This was sent to me by a friend.
I realize many of you are planning to vote for Gore (Clinton, Jr.) and
that's your right. But I think the following clearly demonstrates both
Clinton and Gore's, by association, ongoing disrespect of the flag, and
vicariously, of those who serve our country every day. As a military family
member, it makes me ashamed of our president and his "one-time" biggest
supporter. I'm not out to change anyone's mind in the election, just hoping
to provide those of you who are civilians with much of the U.S. military's
point-of-view--and to point out why so many of us are voting for Gore's
opponent.
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U.S. FLAG
Subject: PRESIDENT CLINTON
President Clinton reportedly plans to visit China and Vietnam before the end
of his term, and, according to high-ranking Navy officers, the commander in
chief will alter long-standing naval regulations to allow the American flag
to fly below that of Vietnam when he sails into the communist nation's
territorial waters on a US Navy ship.Highly placed Navy sources who spoke on
condition of anonymity believe this action on the president's part would
further devastate already tenuous Navy morale.As part of his swan song,
Clinton reportedly intends to visit two ports aboard Naval vessels. Trip one
takes him to the People's Republic of China, which has a regulation that no
war ship of any country may enter its territorial waters flying a flag
higher than that of the People's Republic of China. According to one Navy
source, China and the US have effected a compromise whereby both flags - the
US and the PRC - will be flown from US naval vessels at the same height.
But visceral outrage is resulting from a proposed change to Navy regulations
that would result in the American flag being displayed subordinate to the
flag of Vietnam. Navy regulations and tradition prescribe that no country's
flag will be displayed in a superior position to the US flag. However,
Vietnam's rules reportedly demand that the Vietnamese flag shall always fly
in a superior position to any other country's flag. High-ranking naval
officers, speaking on condition that their names not be published, say the
reason for all the alarm, anger and career-threatening rhetoric is that
Clinton allegedly has either ordered, or is about to order, the secretary of
the Navy to amend regulations to permit the Vietnamese flag to be displayed
over the US flag. "I'd like to blow the @#&*% thing up!"said one frustrated
officer. The United States Navy Regulations began with the enactment by the
Continental Congress of the "Rules for the Regulation of the Navy of the
United Colonies" on Nov. 28, 1775. Just 18 days after they founded the
United States Marine Corps. So a long and proud history bolsters the
long-held Navy tradition that no country's flag will fly higher than that of
the United States.
Commenting on the report, Col. David Hackworth, America's most decorated
living war veteran, said, "What's new? Clinton has done everything else to
dishonor the flag, why not make it number two?" He added, "Congress ought
to pull this traitor's travel plug ... now."Calls to the Navy Staff
Operations and Special Events office were referred to the Public Affairs
Office, which then referred WND to the news desk. When WND outlined the
scenario, the spokesman-whose first comment was, "Wow" --later called back
to say, "We haven't been able to find anything on it yet, but we're trying
to run the story to ground." Adm. Thomas B. Fargo,commander in chief of the
US Pacific Fleet, reportedly has visited the People's Republic of China
recently also, although the reason for the trip is not known.
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NOTE: Some of you may wonder what the fuss is about, but please remember
that the Navy prides itself on honor and tradition. The Naval Officers are
not being "childish and petty" when they speak out against this. Morale is
at an all-time low, and military commands do not need to once again be
berated for their job.How does this "slap in the face" decision fall under
the power(s) of the Commander in Chief? It reminds me of when Hillary
ordered that uniforms not be worn by the White House in-house Marines. This
order still stands, if you visit the White House today, 8 yrs. later. What
used to be a sought-after, privileged job, is now seen as a tour of
punishment by these young Marines who stand around in civilian clothes. They
not only lost their uniform but their self-esteem to be seen in the uniform
they are asked to defend. How much more can the people that are asked to
defend our freedom take? The crews on the Navy ships leave their families
and loved ones behind more than 6 months at a time. Everything possible
should be done to praise and encourage them for their dedication! Clinton
will enjoy his boat ride for a few hours and never look back to see the eyes
of the men and women who serve our country. Just as the Clinton
Administration will never look back at the damage that has been done to our
Military and to this Nation.
I don't know if this has been posted yet but today is a good day to look at the disrespect Gore will bring to the US if elected.
Klinton is Gore, Gore is Klinton. There is no difference, IMHO.
