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Mitt Romney Slams Obama at Military College — and Cadets Cheer

Mitt Romney Slams Obama at Military College — and Cadets CheerRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney delivered a sharp rebuke of President Barack Obama’s foreign policy at the Citadel in South Carolina on Friday, drawing cheers from the cadets seated on stage behind him after one particular knock on the commander-in-chief.

Romney said “the feckless policies of the last three years” have weakened the United States and damaged its credibility, and insisted America must return to its earlier prominence.

“This century must be an American century,” the former Massachusetts governor said.

The Weekly Standard:

“I believe we are an exceptional country with a unique destiny and role in the world,” Romney said, with an audience of cadets sitting behind him. “Not exceptional, as the president has derisively said, in the way that the British think Great Britain is exceptional or the Greeks think Greece is exceptional. In Barack Obama’s profoundly mistaken view, there is nothing unique about the United States.”

Romney criticized the president on cutting the defense budget, as well. “I will reverse President Obama’s massive defense cuts,” he said. “I will begin reversing Obama-era cuts to national missile defense and prioritize the full deployment of a multilayered national ballistic missile defense system.”

In his closing argument, Romney contrasted his vision of America’s role in the world with that of Obama. “I will not surrender America’s role in the world,” he said. “This is very simple. If you do not want America to be the strongest nation on Earth, I am not your president. You have that president today.” The cadets appluaded.

(h/t Gateway Pundit)

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  • elvisroy0000
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 11:05am

    ..@Reply i still dont believe Romney to be conservative he is not as liberal as Ron Paul obviously
    and i would still take him over Obama but he isnt a true conservative which is what we need

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    • kennyg933
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 11:33am

      YELLOW JOURNALISM ALERT. None of this happened. The headlline is a lie. There was no cheer. There was no slam. There was no cheer in relation to the slam.

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 11:55am

      Ron Paul LIBERAL??!?!? How ignorant can you be?
      Ron Paul is the most conservative GOP candidate.

      DON”T VOTE UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND:

      United Nations Agenda 21 and ICELI
      Here’s one source, a liberal lady talking to a Tea Party group about it:
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEHWsdimVO4

      The difference between a neo-conservative and a conservative:
      Definition and names of neo-cons & neo-con media: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuefjIYKkjE

      Tea Party Split: Sarah Palin and Ron Paul discuss Israel/drugs/more
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEl5r1aHWP4

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    • mibble
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:16pm

      @kennyg933
      Outright liar alert! Listen to the entire speech. Romney did slam Obama for being a weak president that did not strengthen this country. The cadets then clapped and cheered. There will ALWAYS be people like you who look facts in the face and still deny them.

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    • jzs
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:41pm

      Kenny, good post. The Blaze aleady covered the story of Romney’s speech. No mention of cheering. Why? Because it didn’t happen.

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    • TheBlazenTruth
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 1:03pm

      Ron Paul is not a liberal, then you must think the Constitution is liberal. The only candidate with a proven record of obeying the Constitution is Ron Paul. Maybe your to liberal for the Constitution.

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    • abbygirl1994
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 1:35pm

      KENNYG ANd your proof please!!

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    • banjarmon
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 2:16pm

      Romeny….RINO!!!!!!

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    • slr4528
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 2:21pm

      @JZS and KENNY-Another poster(MIBBLES) and I actually watched the speech yesterday and you know what Romney actually received a standing ovation at the end of the speech. Are you Obama supporters? I asked this because it is not in Conservatives DNA to spread propaganda.

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    • Lucy Larue
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 2:48pm

      KENNYG933,

      Oh REALLY?! And you know this because YOU were THERE?! Tres hilarious!
      What’d ya do post your ridiculous message from your I Pod while attending the “Days of Rage” protest? UGH!

      I would imagine that one of the most difficult concepts those BRAVE, UPSTANDING Cadets graduating from the Citadel have to come to grips with is that ….,their oath to serve and defend includes defending the likes of YOU!

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    • SLAPTHELEFT
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 3:03pm

      An epiphany of epic proportions!

      Kenny and jzs can identify “yellow journalism”.

      We shall watch and wait for your future observations.

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    • mils
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 4:12pm

      well, those cadets are going to be raked over the coals….for showing any discontent with the BPOSCnC

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    • TomFerrari
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 4:30pm

      @kennyG – LIAR !

      I just watched the video in its entirety. There were SHOUTS and VERY STRONG applause on that one line in particular.

