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maxrandb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 08:52 AM
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House resolution Commending Rush Limbaugh's Support for the Troops
Edited on Tue Oct-02-07 09:00 AM by maxrandb
Some s**t you just can't make up. Saw this on a military site I visit. Will Dems have the spine to place this where it belongs...In the "circular file"?

110th Congress, 1st Session
H. Res --

Commending Rush Hudson Limbaugh III for his ongoing public support of American troops serving both here and abroad. Thanking Mr. Limbaugh for his relentless efforts to build and maintain troop morale through worldwide radio broadcasts and personal visits to conflict regions.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

OCTOBER 1, 2007

Mr. KINGSTON submitted the following resolution

RESOLUTION

Honoring all Americans serving in the Armed Forces of the United States and commending broadcaster Rush Limbaugh for his relentless efforts to build and maintain troop morale through worldwide radio broadcasts and personal visits to conflict regions.

Whereas the need to show support for American troops serving and fighting both here and abroad during a time of global conflict has never been greater, with the need to communicate an uplifting message of encouragement to American soldiers eternally important, in addition to the morale-boosting value of personal visits to combat region by highly-regarded individuals;

Whereas every American, to include service men and women and broadcasters, is entitled to free speech and the free exchange of ideas;

Whereas daily radio broadcasts reaching tens of millions of civilians and soldiers both in America and abroad by way of the Armed Forces Radio Network are conducted five days a week by Rush Hudson Limbaugh III;

Whereas Mr. Limbaugh has consistently used his broadcast time to praise American troops and support them during their ongoing efforts to secure peace in a troubled world;

Whereas Mr. Limbaugh has met with troops in Afghanistan; raised and donated millions of dollars to the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation, which provides college scholarships to the children of Marines and veterans of other branches killed in action; features an “Adopt a Soldier” program which provides them with free subscription access to his online program features; and

Whereas Mr. Limbaugh’s commitment to American troops serving both here and abroad remains as strong as ever: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives,

Section 1. The House of Representatives makes the following findings:

(1) Americans serving in the United States Armed Forces have volunteered for such service and have not been drafted for that purpose.

(2) Those who serve in the Armed Forces deserve the respect of all Americans for their willingness to undertake that service

(3) Those who serve in the Armed Forces do not relinquish their constitutional right to express their opinions regarding public policy in a manner consistent with good order and discipline.

Section 2. House of Representatives—

(1) recognizes the service of all members of the Armed Forces serving in good standing and with honor to defend the United States, and the personal sacrifices made by them and their families;

(2) commits to judge the merits of the opinions of members of the Armed Forces regarding the policies of the United States, including those related to military actions in Iraq, without prejudice or personal bias;

(3) commends Mr. Limbaugh’s desire to see American troops achieve a successful outcome in Iraq, Afghanistan and wherever soldiers are stationed and his tireless public support for American troops and their families through radio broadcasts, fundraising and other public support;

(4) honors all members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel serving in harm’s way, as well as their families; and

(5) pledges to debate any supplemental funding request or any policy decisions regarding the war in Iraq with the solemn respect and the commitment to integrity that the sacrifices of these members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel deserve.
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TechBear_Seattle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 08:54 AM
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1. Please tell me this is from The Onion. Please.
I don't care if it actually is from The Onion or some other satire site; I just want someone to tell me this is a joke. :cry:
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global1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 08:54 AM
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2. The Best Defense Is A Good Offense.........
and this certainly is offensive.
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truebrit71 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 08:57 AM
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3. This HAS to be a joke. Right? RIGHT?
There is no FUCKING WAY that boil on the ass of humanity Limpballs deserves ANYTHING other than derision and contempt...
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maxrandb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 09:02 AM
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5. Don't think so
Saw it on military.com. I'm looking for an actual link.
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IDemo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 09:03 AM
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6. no joke. Link here ->
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maxrandb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 09:06 AM
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7. Here's more on our illustrious Rep Kingston
http://thinkprogress.org/2007/01/11/kingston-work-longer/

Sounds exactly like something this POS would do.
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Rob H. Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 09:00 AM
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4. Section 1, number (1) sounds
suspiciously like Sunday morning right-wing screech-monkey talk show propaganda. "Yeah, yeah, it's a total quagmire and there's no way those troops will be coming home before Bush leaves office, but hey, it isn't as if they were drafted, they volunteered!"

Assholes! :grr:
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maxrandb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 09:06 AM
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8. Great to see they are working so hard
to solve America's problems, isn't it?
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opihimoimoi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 09:17 AM
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9. The mans brain has termites in it...how else to explain its HOLLOWNESS
Fuckin Idiot....he just sealed his own Political Doom...them Georgians gonna demand his ass nx time they vote....
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5X Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 09:19 AM
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10. if this gets more than one vote, we need to storm the bastille,
or what ever it is.
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Bitwit1234 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 10:02 AM
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11. I posted some snippets from it earlier but
you didn't tell who introduced it JACK KINGSTON R-GA remember him.
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peekaloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 10:08 AM
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12. That nutjob reminds me of David Brooks. The rat eyes and manic laugh.
a rubber room at The Laughing Academy awaits.
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DemGa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 10:08 AM
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13. They like him; they are like him
Edited on Tue Oct-02-07 10:08 AM by DemGa
Democrats can no more work with the Republics than Rush Limbaugh. This is further proof that the right-wing/Republic party must be destroyed/limited to the extent possible. After all, that's what they intend for us.
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maxrandb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 12:22 PM
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14. Apparently, he's going nuts in the air just now
told Harry reid to "say it to my face" about something.

Reid would plaster this bloviator. Hope this resolution dies a swift death. My concern is that some Dems will support it, you know...because they wouldn't want to offend anyone.
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Zandor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 12:32 PM
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15. GET THIS UP FOR A VOTE !!
This could be political gold. The Democrats sit out, the Republicans pass a resolution praising Limbaugh - they would look ridiculous.
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guitar man Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 12:37 PM
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16. "House Republicans support drug addicted liar who denigrates the troops"
Edited on Tue Oct-02-07 12:38 PM by GTRMAN
now THERE is how the headline for this story should read.
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maxrandb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 10:08 PM
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18. "House Republicans support drug addicted liar who denigrates the troops
is thrice divorced, and visits the Dominican Republic for gay sex with underage prostitutes"

Hell, next thing you know, they'll be supporting a Senator that tries to solicit blowjobs in a men's restroom in.......Oh!....NEVERMIND!
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DeepModem Mom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 12:58 PM
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17. Say one thing for them, they NEVER back down or turn on their own. We could learn from them IMO. nt
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