Horses, Bayonets, and Debates define Obama's Image

Charging at his debating opponent at a full gallop, President Obama thrust his bayonet into Romney's military remarks. At first, it appeared his presidential foe was critically injured, but as the dust from the horse's hoofs faded away, the mighty Romney arose unscathed.

While Mr. Obama's biting "horse and bayonet" remarks flooded the internet, many a soldier were quick to point out that the bayonet is standard issue for the fighting infantry soldier today. Although the comment sounded so great, it illustrated the President's lack of knowledge of a soldiers arms. Had our Commander in Chief spent more time with our brave fighting military soldiers, he would not have been so quick to say the the bayonet is a thing of the past.

In fact, a mounted bayonet is an integral part of a fallen warriors Battle Cross memorial. The inverted rifle with the bayonet attached "signals a time of prayer, a break in the action to pay tribute to our friend".


During this past week, President Obama dedicated his time to fundraising, campaigning, and preparing for the last of 3 debates. Only once did he receive a presidential briefing. Other than that, he performed no leadership function.

Together with his wife Michelle, and Vice President Biden, the trio attended 24 campaign events. Mr. Obama attended 7, Mr. Biden 9, and Mrs. Obama 8. They worked the battleground states of Florida, Ohio, Virginia, Wisconsin, Nevada, New York and Colorado. In addition, Mr. Obama found time to tape an appearance on the Jon Stewart Show, and to attend the Alfred E. Smith dinner.

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday October 17 through Tuesday October 23 2012.


Today, Tuesday, October 23, 2012

• Mr. Obama begins the day at 10:10 by attending a campaign event in Delray FL. Next, he flies to Dayton OH and joins Joe Biden at a 2nd campaign event at Triangle Park. His day is over when he boards Air Force One at 5:00 PM and flies back to Washington DC.
• VP Biden speaks at a morning campaign event at the University of Toledo.  Later, he joins President Obama at another event in Dayton OH.

Monday, October 22, 2012

• President Obama participated in the 3rd and final Presidential Debate at Lynn University in Boca Raton Florida.
• Michelle Obama attended 2 fundraising campaign events at Broward College in Davie FL. She later attended the debate.
• Mr. Biden attended 2 campaign events in Canton Ohio. The first was at J. Babe Stearn Community Center, and the second at Lorain High School.

Friday, October 19, 2012

• President Obama attended a 10:15 AM daily briefing. Then, he traveled to Fairfax VA and spoke at a George Mason University campaign event at 11:45 AM.
• Michelle Obama spoke at 4 campaign events in Wisconsin. The first two were held at the Racine Civic Center in Racine, and the last two were at the University of Wisconsin in Wausau.
• VP Biden delivered campaign remarks at two events. One was at the Sun City Community Center, and the second at Lincoln Park High School.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

• Mr. Obama left the White House at 9:35 AM and flew to Manchester NH where he attended an 11:55 AM campaign event. Next, he flew to New York City and taped an appearance on Jon Stewart's Daily Show. At 4:20 PM, he dashed over to The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel for a fundraising event. Lastly, he attended the Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner before flying back to DC late that night.
• VP Biden spoke at a campaign event in Las Vegas NV.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

• President Obama's day began at 9:25 AM when he left the White House and flew to Mt. Vernon, IA where he attended a campaign event at Cornell College. Afterward, he flew to Athens OH and attended another campaign event at Ohio University.  He then flew back to DC and arrived at the White House at 9:00 PM.
• Michelle Obama attended two fundraising events in New York State. The first was at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, and the second at 583 Park Avenue in New York City.
• Mr. Biden flew to Greeley CO and delivered remarks at a campaign event. When that was over, he traveled to Reno NV and spoke at an evening fundraising campaign event.