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Nevilledog

(50,683 posts)
Wed Sep 21, 2022, 01:08 PM Sep 2022

Ohio GOP House candidate Majewski lied about his military service




https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-afghanistan-ohio-campaigns-e75d2566635f11f49332bd1c46711999


WASHINGTON (AP) — Campaigning for a northwestern Ohio congressional seat, Republican J.R. Majewski presents himself as an Air Force combat veteran who deployed to Afghanistan after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, once describing “tough” conditions including a lack of running water that forced him to go more than 40 days without a shower.

Military documents obtained by The Associated Press through a public records request tell a different story.

They indicate Majewski never deployed to Afghanistan but instead completed a six-month stint helping to load planes at an air base in Qatar, a longtime U.S. ally that is a safe distance from the fighting.

Majewski’s account of his time in the military is just one aspect of his biography that is suspect. His post-military career has been defined by exaggerations, conspiracy theories, talk of violent action against the U.S. government and occasional financial duress.

Still, thanks to an unflinching allegiance to former President Donald Trump — Majewski once painted a massive Trump mural on his lawn — he also stands a chance of defeating longtime Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur in a district recently redrawn to favor Republicans.

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Remember when this would have been a deal breaker for Repukes?
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Ohio GOP House candidate Majewski lied about his military service (Original Post) Nevilledog Sep 2022 OP
Gotta think he just didn't wanna take a shower. He and Steve Bannon could hang out Walleye Sep 2022 #1
Maybe it will be a dealbreaker for the voters enough Sep 2022 #2
The military documents EVERYTHING. 3catwoman3 Sep 2022 #3
I seem to remember Mad_Machine76 Sep 2022 #4
I seem to remember John Kerry getting the Bronze Star was practically treasonous. Midnight Writer Sep 2022 #6
At a Bush town hall campaign event Submariner Sep 2022 #10
I think it was a Purple Heart they complained about AnotherDreamWeaver Sep 2022 #16
That was utterly despicable Mad_Machine76 Sep 2022 #17
It was really horrible, but all fun and games for those idiots n/t hibbing Sep 2022 #20
Yep Mad_Machine76 Sep 2022 #24
Hillary Clinton dodging sniper fire...John Kerry's Purple Hearts.. yardwork Sep 2022 #9
'Hillary Clinton dodging sniper fire' Celerity Sep 2022 #14
Lock her up!!!! /sarcasm yardwork Sep 2022 #25
If he has an R after his name Diamond_Dog Sep 2022 #5
That is a true statement zeusdogmom Sep 2022 #7
Stolen Valor Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2022 #8
Kiss of death for a Democrat gratuitous Sep 2022 #11
A question from a previous war: If an airman was stationed in Thailand, loading or maintaining ... JustABozoOnThisBus Sep 2022 #12
I don't think so Nevilledog Sep 2022 #13
I believe it qualifies them as a Vietnam era combat veteran but not technically a "Vietnam Veteran". grantcart Sep 2022 #21
EVERY.SINGLE.ONE.OF.THESE.REPUBLICAN.FUCKERS.LIE. spanone Sep 2022 #15
Motherfucking poser Aviation Pro Sep 2022 #18
I keep looking for the men in white coats carrying butterfly nets sneaking up on him. Ford_Prefect Sep 2022 #19
Exaggerations and lies are republican traits. They'll look Emile Sep 2022 #22
if he claimed certain medals it is a crime Stole Valor Act of 2013 grantcart Sep 2022 #23
Not "misrepresented", he LIED. Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2022 #26

3catwoman3

(23,819 posts)
3. The military documents EVERYTHING.
Wed Sep 21, 2022, 01:21 PM
Sep 2022

How do people think they can get away with falsifying military service? That is really stupid.

Submariner

(12,485 posts)
10. At a Bush town hall campaign event
Wed Sep 21, 2022, 02:38 PM
Sep 2022

an audience member said "Kerry shot himself for his Purple Heart......twice", and dry drunk Dubya smirked and let it slide.