      So, before you go labeling people as sensationalists or “yellow journalists,” you may want to gather the facts, or, learn the definition of yellow journalism.

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    • TomFerrari
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 4:32pm

      @jzs – you are a LIAR too. Just watched the video of the speech in its entirety. CHEERS and ROARING applause on that line, more than any other line!

      LIAR !

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    • TomFerrari
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 4:35pm

      Here is the FULL video of Romney’s speech:

      http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2011/oct/romney_foreign_policy.html

      Shove that up your LIE and smoke it, @kennyg and jzs !!!

      I call LIARS on both of you.

      You have both just lost your credibility.
      I’m not sure if jzs ever had ANY to begin with.
      Nobody likes him, nobody agrees with him except his fellow trolls. So, I don’t know why he wastes him time here, attacking other people, when all it achieves is allowing us to sharpen our skills at rebutting the left’s lies and deceit.

      I guess we should THANK him for that !

      Thanks, trolls!

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    • Huguenot Descendant
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 4:56pm

      1. The only type of liberal Ron Paul is the Classic Liberal. Classic liberals are actually more conservative than the Republicans in congress today with true constitutional values and very minimal government. The only major thing I disagree with Ron Paul on is Iran. I like everything else about him including his foreign policy away the free handouts to other countries. But Iran should not be allowed to have nuclear weapons while a mad man is in charge, sorry but no. Haven’t we learned our lesson from Hitler in WWII?

      2. @Kenny and JZS – Judging from the video that TomFerrari has posted I would have to say that you two are the yellow journalist type.

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    • TXPilot
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 6:26pm

      I have to wonder about all these cadets as well as present members of our military, and try to figure out what is in their mind. As a veteran, I am horrified by the thought of what would be in my mind, if I was still in the service today, and knowing that my Commander in Chief, that I was sworn to obey, was a traitor and a liar, bent on not only destroying my America, but making sure as many of me and my brothers ended up as cannon fodder along the way…..I used to regret being retired from the military, but now I‘m just very thankful that I don’t have to deal with the reality of serving under Fuhrer Obama.

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    • MKFlyboy
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:19pm

      Hey @Kenny and JZS: Is Soros paying you to do this or did you actually get THAT stupid all by yourselves? Be gone, Trolls, you cannot survive in the light.

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    • LibertarianForLife
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 11:40pm

      “we must assert our dominance.” please tell me you are joking, neocon fool.

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    • Van Bones
      Posted on October 9, 2011 at 1:26am

      Bed wetters always talk about yellow things.

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on October 9, 2011 at 2:32am

      JZS,

      You have sunk to a new low if that is even possible.

      Everything Tomferrari said is true.

      Wath the video he linked. Specifically around the 21 minute mark. The applause starts at about 21:11

      Shame on you, but then you have no shame.

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    • pamela kay
      Posted on October 9, 2011 at 2:51am

      I have to agree. However, that was a great statement, & I am gald that the cadets cheered.

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    • smithclar3nc3
      Posted on October 10, 2011 at 8:44am

      Ron Paul is as far from liberal as anyone could possibly be…..Paul is a libertarian.
      Liberals want the liberate people from making their on cjhoices and put all aspect of American life in the hands of the Government.
      Paul wants to give people freedom…almost total freedom so long as their freedom doesn’t directly take away others freedom.
      I myself think Paul is too LIBERTARIAN but I’m with him70% of the way.

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  • certified ethical hacker
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 11:00am

    Oh my gosh did he screw up when he blasted Obuma baluga now he will never get to be on monday night football!

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    • STS2_SS_Iver
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 11:25am

      Ha!

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    • FranciscoDAnconia
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:39pm

      Ron Paul conservative? How is he conservative? He states that he is a libertarian. Conservatism isn’t defined by what you think it is ha ha. Ron Paul is conservative on some issue but liberal on many others. Romney is much more conservative than Ron Paul. By the way, ending the Fed, isn’t a conservative issue.

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    • RED_JOHN
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 6:48pm

      Now thats funny

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  • ktmrider1
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:44am

    I am for anybody but the obamination

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  • Tagudinian
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:31am

    The cadets cheered not because it was Mitt Romney who delivered the message. They cheered because they know that Obama will never be their Commander in Chief when they finish with school and go into active duty. The cheering and/or jeering was directed at Obama and was an expression of their disdain for him.

