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To: Sdgla who wrote (291388)2/7/2009 10:49:43 AM
From: DMaA6 Recommendations  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 793782
 
What in the world did Barry think he'd achieve by inviting the families to the WH? Did he think applying charm would make them "understand"? According to Glenn Beck one guy got so mad they had to restrain him and tossed him out on the street.

ed. I guess it worked on at least one guy:

The meeting changed the mind of John Clodfeller, whose son was killed in the USS Cole bombing.

Clodfeller, of Mechanicsville, Va. said he went into this meeting with a negative view of Obama’s decision and felt that he was dropping the charges and releasing a criminal. He said that he now believes that is not the case and his view changed after he heard the President explain his decision and the process going forward.

blogs.abcnews.com

But not this lady:

picketlines.wordpress.com




To: Sdgla who wrote (291388)2/7/2009 11:45:25 AM
From: ManyMoose  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793782
 
What I want to say I don't dare say.

But there are two ways to not have a trial. One is the choice taken by the President. The other is when terrorists . . .



To: Sdgla who wrote (291388)2/7/2009 12:29:36 PM
From: Bris  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793782
 
Why We Chose Not to Meet with President Obama

One can only feel frustration, those parents must be going through!