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In reply to the discussion: WTF is WRONG with him??? [View all]pintobean
(18,101 posts)36. He was amused
In a phone interview on Wednesday, Mr. McCloughan, 73, who had not seen the image before a reporter sent it to him, said that he interpreted it as Mr. Trump recognizing the dogs heroism. He certainly was not offended and laughed when he compared the two images.
After all, he said, Medal of Honor recipients accept on behalf of their entire teams, especially those that did not return from battle. And canines have long been part of war efforts.
This recognizes the dog is part of that team of brave people, he said.
Mr. McCloughan, who taught high school and coached youth sports after his military service, added that he had worked with a dog in Vietnam who helped detect enemy activity during missions.
They are very courageous, he said of military canines
After all, he said, Medal of Honor recipients accept on behalf of their entire teams, especially those that did not return from battle. And canines have long been part of war efforts.
This recognizes the dog is part of that team of brave people, he said.
Mr. McCloughan, who taught high school and coached youth sports after his military service, added that he had worked with a dog in Vietnam who helped detect enemy activity during missions.
They are very courageous, he said of military canines
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/30/us/politics/trump-dog.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur
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I'm sure that 2017 Medal of Honor recipient wasn't happy having a Russian Stooge award him.
TheBlackAdder
Oct 2019
#10
Oh, I was talking about Traitor Trump awarding McCloughan. He no look happy. 😒
TheBlackAdder
Oct 2019
#38
History will chronicle his removal of our troops from Northern Syria
Haggis for Breakfast
Oct 2019
#31