Obama says US 'will maintain strongest military on planet'

Run_to_da_hills

I never trusted this guy from the beginning with all his BS election manifesto. After he promised about pulling back on military power has now concluded that the United States should maintain the “strongest military on the planet”,

Obamas rise was built on his opposition to the Iraq war, delivered this message that could have well have come from George W Bush.

Mr Obama said: “To ensure prosperity here at home and peace abroad, we all share the belief we have to maintain the strongest military on the planet.

“We have to bring the full force of our power, not only military but diplomatic and political, to deal with the threats,” he said, also vowing that the US would stand with India

With the responsibilities of office just seven weeks away, he added that his administration was “absolutely committed to eliminating the threat of terrorism”.

Looks like things have not changed at all from George Bush.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/3540167/Barack-Obama-says-US-will-maintain-strongest-military-on-planet-as-Clinton-confirmed-top-diplomat.html

Terry

Are you banned from politics?

chin_grin

My Ma has all the bombs.....boo-yah!

/typical AH response.

Ross_Mahon

I think they have other problems to be dealing with, Instead of spending lots more money on maintaining as the super power.

Daysha

Most powerful country in the world in most powerful military force in the world shocker!

nice1franko

meet the new boss, same as the old boss

AnonoBoy

Maintaining the strongest military on the planet and pulling out of Iraq aren't mutually exclusive.

SEPT 23 1989

they never learn do the they

SEPT 23 1989

hungover:D

thelordofcheese

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

I never trusted this guy from the beginning with all his BS election manifesto. After he promised about pulling back on military power has now concluded that the United States should maintain the “strongest military on the planet”,

Obamas rise was built on his opposition to the Iraq war, delivered this message that could have well have come from George W Bush.

Mr Obama said: “To ensure prosperity here at home and peace abroad, we all share the belief we have to maintain the strongest military on the planet.

“We have to bring the full force of our power, not only military but diplomatic and political, to deal with the threats,” he said, also vowing that the US would stand with India

With the responsibilities of office just seven weeks away, he added that his administration was “absolutely committed to eliminating the threat of terrorism”.

Looks like things have not changed at all from George Bush.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/3540167/Barack-Obama-says-US-will-maintain-strongest-military-on-planet-as-Clinton-confirmed-top-diplomat.html

Wasn't his stance that they'd actually try diplomacy as opposed to reacting to everything with military force?

Wait, it's runny, never mind.....

CreepingDeath

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

Obama says US ‘will maintain strongest military on planet’

Note his use of the phrase "the planet".

He's just got his first military briefing about the aliens.

Edit: Cue the usual "I for one welcome our new lizard overlords."

ShooterSF

I doubted him the minute he came out with this clanger "Isreal is a good friend of Israel". Americans can't do international issues :rolleyes:

Burning Eclipse

AnonoBoy wrote: »

Maintaining the strongest military on the planet and pulling out of Iraq aren't mutually exclusive.

Exactly right Thankfully some people can see that!

Dinter

Without a massive military America would instead have massive unemployment. As a President what would you rather be remembered for?

Bit childish to think the army would be reduced during the "war on terror". You do remember Obama promising a troop surge in Afghanistan don't you.

Run_to_da_hills

Ross_Mahon wrote: »

I think they have other problems to be dealing with, Instead of spending lots more money on maintaining as the super power.

He is dealing with those matters, he has already promised employment for 2.5 Million Americans, now we see where.

Indie18

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

I never trusted this guy from the beginning with all his BS election manifesto. After he promised about pulling back on military power has now concluded that the United States should maintain the “strongest military on the planet”,

Obamas rise was built on his opposition to the Iraq war, delivered this message that could have well have come from George W Bush.

Mr Obama said: “To ensure prosperity here at home and peace abroad, we all share the belief we have to maintain the strongest military on the planet.

“We have to bring the full force of our power, not only military but diplomatic and political, to deal with the threats,” he said, also vowing that the US would stand with India

With the responsibilities of office just seven weeks away, he added that his administration was “absolutely committed to eliminating the threat of terrorism”.

