Obama’s national security speech makes right-wingers’ heads explode — and it’s awesome
America’s angry, right-wing cranks were quick to respond to President Barack Obama’s Sunday night speech about national security in the wake of last week’s terrorist attack in San Bernardino, California.
The president’s calm, measured appeal to Americans’ higher values was roundly rejected by conservatives, who took to social media to voice their disgust.
Summary: #ObamaSpeech pic.twitter.com/CwUw8KZILE
— Chuck Nellis (@ChuckNellis) December 7, 2015
Once again his main point…MUSLIM FEELINGS 🙄
While the book they worship calls for OUR DEATH
#ObamaSpeech pic.twitter.com/OORp5RKEK2
— Jared Wyand (@JaredWyand) December 7, 2015
I don't need a president who is on the wrong side of everything telling me I'm on the wrong side of history. #ObamaSpeech
— Mark Davis (@MarkDavis) December 7, 2015
#ObamaSpeech "Muslims are great people that occasionally enjoy building pipe bombs in their garage."
— Bobbi Smith (@palmaceiahome1) December 7, 2015
#ObamaSpeech Fort Hood Texas is a good example of a Muslim in the military. After the beheading of Christians -Pres Obama played golf!
— Brian Bohrer (@BrianLBohrer) December 7, 2015
That #ObamaSpeech was absolutely pathetic. Nothing new, just recycled Obama talking points.
#ObamaFail
— ConservativeTalker™ (@cubfanbeerguy) December 7, 2015
What do you expect when you elect a Muslim!?
#WakeUpAmerica
#ObamaSpeech pic.twitter.com/OADkpIpgWr
— Amy Mek (@AmyMek) December 7, 2015
#ObamaSpeech and how about following up from a visit by the clock boy with families of the MURDERED by the Islamic terrorist jihadis??!!
— MsHoffman (@racyjoesmomma) December 7, 2015
Why is Obama constantly demanding that everyone accept Islam but never demands that they accept other religions/ways of life?! #ObamaSpeech
— MaydnUSA (@MaydnUSA) December 7, 2015
Just another lame weak #ObamaSpeech I feel so safe now. Thanks Hussein.. Can't wait till YOU ARE GONE! FAIL! pic.twitter.com/ifM4SrUkv2
— Peni Basse (@pmbasse) December 7, 2015
Republican presidential candidate and former reality TV star Donald Trump announced that he would live-tweeting the president’s speech, but was barely able to fire off a handful of responses before the speech was over.
"@JFK4701: @realDonaldTrump he is reading off the TelePrompTer." But that is O.K. in this case.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 7, 2015
Wish Obama would say ISIS, like almost everyone else, rather than ISIL.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 7, 2015
Is that all there is? We need a new President – FAST!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 7, 2015
Others were just angry that the president “defends Moslems.”
He still defends Moslems! Remember it's OK for Moslems to lie to further their agenda. #ObamaSpeech pic.twitter.com/UpWiRa0ycP
— true❤north (@truenorth_eh) December 7, 2015
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