO OR DIE !! Marines 76-80 got your back Bro’s WE THE PEOPLE put the weapons in your hands NOT the TRAITOR- IN- CHIEF
Report Post »Zeke48
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:32amNot defending the law that states mirage is between a man and a women
Report Post »cuinsong
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:32amThank you and may God bless you!
Report Post »This is a music video tribute from my family to all those who watch over
us and give their lives to keep us free!
http://youtu.be/lJXb0LLkx1Y
cuinsong
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:51amI also wrote this song for our soldiers as a reflection from their point of view.
Report Post »Because of all the BS they are listening to while risking their lives for what may turn out to be nothing! It must be frustrating to say the least!
It’s called “Tokyo Rose” http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_11352998
Thanks again for your service.
kickagrandma
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 7:55amThank you for your service and the service of your family. Thank you all for the gift of life, freedom from fear, from want, to worship. This song should go viral and REAL AMERICANS should be playing patriotic music and Christian music all day long.
Have you read The Harbinger by Jonathan Cahn? Run don’t walk to get it. If you still are not sure what is going on world wide and here at home, it can help you understand.
The ONLY way AMERICA can be saved is if we ALL turn to or return to JESUS CHRIST. No other person, group or political belief can save AMERICA. It is now or never, folks. We return to GOD or we perish.
Report Post »truthseekerusa
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:47pmJust put your song on my Facebook page and also sent it around using Twitter. God bless.
Report Post »Constructionist
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:31am“…I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.” A lot of people have said those words over the years; some meant it.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:48amDitto…
Report Post »Kisha
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:00am“foreign and domestic” Obama, many congress, and many, many other’s are ENEMIES and TRAITORS! They should be charged with high crimes against their country for violating the constitution and binding the free people in chains! I agree!
If EVER I get to see these evil men and women get hand cuffed by police, it will be the best day! Even better than getting Osama!
God Bless OUR Marines! AMEN!
Report Post »mercenary4freedom
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:29amGod, Country, Corps! Those Devildogs aren’t stupid, they know whats going on & are not going to roll over for a dumbass muslim communist…Semper Fi Gents!
Report Post »TheObamanation
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:30amOnly 44 percent disapprove ? I thought it would be higher than that.
Report Post »onebigassmistakeamerica
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 3:27amI served with First Battalion Fourth Marines. The number of Marines (and probably Sailors/Soldiers/Airmen) who despise him is far greater than 44 percent. That number is a joke…WAY off!
Report Post »I do know a lot of black servicemen and women who do support him only because he is black. Its sad, but true.
Mein_Land
Posted on March 23, 2012 at 10:24amThats because the other 56% are a little busy defending America and themselves from Obama’s attacks against them.
Report Post »PIL
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:29amDon‘t Ask Don’t Tell was a waste of money and waste of time, but on the other issues I agree.
Report Post »http://libertarians4freedom.blogspot.com/
Teufel Hunden
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:28amWhat kind of a number is 792??? Everyone knows that with Marines, the best number would have been 782! Oooorah!
I suspect Obama’s numbers Corps wide are much worse than reported.
Report Post »spikebu
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:10amYou should have said “corpse”-wide so Obaaaama could get it.
Report Post »spikebu
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:19amI think my computer is self-willed. I can’t think of a more appropriate place for the a to stick!
Report Post »marine249
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 2:47amTEUFEL
More like 75% and up.
Report Post »Mark0331
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 9:47amMy thoughts exactly, 782…
Report Post »Mark0331
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 9:50amalso 762,556,203…those numbers work also…Semper Fi
Report Post »zoro51
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:26amits the first amend to SPEAK freely PERIOD.. IMPEACH EVITA OBAMA TAX N SPEECH WEAK ANTI AMERICAN ANTI COLONIAL SOCIALIST.. every citizen HAS a right in the USA to SPEAK POUT.. even a marine be it for or against what HE fee4s the weak leadership is running the counrty.. NOT all military will FOLLOW ORDERS.. blindly.. ..
Report Post »Commonsensical
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:26amFace it, our soldiers have all sworn an oath to protect our constitution from people like their own commander in chief! They’ve GOT to be feeling pretty conflicted about that!
Report Post »teamarcheson
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:22pmMillions of us took that same oath to defend the Law of the Land, but Obama is not our CIC. The US Marines have a duty to arrest Obama for High Treason and they fly the President in their helicopter. The Marines should be able to find an Army Office with the last name of Lee, to lead a detachment of Marines to arrest Obama and his cabinet of traitors. The last time this was done was done by Robert E. Lee and a squad of Marines who arrested John Brown at Harper’s Ferry, Virginia for treason.
Report Post »copatriots
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:25amGod Bless the Marines and all of our military….past and present! Your country appreciates you and the sacrifice of your service more than our faux leaders!
Report Post »Just in time
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:25amThank you marines. You are truly inspiring. Godspeed to all.
Report Post »NancyBee
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:31amI don’t blame them …it would be hard to honor this president..
Report Post »Commonsensical
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 12:24amYou cannot be true to your oath to defend the United States Constitution from all enemies, foreign and domestic, and NOT consider Barack Obama an enemy. Obama is a traitor to his oath… that has got to put those under his command in an untenable position!
Report Post »mercenary4freedom
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 1:57amYou can add Panetta to that list as well, why you think he had those Marines stack weapons OUTSIDE the hooch last week when he took his little all expense tax funded world apology tour to the stan?
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