Looks like things have not changed at all from George Bush.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/3540167/Barack-Obama-says-US-will-maintain-strongest-military-on-planet-as-Clinton-confirmed-top-diplomat.html

All of this really started to get me thinking, and then i realised run to da hills posted it so i went back to actually do some work.

toiletduck

Is this supposed to be a surprise?

thelordofcheese

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

He is dealing with those matters, he has already promised employment for 2.5 Million Americans, now we see where.

In the army?

Do you even listen to what you say?

MagicMarker

Slight over reaction there OP don't you think?

America is just one big giant bullseye, they have no choice but to maintain their military powers. He isn't declaring war ffs!

Gran Hermano

Same dog, different collar.

papajimsmooth

If you ever read his election manifesto he clearly stated that he wanted to drastically increase military funding. The media simply focused on his policy on the Iraq war. Time magazine did a piece on this specific topic about a year ago if you want to look it up.

Big Knox

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

I never trusted this guy from the beginning with all his BS election manifesto. After he promised about pulling back on military power has now concluded that the United States should maintain the “strongest military on the planet”,

Obamas rise was built on his opposition to the Iraq war, delivered this message that could have well have come from George W Bush.

Mr Obama said: “To ensure prosperity here at home and peace abroad, we all share the belief we have to maintain the strongest military on the planet.

“We have to bring the full force of our power, not only military but diplomatic and political, to deal with the threats,” he said, also vowing that the US would stand with India

With the responsibilities of office just seven weeks away, he added that his administration was “absolutely committed to eliminating the threat of terrorism”.

Looks like things have not changed at all from George Bush.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/3540167/Barack-Obama-says-US-will-maintain-strongest-military-on-planet-as-Clinton-confirmed-top-diplomat.html

What exactly did you expect? You want him to go and decomission thousands of billion dollar aircrafts and arms and put hundreds of thousands of soldiers out of jobs?? Get a clue man, of course he's going to maintain their military power, they are the "superpower". It doesen't mean he's gonna attack half the ****ing world.

Bullsh1t posts like this don't belong in AH, in fairness they don't belong anywhere... :rolleyes:

Peteee

"Speak gently, but carry a big stick"

Indeed, Obama would do well to maintain military spending. The US military is not seen as invincible now, whereas it was 8 years ago. Keeping spending on various strategic weapons provides not only jobs but has massive repercussions 20/30 years down the line that no-one can predict

e.g. Military programs kept in place by the Ford/Carter presidencies in the 70's such as the B1 bomber program, Trident missile system and submarine programs, as well as providing research for stealth technology, even when it was seen as foolish to be spending money on such programs, these all helped to bankrupt the Soviet Union as they tried to keep up with america in military spending in the late 80's when these programs bore fruit.

MIN2511

Why do we give a '****' about the yanks?

RichTea

RunToDaHills you don't trust anybody. I've read your Conspiracy Theory forum malarkey.

What did you expect. Obviously the US would maintain the strongest military on the planet. How naiive do you have to be to suggest that because Obama was elected that he'd start discharging armed forces personel and dismantling weapons. They ARE in the middle of a 'war on terror' you know.

LolaLuv

MIN2511 wrote: »

Why do we give a '****' about the yanks?

Because there are some good ones on boards!!

Anyway, I have to agree with those that are wondering why you're surprised. I completely agree that his campaign was a bunch of hype and Americans should prepare to be disappointed, but he never said he was going to get rid of the military. And it isn't like America retaining the most powerful military in the world is difficult...honestly, who's the competition? He's just talking out of his ass, so what?

Run_to_da_hills

RichTea wrote: »

They ARE in the middle of a 'war on terror' you know.

"Would you like to join our Global fight against international terror, we are currently subscribing" :rolleyes::


http://www.armageddononline.net/image/fourthreich.jpg

RichTea

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

"Would you like to join our Global fight against international terror, we are currently subscribing" :rolleyes::


http://www.armageddononline.net/image/fourthreich.jpg

Ah yeah, a site called armageddononline.net with an image entitled 'fourth reich' sounds like a highly objective and reasonable place to find out whats happening in the world today.