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    • YepImaConservative
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 11:08am

      Exactly!

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    • godhead
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 11:27am

      If only iun Laden were still alive to see this.

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    • Pappypatriot
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 11:49am

      That is BS and you know it. They received him very enthusiastically and it wasn’t just polite applause. Mitt Romney is the one genuine person in the race. He has demonstrated through action and word over and over that he loves this country, is for smaller government, will close the borders, will eliminate Obamacare, will strengthen our military, will appoint only judges who follow the constitution, will hold China and Iran accountable, will make America the most attractive country on earth to do business, will fix the economy, would like to see Roe vs Wade overturned is for the DOM act. Is for don‘t ask don’t tell. Believes U.S. needs to stand by and support Israel, for States rights, for overhauling and fixing social security, for lower taxes, for balanced budget and line item veto, believes in strengthening our families, security here and abroad, fixing and rebuilding our economy and for the line item veto. And he plans on doing an across the board audit of each Fed. department and the elimination of the Department of Education. These are but a few of the things Mitt Romney believes in and anyone who says he is not a conservative is either a liar, ignorant of his positions, or biased against LDS. Mitt is one of the most conservative in the race and it is the media that has distorted his image trying to make him out to be less than conservative but even that will backfire as it will get many moderates backing a true conservative. He is the most conservative of anyone we c

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    • FranciscoDAnconia
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:41pm

      Wow. With that kind of scrutiny you could argue that nobody ever cheers for the speaker but directly for the words he delivers. If you didn’t believe the words he was speaking than you would not cheer for that person right? They cheered because they supported the words that he spoke. Its absurd to say that they didn’t cheer for Romney. Was there someone else speaking in the same room genius?

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    • Lucy Larue
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 3:26pm

      TAGUDNIAN,
      From your post to God’s ears.
      President Dunham doesn’t even give a proper salute!
      Trust me…,those that serve do it for love of country…, DESPITE who is leading the country.

      Is there ANYONE who thinks that the majority of our soldiers AGREE with the repeal of “Don‘t Ask Don’t Tell”? Is there ANYONE who believes that the majority of our soldiers do not understand that President Dunham considers them CHATTEL?
      They know. The military must remain polite. They MUST remain respectful of their Commander in Chief. Just as they did under Jimmah, they salute. But they hold the truth in their hearts.

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  • ChiefGeorge
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:21am

    You can’t hold them back can you?

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  • tastysteak
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:15am

    Romney says whatever it is he thinks we want to hear. Haven’t we learned our lesson yet? Romney is a product that is being sold to us. Don’t get sucked into the media-driven popularity pageant this time around!! Vote for a candidate that is genuine, honest and honorable. Vote for a candidate that says what he means and means what he says — and has a record to prove it.

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    • KTsayz
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:20am

      AMEN to that!
      Ron Paul 2012

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    • mad_hatter
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:33am

      That is funny that you and the media know his heart so well that you know what he is thinking. Could it actually be that he believes this would be the best, especially after talking to those that know. He has some very experienced advisers and I know that he got most of this from them so stop making accusations.

      Every candidate has flip-flopped or changed their mind in this race, Ron Paul, Bachman, Cain, everybody. So stop playing the MSM talking point, it is getting annoying.

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    • YepImaConservative
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:49am

      “Vote for a candidate that says what he means and means what he says and has a record to prove it.”

      The hypocrisy of “Dr. No” doesn’t end with deceptive campaign ads about his record and the betrayal of his purported libertarian principles. He is also a downright fraud when it comes to big-government spending. While representing himself for decades as the sworn enemy of overspending, the good doctor has had his snout deep in the earmark trough. In 2007, the Wall Street Journal reported, “The Congressman disclosed his requests this year for about $400 million worth of federal funding for no fewer than 65 earmarks. They include such urgent national wartime priorities as an $8 million request for the marketing of wild American shrimp and $2.3 million to fund shrimp-fishing research.” And this is the man who had the effrontery to berate Ronald Reagan for deficit spending.

      Considering this affinity for earmarks, combined with numerous congressional votes that cannot be reconciled with his professed principles, one would think that most libertarians would by now have said “no” to “Dr. No.” And some have. Libertarian economist Arnold Kling became disenchanted several years ago: “Many well-meaning libertarians signed on to the ‘Ron Paul revolution.’ At first, this only required accepting his pro-life and anti-immigrant stances as libertarian, contrary to the leanings of many libertarians, but to dismiss all doubts about his judgment and his character would be to

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    • RetiredChief
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 11:24am

      You can apply that to any politician…they are “In It To Win It!” With very few exceptions, a candidate will tailor his speech to fit the crowd and rally their enthusiasm. That being said, it is up to us to figure which politician will most closely represent our views, not based on the words spoken, but by past actions!