I realize many of you are planning to vote for Gore (Clinton, Jr.) and
that's your right. But I think the following clearly demonstrates both
Clinton and Gore's, by association, ongoing disrespect of the flag, and
vicariously, of those who serve our country every day. As a military family
member, it makes me ashamed of our president and his "one-time" biggest
supporter. I'm not out to change anyone's mind in the election, just hoping
to provide those of you who are civilians with much of the U.S. military's
point-of-view--and to point out why so many of us are voting for Gore's
opponent.
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U.S. FLAG
Subject: PRESIDENT CLINTON
President Clinton reportedly plans to visit China and Vietnam before the end
of his term, and, according to high-ranking Navy officers, the commander in
chief will alter long-standing naval regulations to allow the American flag
to fly below that of Vietnam when he sails into the communist nation's
territorial waters on a US Navy ship.Highly placed Navy sources who spoke on
condition of anonymity believe this action on the president's part would
further devastate already tenuous Navy morale.As part of his swan song,
Clinton reportedly intends to visit two ports aboard Naval vessels. Trip one
takes him to the People's Republic of China, which has a regulation that no
war ship of any country may enter its territorial waters flying a flag
higher than that of the People's Republic of China. According to one Navy
source, China and the US have effected a compromise whereby both flags - the
US and the PRC - will be flown from US naval vessels at the same height.
But visceral outrage is resulting from a proposed change to Navy regulations
that would result in the American flag being displayed subordinate to the
flag of Vietnam. Navy regulations and tradition prescribe that no country's
flag will be displayed in a superior position to the US flag. However,
Vietnam's rules reportedly demand that the Vietnamese flag shall always fly
in a superior position to any other country's flag. High-ranking naval
officers, speaking on condition that their names not be published, say the
reason for all the alarm, anger and career-threatening rhetoric is that
Clinton allegedly has either ordered, or is about to order, the secretary of
the Navy to amend regulations to permit the Vietnamese flag to be displayed
over the US flag. "I'd like to blow the @#&*% thing up!"said one frustrated
officer. The United States Navy Regulations began with the enactment by the
Continental Congress of the "Rules for the Regulation of the Navy of the
United Colonies" on Nov. 28, 1775. Just 18 days after they founded the
United States Marine Corps. So a long and proud history bolsters the
long-held Navy tradition that no country's flag will fly higher than that of
the United States.
Commenting on the report, Col. David Hackworth, America's most decorated
living war veteran, said, "What's new? Clinton has done everything else to
dishonor the flag, why not make it number two?" He added, "Congress ought
to pull this traitor's travel plug ... now."Calls to the Navy Staff
Operations and Special Events office were referred to the Public Affairs
Office, which then referred WND to the news desk. When WND outlined the
scenario, the spokesman-whose first comment was, "Wow" --later called back
to say, "We haven't been able to find anything on it yet, but we're trying
to run the story to ground." Adm. Thomas B. Fargo,commander in chief of the
US Pacific Fleet, reportedly has visited the People's Republic of China
recently also, although the reason for the trip is not known.
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----
NOTE: Some of you may wonder what the fuss is about, but please remember
that the Navy prides itself on honor and tradition. The Naval Officers are
not being "childish and petty" when they speak out against this. Morale is
at an all-time low, and military commands do not need to once again be
berated for their job.How does this "slap in the face" decision fall under
the power(s) of the Commander in Chief? It reminds me of when Hillary
ordered that uniforms not be worn by the White House in-house Marines. This
order still stands, if you visit the White House today, 8 yrs. later. What
used to be a sought-after, privileged job, is now seen as a tour of
punishment by these young Marines who stand around in civilian clothes. They
not only lost their uniform but their self-esteem to be seen in the uniform
they are asked to defend. How much more can the people that are asked to
defend our freedom take? The crews on the Navy ships leave their families
and loved ones behind more than 6 months at a time. Everything possible
should be done to praise and encourage them for their dedication! Clinton
will enjoy his boat ride for a few hours and never look back to see the eyes
of the men and women who serve our country. Just as the Clinton
Administration will never look back at the damage that has been done to our
Military and to this Nation.
I don't know if this has been posted yet but today is a good day to look at the disrespect Gore will bring to the US if elected.
Klinton is Gore, Gore is Klinton. There is no difference, IMHO.
