Earlier today, Barack Obama held a presser about the VA scandal, where he tried to muster up “anger” over the appalling mistreatment of our veterans and vowed a thorough investigation into any wrongdoing. Needless to say, citizens weren’t all that reassured by Obama’s claims that he’s committed to veterans and their families:
"Taking care of veterans and their families has become one of the causes of my presidency." – Pres. Obama
— Emily Miller (@EmilyMiller) May 21, 2014
Yeah, Mr. President? Because you could’ve fooled us.
https://twitter.com/Matthops82/statuses/469132388153311232
Taking care of vets & their families is biggest priority of his presidency
What does the massive dysfunction army the VA say about him then
— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) May 21, 2014
It says that Barack Obama was — and is — totally full of it.
President Obama's problem here is that he campaigned on VA problems in 2007 and took direct shots at Bush over Walter Reed. #VAScandal #p2
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
And BTW – The shots President Obama took at Bush over Walter Reed in 2007 were 100% legit.
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
Yep:
Obama: 'It is important that our veterans not become another political football.'
— Byron York (@ByronYork) May 21, 2014
POTUS says veterans should not become a "political football" and Dems and GOP should "work together" on their behalf.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) May 21, 2014
President Hope-and-Change doesn’t seem all that interested in changing much of anything.
"Heckuva job, Shinseki."
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
President Obama, who used deplorable VA under Bush as political football in 2007, is admonishing others not to do same. #ThisGuy #VAScandal
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
Tweeter @FirstTeamTommy, himself a veteran, decided it was time for a history lesson.
Bringing @BarackObama's words back to haunt him, tweet by tweet right now—>>@FirstTeamTommy #VAScandal
— Mickey White (@BiasedGirl) May 21, 2014
Who better to indict the Obama machine for its shamelessness and lies than the Obama machine itself?
.@PressSec – "Meeting health care needs of veterans & their families is among highest priorities for the Administration" Your Office, 2013
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "I intend to start that work by making good on my pledge to transform the VA for the 21st century." You in 2009. #VAScandal
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "Under Shinseki's leadership you have already begun conducting thorough review of operations across this agency." You in 2009
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "With this budget we don't just fully fund VA health care, we expand it to serve additional 500K veterans by 2013" You in 2009
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "to provide better health care in more places & dramatically improve services related to mental health & injuries" You in 2009
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "caring for those who have given their fullest measure of devotion to us & for their families is matter of honor" You in 2009
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "A responsibility you hold that's the work that you do repaying debt of honor we can never fully discharge." You in 2009
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "There's much work ahead to transform agency for 21st Cent. I have fullest confidence with Shinseki's leadership" You in 2009
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "w/ hard work of this dept, we'll fulfill sacred trust & serve our returning heroes as well as they've served us." You in 2009
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "We take care of each other & look out for each other especially those who've sacrificed so much for this country" You in 2009
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@PressSec " The VA has taken important steps to move away from paper-based, manual system to one fit for the 21st century" Your Office 2013
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
@PressSec "Administration dramatically expanded access to care/benefits for veterans who had previously been shut out." Your Office 2013
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "We also invest in the technology to cut red tape and ease the transition from active duty." You in 2009
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "Such support, he argued, should "never be considered as a pension or gratuity…" You citing George Washington in 2009
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "I'll be a President who ensures that America serves our men and women in uniform as well as they've served us." You in 2007
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "After 7 years of an Administration that stretched military to breaking point" You using Vets as political football in 2007.
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "ignored deplorable conditions at VA hospitals & neglected planning to care for our heroes" You using vets as football in 2007
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "Vets deserve President who'll fight for them not when easy/convenient but every hour of every day for next 4 years" You- 2007
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "In August he laid out comprehensive plan to build 21st-century Department of Veterans Affairs" Your Campaign 2007 #HopeChange
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama ""When a veteran is denied health care, we are all dishonored." You in 2007
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "When 400,000 veterans are stuck on a waiting list for claims, we need a new sense of urgency in this country." You in 2007
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "As President, I won't stand for hundreds of thousands of veterans waiting for benefits." You in 2007.
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "instead of shutting veterans out, we'll make sure that our disabled vets receive the benefits they deserve." You in 2007
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "We'll stand with veterans in their hour of need, just as they have stood up for us." You in 2007
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "We also owe our veterans the care they were promised and the benefits that they have earned." You in 2009
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@barackobama "We have a sacred trust with those who wear the uniform of the United States of America." You in 2009
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "It's a commitment that begins at enlistment, and it must never end." You in 2009
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "The President’s message to those who serve is this: when you come home to America, America will be there for you." WH – 2009
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "This Administration has worked towards modernizing health care delivery & how benefits are administered for veterans" WH 2009
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama "Administration recognizes our veterans deserve something more, an equal chance to reach for the dream they defend." WH 2009
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@DeptVetAffairs "Mental health & well being of our brave men & women who have served the nation is the highest priority for me" You in 2012
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@DeptVetAffairs "We are here to care for veterans' mental as well as physical health and well being." You in 2012
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@DeptVetAffairs "We will continue to review & monitor our facilities & veterans feedback so that we can make other adjustments" You in 2012
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@DeptVetAffairs "focusing on what's important, providing timely access to care and benefits our veterans have earned." You in 2012
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
Ringing any bells, Mr. President?
So, @BarackObama, here's the deal: You campaigned on the VA, you used/still use vets as political footballs, so spare us you decorum lesson.
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
.@BarackObama What you need to do now is what you promised me and millions of others vets 7 years ago: FIX THE PROBLEM. #VAScandal
— T (@FirstTeamTommy) May 21, 2014
A. Men.
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