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The first branch of government to be politicized by the Obama administration was the Department of Justice. Then it was the Department of Homeland Security. We finaly discover that the IRS was politicized by the Obama administration. But when the Department of Defense has become politicized this is dangerous.
Excerpts from Marine Corps Times:
Did politics ground Miramar Air Show?
>"A California congressman wants to know why the Defense Department refused to support a Marine Corps air show that reportedly brings in money every year...
The air station did not have to cancel the event, Bardorf wrote, but it had to be executed with a laundry list of restrictions: only local assets and personnel could be used; no appropriated funds could be spent; military flyovers and aerial demonstrations were prohibited; flight training could not be conducted over the event area; the Navy’s Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs, could not perform; and no Navy or Marine aircraft on ground display could so much as start or taxi while spectators were present.Hunter saw this decision as political showmanship designed to highlight the ill effects of sequestration budget cuts, Kasper said...
Hunter’s letter to Hagel asked the defense secretary to provide him with assurances that the air show was not left unsupported for political reasons..."< Entire article. -> Congressman: Did politics ground Miramar Air Show? | Marine Corps Times | marinecorpstimes.com
Other links:
HUNTER SEEKS DATA ON AIR SHOW CANCELLATION | UTSanDiego.com
Hunter: Air show nets $1.5M Page 1 of 2 | UTSanDiego.com
Excerpts from Marine Corps Times:
Did politics ground Miramar Air Show?
>"A California congressman wants to know why the Defense Department refused to support a Marine Corps air show that reportedly brings in money every year...
The air station did not have to cancel the event, Bardorf wrote, but it had to be executed with a laundry list of restrictions: only local assets and personnel could be used; no appropriated funds could be spent; military flyovers and aerial demonstrations were prohibited; flight training could not be conducted over the event area; the Navy’s Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs, could not perform; and no Navy or Marine aircraft on ground display could so much as start or taxi while spectators were present.Hunter saw this decision as political showmanship designed to highlight the ill effects of sequestration budget cuts, Kasper said...
Hunter’s letter to Hagel asked the defense secretary to provide him with assurances that the air show was not left unsupported for political reasons..."< Entire article. -> Congressman: Did politics ground Miramar Air Show? | Marine Corps Times | marinecorpstimes.com
Other links:
HUNTER SEEKS DATA ON AIR SHOW CANCELLATION | UTSanDiego.com
Hunter: Air show nets $1.5M Page 1 of 2 | UTSanDiego.com