What would you ask President Barack Obama?

SGM Matthew Quick — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:40:15 -0400

**Keep this respectful**

SCENARIO: You have one chance, one opportunity to ask one question...

What would you ask President Barack Obama?

Follow-up: Why would you choose to ask this question?

ADMIN - Do not change title for 'proper punctuation'...this will be a running series.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Jul 22 at 2015 12:55 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:55:40 -0400

What words of encouragement do you have for the incoming President? If you could have one do over, what would it be and why?

Response by SFC Rollie Hubbard made Jul 22 at 2015 12:57 AM

SFC Rollie Hubbard — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:57:45 -0400

Why are you such a lousy president? As respectful as I can get.

Response by SSG John Lisby made Jul 22 at 2015 1:04 AM

SSG John Lisby — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 01:04:58 -0400

Why has the racial gap been pushed back by 50 yrs since you have come in to office?

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jul 22 at 2015 1:05 AM

COL Charles Williams — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 01:05:29 -0400

What was your biggest surprise, in terms of DOD and National Security, once you were on the inside? Why, because I believe the president makes best decisions possible, based on the information available - much of which the general public is not privy to...

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jul 22 at 2015 1:47 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 01:47:07 -0400

Is there anything Iran could do that would make you order military action against them?

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2015 1:47 AM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 01:47:52 -0400

I don't think that I would honestly ask him anything. I would, respectfully, decline the chance to ask him anything.

Response by MSgt Chris Adams made Jul 22 at 2015 2:18 AM

MSgt Chris Adams — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 02:18:11 -0400

I don't know, hard to think of a question that he would not answer without some sort of spin or additions to make things "perfectly clear"

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Jul 22 at 2015 2:49 AM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 02:49:32 -0400

Is it true that your mothers side of the family were slave owners? (that is true)

I'd just like to get a strait forward answer as to why it seems we are going in the wrong direction - we are supposed to live with the mantra of united we stand in these United States of America.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jul 22 at 2015 4:00 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 04:00:08 -0400

Can you put a Burr Up Congresses Ass to Make Military Retirement Pay Exempt from Income Tax.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jul 22 at 2015 8:07 AM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 08:07:00 -0400

SGM Matthew Quick This is a great post and a great question. Here is what I would ask the President.

Mr. President since you've been office and become the “Leader of the Free World” have you fallen prey to any of the Paradoxes of Leadership:

The Ambition Paradox:

It’s no surprise that leaders are often highly ambitious. Being extremely ambitious about your personal success can cause you to lose sight of those around you as well as the country as a whole. A successful leader needs high levels of ambition, but he or she must be able to direct it toward achieving goals that are clearly beneficial to the majority of people.

The Assumption Trap:

Everyone has to rely on certain assumptions in order to move forward with decisions and projects in an efficient manner. Unfortunately, assumptions can be wrong. When they are, some people will fight tooth and nail to defend their statements (do you hear me, Donald Trump?), at the expense of a more reasonable approach. Effective leaders let go of this fear and find the courage to admit when they’re wrong and have made a mistake.

Differing Worldviews:

It’s easy to believe that our way of understanding things is the most correct way, especially when we’ve primarily interacted with people who share our worldview. With increasing diversity and globalization, however, organizations bring together people with widely varying cultural backgrounds, values and worldviews. Effective leaders create a safe, respectful environment for people with a diverse range of values and beliefs to work together.

The Succession Paradox:

At first glance, it may seem to be a positive indicator of your performance if you are indispensable. In actuality, great leaders build highly capable and talented teams of people who can successfully take over once you have left. Effective leaders aren’t afraid to surround themselves with brilliant professionals who can do as good of a job—or a better job—than they can.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2015 9:02 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 09:02:21 -0400

How have you reconciled the difference between your personal ethics and your political actions?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2015 9:03 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 09:03:44 -0400

So what really happened here?

Response by MSG Ronnie Snider made Jul 22 at 2015 10:29 AM

MSG Ronnie Snider — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 10:29:19 -0400

Do you really care about soldiers as much as the past presidents have? Why so many cuts? When will it end?

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Jul 22 at 2015 11:00 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 11:00:18 -0400

What is the action you took that you feel defines your time as President?

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Jul 22 at 2015 1:15 PM

CMSgt Mark Schubert — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 13:15:26 -0400

Mr President, have you been able to fix ANYTHING that G.W. Bush screwed up?
Follow-UP: Because Obama has said many, many times that the reason we have such a messed up country/government is because GWB screwed it up - so, after 6+ years now, shouldn't it be all better?