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    • getalong
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 11:49am

      KTSAYZ Ron Paul 2012!
      Are you kidding me. No borders, Iran with nuclear bombs, no help for the elderly and disabled. Ron Paul would put our country in a very dangerous situation. NO, NO, NO, to Paul

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:00pm

      GETALONG, you are quoting leftist lies “No borders, Iran with nuclear bombs, no help for the elderly and disabled.”

      Ron Paul is the ONLY GOP candidate that isn’t for the one world agenda, NAFTA and open borders. Bush didn’t close the borders, Obama doesn’t close the borders. As long as you only look at Democrats or Republicans for the answers — you won’t find any.

      No help for the elderly/needy? America is broke. Ron Paul wants to close unnecessary military bases (over 700 to choose from) and use that money to protect the border, balance the budget and take care of the needy.

      All the candidates that claim they are going to “protect the needy” — They never say where they are going to get the money.

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    • Pappypatriot
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:02pm

      Your media talking points are lame and worn out. Mitt is a true conservative much more than even Ronald Reagan. To the very high standard you hold Mitt Romney and nobody else if Reagan were held to that same standard today, he would be called a total RINO, and he was one of the greatest Presidents ever as Mitt will be also.

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    • FranciscoDAnconia
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:46pm

      Romney is a turnaround guy. This isn’t a difficult thing to understand. He was governor of one of the most liberal states, thats an accomplishment. The guy is a business man, not some wolf in sheep clothing. Romney is probably one of the few guys that really wants to put the country back on the right course. This isn’t about money, fame, or power. He really wants to change the course of the nation. I have changed my stance on some issues of the years. Have you? If you haven’t than good for you but there is nothing wrong with learning and changing ones mind. Most issues are not black and white, hence the fact that most readers of the blaze are half libertarian/conservative.

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    • FranciscoDAnconia
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:49pm

      How is he a product being sold to us? What are you even talking about? What makes you believe he isn’t genuine. He spent millions of his own dollars last election trying to win the campaign. The guy has always been conservative on fiscal issues. We are dealing with fiscal issues. I could care less about gay marriage and other social issues. The issue at hand is the economy. This is Romneys bread and butter. Who is better on the economy? The answer. Nobody.

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    • slr4528
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 2:49pm

      Romney is worth 200 million so he doesn’t need the headaches of being ripped apart by his fellow conservatives. The GOP is going to scare away any chance of successful conservative businessmen and women with strong moral compasses from even running for elected office. Romney received no salary while governor and turning around the Olympics. Unlike Perry and other candidates he can’t be bought because he has all the money he needs.

      In 2010 Romney contributed money and time to help several conservative tea party candidates get elected as well. When Romney was MA governor, the state was 3 billion in debt and when he left office 4 yrs. later, MA had a 2 billion rainy day fund without raising taxes. Romney moved the most liberal state in the country to the RIGHT and Romney also took a tough stand on illegal immigration. Perry on the other hand moved the state of Texas to the left by doubling the size of government and offering illegal immigrants perks.

      Romney is a true conservative who had the misfortune of governing a liberal state, so everyone immediately assigns him with the RINO moniker because they assign the views of the liberal legislature to Romney,which is not fair. If I were a Republican strategist I would tell anyone who wants to run for president on the GOP ticket some day to not run for governor of a MA,NY,NJ or CA.

      Is that what the GOP wants? To discourage Republicans from even running in these liberal states?

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  • Vechorik
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:08am

    Romney is a neo-conservative.
    I don‘t think that’s what true conservatives want.

    Don’t vote until you understand United Nations Agenda 21 and ICELI
    Here’s one source, a liberal lady talking to a Tea Party group about it:
    /watch?v=CEHWsdimVO4

    The difference between a neo-conservative and a conservative:
    Definition and names of neo-cons:
    /watch?v=nuefjIYKkjE

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    • YepImaConservative
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:26am

      Lmao. And being a Neo-Liberal/ Quasi-Conservative is the way to go? Anyone who falls for the Libertarian/Ron Paul BS might as well vote for Obama (Ron Paul supporters will be a vote for Obama anyways).

