Obama considered joining military, regrets abortion answer

"You know, I actually did" -- Obama actually did consider serving in the military.
Althouse — So he said, when asked George Stephanopoulos today, on television. "And I actually always thought of the military as an ennobling and, you know, honorable option. But keep in mind that I graduated in 1979. The Vietnam War had come to an end. We weren't engaged in an active military conflict at that point. And so, it's not an option that I ever decided to pursue."Because, back in the Vietnam days, that's when young guys felt especially motivated to sign up to fight. Mmm hmmm. ...

Obama considered joining military, regrets abortion answer
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News — ... in wrestling with those issues, I don't think that the government criminalizing the choices that families make is the best answer for reducing abortions. I think the better answer and this was reflected in the Democratic platform is to figure out, how do we make sure the young mothers, or women who have a pregnancy that's unexpected or difficult, have the kind of support they need to make a whole range of choices, including adoption and keeping the child. -lots more- Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0908/13217.html This is an excellent article. There is so ...

Quote of the Day
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — ... -- Sen. Barack Obama, in an interview on This Week, mocking the McCain campaign's suggestion that Alaska's proximity to Russia gives Gov. Sarah Palin foreign-policy credentials. ...

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A Chequer-Board of Nights and Days — Wow, if this ain't telling: In an electric interview, Obama suggested again and again that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, McCain's running mate, is unprepared for the job. At one point, he mocked her camp's suggestion that Alaska's proximity to Russia gives her foreign-policy credentials: "Well, look. You know, I actually knew that Russia was next to Alaska, as well. I saw it on a map." "It's not a qualification?" Stephanopoulos press. "I don't think it is," Obama replied. But Obama's team recognizes that picking a fight over experience isn't necessarily in Obama's interest, and ...

You're In The Army Now!
JustOneMinute — The eerily prescient Barack Obama remembers signing up for the draft when he graduated from high school in 1979; he also remembers giving serious thought to enlisting, telling George Stepanopoluos that "I have friends whose parents were in the military. There are a lot of Army, military bases there. “And I actually always thought of the military as an ennobling and, you know, honorable option. But keep in mind that I graduated in 1979. The Vietnam War had come to an end. We weren't engaged in an active military conflict at that point. And so, it's not an option that I ever ...

Obama Still Doesn't Get it On Human Life
Rhymes With Right — Well, he does get that he gave a very stupid answer on the topic at Rick Warren's event at Saddleback, but that's about it. Now, Obama tells ABCs George Stephanopoulos in an interview taped for This Week: What I intended to say is that, as a Christian, I have a lot of humility about understanding when does the soul enter into It's a pretty tough question. And so, all I meant to communicate was that I don't presume to be able to answer these kinds of theological questions. To try to turn it into a question of ensoulment (which is a theological question that has NO ...

Obama: I think I wanted to be a soldier once.
AMERICAN DIGEST — ... in the military. There are a lot of Army, military bases there. And I actually always thought of the military as an ennobling and, you know, honorable option. But keep in mind that I graduated in 1979.[*] The Vietnam War had come to an end. We weren't engaged in an active military conflict at that point. And so, it's not an option that I ever decided to pursue.” -Obama considered joining military, regrets abortion answer - Mike Allen - Politico.com ...

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RedState: Conservative News and Community — Wow, if this ain't telling: In an electric interview, Obama suggested again and again that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, McCain's running mate, is unprepared for the job. At one point, he mocked her camp's suggestion that Alaska's proximity to Russia gives her foreign-policy credentials: "Well, look. You know, I actually knew that Russia was next to Alaska, as well. I saw it on a map." "It's not a qualification?" Stephanopoulos press. "I don't think it is," Obama replied. But Obama's team recognizes that ...

Do-Over! Mulligan! Time Out!
sassafrassin.com — One of these playground tactics will work, I’m sure! CNN Politics: Obama: I once considered joining military ABC News: Obama: My Answer on Abortion at Saddleback Church was Too Flip Little Green Footballs: Obama Suddenly Remembers: He Almost Joined the Military Politico: Obama considered joining military, regrets abortion answer And yet another playground tactic from the would-be Leader of the Free World: ABC News: Obama to Stephanopoulos: I could take Palin in basketball ...

Wishing he was at least a Wannabe
Silent Running — “And I actually always thought of the military as an ennobling and, you know, honorable option. But keep in mind that I graduated in 1979. The Vietnam War had come to an end. We weren’t engaged in an active military conflict at that point. And so, it’s not an option that I ever decided to pursue.” I guess we all make different choices. The choice I made on August 19th, 1979, when ‘we weren’t engaged in an active military conflict at that point’, was to pursue the option of military service, so I raised my right hand, took an oath, and became a member of the United States Air ...

McCain-Obama Socialist Forum In Washington
Gateway Pundit — ... in New York- CNN. McCain praised the Peacecorps and AmeriCorps, saying they and similar organizations don't receive "sufficient recognition" from Washington. But McCain was careful to say government should limit its involvement in largely private volunteer organizations- CNN. ...Good for John McCain Obama again talked about his intent to join the military... Something that was mentioned last week for the first time in Obama's short career.