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Jul 22 at 2015 2:32 PM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 14:32:15 -0400

When are you going to become the president that you campaigned to be during the 2008 election cycle?

Response by SPC Tony Bucaro made Jul 22 at 2015 4:07 PM

SPC Tony Bucaro — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 16:07:54 -0400

What would I ask him .... How fast can you pack your shit and beat feet out of the Whitehouse!! Sorry, I have no love for the dude.

Response by SGT Christopher Churilla made Jul 22 at 2015 4:15 PM

SGT Christopher Churilla — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 16:15:37 -0400

Sir:

What would you say to your daughters if one (or both) of them told you they wanted to join the military?

Response by CPT Ahmed Faried made Jul 22 at 2015 9:54 PM

CPT Ahmed Faried — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 21:54:09 -0400

Mr. President, how do you deal with the constant hate without it taking a toll on your health?

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Jul 22 at 2015 10:50 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 22:50:44 -0400

I would ask him why he seems to dislike America so much.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2015 12:36 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 00:36:28 -0400

"When are you going to meet again with Dubya? If you see him, tell him that we miss him!" ;-D

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2015 1:46 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 01:46:00 -0400

How do you maintain the energy to serve the American people each and every day?

Response by SSG Sean Gallagher made Jul 24 at 2015 3:06 PM

SSG Sean Gallagher — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 15:06:30 -0400

I got no time for that POS.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 7 at 2015 5:34 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 05:34:47 -0400

How bad did you agonize over the Bergdahl decision and how do you the current candidates would answer?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 7 at 2015 5:38 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 05:38:45 -0400

This will be good because he'll do what he always does and that's insult and say my way or the highway!!! But in all seriousness, finally we'll hear his position

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Sep 16 at 2015 4:32 PM

SPC Andrew Griffin — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 16:32:50 -0400

How does it FEEL to be the FIRST 2 Term African American President? Where as President, your still looked upon as INFERIOR not because of what you have done! But because who you are in General: A black man in America!

Response by SPC David Hannaman made Sep 18 at 2015 1:23 PM

SPC David Hannaman — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:23:55 -0400

Could you PLEASE stop talking about gun control? Every time you mention it gun sales to idiots with no training or knowledge of safety goes through the roof!

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2015 2:05 PM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:05:51 -0400

Can you turn around and walk away please? I don't wish to solute you .... but by regulation I must ...

Response by SGT Lou Meza made Oct 12 at 2015 1:16 AM

SGT Lou Meza — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 01:16:04 -0400

How does it make you feel to know that there are still many racists in this country ?

Response by MSG Tim Gray made Oct 12 at 2015 1:17 AM

MSG Tim Gray — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 01:17:11 -0400

Can you prove to me that your purpose in life as President is to make this country better, to do so without any intent of alienating anyone because of their faith, political affiliation, color, sex or potential to financially support your decisions.

Response by PO1 Kenneth Cardwell made Oct 15 at 2015 1:30 PM

PO1 Kenneth Cardwell — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:30:45 -0400

Why haven't you sponsored a bill that every Senator and Congressional personnel visited a VA center and talked with Veterans at least once a year!

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Oct 15 at 2015 3:02 PM

Sgt Kelli Mays — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:02:50 -0400

I wouldn't ask him a thing. I do not want to speak with him...and at this point, what is the use. He is on his way out.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Oct 15 at 2015 3:05 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:05:09 -0400

"What is the pathway for managing the ballooning National Debt and pension liabilities built up over the past decade or so?" If I would have a second one, it would be regarding the unsustainability of the SS/SSDI, Medicare/Medicaid programs that are taking up most of the Federal Budget?

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2015 3:09 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:09:24 -0400

Why would I want to ask him anything. He already has the answer without a question.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 15 at 2015 3:11 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:11:40 -0400

What is our exit strategies?

Response by Maj William Gambrell made Oct 15 at 2015 11:31 PM

Maj William Gambrell — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 23:31:47 -0400

Why in the hell do you let the debt run amuck, but yet continue to reduce military funding?

Response by SSG John Mitchell made Oct 18 at 2015 4:28 AM

SSG John Mitchell — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 04:28:56 -0400

Mr Sorento, Do you mind if I call you Barry?
How do you Justify sending BILLIONS, that amount to nothing more than Bribes in my eyes, to Countries that scream "Death to America" yet allow Vets to go homeless and hungry?

