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Obama the opportunist: Does the president love the military?

Aug 2, 2016, 4:11 PM

Sometimes it’s hard to keep a civil tongue when I speak about President Barack Obama and the military. This man is such a craven opportunist.

Now, do think Donald Trump made huge errors in the way he handled the Khizr Khan issue? Yes.

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But then Obama steps into this controversy — to the media’s delight. And, suddenly, Obama wants to be the great defender of soldiers’ honor and military culture. 

Obama is firing a whole line of front line soldiers while hiring diversity directors. Question: if you’re out risking your life out in the field, who the hell do you want with you? A diversity director or a well-trained soldier?

And what is the major focus right now at the Pentagon? Sex changes! Meanwhile, they are firing those who are currently serving.

Obama does not defend the military. He wants it demilitarized. He wants it full of social justice warriors.

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