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    • KTsayz
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:29am

      Ron Paul is the only candidate serious about getting US out of the UN and the UN out of America.
      He wrote and submitted HR 1146 The American Sovereignty Restoration Act
      http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=18400
      and he submitted it again this year but ongress still isn’t listening
      http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d112:h.r.1146:#
      As President, Ron Paul will restore our sovereignty and our liberty. He is the only candidate who says what he means, and means what he says.

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    • qpwillie
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:54am

      The difference between a neo-conservative and a conservative is that Ron Paul is a conservative and the rest of the human population are neo-conservatives.

      Woo Hoo!!!! liberty constitution, Neocon, Neocon, Ron Paul, End all wars, Neocon, Neocon, Ron Paul, End the fed, Ron Paul, Ron Paul, snort, gurgle, Neocon, Ron Paul, ron pauuuuu.. mumble mumble mumble……….

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:29pm

      COMMON SENSE – What if China invaded Texas:
      Very compelling video
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHrkc6EB6h0

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    • FranciscoDAnconia
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:52pm

      Let me guess you think Ron Paul is the answer. Please get real. Again, I beg the question. What makes Ron Paul the most conservative candidate. Is it the Iran dilemma where he believes they should have nuclear weapons? Is it his libertarian views?

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    • whywonder
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 3:05pm

      Verchic
      “what if china imvaded texas?” like i said in another post,you have a strange sense of reality.

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    • Van Bones
      Posted on October 9, 2011 at 1:33am

      That video is waste.

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  • eyestoseeearstohear
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 9:58am

    YOU’VE GOT TO SEE THE “VALUE VOTERS SUMMIT” ON CSPAN ( Oct.7)

    In particular, the Herman Cain and Newt speech.

    I KNOW Newt has not been liked – BUT STILL – he’s better than Obama –
    But, since Newt’s time as Speaker – he has spent his time ON THE CONSTITUTION -
    AND KNOWS IT FORWARD & BACKWARDS.

    CHECK CSPAN FOR THE VALUE VOTERS SUMMIT SPEECHES.

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    • slr4528
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:42am

      I read some articles about the Values summit specifically those where the Evangelical pastors stated that Romney was not a Christian and that Mormons belong to a cult. Those are some values!!!!!

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    • feralmonkey4
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 1:15pm

      SLR why don‘t your go to the Mormon website and see for yourself what they believe or are you like so many liberals that would rather just believe what someone else tells them that way they don’t have to do any real work on their own?

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    • slr4528
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 3:03pm

      FERALMONKEY4- I am not a liberal! I am a strong conservative and I do not like it when someone insult‘s and judges another man’s religion.

      Should Mormon parents tell their children that,”you can grow up to be anything you want in the United States,except President.”?

      You should view Bill Bennet’s speech on you tube. I share his sentiments regarding this whole matter.

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  • Common.Cents
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 9:45am

    Romney, Thank you! I am really glad to hear that from you. As much as I really like Cain‘s policy’s I believe that you both would make a great team! Romney/Cain or Cain/Romney.

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  • Sgt.Crust
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 9:41am

    As somebody who once said ‘…my neighbors dog has created more shovel ready jobs than Obama…’. I could run my dog and beat Oblahblah. I like Cain/Mitt combo, guts and brains, iare what we need now!

    The subversives number are growing, the unions are involved, I don’t hold up much hope this all stays peaceful. You’ve heard them, saying ‘…these corporate monsters, these capitalist pigs will not last…’. You also hear the non-violence, but unions do not roll that way.

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    • Sgt.Crust
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:14am

      Pardon my gaffe, but don’t call me Joe…I meant Cain/Newt…one day I’ll edit my blogs before I bloody well post them!

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  • jeffyfreezone
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 9:36am

    What a shame we can’t replace everyone hired by Obama (and Obama) with those fine young American cadets!

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    • Common.Cents
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 9:46am

      I totally agree. They impressed me SO much more than any other college student I have seen recently. Frankly, more than most adults I have seen….

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    • godhead
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 11:28am

      I wonder how many are gay? We’ll have to weed them out. Not everyone can be a patriot, a am I right?

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    • cromag11b
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 3:21pm

      Have you ever had to work with a Citadel grad?