I would choose this question because I am one of those that has gone Hungry and I am living in the Basement Apartment of my In-Laws because VA Disability and SS COMBINED isn't enough for me to pay Rent in an Apartment Complex much less Purchase a Home.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2015 2:13 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 14:13:13 -0500

how would he stop racial discrimination and the battle between republicans and democrats ? Im sick and tierd of hearing how bad he is , we are service members and how dare we say things like that. he is our Commander in CHief so lets respect that.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 10 at 2015 2:46 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 14:46:26 -0500

Who is calling the shots in these wars?

Response by SPC David Hannaman made Nov 13 at 2015 9:52 AM

SPC David Hannaman — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 09:52:34 -0500

PLEASE stop talking about gun control! Every time a Democrat says "gun control" a bunch of idiots with no training or desire to get training go out and buy guns "because I might not be able to get one next year".

Response by SPC David S. made Nov 25 at 2015 12:36 PM

SPC David S. — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 12:36:42 -0500

How has destabilizing the Middle East advanced our interests or the concept of democracy in the region? Additionally more specifically how have our efforts helped in terms of diplomacy, economics or the standard of living in the region and how have those effects made the world a better more secure place for the rest of us?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2015 1:27 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 13:27:11 -0500

What can we do more for the veterans?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2016 1:24 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 13:24:31 -0500

Where's the hope and can I have my change back?

Response by SFC Charles Temm made Apr 9 at 2016 9:14 AM

SFC Charles Temm — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 09:14:56 -0400

It is said that you taught constitutional law. If so, how do you square your actions using EOs/EDs and the federal bureaucracy to circumnavigate Art 1 Sections 1-10 of the Constitution on such a constant basis?

Response by SSgt Jim Gilmore made Apr 9 at 2016 9:32 AM

SSgt Jim Gilmore — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 09:32:28 -0400

Why have you failed to be the most transparent administration in history after promising just that?

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Jun 23 at 2016 4:25 PM

SPC Sheila Lewis — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:25:24 -0400

Nothing.

Response by SFC George Smith made Dec 28 at 2016 8:55 PM

SFC George Smith — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 20:55:40 -0500

I have learned when and where to Say something... and around him ... is not the Place for me to go off...

Response by Vance Frickey made Dec 30 at 2016 7:29 PM

Vance Frickey — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 19:29:19 -0500

"Can you find the horse you rode in on, and process out of the office early? We'd like to have Mr. Trump unscrew what you've screwed up."

Response by PO1 Kenneth Cardwell made Jan 6 at 2017 7:32 AM

PO1 Kenneth Cardwell — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 07:32:55 -0500

Why did you get us out of Iraq? Why did you cut the military in Afghanstan? It was only costing us a billion a month! Why did you allow Gays to serve openly? Why did you open up all jobs to females? How did you put up with the hatred and racist remarks? Why didn't you tell Hillary the country was not ready for a female President! Why did you support Gay marriage? Why did you want poor people to have health insurance?

Response by SFC Pete Kain made Jan 9 at 2017 3:46 PM

SFC Pete Kain — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 15:46:35 -0500

You still smoking dope, or just a racist idiot?

Response by MSgt J D McKee made Jan 15 at 2017 5:50 PM

MSgt J D McKee — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 17:50:53 -0500

Why is the government still stealing money from disabled retirees? The VA gives me money every month for disability, the USAF takes it back because they have to by law. And, I know you didn't DO this, but why have you not FIXED this, since you and everyone else loves us so much?

Response by SGT Michael Glenn made Jan 17 at 2017 11:44 PM

SGT Michael Glenn — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 23:44:28 -0500

Why he pretended to be a man and why he didnt just put a for sale sign up on all our borders since he obviously tried to sell us out.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2020 7:46 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2020 07:46:49 -0400

ISGM Matthew Quick I would ask “Did the UN or Five Eyes Intel really install you as our President and what all were you meant to accomplish?” I guess that is more than one question but As of 5/2020, more is being revealed about BHO

Response by SSgt William Quinn made May 19 at 2020 10:50 AM

SSgt William Quinn — Tue, 19 May 2020 10:50:20 -0400

On the night of 09/11/2012, how well did you sleep?

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made May 19 at 2020 4:47 PM

SPC Erich Guenther — Tue, 19 May 2020 16:47:38 -0400

What happened to the promise of high speed rail and why did your Administration not follow through on the promise?