McConnell Spits on War Dead; Kentucky Vet Responds

[babylonsister]

http://www.vetvoice.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=220

McConnell Spits on War Dead; Kentucky Vet Responds
by: Jon Soltz
Fri Dec 07, 2007 at 14:49:09 PM EST


So, Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader, says of those who died in Iraq, we shouldn't feel too bad, because, "Remember, these are not draftees, these are full-time professional soldiers."

Oh, that makes us all feel better. I think Andrew Horne puts it best, though. Horne, who has posted on here, and served with the Marines in Iraq, released the following:

"I would say that Mitch McConnell owes every member of our service and the families of the fallen an apology, but no apology from him can take back the venom he has spewed at our troops, this time. For anyone to believe that casualties of war are somehow more acceptable because they were not draftees is disgusting. For the Republican leader in the United States Senate to say that is beyond repugnant."

"This is just Mitch McConnell once again demonstrating that he has no idea of - and has no interest in learning - what our troops have sacrificed. Whether it is filibustering a bill that would give proper time at home for our overextended troops, or voting against increased funds to take care of veterans who have come home, Mitch McConnell has shown nothing more than complete ignorance about our military and those who serve our nation in it."

"To my fellow service members and veterans, let me apologize on behalf of Kentucky for Senator McConnell's putrid comments. He most certainly does not represent our views, nor the high regard in which we hold you and your families."

Any other thoughts?

[Mythsaje]

1. Any nation, or "leader" that does not or cannot mourn those

who have died in their nation's service, should vanish from the world.

[MadMaddie]

2. Time to instate the Draft.

Because that's the only way this is going to end.

McConnel has set the stage.

[Postman]

3. Just some more of that good ol' conservative compassion....

Have the phony-assed republicans lost the "we're strong on defense" lie yet?

[slingsam]

4. I dare say...................

that Horne......should be in a Progressive TV Commercial............

[JohnnyLib2]

6. He's considered a likely McConnell opponent.

Wish him well.

[JuniperLea]

5. A drafted life is worth more than a volunteer life?

That is disgusting. All lives are equal!

The thing that should never be forgotten is that these good people volunteered to serve their country, and in doing so put their full trust in the Commander in Chief to use their lives wisely, and not take their lives lightly.

[malaise]

7. But Dems must condemn MoveOn.org

Notice the MSM silence re Mitch.

[Cha]

10. Yeah, miss glitz and no

guts had to have her way..and get moveon.org condemned and Pete Stark to apologize.

[JohnnyLib2]

8. Thanks for posting. This needs continued coverage.

Recommended. :thumbsup:

[Cha]

9. How can anyone be that dumb

and be in the US Senate? Isn't ol' mitch about ready for his "resignation"?

Rec'd~

[bvar22]

11. K&R for wider exposure.

McConnell is a slug.

:puke: