"People who believe in absurdities will eventually commit
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REP. JEAN SCHMIDT IS A DISGRACE! WHAT A DOLT!
The single-issue nut-fundie who barely eked out a win over Iraq vet Paul Hackett in a heavily conservative district in Clermont County this spring really stepped in it last Friday on the floor of Congress. Basically, she called Pennsylvania Congressman John Murtha a "coward"!
Immediately, a firestorm was ignited. Congressman Marty Meehan of Massachusetts began
to rip her a new one as Harold Ford, Jr. of Tennessee bolted across the aisle
and jumped in her face. It was political theater of the best kind - but it was
also an indicator that many congress members from both parties are beginning to
recognize the folly of throwing more cannon fodder (and more money borrowed from
the Chinese) into Iraq. And when a know-nothing kneejerk windbag dares to
attempt to besmirch the reputation of a great, patriotic American such as John
Murtha, there's hell to pay!
John Murtha. He's a Democratic Congressman
from Pennsylvania. He's also a combat veteran and retired Marine Corps colonel.
Murtha spent 37 years in Marine Corps, earned the Bronze Star, two purple
hearts, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, and the Navy Distinguished Service
Medal. And for the last thirty years he's been one of the most respected voices
in Congress on military issues - universally respected by Democrats, Republicans
and military brass alike. Col. Jack Murtha's plan calls for:
*Immediately start to redeploy U.S. troops consistent with the safety of U.S. forces.
BUT WAIT - THE BEE-OTCH LIED!!*To create a quick reaction force in the region.
*To create an over-the-horizon presence of Marines.
*To diplomatically pursue security and stability in Iraq.
The Congressman - unlike the foolish newbie from Clermont County, Ohio, is fully aware of what he's saying: "Because we in Congress are charged with sending our sons and daughters into battle, it is our responsibility, our obligation, to speak out for them. That's why I am speaking out."
ROOKIE LAWMAKER'S REMARKS RICOCHET
By Malia Rulon - Enquirer Washington Bureau
Three days after Rep. Jean Schmidt was booed off the House floor for saying that "cowards cut and run, Marines never do," the Ohioan she quoted disputed the comments.
Danny Bubp, a freshman state representative who is a colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve, told The Enquirer that he never mentioned Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., by name when talking with Schmidt, and he would never call a fellow Marine a coward.
Jean Schmidt squawked into the microphone:"The unfortunate thing about all of that is that her choice of words on the floor of the House - I don't know, she's a freshman, she had one minute... they came out wrong," said Bubp, R-West Union.
WHEN SHE WAS FORCED TO HAVE HER REMARKS STRICKEN FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - she lied - fumbling her lame apology!A few minutes ago I received a call from Colonel Danny Bubp, Ohio Representative from the 88th district in the House of Representatives. He asked me to send Congress a message: Stay the course. He also asked me to send Congressman Murtha a message, that cowards cut and run, Marines never do. Danny and the rest of America and the world want the assurance from this body – that we will see this through.
I did not intend to suggest they applied to any member, most especially the distinguished gentleman from Pennsylvania... AND she said she didn't KNOW Murtha was a MARINE!
"I don't listen to the news in D.C. because it's not my news environment,'' said Schmidt... I watch something light-hearted and then I go to bed.''
Paraphrasing country icon Little Brenda Lee - Rep. Schmidt crooned:
I'm sorry, so sorry
That I was such a fool
I didn't know
Politics could be so cruel
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Uh-oh,
Oh, yes.
You tell me mistakes
Are part of being dumb
But that don't right
The wrong that's been done
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Uh-oh,
Oh, yes.
WRITE YOUR OWN LYRICS FOR CLERMONT COUNTY OHIO'S OWN BARKING OLD HEN!Send 'em here or call and sing 'em into her answering machine:
Washington, D.C. Office
238 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515-3502
(202) 225-3164
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8044 Montgomery Rd. Suite 540
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513)791-0381
OR (800)784-6366 Toll Free
MR. SUN's Gifts for Young Conservatives include: RISK / BALDERDASH
Two great games that go great together!
Risk all as you move with impunity to achieve world domination.
Then, make up all kinds of crazy shit afterwards to justify what you did.
When someone cries Balderdash, point out that no one made them play.
THE
POPE AND PRADA from Andrew Sullivan... Have you seen those fabulous Prada red shoes? He looks like Judy Garland in the Wizard of Oz. And his ditching of the historical tailors that have historically dressed popes? The pontiff has even taken to wearing Gucci sunglasses, and padded quilt jackets. And his personal assistant looks like a GQ model. Absolutely fabulous.
Oh, my! And talk about serendipity - NOT! Benny's cutting this bold swath hot on the heels of the release of NEW RULES for gays in the priesthood.
Look what they just pulled outta the Last Chance Garage for me to drive the family to Gramma's House!
WOW! A '42 PLYMOUTH WOODY... Smoooooth...Good fortune. COMMENT! Spread the meme. Don't smoke in bed, Bubba...