AnotherDreamWeaver

(2,846 posts)
16. I think it was a Purple Heart they complained about
Wed Sep 21, 2022, 03:45 PM
Sep 2022

I recall photos of folks at the republi-con convention wearing bandaids with purple hearts on them.

Celerity

(42,666 posts)
14. 'Hillary Clinton dodging sniper fire'
Wed Sep 21, 2022, 03:35 PM
Sep 2022
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2008/mar/25/hillary-clinton/video-shows-tarmac-welcome-no-snipers/



During an introduction to a foreign policy speech on Iraq on March 17, 2008, Sen. Hillary Clinton reminisced about her days as first lady and a trip to Tuzla, Bosnia, she made in March 1996. "I remember landing under sniper fire. There was supposed to be some kind of a greeting ceremony at the airport, but instead we just ran with our heads down to get into the vehicles to get to our base."

But that's not what happened, as demonstrated by CBS News video that shows Clinton arriving on the tarmac under no visible duress, and greeting a child who offers her a copy of a poem. The Washington Post Factchecker also turned a skeptical eye on Clinton's comments, reporting that a review of more than 100 news stories from the time documented no security threats to the First Lady.

CBS reporter Sharyl Attkisson, who covered Clinton on the Bosnia visit, wrote of her memories of the trip : "To be sure, it was not the 'safest' trip for a first lady to take: there were serious risks in traveling to Bosnia, even for the president's wife under the vigilant protection of the U.S. military. It took some guts for her to go. But I don't recall, and did not note, any close calls on this trip with sniper fire or any other dangers."

Immediately after the speech that day, a reporter asked Clinton about remarks from others on the trip who suggested the trip was for photo opportunities rather than foreign policy and she stood by her account of sniper fire. "There was no greeting ceremony, and we basically were told to run to our cars. Now, that is what happened," she said. But she retracted the remarks a week later, telling the Philadelphia Daily News editorial board on March 24, 2008, that she "misspoke," correcting herself to say she had been told there was a threat of sniper fire in the area. The next day she told reporters, "So I made a mistake. That happens. It shows I'm human, which for some people is a revelation."

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gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
11. Kiss of death for a Democrat
Wed Sep 21, 2022, 03:18 PM
Sep 2022

Practically an endorsement from God for a Republican, as this would be incontrovertible proof that everyone's out to get poor J.R., even the military! He must really scare the Deep State if they go to such lengths to discredit him.

JustABozoOnThisBus

(23,283 posts)
12. A question from a previous war: If an airman was stationed in Thailand, loading or maintaining ...
Wed Sep 21, 2022, 03:20 PM
Sep 2022

... aircraft heading for Vietnam, is that airman considered a "Vietnam Veteran"?

Same question about a sailor in a carrier fleet whose aircraft were used in Vietnam.

This may be more an issue of interpretation than a true case of stolen valor.

Nevilledog

(50,683 posts)
13. I don't think so
Wed Sep 21, 2022, 03:35 PM
Sep 2022

"who deployed to Afghanistan after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, once describing “tough” conditions including a lack of running water that forced him to go more than 40 days without a shower. "

grantcart

(53,061 posts)
23. if he claimed certain medals it is a crime Stole Valor Act of 2013
Wed Sep 21, 2022, 04:10 PM
Sep 2022

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stolen_Valor_Act_of_2013

Medal of Honor
Distinguished Service Cross
Navy Cross
Air Force Cross
Silver Star
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Combat Action Ribbon
Combat Infantryman's Badge
Combat Action Badge
Combat Medical Badge
Combat Action Medal
Or any replacement or duplicate medal for such medal as authorized by law.

Hermit-The-Prog

(33,039 posts)
26. Not "misrepresented", he LIED.
Wed Sep 21, 2022, 06:49 PM
Sep 2022

The radicalized Republican party lies while trying to revoke voting and reproductive rights, end Medicare and Social Security, give tax breaks to the filthy rich, deregulate corporations, and speed up climate change.

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