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  • elation
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 9:18am

    I don‘t know why the Blaze didn’t include the actual clip that contained both the slam and the cheering. It DOES exist; I heard the whole thing on Rush Friday. Probably an innocent mistake on the part of the Blaze, and not “propoganda BS” as some are suggesting.

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  • Darla_K
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 9:11am

    I keep thinking I want a president who knows everything there is to know on how to run our Country. I realize now there is not a perfect person anywhere for this job. But, we must remember that he/she will surround themselves with lots of people that do have expertise experience in the areas that they are lacking. I like Cain and Romney, but trust is a issue with me. The POTUS we have now is the worst of the worst and we can’t get much worse, can we?

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    • KTsayz
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:19am

      So you think adding a brand spanking new ‘national sales tax’ that will be raised over time is the answer? You want to pay 17/18/19% on your purchases? This is something the progressives have been wanting for ages and Cain says he’ll deliver it. And you approve of an enemies list like what Nixon had only this time one naming countries? That is what Cain is proposing with his ‘Cain Doctrine’: “Clearly identify who our friends are. Clearly identify who our enemies are, and stop giving money to our enemies.” Diplomacy is out the door with that terrible policy. And we taxpayers shouldn’t be subsidising ANY country.
      Aren’t we Taxed Enough Already?
      As for Romney, during that speech he said ‘We are a democracy’. No we are NOT. We are a Republic and any presidential candidate that does not know that is not worthy of the job. He also wants to grow the size of the military industrial complex. And he wants to put aircraft carriers in the Persian Gulf and Mediterranean as a ‘deterrent’ to the Iranian regime. sounds okay is you are a warmonger but I’m sure that will be seen as a threatening gestures by the lunatics running the show. Everyone was up in arms when we found out about Iran’s plot to have ships surround America, as we should do, but there are many innocent Iranians stuck in that country who have every right to fear what their leaders will do to them because of an action like that.
      Please do a better job at vetting the candidates. As for me, it’s Ron Paul 201

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  • jedi.kep
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 9:06am

    Um…“Cadets cheer”??? Where?? Come on guys. Stop with the attention grabbing headlines that MIGHT be true and stick with the TRUTH. I thought this was THE BLAZE where you stand in the BLAZE OF TRUTH?

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    • SLAPTHELEFT
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 9:44am

      Nice try.

      Who did the broadcast? Was it abc,NBC, who?

      You obviously haven’t served. The troops of this country are not blind. Unlike you, they are the cream of this country. If they could of they probably would have blown the roof off the place in response to that statement.

      Why don’t you serve your country? Too much of a wuss? It’s ok, granny is making you some French toast right now little man. Extra syrup for Grammys little lefty.

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    • jamesm80
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 9:59am

      @ SLAPTHELEFT

      I serve in the US Army. I have a platoon of 29. I have a lot of good soldiers, but I see a lot of soldiers that are not close to being “cream of our country.” Besides, as future Officers and Soldiers in the Army they should start getting use to the idea that President Obama is the Commander and Chief and their boss. I don’t think that when they join they could boo their Battalion Commander or even Company Commander.

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    • YepImaConservative
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 11:29am

      >JAMESM80. I find your comments a little disheartening regarding some of our Soldiers. Are you a Platoon Sergeant or a Platoon Leader? Either way… it’s your job to help train/school/mentor those Soldiers into becoming the “cream of the country”. Not everyone who comes into the Military has their **** together, or keeps their **** together if it once was. You have the opportunity to help get them that way, or keep them that way regardless of who is President of the United States.

      Teaching and training Soldiers goes way beyond Military tactics. Sometimes you have to start from the ground up and it requires something more than just being an NCO or a Commissioned Officer. Take your life experience and help them with theirs. It may take you to their beginnings… long before they joined the Army.

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    • SLAPTHELEFT
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 3:10pm

      I too have served and your point is 100% valid. There are those who may not be the cream. I do stand corrected my friend. I will say that regardless of the oath we take, or they, we know when we are being undermined by our commanders or commander in chief.

      If you think these young men and women can’t recognize weak leadership or policy which makes their occupation even more hazardous I will not seek to convince you. I do appreciate your service and politeness.