Agamemnon

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

With the responsibilities of office just seven weeks away, he added that his administration was “absolutely committed to eliminating the threat of terrorism”.

Ah damn it! I was hoping Obama would surrender to the terrorists, welcome Bin Laden with open arms and help Al Qaeda implement their policies of barbaric, medieval Islamofascism worldwide. I was even going to give up drinking and grow a beard.

lostexpectation

and he can't conceive that is treat even to his friends

Mark200

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

He is dealing with those matters, he has already promised employment for 2.5 Million Americans, now we see where.

He has said a lot of employment will come from his commitment to researching alternative fuels.

I don't see anything wrong with his comment. It's simply acknowledging that if America lets other countries gain military control of the planet, things could be very dangerous.

And although I'm against the war in Iraq and all that, and that America has been too quick to use their military in the past....I do think a world without America as the military leader would be a lot more dangerous than it is now.

phantom_lord

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

Obama says US ‘will maintain strongest military on planet’

run to da hills, what do you think doing that entails?

Run_to_da_hills

phantom_lord wrote: »

run to da hills, what do you think doing that entails?

A time will come when those that speak out about or resist this international "War on Terror" will become the enemy.

MIN2511

PillyPen wrote: »

Because there are some good ones on boards!!

Anyway, I have to agree with those that are wondering why you're surprised. I completely agree that his campaign was a bunch of hype and Americans should prepare to be disappointed, but he never said he was going to get rid of the military. And it isn't like America retaining the most powerful military in the world is difficult...honestly, who's the competition? He's just talking out of his ass, so what?

True!!! I have loads of American friends too

SwanEatingPole

MIN2511 wrote: »

Why do we give a '****' about the yanks?

perhaps you've missed the fact that entire global economy is crumbling?

phantom_lord

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

A time will come when those that speak out about or resist this international "War on Terror" will become the enemy.

lol.

Dave!

RTDH - as was already mentioned, they can maintain the strongest military on the planet without being in Iraq.

Any response?

S.I.R

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

I never trusted this guy from the beginning with all his BS election manifesto. After he promised about pulling back on military power has now concluded that the United States should maintain the “strongest military on the planet”,

Obamas rise was built on his opposition to the Iraq war, delivered this message that could have well have come from George W Bush.

Mr Obama said: “To ensure prosperity here at home and peace abroad, we all share the belief we have to maintain the strongest military on the planet.

“We have to bring the full force of our power, not only military but diplomatic and political, to deal with the threats,” he said, also vowing that the US would stand with India

With the responsibilities of office just seven weeks away, he added that his administration was “absolutely committed to eliminating the threat of terrorism”.

Looks like things have not changed at all from George Bush.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/3540167/Barack-Obama-says-US-will-maintain-strongest-military-on-planet-as-Clinton-confirmed-top-diplomat.html

so... before you get into power you say you will remove most of the army form iraq ( putting many out of work )

but when you get into power and realise you cant leave iraq for atleast 10 years you realise... your rather f***** ??


what a mug obama really is.

MagicMarker

S.I.R wrote: »

so... before you get into power you say you will remove most of the army form iraq ( putting many out of work )

but when you get into power and realise you cant leave iraq for atleast 10 years you realise... your rather f***** ??


what a mug obama really is.

One word....... spellcheck

Terry

PillyPen wrote: »

Because there are some good ones on boards!!

Anyway, I have to agree with those that are wondering why you're surprised. I completely agree that his campaign was a bunch of hype and Americans should prepare to be disappointed, but he never said he was going to get rid of the military. And it isn't like America retaining the most powerful military in the world is difficult...honestly, who's the competition? He's just talking out of his ass, so what?

The competition?

China.

bill_ashmount

Presidents are only a figurehead. They don't make the real decisions.

