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Why didn't the Khans deserve the same accolades as Carryn Owens? (Original Post) Danmel Mar 2017 OP
Lemons into Lemonaid eniwetok Mar 2017 #1
With trump that is an important factor . I have to wonder if he had been say Hispanic and didn't fit lunasun Mar 2017 #2
Frankly I'm disappointed she showed up TBA Mar 2017 #3
The Navy Seals are a covert force. gordianot Mar 2017 #4
K&R... spanone Mar 2017 #5

eniwetok

(1,629 posts)
1. Lemons into Lemonaid
Thu Mar 2, 2017, 09:10 AM
Mar 2017

It gave Trump a chance to reframe this disastrous raid into a grand success... that Owen's life wasn't lost in vain.

What a cynical ass!

lunasun

(21,646 posts)
2. With trump that is an important factor . I have to wonder if he had been say Hispanic and didn't fit
Thu Mar 2, 2017, 09:13 AM
Mar 2017

Trumps current narrative of what makes a great America, would the widow have been there at all.

He has his favorite peoples shows it too that's for sure and that is not what a president should do

TBA

(825 posts)
3. Frankly I'm disappointed she showed up
Thu Mar 2, 2017, 09:16 AM
Mar 2017

She must have known she would be used in this way.

I dunno... hate to judge a grieving widow but based on the dad's statements I'm pretty sure Trump's irresponsibility had to been discussed with her.

And she came anyway.

gordianot

(15,237 posts)
4. The Navy Seals are a covert force.
Thu Mar 2, 2017, 09:44 AM
Mar 2017

Even in death there are enemies who can retaliate against surviving families. I thought they kept membership in the Seal Teams quiet. When Trump used this woman for publicity to me it approached physical abuse. He wanted her to break down for the cameras.

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