Rep. Stark responds to criticism: "I respect neither the Commander-in-Chief...nor the chickenhawks"

[sabra]

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/19/democrat-soldiers-dying-for-bush%e2%80%99s-amusement/

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Stark later issued a statement saying, "I have nothing but respect for our brave men and women in uniform and wish them the very best,” said Stark. “But I respect neither the Commander-in-Chief who keeps them in harms way nor the chickenhawks in Congress who vote to deny children health care."

[npincus]

1. LOL- good for him!

[Warpy]

2. I just wrote that he's likely tell them to go pound sand

He's a tough old bird. I wish we had more like him instead of the ladies and gentlemen we do have.

[Kikosexy2]

55. GOP...heads are...

exploding all over the Congressional floor...meanwhile Rush is having seizures and foaming at the mouth and Bill Oh Really is sending his Bill-O security team to kick Sen. Stark's ass...Ann Coulter is having a raging hard-on ready to attack as well...Keep Swinging the Hammer Sen. Stark!!..

[MoonRiver]

3. Go Stark!!

I'm sick of the idiots who keep asking him to apologize. CNN had a poll today which found 89% DO NOT think he should apologize. Only 11% thought he should.

[John Kerry VonErich]

6. Wonder if we can draft Stark for President.

nt

[MoonRiver]

10. Maybe second on the ticket with Gore!

Now THAT would be a winning ticket! :bounce:

[John Kerry VonErich]

30. That sounds good

but what if Gore doesn't run.

[MoonRiver]

33. Well, a girl can dream, can't she? :-)

If he doesn't run I could definitely go with drafting Stark. I doubt that would work this late in the game, however. :(

[John Kerry VonErich]

51. Dreams can come true

Still time left

[Vidar]

94. Let's give him Pelosi's job instead.

[annabanana]

4. GOOD! . .No apology from this guy..

I like him.

[malaise]

5. Bravo Pete Stark

respect is earned and they are off the payroll.

[tom_paine]

7. Rallr 'Round Stark! K & R

[bunkerbuster1]

8. oooh! Stark "is facing fire from Republicans"

About time someone recognized that the 100-year Permanent Minority are shooting blanks.

Step on their damn neck, Pete, and keep that boot there a good long time.

[tsuki]

57. Call his office and tell him that. The wingers are going crazy.

202-225-5065

[krispos42]

58. I just called!

I told the guy that I heard about Stark's comments on the floor about SCHIP, and told him that I loved it, and to tell them to go pound sand!

:-)

[bunkerbuster1]

61. Just tried--I guess their router's melted

rang and rang, didn't get through.

But I will try again, and express my heartfelt gratitude for his courage to say what's on so many people's minds.

[barbtries]

96. well i tried

mailbox, full

[zbdent]

63. Remember, a Repuke peed his BVDs when a Dem threatened him ...

Actually, it was a 50-ish Repuke who was threatened by a 70-ish Dem who said, in essence, "Come over here and say that to my face, you fruitcake!" - and called the cops on the Dem ...

I'm sure that the Repukes' undergarments were stained brown on Stark's words ...

[OnyxCollie]

9. Go Pete Stark!

Backbone is such a lovely quality.

"I'd rather die on my feet than live on my knees."
-- Bud, Repo Man

[eShirl]

11. finally! we need more like him. n/t

[AndyA]

12. I'm glad he hasn't apologized, and I hope he doesn't.

He spoke the truth. If people don't like the sound of it, they need to change the reality of the situation, instead of comforting themselves with more lies and spin that don't reflect the true facts.

I hope he keeps up the criticism - most Americans agree with him, and the ones who don't or are offended by his remarks should look at the reality of the situation, and take out their anger or offense directly at those responsible for the deplorable situation in Iraq: pResident Bush and the Republicans in Congress.

[ishtar66]

97. Nancy has rebuked him!

I suppose she doesn't have a choice...or does she?

[The Stranger]

13. Can we put him in the place of the Nancy Disaster?

[Kolesar]

19. We could have had Harold Ford...eom

[loudsue]

41. Oh BARF!!! Harold Ford can go suck eggs.

Pete Stark ROCKS! Harold Ford is a republican w/ a "d" after his name. I'm glad he's out of a job.

:kick:

[OnyxCollie]

14. triple post hiccup

[OnyxCollie]

15. double post

[VP505]

16. Rep Stark

comments get better and better, good on him for having the spine to say what so many of us without a national microphone would like to say.

[tanyev]

17. That's how you do it.

:applause:

[BurtWorm]

18. Hurray for the truth!

[MalloyLiberal]

20. YEAH BABY YEAH~

[Canuckistanian]

73. Oh, behave...

[Kolesar]

21. Kind of a mixed message, but I am glad he said it.

[Zandor]

22. Helping Republicans get elected n/t

[truebrit71]

24. By being strong and standing up to the gop?

F*cking stupid thing to say...as usual...

[yodermon]

31. Right. People hate seeing Democrats stand up for themselves.

Democrats will gain votes and higher approval ratings by capitulating, apologizing, and triangulating. Excellent strategy.