LolaLuv

Terry wrote: »

The competition?

China.

Everyone knows commies can't fight. Jaysus, Terry, get with it!!

Crash

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

I never trusted this guy from the beginning with all his BS election manifesto. After he promised about pulling back on military power has now concluded that the United States should maintain the “strongest military on the planet”,

You guys do realise that this has less to do with Run_to_da_hills' political disagreement with Obama, and more to do with the fact that he thinks he may be the anti-christ mentioned in the book of revelations, right?

I recently read a few threads on the conspiracy theories forum. They're watching us....

Run_to_da_hills

Going Forward wrote: »

You guys do realise that this has less to do with Run_to_da_hills' political disagreement with Obama, and more to do with the fact that he thinks he may be the anti-christ mentioned in the book of revelations, right?

I recently read a few threads on the conspiracy theories forum. They're watching us....

We should be concerned if he get offered seat no 666 in the European Parliment. :eek:

Smart Bug

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

We should be concerned if he get offered seat no 666 in the European Parliment. :eek:

666? The number of the beast is actually KLONDIKE-52224. All the Christian/Judeo religions have formed a massive conspiracy to fool the populace of the entire world so as to protect the privacy of Satan.

Manic Moran

And in other news, he's decided to cancel his idea of a windfall tax on the oil companies.

Just like any politician: Say what you think the people want to hear in order to get elected, then once in office, start carrying out policies you think make sense regardless of what you said before elected.

NTM

FlutterinBantam

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

I never trusted this guy from the beginning with all his BS election manifesto. After he promised about pulling back on military power has now concluded that the United States should maintain the “strongest military on the planet”,

Obamas rise was built on his opposition to the Iraq war, delivered this message that could have well have come from George W Bush.

Mr Obama said: “To ensure prosperity here at home and peace abroad, we all share the belief we have to maintain the strongest military on the planet.

“We have to bring the full force of our power, not only military but diplomatic and political, to deal with the threats,” he said, also vowing that the US would stand with India

With the responsibilities of office just seven weeks away, he added that his administration was “absolutely committed to eliminating the threat of terrorism”.

Looks like things have not changed at all from George Bush.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/3540167/Barack-Obama-says-US-will-maintain-strongest-military-on-planet-as-Clinton-confirmed-top-diplomat.html

Rather him than some unstable mad Mullah tbh.

Overheal

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

I never trusted this guy from the beginning with all his BS election manifesto. After he promised about pulling back on military power has now concluded that the United States should maintain the “strongest military on the planet”,

Obamas rise was built on his opposition to the Iraq war, delivered this message that could have well have come from George W Bush.

Mr Obama said: “To ensure prosperity here at home and peace abroad, we all share the belief we have to maintain the strongest military on the planet.

“We have to bring the full force of our power, not only military but diplomatic and political, to deal with the threats,” he said, also vowing that the US would stand with India

With the responsibilities of office just seven weeks away, he added that his administration was “absolutely committed to eliminating the threat of terrorism”.

Looks like things have not changed at all from George Bush.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/3540167/Barack-Obama-says-US-will-maintain-strongest-military-on-planet-as-Clinton-confirmed-top-diplomat.html

And after all that schtick about how No country in History has ever been able to maintain its military superiority without falling apart economically: he does this.

In other News, Jon Stewart just signed on for 4 more years of The Daily Show :rolleyes:

brianthebard

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

Rather him than some unstable mad Mullah tbh.

What makes him more stable than a mullah?

Hellm0

I was at his acceptance speech in Grant Park, the guys full of high grade bullsh|t. I never trusted him from the start but what I saw at his speech was interesting, people were CRYING out of happiness! Funny to think, nothing will change (at least not for the better). Kind of cruel really when you think about it.

theprodigals0n

Is anyone actuallly surprised by this? Listening to the debates, it was prefectly obvious that he would follow roughly the same policies that the White House currently is. He never ruled out invading Iran, Pakistan and has said that he will definitely go into Afghanistan.