Presidents Saluting
Feb 7, 2017 09:56:45 #
Having Presidents salute military members in uniform is a fairly new phenomenon. Traditionally, you salute when you are in uniform. When Reagan began saluting the military, he was criticized by the military because it wasn't proper. Of course, being the President, he could do wh**ever he wanted. Now it has come full circle. If a non-military President, not wearing a military uniform, doesn't salute, he's criticized. People are very finicky.
Feb 7, 2017 09:59:55 #
Feb 7, 2017 10:03:22 #
I just wish someone would teach them how to salute properly. I would cringe when I saw Obama, and Clinton attempt to salute.
Feb 7, 2017 10:04:26 #
Feb 7, 2017 10:04:26 #
oldtigger wrote:
I would rephrase that a bit: "People are stupid"
Well, I didn't want to come right out and say it.
Feb 7, 2017 10:07:27 #
FL Streetrodder wrote:
I think Jerry was trying to be kind with his wording!
Yes, kind of.
Feb 7, 2017 10:19:36 #
Under current law a US Military Retiree, in civilian clothing, may use the salute rather than the right hand placed over the heart when paying honors to the F**g (Country) such as during playing of the National Anthem at a sports event.
Feb 7, 2017 10:33:13 #
Jerry you say: "Of course, being the President, he could do wh**ever he wanted.". Is it true? Doesn't he have to obey the constitution?
I am not American, I just don't know.
I am not American, I just don't know.
Feb 7, 2017 10:47:20 #
Ali1952 wrote:
Jerry you say: "Of course, being the President, he could do wh**ever he wanted.". Is it true? Doesn't he have to obey the constitution?
I am not American, I just don't know.
I am not American, I just don't know.
Saluting isn't covered in the Constitution, and that was all I was talking about. Of course, Presidents have been known to go off on their own, regarding the Constitution.
Feb 7, 2017 10:57:47 #
Ali1952 wrote:
Jerry you say: "Of course, being the President, he could do wh**ever he wanted.". Is it true? Doesn't he have to obey the constitution?
I am not American, I just don't know.
I am not American, I just don't know.
Yes the president has to follow the constitution, as all Americans have to. However, with regard to saluting it's not a constitutional issue. Basically it is in the rules for military and for the rest of us it is in the law, but not the constitution!
Feb 7, 2017 12:20:21 #
Feb 7, 2017 13:28:32 #
Feb 7, 2017 13:53:02 #
The President is the 'Commander in Chief' of the Armed Forces.
A salute is his respect to his members
Sarge69
A salute is his respect to his members
Sarge69
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