I've said I'm not military but I think if I were I would appreciate a wave, a nod or whatever over someone ignoring my presence completely.

I know several Marines that think it's disrespectful, but then again they aren't happy he's the CIC.

Here's the only other BGP reference I can find regarding Presidential salutes:

 

http://bluegrasspreps.com/kentucky-national-politics/presidents-salute-206617.html

I've said I'm not military but I think if I were I would appreciate a wave, a nod or whatever over someone ignoring my presence completely.

 

I'm curious how many times a day he passes a marine in full dress. Probably a lot.

 

Does he salute everyone I wonder?

I'm not really sure that this settles the debate. An unnamed Marine official isn't exactly the voice of all military. Maybe there is no written procedures for how a POTUS should salute members of the military, but I figure that if you ask enough military you would find that many don't care and are not bothered by this salute while many others were offended.

 

I still feel that like most other things in life, if your going to do it, do it right and properly.

 

I agree.

I'm curious how many times a day he passes a marine in full dress. Probably a lot.

 

Does he salute everyone I wonder?

 

Only when there's a photographer present.

To change the subject a little bit, if the pres is a civilian and should not salute back, what is an appropriate response? By doing nothing the service man/woman is left to just stand there wondering what to do. I would be fine going back to the pres not saluting back but the service man/woman being relieved from his/her salute once acknowledged by the president whether that a simple nod, thumbs up, a "thank you" or what have you.

Only when there's a photographer present.

 

With a POTUS in the house, I would assume that to be always.

Little Jr Bush was in National Guard.

 

That's why I said: Active Military Full Time.

Don't know that it's relevant but for some reason this came to mind.

 

Put me in the camp of "this was very intentionally disrespectful". He is well aware of the protocol and has presented an appropriate salute most times. He does not hide his disdain for the military very well. Keep in mind, this incident coincides with his very public

differences of opinion with nearly all military brass (past and present) regarding our new war and how we should proceed.

 

Also, keep in mind a few other overt acts of disrespect or inappropriate respect; This is no different that when he "dissed" the SCOTUS during his State of the Union address after they rebuked him.

To the Queen of England he awkwardly grasped her hand in his , which is not customary, instead of bowing. He bowed deeply at the waist in complete deference to the King of Saudi Arabia, who did not bow back . He is much too smart of a man for these acts to be unintentional. This act was very intentionally done, and released to the public with a purpose. Nothing is random in this regards.

To change the subject a little bit, if the pres is a civilian and should not salute back, what is an appropriate response? By doing nothing the service man/woman is left to just stand there wondering what to do. I would be fine going back to the pres not saluting back but the service man/woman being relieved from his/her salute once acknowledged by the president whether that a simple nod, thumbs up, a "thank you" or what have you.

 

I don't really feel that the President should be considered a civilian. He is the Commander in Chief of the US Armed Forces. While his role is certainly different than most active military members, he is at the same time at the top of the food chain and giving orders to Generals and so forth. Therefore I feel that it is entirely appropriate for him to salute when the occasion calls for it.

I don't really feel that the President should be considered a civilian. He is the Commander in Chief of the US Armed Forces. While his role is certainly different than most active military members, he is at the same time at the top of the food chain and giving orders to Generals and so forth. Therefore I feel that it is entirely appropriate for him to salute when the occasion calls for it.

 

I thought the constitution specified that our military is to be civilian lead ie. by a civilian president. At least I thought it specified that.

Boy the apologist are out in full force on this one , I'm not mad , it's just Barry being Barry .

Boy the apologist are out in full force on this one , I'm not mad , it's just Barry being Barry .

 

If you mean on here, I think most of us who post on here (regardless of political persuasion) have said it was a bad thing to do. (or not to do in this case)