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madmusic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 12:47 PM
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Sen. John Cornyn is using troops as "victims"
in the Godless sense. Will she slam him?
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negativenihil Donating Member (772 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 12:50 PM
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1. huh?! n/t
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madmusic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 12:52 PM
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3. He began his speech with the kidnapped/slain two men.
As Ann says, how can we argue with that?
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 12:56 PM
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7. We devalue them by asking for troops to die.
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MADem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 01:55 PM
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20. Well, one of the "victim's" families say the war is a lie, the kid didn't
want to go back, he was a chainsmoking former nonsmoker who couldn't sleep...

The kid was a VICTIM. A victim of a crazy, bloodthirsty, oil-crazed regime...in DC.
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BuyingThyme Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 12:51 PM
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2. Take my liberties, or give me death.
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dogday Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 12:54 PM
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4. The Republicans are using these deaths as talking points
Used the phrase cut n run in the same sentence with these Soldier's deaths...

Cornyn is shameful for using these soldier's death like this...

If it were my Son, I would whoop and holler to the press for them to keep my Son's name out of their freaking politics...
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BOSSHOG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 12:57 PM
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10. You mean they are using what coulter calls
the liberal doctrine of infallibility. Because you are a victim no one can dispute your argument. Are they not just a big old barrel full of monkeys?
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madmusic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 12:59 PM
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13. Exactly! n/t
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 12:54 PM
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5. while you are listening send a memo to your Senators (Boxer-HERE)
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Let's end the war in Iraq
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 17:48:07 +0000 (GMT)
From: Barbara Boxer <info@pacforachange.com>
Reply-To: notice-reply-6idwdn22535bb8@ga4.org
To: xxx


Dear Dar,

Urge your Senators to support the Kerry/Feingold/
Boxer plan now!

One of the toughest issues we continue to face is the war in Iraq. I recently introduced a resolution in the Senate that calls on the Bush Administration to redeploy U.S. forces from Iraq within 6 months or earlier, if practicable. My resolution also calls for a quick-reaction U.S. force and an over-the-horizon Marine presence to be deployed in the region.

This week, the Senate will be voting on a similar resolution written by John Kerry, Russ Feingold, and me. The other side says this policy is "cut and run." I disagree. Our call for an exit strategy is "smart and strategic." It is smart because it calls on the Iraqis to take over their own country. It is strategic because it allows us to target our limited resources to the war on terror where they can best be used to keep America safe.

Sticking with the President's "stay the course" plan means leaving our brave men and women in the middle of an Iraqi civil war where their mere presence makes them targets for the Iraqi insurgency and fosters an environment of terrorism. And that's absolutely unacceptable.

Tell your Senators you support the Kerry/Feingold/Boxer effort to redeploy U.S. troops from Iraq within the next 6 months, or sooner -- email your Senators today!

After three long years, the deaths of more than 2,500 American troops, more than 18,000 wounded, and the deaths of more than 40,000 Iraqis, it's beyond time to bring our mission in Iraq to a close.

Today, with Democrats and even many Republicans urging the President to change course, we have a chance to do just that.

It's time for Congress to clearly say "enough is enough" and force the President to act. It's time for Democrats and Republicans to unify behind a plan to bring our troops home. You can help me make that happen -- today -- by urging your Senators to sign on to our resolution to end the war in Iraq.

Join the effort to end the war in Iraq -- urge your Senators to support the Kerry/Feingold/Boxer resolution today!

The Bush Administration misled us into an elective war that we didn't have to fight. Despite President Bush's mistakes, mismanagement, and misleading statements, our brave men and women in uniform have performed admirably, successfully meeting every goal that was set for them -- from capturing Saddam Hussein and freeing the Iraqi people to training Iraqi security forces and fostering the creation of an Iraqi government. Now it should be up to the people of Iraq to decide what kind of future they want.

It is completely unacceptable to me to see our government paralyzed over a failed policy -- a policy that is bringing so much pain to so many. The Bush Administration's open-ended commitment in Iraq is not only causing death and destruction to our brave troops, it's also serving as a catalyst for further terrorist recruitment.

It's time for the Iraqis to assume responsibility for their own country.

We can't afford to lose more American lives over a failed policy -- especially when our men and women in uniform have done everything we've asked of them.

Urge your Senators to support the Kerry/Feingold/Boxer Iraq resolution now!

In Friendship,

Barbara Boxer

P.S. I'll be speaking on the Senate floor later today about the Kerry/Feingold/Boxer amendment. With debate occurring today, and a vote coming later today or tomorrow, your Senators need to hear from you soon!

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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 12:55 PM
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6. He is trumping his EGO --fear of losing a war--OVER care of the troops.
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bdamomma Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 12:57 PM
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9. they all seem to do that, fear of losing the war
based on their egos.
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 12:57 PM
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8. 'retreat' defeatism---He belittles anyone who uses their minds to think.
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bdamomma Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 12:58 PM
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11. pure folly????????????
I hate these guys.
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 12:59 PM
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12. He is really mocking the Dems!
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 01:00 PM
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14. and belittling Kerry for changing his dates on the Resolution.
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 01:01 PM
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15. I am waiting for him to say flip flop but so far he has not. ONLY "arbitra
ry" decison by Kerry.
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 01:06 PM
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18. Feinstein up now.
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 01:07 PM
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19. saying US troops in breeding the blood and violence --NOT stopping it.
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bdamomma Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 01:03 PM
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16. this is pure BS
Cornyn get off the podium, talking shit again. Unbelieveable these guys are, they are so detached, and don't give a shit.

they are so mocking in their comments, it's hard and we have to stay there for our children and our children's children what is that BS.

Cornyn get away from the podium.
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bdamomma Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-21-06 01:05 PM
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17. fuck you cornyn
we are not giving up.
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