Thread: Treatment of US Soldiers by Obama During Shutdown – A Disgrace Worthy of Impeachment

3 Hours Ago by Frank Salvato

Treatment of US Soldiers by Barack Obama During Shutdown – A Disgrace Worthy of Impeachment

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It is unconscionable. It is rude, insensitivity, callus and unacceptable. With the news that family members of fallen soldiers killed in Afghanistan are not only being denied death benefits, but are being denied transportation to Dover AFB for the arrival of the caskets containing the remains of their loved ones, the Obama Administration has crossed a "red line" with the American people. Progressives in Washington and across the nation, you are now on notice: We - regular, rank-and-file, hard-working American every-men and -women - are not going to take the "pain" of your ideological agenda anymore.

Few things are sacrosanct among all Americans, the proper treatment and respect of the men and women of the Armed Forces - and their families - one such thing. But Mr. Obama, his administration, and the sycophants who voted for and support them have disrespected and caused unnecessary pain for these patriots, both fallen and family. Just as in the 1960s, these very same people and people of the same mindset, are once again spitting in the faces of the American soldier, this time extending that vile discontent to the survivors and their children.
FOX News reports:

It's another ugly symptom of Mr. Obama's partial government shutdown -- and this time it impacts the families of soldiers who are dying for their country.
The Pentagon confirmed Tuesday that, as long as the budget impasse lasts, it will not be able to pay death benefits to the families of troops who've been killed in combat.
"Unfortunately, as a result of the shutdown, we do not have the legal authority to make death gratuity payments at this time," said Lt. Cmdr. Nate Christensen, a Defense Department spokesman.
House lawmakers, though, are planning to vote Wednesday on a bill to restore funding for the payments. And Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), on Tuesday accused the Obama administration of needlessly withholding the money...
The Pentagon says it has specific instructions from its budget office not to make payments for deaths that occurred after 11:59pm on Sept. 30, 2013.

And that's about enough...We should all demand – demand – the name of the imbecile who made this decision (I am certain that it came from Mr. Obama's inner-circle) and demand – demand – that person's resignation, terminating that person's governmental career complete with withheld benefits.
President Obama is the Commander in Chief and that position mandates a responsibility to care for the whole of the military family. This responsibility is absolute and non-discretionary. That this situation even exists must – must and without question – rest on Mr. Obama's shoulders personally.
In fact, if one of the duties of the Presidency is being Commander in Chief, this abdication of responsibility to our soldiers and their families (they are considered military families and many live on military bases, shop at military base PXs, etc.) for political purposes should be deemed an impeachable offense; disavowing any aspect of the position of Commander in Chief must be considered a "high crime and misdemeanor."
We, as a nation, have been subjected to the arrogance and bully-tactics of Mr. Obama's Chicago Progressive political mindset long enough. We have been subjected to the sycophancy of a Progressive mainstream media continuously lobbing softball questions to this president; ignoring not only the execution of poor government, but scandals that – in more than one case – have cost Americans their lives. I contend that this is too high a price for a country to pay just because Progressive ideologues insists on executing the politically correct, "social justice," Marxist transformation of our nation, purely for power, fame and fortune.
It is time to define Progressivism for what it is: a destructive force that is antithetical to our Founders' vision of a limited government and a free people. It is also time to confront Progressivism at every level, in every governmental chamber, on every street corner and in every individual.
Progressivism is not unlike Islamo-fascism in that the ideology is not – not –compatible with the Natural Law right to individual liberty and the overall concepts of self-reliance and freedom. It also stands as just as lethal a threat to our nation.
That Mr. Obama has not already addressed the subject of getting the fallen soldiers' families their promised death benefits and respectful transportation to Dover AFB for the arrival of the caskets is beyond disgraceful. If Mr. Obama had a shred of decency; an ounce of honor, he would have already ordered a solution to this problem from the available Pentagon funding (and yes, there is money there to satisfy this situation). That he hasn't should result in his resignation from office...immediately.
Yes, it is that much of an issue.

http://freedomoutpost.com/2013/10/tr...y-impeachment/

Team Obama Withholds Death Benefits For Troops Killed In Action; Sends Big Bird $445 Million

Michael Miller
On October 9, 2013
http://mikesright.wordpress.com/

The Pentagon has confirmed that it will not pay death benefits to the families of troops killed in combat during the so-called government shutdown. In a related story,Big Bird received a check for $445 million.
As reported by Breitbart.com, Defense Department spokesman Lieutenant Commander Nate Christensen confirmed Team Obama’s Decision:

“Unfortunately, as a result of the shutdown, we do not have the legal authority to make death gratuity payments at this time. However, we are keeping a close eye on those survivors who have lost loved ones serving in the Department of Defense.”

Really, Lieutenant Commander? As close of an eye as the National Park Service is keeping on WWII veterans and other Americans who attempt to enter our national parks?
As close of an eye as Team Obama keeps on PBS, whom it sent a check for $445 million on the first day of the shutdown, claiming that PBS funding is “indispensable”? On the other hand, only 22 Democrats voted to restore funding to all veterans in a vote taken in the House on October 1st.
Yeah, I guess we ordinary Americans just don’t have our priorities straight, Mr. President.

http://www.ijreview.com/2013/10/8560...killed-action/

Pentagon freezes death benefits for families of fallen soldiers

WASHINGTON- Members of Congress expressed outrage Tuesday that families of fallen U.S. military personnel are being denied death benefits while Democrats and Republicans grope for a way to end the partial government shutdown. The GOP-led House readied a quick fix.The Pentagon typically pays out $100,000 within three days of a soldier's death. But it says the shutdown means there is no authority now to pay the money.

House Speaker John Boehner blasted the Obama administration Tuesday for withholding the payments. He said Congress gave the Defense Department broad authority to continue paying bills such as the death payments in a law passed just before the government shut down on Oct. 1.

"Frankly, I think it's disgraceful that they're withholding these benefits," Boehner, R-Ohio, told reporters.

He said the House would address the problem Wednesday, and he called on President Barack Obama to sign the bill into law. Senate Democrats have been hesitant to pass piecemeal legislation, insisting the entire government be reopened.



In the Senate, members of both parties lamented the impasse.

Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said the lack of compensation for the families of five soldiers killed in Afghanistan over the weekend was "appalling."

"Shouldn't we be ashamed?" said Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.

"Your government has let you down in a time of your need," echoed fellow Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, describing what his message to the families would be. Graham blamed Democrats, Republicans and Obama for the situation.

http://www.gopusa.com/news/2013/10/0.../?subscriber=1