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  • BigGoliath
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 9:01am

    This group of apologists has forgotten where this nation got its strength. We are a WARING NATION. We are extremely tolerant, and forgiving. We will help ANYONE in need. But we need to get back to what made us great, and powerful.
    Keep talking Mitt…you’re boring as all hell, but keep moving in this direction and I will be listening more attentively

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    • KTsayz
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 9:40am

      You must be joking. America is anything BUT a warring nation.
      Have you forgotten the words of our Founding Fathers?
      “If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.” – James Madison
      “War has been avoided from a due sense of the miseries, and the demoralization it produces, and of the superior blessings of a state of peace and friendship with all mankind.” – Thomas Jefferson
      “Never was so much false arithmetic employed on any subject, as that which has been employed to persuade nations that it is their interest to go to war.” – Thomas Jefferson
      “There was never a good war or a bad peace.” – Benjamin Franklin
      “The fiery and destructive passions of war reign in the human breast with much more powerful sway than the mild and beneficent sentiments of peace.” – Alexander Hamilton
      “My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth.” – George Washington
      “Of all the enemies to public liberty, war is, perhaps, the most to be dreaded, because it comprises and develops the germ of every other. War is the parent of armies; from these proceed debt and taxes and armies are the known instruments for bringing the many under the domination of the few. In war, too, the discretionary power of the Executive is extended; its influence in dealing out offices, honors, and emoluments is multiplied; and all the means of seducing the minds, are added to those of subduing the force, of the people… James M

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  • TMan2020
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 9:00am

    Romney! You‘re not my president because you’re not a conservative.

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    • slr4528
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:20am

      Romney is more conservative than Perry and Romney is just as conservative as or if not more conservative than the other candidates. I was reading about the Values summit yesterday and from what I saw it looks like Romney won‘t get the GOP nomination because he is a Mormon not because his political beliefs aren’t conservative.

      I like Cain but he won’t win the general because of his 999 national sales tax and income tax. There is no way that he will be able to sell that to Reagan Democrats and Independents. I am a life long Republican and I can’t buy into it,especially when presidents like Ronald Reagan were able to turn our economy around without drastically altering our tax code.

      I guess, I better prepare my financial future for 4 more years of Obama.

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    • FranciscoDAnconia
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:57pm

      TMAN,

      How is he not conservative? Who is more conservative? Perry? No. Its to difficult to really know all of the issues Cain has had over the years because we have not ran a microscope over his life. Romney has changed his mind on some issues. Guess what? So have I, and so have most mature individuals. Politics isn’t as black and white on every single issue. He has always been conservative on economic issues. He has always been for lowers taxes.

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    • whywonder
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 2:48pm

      Slr
      Ronald reagan raised taxes 11 times. Thats a fact

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  • countryfirst
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 8:42am

    Our military is now directed to stand strong with honor and respect. We have are commander in chief bow to world leaders. Barry is a true disgrace

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    • Sheepdog911
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 8:52am

      Oh, Citadel, I sing thy praise … “You are Citadel Men, you have no pension for failure, you wear the Ring, you never let a friend down, you will be good fathers, husbands, and leaders in the armed forces and industry, you are strong in heart, body, and mind. You protect such things as Honor and Fidelity. Your virtues will matter … you are the last of the knights.” — Ronald Reagan

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    • lvamervet
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 9:30am

      mr. obama (the pretend president) only bow’s to world leaders so that he can check out their package !

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  • GulfPeg
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 8:34am

    This is excellent! We need the patriotic spirit that Raegan brought back. Not apologize to other countries, but be proud of our country.

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    • slr4528
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:22am

      Kenny-I watched it and there was a slam on Obama and the cadets did cheer and they gave Romney a standing ovation at the end.

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    • progressiveslayer
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 12:17pm

      Who killed Kenny? SLR4528

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  • progressiveslayer
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 8:30am

    We need a president with some stones and maybe Mitt can be that man,what we have now is a Marxist bent on the destruction of capitalism and the decline of America,anybody but Barry in 12.

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  • SpankDaMonkey
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 8:23am

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    Mitt got one right. But he will not be President…….Raise Cain 2012…..

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 8:09am

    Gosh Barry, everyone seems down on you these days. Maybe it’s time for another speech, that always makes everything better! LOL

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    • BLACKDIAMONDSKIER
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 8:25am

      I agree, but if you want to hear an even greater speech listen to Herman Cain @ Values Voter Summit. You can access it on the blaze. Cain has the qualities of a great leader!!!! Those being CLARITY, WISDOM, EXPERIENCE, FAITH, and COURAGE. What a sharp contrast to what we currently have in the white house. Check it out!!!

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    • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 8:44am

      @BlackDiamond — indeed. I believe Cain honestly is the leader we need for this time and place in the history of our country.

