First, he did not call them "dull slow stupid bastards". He said in order "clap you stupid bastards". Which was meant as a joke and several behind him smiled and there were several "woohoos" from the front. Then he said "Man you are a dull bunch. Must be slow here." He called them a dull bunch and then referred to the tempo of the base as being slow (in context) not the airmen.
Most absolutely did take his comments as a joke, as they were presented to be.
Basically, this is nothing more than attempted retaliation by taking obvious joking comments out of context.
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Calling Airmen "stupid bastards" is not a joke and was not meant as a joke. He went on to insult the entire group calling them a "dull bunch."
Claiming that base in 2016 was "slow" was the worse insult of all. Because of Obama those remaining were working their asses off so great that there was a growing suicide problem as there was no way out of working double shifts every day, while pressured to cut corners signing off on tasks they had not done - forcing them risk dishonorable discharge, responsible for deaths and possibly in prison. It that work environment, it also made people having short fuses on their temper and emotions.
It was a terrible time for the AF in the M.E. theater. And it was Obama's doing. Nothing was "slow" other than maybe officers standing over enlists ranting at them that they are working too slow - hour 16 as every day in 110 degree heat in the shade - and they weren't in the shade. Might be in an aircraft at 140 degrees - for 16 hours. Day after day - maybe then an all nighter added to it.
The pressure on pilots and air crews also could be intense and causing needless risks.
Airmen died because of this. Committed suicide. Opted for a dishonorable or less than honorable discharge than continue. Careers ruined because of some mistake made while completely exhausted and pressed.
Remember Obama having ordered giving a 30 minute advance notice of air attacks so none of THEM are hurt. To let them know where coming - exactly when and where - so they can be ready in case a pilot or air crew have land or bailout. Obama wanted to make sure they had people their to capture, torture and murder American military personnel. They had no don't hurt us rule.
Obama was NOT popular in the AF in the ME in 2016.