Rush Limbaugh Calls Obama a Jackass, Ignoramous: Democrats Call G.W. Satan's Monkey

ABC's Steven Portnoy wrote yesterday that Rush Limbaugh had "taken his contempt of the president to a new level," when he called Obama a "jackass." Where was Portnoy when G. W. was in office and among other names, called "Satan's Monkey,"or General David Petraeus tagged General Betrayus by Obama funder George Soros? See the Rush Limbaugh video below calling Obama an "economic illiterate," an "economic ignoramous," an "idiot" where capitalism is concerned, and a "jackass." Source

Rush Limbaugh

View a list of "nicknames" for Bush at Doug Ross and Democratic Underground.

Rush Limbaugh on Barack Obama's Economic Medulla Oblongata

Petraeus Adjusts Rules of Engagement in Afghanistan

Fox is just announcing General David Petraeus will "adjust" or "modify" the Rules of Engagement for the War in Afghanistan. The current method used is far too restrictive. More as details become available.

From Fox News:

A military source close to Gen. David Petraeus told Fox News that one of the first things the general will do when he takes over in Afghanistan is to modify the rules of engagement to make it easier for U.S. troops to engage in combat with the enemy, though a Petraeus spokesman pushed back on the claim.

Troops on the ground and some military commanders have said the strict rules -- aimed at preventing civilian casualties -- have effectively forced the troops to fight with one hand tied behind their backs. The military source who has talked with Petraeus said the general will make those changes. Other sources were not so sure, but said they wouldn't be surprised to see that happen once Petraeus takes command.

From MarineTimes:

Troops in Afghanistan have frequently complained they are hindered - and sometimes put at risk - by the overly restrictive rules of engagement, which have limited night operations as well as air and artillery support.

The change of command from Gen. Stanley McChrystal to Gen. David Petraeus provides an opportunity to re-think the rules of engagement. 

"The president has established strategy," [Secretary of Defense] Gates said. "But from my perspective, Gen. Petraeus will have the flexibility to look at the campaign plan and the approach and all manner of things."

From ArmyTimes on McChrystal:

Gates saying that if it hadn’t been for the magazine’s portrayal of McChrystal and his staff as generally disdainful of aspects of U.S. policy in Afghanistan and disrespectful of senior government civilians, “Gen. McChrystal would still be there, and executing … the strategy the president decided on and the campaign plan that McChrystal developed.”

Obama Transcript on Resignation and Attempted Humiliation of General Stanley McChrystal

The following are snippets of Obama's statement on the resignation of General Stanley McChrystal. The POTUS teleprompter went well until he decided he would not miss this opportunity to humiliate the General:

Barack Obama

Today I accepted General Stanley McChrystal's resignation as commander of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. I did so with considerable regret, but also with certainty that it is the right thing for our mission in Afghanistan, for our military, and for our country. 

I'm also pleased to nominate General David Petraeus to take command in Afghanistan, which will allow us to maintain the momentum and leadership that we need to succeed. 

I don't make this decision based on any difference in policy with General McChrystal, as we are in full agreement about our strategy. Nor do I make this decision out of any sense of personal insult. Stan McChrystal has always shown great courtesy and carried out my orders faithfully. I've got great admiration for him and for his long record of service in uniform. 

Over the last nine years, with America fighting wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, he has earned a reputation as one of our nation's finest soldiers. That reputation is founded upon his extraordinary dedication, his deep intelligence and his love of country. 

I've relied on his service, particularly in helping to design and lead our new strategy in Afghanistan. 

So all Americans should be grateful for General McChrystal's remarkable career in uniform. 

But war is bigger than any one man or woman, whether a private, a general or a president. And as difficult as it is to lose General McChrystal, I believe that it is the right decision for our national security. 

Praise for the General and then wield the petty presidential saber quickly. Obama had to attempt to humilitate:

The conduct represented in the recently published article does not meet the standard that should be set by a commanding general. 

It undermines the civilian control of the military that is at the core of our democratic system. And it erodes the trust that's necessary for our team to work together to achieve our objectives in Afghanistan....

I've just told my national security team that now is the time for all of us to come together. Doing so is not an option but an obligation. I welcome debate among my team, but I won't tolerate division...

How many times have we heard our monarchial president use the word "tolerate?" Here are a few:

1) About the Bush policy on perceived "torture." The U.S. will not tolerate torture...

2) Setting Executive Pay Limits: For top executives to award themselves these kinds of compensation packages in the midst of this economic crisis isn't just bad taste -- it's a bad strategy -- and I will not tolerate it.

3) About the Christmas Day Underpant Bomber, Obama said: While there will be a tendency for finger pointing, I will not tolerate it.

4) Connecting the dots on the Christmas Day bomber: Intelligence failing to connect the dots, Obama called it unacceptable: I will not tolerate it.

5) About Israel: We must never tolerate the hateful stereotypes and prejudice against the Jewish people... (...but in fact we know, that he simply cannot tolerate Israel).

6) About the BP oil spill, speaking about BP and Transocean - the "ridiculous spectacle" of the two companies blaming each other, and their cozy relationship: "I will not tolerate more finger pointing or irresponsibility

Obama went on to talk about his unwavering support for our Military and announced the nomination of General David Petraeus for Commander of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.


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