Iranian leader tweets graphic of Obama with gun to head - Do we have more of this to look forward to?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 15:28:34 -0400

Iranian leader tweets graphic of Obama with gun to head -
Do we have more of this to look forward to?

RP members I know we have heard enough about the Nuclear Deal, but it this diplomacy at work?

What type of message should we be returning? (Be politically correct please)

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/07/25/iranian-leader-tweets-graphic-obama-gun-head/30667081/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatodaycomworld-topstories

Response by SN Greg Wright made Jul 25 at 2015 3:34 PM

SN Greg Wright — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 15:34:46 -0400

Would have liked to have seen him do that when Reagan was president.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jul 25 at 2015 3:34 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 15:34:52 -0400

Probably COL Mikel J. Burroughs. The Iranians know that our President will most likely not respond to these insults.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Jul 25 at 2015 3:47 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 15:47:25 -0400

The bigger question is will things change after the 2016 election, until then.....?

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Jul 25 at 2015 4:10 PM

SGT Jeremiah B. — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 16:10:22 -0400

No big deal. Just grandstanding in response to Obama's assurances that we can take Iran out at will. I think they really meant to use this image instead though.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2015 4:20 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 16:20:05 -0400

Appeasement never works! It appears our "leaders" have failed to learn from historical mistakes.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jul 25 at 2015 4:45 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 16:45:48 -0400

It seems a perfectly rational depiction of the President's negotiating style

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_JOGmXpe5I

Blazing Saddles - Nobody move or ...

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2015 5:04 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 17:04:41 -0400

About all I can add to this thread is that Obama doesn't have a clue what he's doing nor does he really give a rip. He's trying to tie up as many loose ends as he can before he finally leaves office. Whatever his successor will have to do depends on what Obama leaves him/her and how many messes his successor will have to clean up. I think while he's in Africa, he ought to jump on over to Afghanistan and meet some of the military he's supposed to be commanding. With promises never kept and only speeches to rely on, our military falls on deaf ears. Personally, I don't think it will do much for moral, but he could make a surprise visit and give some encouragement to our troops. I added more than I wanted to, but, you know me. (-:

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2015 5:27 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 17:27:11 -0400

This needs to be recognized as a RESPONSE to either a statement made by POTUS or a perceived statement by POTUS. 1. If the statement was made by POTUS what was the context in which it was said? Reply through diplomatic channels to address it. 2. If the statement wasn't made by POTUS in any form then state so publicly and address the issue of the use of diplomatic channels.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jul 25 at 2015 6:10 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 18:10:08 -0400

Posturing and Propaganda. He has to look like the Ubber Religious Hawk to Maintain his Position in the Upper House. "Death to America" is just lame catch phrase at this point. The Persian are very smart people and they know what he is doing.

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Jul 25 at 2015 6:38 PM

Sgt Kelli Mays — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 18:38:51 -0400

Iran has been laughing at us this whole time and will be rolling on the ground laughing soon.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Jul 25 at 2015 7:29 PM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 19:29:18 -0400

There will be no change as to how they operate. IMHO.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Jul 25 at 2015 8:03 PM

SFC Stephen King — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 20:03:59 -0400

Well I am not surprised by this. I do not trust Iran.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2015 9:17 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 21:17:36 -0400

Nothing. It's absurd and doesn't merit a response. We "speak softly and carry a big stick" while other nations feel the need to thump their chests and try to call us out, because they know we're the most powerful military force on the planet.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Jul 25 at 2015 9:53 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 21:53:04 -0400

One more reason the deal recently made should not stand

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jul 26 at 2015 1:22 AM

COL Charles Williams — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 01:22:58 -0400

I thought we were buddies now?

Response by PO1 Kerry French made Jul 26 at 2015 3:43 AM

PO1 Kerry French — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 03:43:40 -0400

Of course. I'm just dumbfounded that people think the Iranians are going to be good faith players. Do they not pay attention to the "Death to Israel, Death to America" chants? Sheesh! This administration is complicit in Israel's and our suicide!

Response by SFC Stephen King made Jul 26 at 2015 6:35 PM

SFC Stephen King — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 18:35:52 -0400

http://allenwestrepublic.com/2015/07/26/allen-west-on-obama-photo-iran-wants-to-embarrass-our-country-video/

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 27 at 2015 8:49 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 08:49:48 -0400

All politicians seek emotional headlines by playing to their home audiences to look like they are leading; politics disguised as religion is no exception.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jul 27 at 2015 9:38 PM

LTC John Shaw — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 21:38:12 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs The Iranians will continue to be Anti-US and Israel. The Iranian agreement being pushed by the Obama Administration reinforces what was a weak religiously intolerant government that had to crush citizen unrest in 2009.
We are providing material support to terrorist who will do us and our allies harm and we will not have the common sense to take them at their word!

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Jul 28 at 2015 10:30 AM

SPC Andrew Griffin — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 10:30:42 -0400

It will be more! It infuriates me! The Level of Disrespect our President has faced during his Presidency!

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 31 at 2015 3:30 AM

PO1 John Miller — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 03:30:26 -0400

We American citizens, and particularly military veterans, have earned the right, even duty, to criticize our President when we feel he is wrong.

However, for Iran (allegedly since the Twitter account is unverified) to tweet a picture like that is grounds for retaliation.

As Bugs Bunny said "Of course you know this means war..."