[frylock]

43. you certainly are

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

48. So he makes you want to vote republican, eh?

[ProfessorGAC]

50. Your Record Is Skipping

We heard you the first 40 times.
The Professor

[TahitiNut]

53. Yes, the "go along to get along" strategy has worked so well. Uh-huh.

Vidkun Quisling would approve.

[Forkboy]

65. But enough about you.

[Hekate]

79. And Democratic obsequiousness has gotten us where, precisely?

:rofl:

Hekate

[Richard Steele]

81. Right- because politely licking their boots has aways worked so well.

Pfft. Pull the other one- it's got bells on!

[nadinbrzezinski]

90. Stark has been in politics longer than you have

I am betting

He's right on this issue

And you are on the wrong side of history on this one

Wth the leadership I may add

[ima_sinnic]

95. in yr dreams

right -- everybody is going to vote republican in 2008 because that rabid attack dog, Pete Stark, said nasty things about their hero and savior G. W. "jr shit-stain" busholini and the hypocritical republican good ole boy money-grubbing war-mongering pansy-ass congress people.

:wtf: :crazy:

[Paladin]

102. Why Don't You Get Lost?

What you're advocating is nothing less than allowing Dick Cheney, Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and Ann Coulter to dictate what Democrats are allowed to say in public. Well, motherfuck that. Your weak-kneed, play-nice, God forbid Democrats should say anything controversial attitude is totally discredited. Go curl up in a ball in a corner somewhere and let those of us who are ready for a fight to get on with it.....

[spanone]

23. yes, mr. stark....do not apologize for the truth....it will set you free

[ejbr]

25. These assholes deny children healthcare and HE'S supposed to apologize? n/t

[truebrit71]

27. Watch out, you might help elect the republicans if you stand up against them...

...at least that's the case according to far too many sackless centrists that pollute these boards...

[MalloyLiberal]

29. Oh, Stephanie Miller is doing it too

[DKRC]

36. Yeah, and her listeners are hammering her, Jim & Chris into the floor over it

I'm more than ready for the gloves to come off and wish more of our representatives would stand up like Stark.

[ejbr]

34. Who are these mysterious voters

that the Dems plan to gain, or at least appease enough not to lose ground? Because from where I am standing they are creating a whole new generations of progressive and moderate Independents who would just as soon vote for a republican over a democrat.

[Bandit]

60. You are suggesting somehow the Dems have a plan

They are gunna get Republicans to vote for them???Is that their plan. If they sound and act so much like a Republican maybe one or two will vote for them...:shrug: Is that their plan. I know they don't believe the base will desert them no matter how much they screw the pooch but they have been warned. It makes absolutely no difference whether the Republicans win or the Democrats if they behave exactly the same...I for one will vote for my local issues and candidates but let the Federal candidates eat cake..

[druidity33]

72. actually

it just seems to be 2 or 3 posters, thankfully...

:)

[flyarm]

26. i just called his office in DC and thanked him and told the lady there

are many posts here on du thanking him and applauding what he said ..and not to back down!!

theLady on the phone was so greatful for the call..

please get on the phone and call his office and give a big Thank You to Pete Stark!!

they need to hear from all of us!!

fly

[flyarm]

28. ring PETE STARKS PHONES OFF THE WALLS THANKING HIM!! EOM

[loudsue]

42. Ok!! Share the phone # and I'll go get my phone & give a call!!

:hi:

[flyarm]

49. MAIN SWITCHBOARD..202 225 3121..THEN ASK FOR HIS OFFICE EOM

[flyarm]

52. TRY THESE NUMBERS..........

WASHINGTON, DC
239 Cannon Building
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-5065
202-226-3805 (fax)

FREMONT
39300 Civic Center Dr.
Suite 220
Fremont, CA 94538
510-494-1388
510-494-5852 (fax)

http://www.house.gov/stark/contact/index.htm

[loudsue]

59. Thanks Fly!! I just called & the guy said they're getting some nasty calls.

He appreciated the support & they're passing along the comments.

:hi:

[flyarm]

62. Oh LOUDSUE..thanks for calling..Pete Stark is such a good guy..

and we need to stand with our own..when they speak the truth..

somewhere we have all lost the ear for truth..

and we must praise those with the guts to speak it loudly!!

thanks for calling Loudsue!!

fly:hi: :loveya: :hug: :yourock:

[loudsue]

69. Thanks for the help & the hug!

:hug: Back at ya!

:yourock:

[Bitwit1234]

32. Why can't we sign a petition for that

That we respect the brave men and women fighting bush's war in Iraq but do not have one bit of respect for the man and his bunch of chicken hawks who sent them there.

I PERSONALLY DO NOT HAVE ONE OUNCE OF RESPECT FOR ANY REPUBLICAN IN THIS ADMINISTRATION AND CONGRESS. They are all bloodthirsty monsters. Who put money and power over this country.

[loudsue]

44. Don't forget....the republicans are also ALL PERVERTS!

They're totally mucked up in the head.

[Mich Otter]

100. Hey now, the perverts I know are good people...

Republicans are shit-for-brains. Don't insult perverts by saying
Republicans are perverts.

