Obama administration: No US flags in Haiti

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The many nations helping Haiti recover from the devastating earthquake that struck there have set up their own military compounds and fly their flags at the entrances.

France's tricolor, Britain's Union Jack and even Croatia's coat of arms flap in the breeze.

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#1 David Rawlins on 04/18/10 at 12:21 PM

Barak Obama is a joke of an American and should be tried for treason.

#2 J.M. on 04/18/10 at 02:07 PM

What treason? I see no wrong here. This joke of an american as you call him, is the most powerful person in the world. He is our leader, our educator, our future, our guildance and whatever else you need to fulfill your life. Barack is our leader who shoulders are capable of handling your petty insults.

#3 Sheila Tolley on 04/18/10 at 09:36 PM

And GOD help us.

#4 Sheila Tolley on 04/18/10 at 09:38 PM

Old J dot M is on a mission here, David. He is color blind..we need to cut him some slack.

#5 Anonymous on 04/18/10 at 10:22 PM

If Obama would do right and be right, there would be no insults.

#6 J.M. on 04/19/10 at 04:50 AM

Ask yourself? What right do you have to make such statements? Are you not the same people that bash everyone in your local government? Nothing is every good enough for you. You toss your opinion around like pancakes. Think about it, you look foolish to alot of people. This is why you need to think of the good things that our President has done. And quit being "Rush Limbaugh" puppets!

#7 Sheila Tolley on 04/19/10 at 06:31 AM

Ask yourself? Why can other people express their opinion just as I can? Get back with me on that, will you? Quickly, before obammy taxes blogs.

#8 David Rawlins on 04/19/10 at 06:38 AM

It's called the constitution. That is the right I have to make such statements. I know you liberals don't want anyone but liberals to have this right but unfortunately for you we all have it.

And you need to quit listening to George Sorros media mogul.

Name one (1) thing he's done that's good.

#9 dannyb on 04/19/10 at 07:59 AM

On our right to speak against:
The right we have is part of being an American. And, whether we speak or not, he is still the worst president in American History. His first year has been disastrous. His approval rating is the worst. He has created division and animosity. It might surprise you to know that I am glad he is president - it really helped shine a light on the democratic agenda and helped solidify what it means to be a republican. Now that the republicans have been shaken, I hope they solidify a position of conserving our Christian Heritage that made (and make) this country so great.

On the local Government:
I have not bashed the BOC or the BOE. I respect an honor Dr. Turpin, we was/is an exceptional leader. I also voted for Jimmy Thomas and he does a fine job as well. When a local leader has an opinion to which I disagree, I may or may not decide to use my right to verbalize that disagreement. That is why I love being American, it's my choice.

On flying the flag:
It is an honor to be able to fly the flag. We should not have the desire to fly the flag out of our own arrogance; more out of respect for which it stands. After reading the article, I can relate to not flying Old Glory. However, you can be sure if I were there, I'd have on a red, white and blue shirt and everyone would know where I was from. The commander in chief might be able to dictate what the military does, but Obama has no bearing on what I do.

On Rush Limbaugh:
He's a loud mouth radio host, he does what he does for money and entertainment - he is no leader. I don't even think I've heard him speak in the past 12 months. He is not a persuasive presence, simply an entertainment tool. I'll bet you more people have been moved to conservative idealism through Obama's ridiculous legislation in the past 12 months than all radio talk shows combined. Obama has had a polarizing affect on society.

On your previous comment (#2) and Obama being the most powerful man:
Obama is not powerful at all. He represents the most powerful nation, but he alone has very little 'power'. The House and Senate have all control over what is and is not law. Obama is the weakest president we have ever had - he has no merit on the world stage. He's more of a joke as an individual. I'm not sure how old you are, but think back to Jimmy Carter - do you think he had any power? He couldn't even get our folks back from Iran. Do you think GW would have had that problem? I think we have a lame duck president after his first term; which is unheard of in American History.

There's your pancake for the day, enjoy it, because when we are truly a socialist nation it may be the only thing you get to eat...

#10 Dorothy on 04/19/10 at 08:07 AM

J.M. we have the right to make such statements as citizens of the USA, we are supposed to be a democracy, not a communist/muslem nation, as for Mr Obama, & I use the word Mr. loosely, he is a joke to the world and the US has become the butt of jokes rather than the most respected country in the world, take a poll & see for yourself how many of his "followers" are disgusted, get that, DISGUSTED with him & his administration...