      @Gonzo — do we honestly need one more speech/campaing performance/bored to death and tears performance from Mr Obama?

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 8:48am

      I’ve heard it BDS. I’m with you on Herman Cain. I fell into believing the pundits that he didn’t have a legitimate chance for a while, I’m over having Bill Krystol and Charles Krauthammer tell me who can and cannot win.

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 8:49am

      No Snowy, It was sarcasm.

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    • lvamervet
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 9:35am

      NEVER to see mr. obama’s face or hear his voice again…….PRICELESS.

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    • Mandors
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 10:30am

      Gonzo, I’ve come to the conclusion that Krauthammer and Krystol secretly love having Obama as president. It gives them material and an audience. They also like many GOP stalwarts hate outsiders like Cain and the Tea Party.

      Chairman of the Kansas City Fed? I don’t know if Cain can win, but I‘d say that’s pretty good experience in times like these.

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  • qpwillie
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 7:53am

    The media and the GOP will trudge forward to choose our candidate for us in spite of all the indicators which clearly show who we want. We MUST NOT allow that to happen like it did with McCain!!!!!!!

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  • dsm
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 7:52am

    This is the best thing I have heard out of Romney.
    Obama is weakening our military on purpose.

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    • KTsayz
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 9:44am

      Romney called our country a ‘democracy’ during this speech. Last I checked we were a Republic. I didn’t like this speech at all. You need to listen to the entire thing. He proposes many scary things like working with the UN, more military bases and threatening stances. america’s strength does not lie in threats, but her virtue.

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  • Chet Hempstead
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 7:52am

    What cuts? Obama has actually increased the military budget. As far as the missile defense system goes, I suspect that once you get to actually be President they let you in on the secret that it doesn’t really work, and there are no realistic prospects that it might in the near future.

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    • jackal
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 8:28am

      I guess that’s why the Russkies wanted the missle defense shield out of Poland while Poland wanted it.I guess missles in Iran should really be of no real concern for Isarel?Well I can tell you that while I live next to a naval shipyard and 1000 jobs were cut before Christmas of last year and contracts cancelled thier have been no CUTS.Yea tell me another lie.

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    • NOTAMUSHROOM
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 8:33am

      Really? Please list your source or sources. As for the “secret” I assume then that you’ve been the Commander in Chief recently, otherwise you are talking out of your butt like all the other Progressive trolls that disgrace the comment section here.

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 9:22am

      Obama cut the space program too. There will be many, many more cuts. America is broke. The Super Committee will cut defense — watch and see.

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    • RLTW
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 11:59am

      Having just paid a visit to a US Army Division CSM I’ve known for 23 years I can tell you the coming manning cuts this admin is planning will be devastating to the force.

      Promotions have come to a standstill, if E-5 is not made by 1st enlistment within combat arms you’re not allowed to reenlist.
      They’re deliberately thinning the ranks and slowing enlistment to a trickle, while at the same time conducting the social engineering and integration of ****’s

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    • whywonder
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 2:45pm

      You are complaining about cuts? Isn’t that what you blazers are all about..no taxes just keep cuttin. Thats what boehner,the turtle,cantor and anyone in the tea party wants, they keep saying it over and over.

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    • whywonder
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 2:57pm

      Ver
      America is so broke we are down to our last 11 aicraft carrier battle groups. You have a tenative grasp on reality.

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    • RLTW
      Posted on October 9, 2011 at 2:04am

      @Whywonder

      Do you know where “provide for the national defense” was written? If not you are FUBAR.

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  • Ironmaan
    Posted on October 8, 2011 at 7:48am

    Obama has done nothing but weaken the United States since he took office. EVERYTHING is worse.
    http://guerillatics.com

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    • cromag11b
      Posted on October 8, 2011 at 3:27pm

      Hmm. Have you ever bee in the military? How about since 2000?
      It will take decades to recover from what Bush and his cronies did to the Army. Switching everything to shady contractors, stop gap, poor planning, and overall damage of moral will take a long time to repair.

      I’m not saying things are spectacularly better right now; but they aren’t getting worse. Deployments getting shortened to Marine length soon is a good start.

      The defense budget needs drastic straightening out and trimming. Do the Air Force and Navy need shiny new toys in the middle of a 10 year ground war, no. Should we switch back to having troops do the jobs that contractors charge us millions for, yes.

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