Biden, you’ve let America down again! What should have been a straightforward salute turned into an awkward thumbs up to a Marine as he alighted from Marine One. What message is this sending to our military forces and fellow citizens? Our Commander-in-Chief seems confused about basic military protocol, and this is not just a casual mistake, it’s a slap in the face to the brave men and women who guard our country. Do we really want a President who can’t even perform the simplest gesture of respect?”
Consider this – we live in a world where our military men and women put their lives on the line every day to safeguard our liberties. The least we can expect from our leader is a proper military salute when exiting Marine One, a mark of respect and acknowledgement of their valiant service.
Instead, we witness an inexplicable thumbs up. A casual gesture reserved for teammates on a softball field, not one meant for Marines standing at attention. It belies a nonchalance, an ignorance, or perhaps, worst of all, a blatant disrespect for the honor and decorum that the role of a Marine embodies.
In this moment, a simple act of raising his hand to his brow could have been a symbol of unity, a reinforcement of the sacred covenant between the Commander-in-Chief and the Armed Forces. It could have been a gesture symbolizing the acknowledgement of the hardships and sacrifices our military endure for the safety of our nation.
Instead, this act – or rather, the lack of it – sends a clear message: our Commander-in-Chief is unaware or unbothered by the protocols that bind and guide our military. If he can’t be relied upon to execute this fundamental gesture, how can he be trusted with the monumental task of leading the armed forces?
Biden’s thumbs up raises alarming questions about his comprehension and his commitment to the military. This act of forgetfulness, or negligence, should not be taken lightly. As it unfolds under the scrutiny of the public eye, it erodes the very fabric of our trust in his capacity to lead.
For some, it might be seen as a minor misstep, an innocent error, but the office of the President does not have the luxury of making such errors, especially not in the face of our military. This is a symbol of the level of seriousness he attaches to his office, and by that measure, it seems grossly inadequate.
Every action of the President sends a powerful message to the rest of the world about the strength and stability of our nation. This incident has, unfortunately, sent a message of laxity, incompetence, and disregard for the very institution that secures our freedom.
Consider the reactions this blunder has garnered from veterans and active-duty personnel. Many express disappointment and frustration at this display of disrespect. This isn’t about political affiliations anymore; it’s about maintaining the dignity of the office of the Commander-in-Chief.
In the world’s eyes, America has always been a bastion of democracy and military strength. Every action, or in this case, lack of appropriate action, chips away at that image. It may seem a small gesture, but it signifies the very respect we owe to our military personnel, the men and women who risk their lives for our nation.
This isn’t a call to blind criticism but a plea to maintain the dignity, respect, and honor of our military and our nation. It’s a call to demand a leader who respects the role he has been entrusted with, who understands the gravity of his actions, and who holds the armed forces in high esteem. We must ask ourselves, is Biden the leader we want, or do we deserve better?
This incident was a harsh revelation of Biden’s lack of understanding or respect for the military. It might be easy to brush it off as a harmless mistake, but we should remember that these ‘mistakes’ hold profound implications. As patriots, we should demand a leader who embodies respect and honor for our military, not one who dismisses it with a thumbs up. America deserves a Commander-in-Chief who understands the gravity of their role and the respect it commands. Is Biden that leader? Or do we, the people, deserve better? It’s high time we asked ourselves this critical question.