#11 Dorothy on 04/19/10 at 08:13 AM

J.M. one more thing, when the so called leader of our country wont even look at, let alone salute our flag, I find something very wrong with that, we are not making things up to bash Obama, he is living proof every day as to why he is rideculed by people all over the world, not just here in ZEBULON, & I am no body`s puppet, I have a mind of my own, just like Sheila & the rest do, & by gosh I have the right to use it

#12 Anonymous on 04/19/10 at 08:19 AM

A perfect example of what Obama feels about America, it's people, and what it stands for is told in the picture accompanying this article. What President would feel that he is more important and a higher being than the country he represents and serves? Look at the three people standing behind Obama paying tribute to their country as true Americans do.....with their hands on their heart. Obama does not feel he owes America or the USA that respect.

#13 J.M. on 04/19/10 at 01:16 PM

Only a joke to small minded people like you. You need to look at the bigger picture and not a snap shot of Sheila's brain. haha

#14 Brad on 04/19/10 at 01:29 PM

It all goes back to when a President is sworn into office. He swears to protect the constitution. Every bill he signs into law, every policy that he makes should always be looked at from what the intent of the constitution. The idea of the republic (not democracy) that we live in, is one with a very limited government.

Over years, with help from republicans and democrats alike, we has a nation have lost site of personal responsibility and the importance of liberty. Without personal responsibility there can be no liberty, and without liberty there will be no personal responsibility.

#15 Sheila Tolley on 04/19/10 at 02:29 PM

You go girl...

#16 Sheila Tolley on 04/19/10 at 02:31 PM

I hope you put him/her in their place, Dorothy.

#17 dorothy on 04/19/10 at 02:32 PM

J.M., what age are you, with remarks like you just made, it seems to me that you are either a child, or you have a child`s mind, when a small minded person has the audasity to call someone else small minded & make insults to people that think like sheila & i do, that you are a very narrow minded person, take off your blinders & get on with your life, Insulting people that express opinions that dont fall into your way of thinking is just plain horse hockey, thus ergo, the blinders

#18 dorothy on 04/19/10 at 02:40 PM

It seems I always need to add a P.S. when talking to you J.M., the only joke in any of these comments made here seems to be YOU, & this is in reference to the remark you made to David when he stated that Obama was a joke,HE is a joke, & he is definately not a leader, or an educator, & dear God, I most certainly hope that he will not be our future after 2 more years, If he is not ousted before then, like impeached, give him enough rope & he will surely hang himself, he is well on that road already

#19 Sheila Tolley on 04/19/10 at 03:10 PM

I like you Dorothy. obaba is a joke. (I NEVER capitalize his name, I consider it an insult to tall letters) A sad joke for America. The many who wanted change would say "Keep the change, now.

#20 Sheila Tolley on 04/19/10 at 03:21 PM

You, my man, speak eloquently. I am proud of you. We would have needed to buy obammy a new teleprompter to even read your comment. You give me Faith in the younger generation.

#21 dannyb on 04/19/10 at 04:03 PM

The sworn oath is only as good as the man who swore. To some, honoring your promises mean nothing. Unfortunately, that is true with all politicians, not just the president.

#22 David Rawlins on 04/19/10 at 04:18 PM

I noticed JM that you couldn't name anything.

#23 dorothy on 04/19/10 at 04:46 PM

I like you too Sheila, I wish I could say I`m sorry that Tiger didnt get his green jacket last weekend, but if you remember, that was another story LOL...& as far as capitalizing HIS name, it`s just a habit for me to capitalize Names, I really should try to break that habit where he is concerned....LOL again

#24 Sheila Tolley on 04/19/10 at 06:43 PM

Yeah, I changed my mind about Tiger anyway when he used the F word and God in the same sentence. I think I owe you a cup of coffee or something for that bet. Way to serve it back to old J dot M. It is like playing Punk Ping-Pong, he needs to take a rest.

#25 David Rawlins on 04/20/10 at 06:07 AM

It was sworn on the Bible. To a Muslim terrorist, that's like swearing on a candy wrapper.