[yellowcanine]

35. He should have added.....and I have even less respect for the person who is both

an irresponsibe CIC and a Chickenhawk at the same time.

[devilgrrl]

37. Oh no! That's so bad for the Democrats - lord have mercy!

:sarcasm:


You tell 'em Pete!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[musette_sf]

38. i love Pete

i just got a personally signed letter from him, thanking me for the donation i made at the time of the MoveOn Petraeus ad flap where he spoke up for US. (also invited me to "please drop by the town meeting" in a handwritten PS. i sure will!!)

[lazyriver]

39. Keep kickin' ass Rep. Stark!

[HughBeaumont]

40. Love the Liberal Media headline: "Democrat: Soldiers dying for Bush's 'amusement'"

Let's make sure it's a "commie, troop-hatin LIB" who said that! It's better to be sick than let the terrorists win!

Conservative Nutjob Network: Toe the Party Line!

[Elspeth]

47. Liberal media? Surely you jest.

:evilgrin:

[ljm2002]

45. Way to go, Rep. Stark!

Wish we had 400 more like you!

[mmonk]

46. What a hoot.

Go Stark go!

[Cass]

54. Bam!! Thats the way its done!!

We need more of this!!

[tsuki]

56. Pete Stark, you rock!

[smokey nj]

64. Good for you, Pete. Don't worry, we've got your back!!!

:yourock:

[lumberjack_jeff]

66. I'm not especially keen on his original comments...

... but he's absolutely right to not back away from them. Well done.

In politics, never apologize.

[ellie]

67. I just called

and told the guy who answered that I appreciated his comments. The phone was picked up right away, so don't hesitate to call.

[trashcanistanista]

68. We need to run a full page ad in the NYT and WAPO

thanking him with a huge "Thank You Pete Stark" and the rest of the page filled with names and home towns. Maybe that will get their attention as it moves to the floor for censure. I dare them to censure the American people!

[Swamp Rat]

70. k&r

[Usrename]

71. Bravo!

Twist it a few more times before you snap it off in their gut!

Did I mention how happy I am about this guy?

Stark is the best!

[SalmonChantedEvening]

74. Oh Yay-yah!

Spoken as it should be!

Bravo Rep. Stark! :woohoo:

[Canuckistanian]

75. K&R

Good to see some tough language. And the faster the RWers heads spin around, the better.

[in_cog_ni_to]

76. I love this man! From what i understand from CNN's attempted hit piece on Pete, he has always

had "a way with words." :loveya: Never stop, Pete! Blast 'em every chance you get!:bounce:

[FreepFryer]

77. Go Rep. Stark!!! Keep being this indignant (and not arrogant) - we've got your back!!!

[Hekate]

78. No apologies necessary, Congressman!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Hekate

[bridgit]

80. at least someone is prepared to stand up, k&r's...

:kick:

[Cha]

82. And now nancy pelosi is jumping on

the bandwagon to rebuke Congressman Pete Stark.

Why does nancy pelosi "respect bush" but condemns moveon.org and acts all huffy and puffy when Stark gets Serious confronting the bushits..acting all like.. "it's distracting from the seriousness of the subject at hand"?

Nancy's been carving herself a sad, long, lonely, road in history.

[OzarkDem]

84. Go away, Nancy

You are an insult and a disappointment to all the Dem women who worked so hard to help raise women leaders.

[Cha]

85. the pelsosi women seem to

have a blind eye when it comes to the bushits..I hope someday we can unravel just what their agenda is? Because, you don't gush over mass murdering, puppet regimes.

[Triana]

87. Nancy needs to get over herself and she needs to get over bu$hit too...

...the rest of us did, a LONG time ago.

[OzarkDem]

83. YES!

The dam of Dem fear and silence in Congress has sprung a leak. There's no turning back and honesty rules the day.

[Triana]

86. The rest of the Democrats need to sit up and take NOTES....

...cause THIS is how it's DONE.

:applause:

[losthills]

88. Pelosi should be forced to step down

for rebuking Stark.

His statements exemplify the spirit that has been sorely lacking in the congress thus far....

[AuntPatsy]

89. I had never heard this man's name before but I will never forget the courage

he showed that day in speaking the truth that the majority of American citizens are already aware of.

Another hero of the people unafraid to speak out and be damned to the consequences. We need more such as him because the people have been silenced even if they believe different, the media is proof.

[gateley]

91. FLYARM: Thank you for the suggestion to call and for posting the phone

numbers. I'll do it first thing Monday morning. :headbang:

[donheld]

92. I'm quite proud of this guy

He says what I feel

[lligrd]

93. I Think We Should Use A Page From Rove's Playbook

and inundate the press with statements equally or even more outrageous than Starks. Of course, we will have the added benefit of them all being true.

This tactic keeps the press from being able to focus too long on one statement. Kind of the way, we can't focus on one atrocity because the * administration commits so many, so quickly.

[disndat]

98. Pete Stark for

Majority Leader, or better yet, V.P.

[dbt]

99. K & R!

Go, Congressman Stark. Tell 'em the truth and let 'em think it's hell!!

:bounce:

[Xenotime]

101. Yes! He needs to be an honary DU member