John Soltz (VoteVets): So I'm a "Phony Soldier," Rush?

So I'm a "Phony Soldier," Rush?

Posted September 27, 2007 | 03:07 PM (EST)


As Media Matters reported today, Rush Limbaugh, on his show said that those troops who come home and want to get America out of the middle of the religious civil war in Iraq are "phony soldiers." I'd love for you, Rush, to have me on your show and tell that to me to my face.

Where to begin?

First, in what universe is a guy who never served even close to being qualified to judge those who have worn the uniform? Rush Limbaugh has never worn a uniform in his life -- not even one at Mickey D's -- and somehow he's got the moral standing to pass judgment on the men and women who risked their lives for this nation, and his right to blather smears on the airwaves?

Second, maybe Rush doesn't much care, but the majority of troops on the ground in Iraq, and those who have returned, do not back the President's failed policy. If you go to our "Did You Get the Memo" page at VoteVets.org, there's a good collection of stories, polls, and surveys, which all show American's troops believe we are on the wrong track, not the right one, in Iraq.

Does Rush believe, then, that the majority of the US Armed Forces are "phony?"

Third, the polls and stories don't even take into account the former brass who commanded in Iraq, who are incredibly critical of the Bush administration, and it's steadfast refusal to listen to those commanders on the ground who have sent up warning after warning. Major Generals John Batiste and Paul Eaton left the military and joined VoteVets.org for that very reason.

Does Rush believe that highly decorated Major Generals are "phony soldiers?"

more...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jon-soltz/so-im-a-phony-soldier_b_66175.html

Media Matters article here:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=1923437&mesg_id=1923437

I served my country (unlike you in any capacity) in a combat zone and came home. I was not in Iraq but I think you and your jack booted pussy fake patriots should go there. I guess I'm just a fake rush. Would you like billy krystol or sean hannity covering your back as you patrol the streets of Fallujah? You conservatives are so fucking brave you make me wanna puke.

But I do not wish to meet face-to-face, for I have aworn to never spend another day of my life behind bars.

I much prefer to spend my time on the stools in front of the bars.

I failed to consider what I might do when called a fake by a fat ass pussy who has never done anything for anyone but himself.

I think the phony Soldiers are the ones who never served. No one whose done a tour in Iraq is phony.

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