#26 dorothy on 04/20/10 at 07:00 AM

Sheila, we all live & learn, at least some of us do, I dont think people like j dot M will ever learn even if it slaps him in the face, appreciate the fact you feel you owe me for that bet, but it was all done in fun LOL...

#27 Anonymous on 04/21/10 at 09:05 AM

I have to tell you that I am so mad right now that I cannot even hold a train of thought and will probably get so side tracked through this statement, because there is so much I want to say, please forgive me. I will start by saying that at 42 years of age, I have never been so angry with America, my home and my country, until this man that we call our president took office. I don't like him, I don't trust him, he never ever should have been put into office in the first place. You need to know that I never once looked at his color, did not care, I have never been blinded by color and I have to say that because I know that will be brought up by some as it always is an "easy crutch". I wanted the best man for the job and he was not it!!! When some of the people in the United states chose to put this man in office they over looked the most important part of the job: REPERSENTING OUR COUNTRY!!! We are a CHRISTIAN NATION FIRST AND FOREMOST, and for him not to be sworn in by using the Bible was the first and most critical strike for me: Will not acknowledge my, our and supposedly his country's flag, well let me say that flag and that bible and our constitution is what made it possible first for him to even be here and because he is black, to be the first black president...God I could go on and on, but everything is said more than once by EVERYBODY!!! with exception of a few! My question is to J.M. what has he done for you??? Since being in office..If people still are not smart enough to see what is happening and has already happened, then all I can say is you get what you deserve, but don't bring me down with you!!! We do not have to worry about being destroyed by another country, people, America is falling from within and all I can say is God help us.

#28 Sheila Tolley on 04/21/10 at 10:30 AM

AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!
obama has played 36 games of golf in 1.5 years. "W" played 24 in 8 years. If my math is correct, at this rate obama will have played 192 games in 8 years. So we paid "W" $4416 to play golf for 8 years and we will pay obama $35,328 if he is re-elected.That is what he is doing for us.

#29 Tongue in Cheek on 04/22/10 at 06:37 AM

OMG.... I've stumbled across another ultra right-wing circle....uhhhh..... quilting bee. D---, you angry losers are spreading like a disease!

#30 David Rawlins on 04/22/10 at 07:38 AM

When November get's here, we will only be angry, the left will be the loser's. And in 2012 King Hussein will be just a memory of a terrible nightmare.

#31 Anonymous on 04/22/10 at 07:59 AM

Tongue in Cheek, who are you refering to as angry losers? I certainly hope not me! I am angry, yes, but a loser? No, not quit!

#32 Anonymous on 04/22/10 at 08:05 AM

Tounge in Cheek, question for you. 1. How does it feel to know that you are living in a country that the rest of the world is making a joke of. That's really SOMETHING to be proud of isn't it?? 2. I want to know just what he has done for you? Oh, let me guess! made your quality of living so much better! We can finish this discussion when we are standing in a soup line together with our children and wondering where we are going to sleep tonight!

#33 Sheila Tolley on 04/22/10 at 08:13 AM

With severe repercussions. He is "laying the groundwork" to ruin the country so that when he leaves office in 2012, it can really fall. The next president can take the blame. He is such a sorry president. He should move to the peanut farm with Jimmy (I gave away The Panama Canal) Carter so we will only need to pay for one set of security guards until they die.

#34 Sheila Tolley on 04/22/10 at 08:15 AM

Don't say OMG. Call on Allah.

#35 Sheila Tolley on 04/22/10 at 08:58 AM

Tongue-in-cheek is a term used to refer to humor in which a statement, or an entire fictional work, is not meant to be taken seriously. AT LEAST YOU ARE USING THE RIGHT SIGN-ON LINGO.

#36 David Rawlins on 04/22/10 at 10:03 AM

At least the soup's better.

#37 Anonymous on 04/22/10 at 03:10 PM

I would be angry too. Bush was such a huge global embarrasment. People flinging shoes at him....I cant think of a bigger sign of dissrespect.
For those of you who think our country is a joke, leave..just leave. Obama was awarded the Nobel Prize. If that does not speak to what the world thinks of us now then you are all slow and I will need to rethink my theories on evolution. Just a tip..turn off faux news.
For the last 8 years, we were the bully on the playground. I am beyond glad that it is no longer the case.

#38 Anonymous on 04/22/10 at 08:45 PM

inbreaders...

