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October 02, 2007
Cut and Run Harry Reid Calls On Senators To Condemn Limbaugh
Reid Calls On Senators To Join In Condemning Limbaugh's Attack On Our Troops
democrats.senate.gov
Washington, DC—Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid made the following statement today on the floor of the U.S. Senate, urging Senators to sign a letter that calls on Mark P. Mays, CEO of Clear Channel Communications, to publicly repudiate Rush Limbaugh’s characterization of troops who speak out against the Iraq war as “phony soldiers.”
“On Friday, many Democrats joined me in drafting a letter to the Chief Executive Officer of Clear Channel, Mark Mays that we will send out this week. Here is what we wrote:
‘Dear Mr. Mays,‘At the time we sign this letter, 3,801 American soldiers have been killed in Iraq, and another 27,936 have been wounded. 160,000 others awoke this morning on foreign sand, far from home, to face the danger and uncertainty of another day at war.
‘Although Americans of goodwill debate the merits of this war, we can all agree that those who serve with such great courage deserve our deepest respect and gratitude. That is why Rush Limbaugh’s recent characterization of troops who oppose the war as “phony soldiers” is such an outrage.
‘Our troops are fighting and dying to bring to others the freedoms that many take for granted. It is unconscionable that Mr. Limbaugh would criticize them for exercising the fundamentally American right to free speech. Mr. Limbaugh has made outrageous remarks before, but this affront to our soldiers is beyond the pale.
‘The military, like any community within the United States, includes members both for and against the war. Senior generals, such as General John Batiste and Paul Eaton, have come out against the war while others have publicly supported it. A December 2006 poll conducted by the Military Times found just 35 percent of service members approved of President Bush’s handling of the war in Iraq, compared to 42 percent who disapproved. From this figure alone, it is clear that Mr. Limbaugh’s insult is directed at thousands of American service members.
‘Active and retired members of our armed forces have a unique perspective on the war and offer a valuable contribution to our national debate. In August, seven soldiers wrote an op-ed expressing their concern with the current strategy in Iraq. Tragically, since then, two of those seven soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq.
‘Thousands of active troops and veterans were subjected to Mr. Limbaugh’s unpatriotic and indefensible comments on your broadcast. We trust you will agree that not a single one of our sons, daughters, neighbors and friends serving overseas is a “phony soldier.” We call on you to publicly repudiate these comments that call into question their service and sacrifice and to ask Mr. Limbaugh to apologize for his comments.’
“Just as patriotism is the exclusive realm of neither party, taking a stand against those who spew hate and impugn the integrity of our troops is a job that belongs to all of us. I can’t help but wonder how my Republican colleagues would have reacted if the tables were turned – if a well-known Democratic radio personality had used the same insulting line of attack against troops who support the war.
“The letter I read will be available on the Senate floor for the entire day. My colleagues on both sides of the aisle will have every chance to add their names to it, and I encourage all of us to do so. If we take the Republican side at their word that last week’s vote on another controversial statement related to the war was truly about patriotism, not politics, then I have no doubt that they will stand with us against Limbaugh’s comments with equal fervor.
“I am confident we will see Republicans join with us in overwhelming numbers. Anything less would be a double standard that has no place in the United States Senate. I ask my colleagues, Democrat and Republican alike, to join together against this irresponsible, hateful, and unpatriotic attack by calling upon Rush Limbaugh to give our troops the apology they deserve.”
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Wild Thing's comment........
Rush has challenged Harry Reid to come on his show and say what he is saying to his face on today's show. I bet Harry will be a no show. He is a total coward and he is telling lies once again, just trying to get rid of Rush.
They leftie liars do NOT support the troops, they are the ones that hold up signs that are anti-military, anti-American and Reid is a part of that crap.
Harry Reid is a disgrace and a puke punk to boot. He disgraces the Senate. He should be removed from office. He should apologize to our country immediately. And Tom Harkin, should be removed also for what he said. He is a Soros bitch along with Reid, Pelosi, Durbin and the rest of that pack.
You have the power-mad socialist element, along with the criminality all rolled into the lefts’s campaign for 2008. well funded with the perverted, demented likes of Soros, et al. The criminal, rotten Left cannot stand the daylight of TRUTH about itself. It does not want ANYONE TO HEAR THE TRUTH about them...who and what they are, and what their agenda for America is.
Posted by Wild Thing at October 2, 2007 12:47 AM
Comments
Heartless Harry can't do one damn thing to Rush.
No one is going to shut down a popular radio host--not even the FCC.
Rush isn't dirty and he isn't lying, so what's gotten up Harry's butt?
Can't he take a few jabs.
As grown ups, we're supposed to be more intelligent than let some radio talk show host make us feel bad.
Posted by: Lynn at October 2, 2007 05:24 AM
Rush has done more to support the men and women in uniform than most politicians on both sides of he aisle. He always makes time on his radio show for a GI who calls in. He's loved by GI's all over the world and his show is played in ready rooms, barracks, work centers, ships, and in desert tents daily.
The man who wrote "What's a Military Family Worth" is truly a friend of the GI.
http://www.mikescomputerinfo.com/militaryfamily.htm
Harry Reid is a sniveling poor excuse of a male.
Posted by: BobF at October 2, 2007 08:26 AM
"Harry Reid is a sniveling poor excuse of a male." Posted by: BobF at October 2, 2007 08:26 AM
Oh!? He's a male??? I figured Nancy Pelosi ate his "Turkey Fries" long time ago.
If any of you can't figure out what turkey fries are go to Scottsbluff, Nebraska for some fine dining. TF's will be on the horse'dou'vour menu.
Posted by: SSgt Steve, USMC, VRWC at October 2, 2007 09:17 AM
SSgt Steve, he's a male but he's no man.
Posted by: BobF at October 2, 2007 11:05 AM
It's just the latest in a long line of attempts to censure Rush. The Democrat's creed is free speech, free for them and censureship for anyone else and their opinions who disagree with them. Example: Look at what Putin is doing then compare that to what the Clinton's are doing, then compare the United Russia Party with the Democrat Party. Presidents for life??? Harry is a willing useful idiot. Squelch the opposition, Putin does!!!
Posted by: Jack at October 2, 2007 12:24 PM
Reid is a tool. I doubt he is stupid enough to be used and not know it, so I must surmise that he is a willing mouthpiece to his master Soros and Media Matters.
Posted by: raz0r at October 2, 2007 09:18 PM
Lynn, haha yes ole Harry Reid is really making a fool out of himself.
Posted by: Wild Thing at October 2, 2007 11:48 PM
Bob thank you for the link.
Your right about Rush he has done a lot for our military.
Posted by: Wild Thing at October 2, 2007 11:49 PM
SSgt Steve, USMC, LOL good one.
Posted by: Wild Thing at October 2, 2007 11:52 PM
Bob, yes he is no man. haha nope not at all.
Posted by: Wild Thing at October 2, 2007 11:55 PM
Jack your right, Harry is a willing useful idiot.
Posted by: Wild Thing at October 2, 2007 11:56 PM
razOr,yessss, he is evil, Reid is a horrible human being, and they use his desire to go after Rush.
Posted by: Wild Thing at October 2, 2007 11:58 PM
