Boehner refuses to apologize for faulting generals

[sabra]

http://www.marinetimes.com/story.php?f=1-292925-2328683.php

Boehner refuses to apologize for faulting generals

In the wake of Sen. John Kerry’s belated apology for offending troops deployed in Iraq, House Majority Leader Rep. John Boehner of Ohio is being asked by Democrats to apologize for seemingly blaming senior military officers for any problems with the Bush administration’s Iraq strategy.

Boehner, however, does not appear to be budging.
“Good try,” he said when asked about demands for an apology.

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Rumsfeld, Boehner said, has been pushing the military to transform, but the uniformed military leaders have resisted.

“You have to understand that the generals who have been in charge of the Pentagon have been very resistant to change,” Boehner said. “It’s the younger generals who understand this new force structure that we need to have for the military of the 21st century.

[wakeme2008]

1. This is good

:) Good paper to make yourself look bad

[Kikosexy2]

17. keep pushing for an...

apology from Boner Boehner...keep the pressure up...don't relent...make him feel the heat til it burns him crispy...Burn Motha'F#*ker Burn!....

[tridim]

2. Boehner's an idiot

Run for President dude!

[emulatorloo]

3. Have cable news talking heads gone batshit over this yet?

I don't suppose Lester Holt (or whatever his name is) is fanning the flames over this @ MSNBC as he did over the Kerry botch/

[kestrel91316]

4. K&R We need to drown out the Rove propaganda machine for once and

for all by screaming for Boehner's head, not just his apology, from here 'til eternity.

He's a traitor, no less. WHY DOES JOHN BOEHNER HATE THE TROOPS???????????

[gratuitous]

8. That is greatly to be desired

Unfortunately, we don't have the might Republican Wurlitzer to wheeze into action and demand coverage of Boehner's comments in every radio market in the nation, and the craven lickspittles of the networks (thinking here of Mark Halperin at ABC) don't jump when we say frog, like they do for Rush and Sean and Bill and Hugh and all the other reactionary mouthpieces who dominate the airwaves with specious talk of the "liberal" media.

[Scout1071]

5. The military, retired and otherwise, need to demand the apology.

Coming from the Dems it looks petty - like tit-for-tat.

Where are all the Generals that have called for Rumsfeld to resign? Put them on the TV immediately and demand that not only Boehner apologize, but reiterate demands that Rumsfeld resign.

[w4rma]

12. Actually, I don't mind it in this case if it "looks" that way.

There probably isn't enough time until electon day to put together a proper diverse opposition.

[robertpaulsen]

15. Exactly! Someone needs to send this to Zinni or Wes Clark.

It's one thing for Reid and Dean to ask for an apology, as they have and the "liberal" media ignored it, of course. But get some retired generals to voice their disgust over Boehner's contempt for our troops and this story will get some traction.

[jwirr]

6. What generals are not troops? Remember you're a yellow

ribbon supporter of *ss.

[Supersedeas]

16. Apparently, it is the old generals who are not troops--the young one's Boehner gives a pass too

[stepnw1f]

7. Point Proven.... Thank You Boner Head!

Your Republican arrogance has done what no other could do... get you thrown out of government, you pathetic Suit-and-Tie Chickenhawk.

[ohtransplant]

9. Why does he hate our country's Generals?

Our troops deserve better than that...

It seems someone must be wrong here...Doesn't * say he listens to the Generals?

[lyonn]

10. Obviously people forget that bush is Commander in Chief

Look it up for definitions. The old saying: The buck stops here comes to mind. bush has destroyed the honor of being in the military, willing to put your life on the line for country. He has no concept of that truth since he has Never put his worthless life on the line. Hides behind blackhawk helicopters, hordes of SS, keeps protesters blocks away from him, on and on. Chickenshit Bush!

[TheCowsCameHome]

11. You can see the coldness in his eyes

[global1]

13. Repugs Never Apologize - Only Dems Apologize.......nt

[chelsea0011]

14. And this clown REALLY DID BLAME the military

[LynnTheDem]

18. There he goes AGAIN...blaming the troops!

Keep it up, asshole.

[sakabatou]

19. More proof that Repukes are assholes.