#39 David Rawlins on 04/23/10 at 05:47 AM

So did Al Gore, Jr. What's your point? BO was nominated for the peace prize before doing anything at all. It is a joke. If I were one of the previous recipients, I would give mine back.

#40 Anonymous on 04/23/10 at 06:48 AM

Anonymous #18?? You have got to be kidding right?? Same question for you, What has Ole' Obama done for you?? That just seems to be the BIG QUESTION for me! I will not leave my country, I am what you would call a minority now, which INCLUDES being a true AMERICAN! Not many people here can say that anymore!! So I am proud to be an AMERICAN! That's why this whole situation with Mr. OBAMA makes me so angry!! And sorry he is a joke, a mistake, a pathetic low life back stabbing, slimmy piece of scum, that does not even deserve to be in the same catagory as GEORGE BUSH!

#41 Anonymous on 04/23/10 at 09:04 AM

Since when are you and your neo-con friends the final authority on what constitutes a true American?
Ego... and hateful egos at that.
Great thing about America is that not everyone is the same and has the same opinions. But it has become a very intolerant nation in the last year. Old, white people are very sore losers.

But I thank Obama for making public dissent "patriotic" again. God forbid anyone spoke negatively about chicken-little when he was dictator for the last 8 years. Those were very dark times and you were a brave soul to travel overseas.

#42 Sheila Tolley on 04/23/10 at 09:46 AM

Your family tree probably has as many limbs as a telephone pole.

#43 Sheila Tolley on 04/23/10 at 09:59 AM

Oh yeah. The Nobel Peace Prize carried merit until Jimmy (I gave away the Panama Canal) Carter received it. Then this totally worthless obama cartoon character, what a joke. Goober Boy Carter and obammy have done to The Nobel Peace Prize what OJ Simpson done to The Heisman Trophy. At least they took OJ'S back.

#44 Anonymous on 04/23/10 at 12:03 PM

I am just a person who belongs to a family of many generations that fought and sacrificed their lives in may wars for people like you to have the freedom that YOU!!! have my dear friend. As far as being hateful, not at all! Just have enough good common sense to know and realize just what he is doing and has done! He is a worthless piece of sh...! And that is putting it as sweet as i can. Are you a true American???? Old white people? Sore Losers? What is being old got to do with anything? Assumptions, Assumptions!!!

#45 Tongue in Cheek on 04/24/10 at 03:25 PM

To answer your questions:
1. I like living in my country just fine And so far, I have yet heard anyone, other than my fellow U.S. citizens, laughing or ridiculing my country. Maybe in your world travels you overheard someone.
2. What has he (I'm assuming you mean President Obama) done for me? Well, first, he was elected president by the majority of voting citizens. secondly, he rid the WhiteHouse of a cowardly charlaton who surrounded himself with wastrels and scoundrels. And yes, my life and the lives of my loved ones is better, but not due to our government, but to hard work and patience. As far as standing in a soup line, I bet you have no idea what a soup line is. Oh, and go crawl back in your cave and go to sleep.

#46 Anonymous on 04/24/10 at 04:56 PM

Did you just now obtain this common sense you claim to have? Did you vote for Bush twice? Do you think the patriot act was a good thing? I happen to believe that it was a gross violation of the Constitution and my rights as a free American. Perhaps you should apologize to the soldiers fighting for our freedom when it was taken away by Bush and his "patriot act".

#47 David Rawlins on 04/24/10 at 07:59 PM

Please exlain how the patriot act took away your freedoms. I've heard people say this over and over and I've yet to hear them explain rationally why freedoms were lost.

#48 Tongue in Cheek on 04/25/10 at 07:25 AM

Ok, you asked. For starters;
The Patriot Act allowed the govt. (any agency) to conduct wiretaps on ANY person in this country without warrant and for no reason. If your neighbor calls the law and tells them he saw you wrapping your head in a towel and he thinks you're a terrorist, they got you.
Tha Patriot Act allows the govt to arrest anyone for any reason wiithout cause.
The Patriot Act allows the govt to confiscate any or all of your property without cause for no reason.
Sinsce you spend a lot of time on-line you might want to look up this act and read it thoroughly.... then ask your question.

#49 Sheila Tolley on 04/25/10 at 07:43 AM

Wow! David..........who is this person! I looked it up and they are correct.

