GOP extends anti-troop smear to Murtha, Rangel, Conyers, other Democrats

[ProSense]

The distortion is no longer "stupid," it's "desperate."


Heritage Foundation press release:

Kerry’s inference, of course, was that military recruits are motivated not by patriotism and a willingness to defend our liberties by placing themselves in harm’s way, but by economic desperation and a lack of opportunity. Thus, a disproportionately minority cadre of young men and women from our poorest communities enlist reluctantly and must fight President Bush’s “illegal” war in Iraq. As Rep. John Dingell (D.-Mich.) put it: “This is a rich man’s war and it is a poor man’s fight.”

Indeed, in the run-up to the 2004 presidential election, liberals insisted that the burden of military service was being borne, in Rep. John Murtha’s (D.-Pa.) words, by “people who are volunteering because they could not find a job.” Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) and 14 of his liberal House colleagues sponsored legislation to reinstitute the draft. “It is plain fact,” argued Rep. John Conyers, the dean of the Congressional Black Caucus, “that the military does not come from the higher socio-economic status of society.” Rep. Pete Stark (D.-Calif.) reasoned that a draft “with no deferments and no exceptions” would be “both fair and democratic” because “it will mean that Americans of every background will serve our country, not just the poor and disadvantaged as it is today.”

This patronizing form of class-warfare is deeply rooted in the liberal psyche. It’s no surprise, moreover, that it seeped through, accidentally or not, in Kerry’s unfortunate statement. But the liberal premise is utterly wrong.

Say anything Republicans, heroes like John Kerry walk the walk when it comes to Democratic leadership!

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Description: Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) speaks to Marines and Sailors during his visit to Camp Fallujah, Iraq.



050106-M-8096K-018 Camp Fallujah, Iraq (Jan. 6, 2005) – Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) speaks to Marines and Sailors during his visit to Camp Fallujah, Iraq. Kerry visited the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Command deck, base chow hall and thanked the Sailors and Marines for their hard work and service to their country. U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Klein (RELEASED)

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Description: U.S. Senators John Kerry of Massachusetts, Ted Stevens of Alaska, and Jon Warner of Virginia, walk with U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen Johnson and Brig. Gen. John E. Wissler to the Marine Armor Installation Site (MAIS).



050901-M-1327J-002 Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq (Sept. 1, 2005) – U.S. Senators John Kerry of Massachusetts, Ted Stevens of Alaska, and Jon Warner of Virginia, walk with U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen Johnson and Brig. Gen. John E. Wissler to the Marine Armor Installation Site (MAIS). The Senators were visiting the (MAIS) to learn more about the different types of vehicle armor the Marines are using to defend themselves from improvised explosive device attacks. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian A. Jaques (RELEASED)

01/11/2006

John Kerry to Return to Iraq, Visit Middle East

Senator will visit Middle East and Asia on 12-day Itinerary

Senator John Kerry is beginning a 12-day trip throughout the Middle East and Asia. Kerry’s trip will focus on the ongoing war in Iraq, the war on terror, global health crises, and America’s competitiveness in the global economy.

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Wednesday, January 18 – Iraq

In Iraq, Kerry’s itinerary will focus primarily on the issues and steps relating to the formation of a new, stable Iraqi government. Beyond meetings with key Iraqi players and U.S. officials, Kerry will spend time with American troops serving there including a group from Massachusetts his office has “sponsored” who are stationed near Ramadi.

[blm]

1. Oh No - what Dems are going to scold these intemperate speakers for their

inappropriate words?

[zbdent]

2. Someone should photo-shop that pic of the soldiers slamming Kerry

to make it say "Will work for safe ride home!"

[robbob]

3. "Class Warfare"

I love the way the Rethugs pass laws benefiting the wealthy and further impoverishing the poor and middle classes, but whenever this is pointed out by the left they start whining about "class warfare".

[blm]

7. and it's always the Repubs who work AGAINST better benefits for military personnel

even as they accuse the Democrats working to make their lives better as not supporting the trooops.

They couldn't get away with this utter bullshit if the media wsn't helping them and protecting them every step of the way.

[Sensitivity]

4. Its GOTV! They are Just trying to demoralize DEMs and excusing their crass smear.

[Sensitivity]

5. Kerry should be CAMPAIGNING. It really seems diss-honorable for Party

to just accept the bullying of the the criminal wing of the Republican Party.

[ProSense]

6. When all else fails, Repubs resort to dirty tricks!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=2593389&mesg_id=2593389

[blm]

8. well, I guess some Dems aren't taking their Feign-Feign and scolding Murtha

Rangel and Conyers for their BushInc created insults against the military.

[God Almighty]

9. They sent out Osama pictures in their attacks on Dennis

I guess they think we'll forget about the close friendship between Osama and Dubya.