#50 Anonymous on 04/25/10 at 09:09 AM

You will not hear a rational reason coming from Fox News.

#51 David Rawlins on 04/25/10 at 03:51 PM

Absolutely incorrect!

1 - The Patriot Act allowed the federal government to tap phones of people making international calls without first getting the approval of a judge, termed roving wiretaps. Roving wiretaps are wiretap orders that do not need to specify all common carriers and third parties in a surveillance court order. These are seen as important by the Department of Justice because they believe that terrorists can exploit wiretap orders by rapidly changing locations and communication devices such as cell phones.

2 - There are no arrest clauses in the Patriot Act whatsoever.

3 - No confiscation of property whatsoever.

The Patiot Act dealt mostly with international communications it's biggest controversial element was that for the first time it allowed international intelligence organizations to gather intelligence directly from US citizens.

#52 Anonymous on 04/25/10 at 05:38 PM

Yes, if you call out of country, they record your calls...without warrant and without cause. Enjoy your loss of freedom and please make sure to thank Bush....who, by the way, could care less about you and your opinions unless you are a multi-millionaire.

#53 Anonymous on 04/25/10 at 05:45 PM

AND under the bush administration their was widespread abuse of the patriot act and it was used to gather intelligence about domestic crimes not connected to terrorism.

"""""The FBI is guilty of "serious misuse" of the power to secretly obtain private information under the Patriot Act, a government audit said Friday.

The Justice Department's inspector general looked at the FBI's use of national security letters, in which agents demand personal and business information about individuals -- such as financial, phone, and Internet records -- without court orders.

The audit found the letters were issued without proper authority, cited incorrect statutes or obtained information they weren't supposed to.

As many as 22 percent of national security letters were not recorded, the audit said.

"We concluded that many of the problems we identified constituted serious misuse of the FBI's national security letter authorities," Inspector General Glenn A. Fine said in the report."""""

#54 Anonymous on 04/25/10 at 06:09 PM

Sec. 203(b) and (d): Allows information from criminal probes to be shared with intelligence agencies and other parts of the government.
Con: Critics warn that unrestricted sharing could lead to the development of massive databases about citizens who are not the targets of criminal investigations.

Sec. 206: Allows one wiretap authorization to cover multiple devices, eliminating the need for separate court authorizations for a suspect's cell phone, PC and Blackberry, for example.
Con: Critics say the language of the act could lead to privacy violations of anyone who comes into casual contact with a suspect.

Sec. 215: Allows easier access to business records in foreign intelligence investigations.
Con: Critics attack the breadth of the provision, saying the law could be used to demand the reading records of library or bookstore patrons.

Sec. 218: Lowers the bar for launching foreign intelligence wiretaps and searches.
Con: Because foreign intelligence probes are conducted in secret, with little oversight, critics say abuses could be difficult to uncover.

Sec. 213: Allows "Sneak and peek" search warrants, which let authorities search a home or business without immediately notifying the target of a probe.
Con: Critics say the provision allows the use of "sneak and peek" warrants for even minor crimes, not just terror and espionage cases.

Sec. 805: Expands the existing ban on giving "material support" to terrorists to include "expert advice or assistance."
Con: Critics say the provision could lead to guilt by association.

http://www.reformthepatriotact.org/

#55 David Rawlins on 04/25/10 at 07:28 PM

And I suppose you think Obummer cares so much about you.

So how often have your overseas conversations been recorded?

#56 Anonymous on 04/25/10 at 08:15 PM

Great argument wannabe commish.

#57 Sheila Tolley on 04/25/10 at 09:38 PM

David and Anonymous, you two have me confused. I do not know who is writing what and I am confused about the Patriot Act.

#58 Tongue in Cheek on 04/27/10 at 08:51 AM

It appears you have sent all the pseudo-patriots back to researching their classic comic books for the correct answers. Either that or they're in the corner pouting....LMAO

#59 David Rawlins on 05/07/10 at 05:46 AM

Actually, anon proved my point. It was only a communications surveillance law just as I stated. Once anon posted the text of the law, it should have been clear to everyone that there were no special arrest powers or confiscation powers.

Has it been abused? I'm sure it has, just as every law on the books has been abused. For instance, the law that states the president of the US must provide proof of citizenship.

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