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Ohio Voter PO2
Joined: 09 Aug 2004 Posts: 360
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Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 6:34 pm Post subject: Re: Letter I sent to Senator Kohl & Feingold |
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Whah, that's a good one and much less disjointed and raving mad like my letter was. I hope it gets a lot of Senators attention so that the Senate does not just shrug and let it go.
[size=7][quote="coldwarvet"]Senator Feingold,
I have voted for democrats and independents and occasionally I even vote for republicans. The likes of Senator Durbin increase the resolve of the enemy. With this resolve the enemy insurgents will grow leading to more American casualties. The likes of John Kerry and Jane Fonda stole the honor of our Vietnam troops and I will not stand still and watch the same thing happen to this generation of troops. Stand up for our troops who are in harms way keeping us out of harms way. Chastise those engaged in rhetoric that aids and comforts the enemy.
As a Veteran I took it very personal when the democrats nominated Kerry. And now Durbin, the Democratic Party is doing nothing but increasing my resolve to do every thing in my power to make sure they are defeated. Not a one of you has the balls to stand up to the likes of Durbin, Dean, or Kerry you have all become just a “bunch of Girly Men”.
PS when I contacted their offices neither one of them has come out with a position on Durbin's comments. I would expect nothing less from the two "Girly Men" we have for Senators in Wisconsin.[/quote][/size] |
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coldwarvet Admiral
Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Posts: 1125 Location: Minnetonka, MN
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Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:27 pm Post subject: American Legion and or the VFW |
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After thought, do you think the American Legion and or the VFW would participate in a campaign to tone down the rhetoric that is providing aid & comfort to the enemy? I think the politicians might heed the warnings from organizations whose roles are in the millions. _________________ Defender of the honor of those in harms way keeping us out of harms way.
"Peace is our Profession"
Strategic Air Command - Motto
USAF 75-79 Security Police |
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Ohio Voter PO2
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Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 11:08 pm Post subject: Re: American Legion and or the VFW |
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I don't know about the VFW or American Legion since I am not a Veteran. I am just Pro American. But it seems to me that both Democrats and Republicans at one time were Pro American and would never do or say anything to bring disgrace on the US, especially during war time. But not these new leftist Democrats.
The liberals running the Democrat party would do anything to bring down President Bush. They are politicians first and Americans last. They are thinking about the next election and not about winning the war. Why wouldn't the VFW and American Legion call their Senators to tone down the rhetoric and win this war first.
coldwarvet wrote: | After thought, do you think the American Legion and or the VFW would participate in a campaign to tone down the rhetoric that is providing aid & comfort to the enemy? I think the politicians might heed the warnings from organizations whose roles are in the millions. |
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coldwarvet Admiral
Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Posts: 1125 Location: Minnetonka, MN
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 12:14 am Post subject: Re: American Legion and or the VFW |
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Ohio Voter wrote: | I don't know about the VFW or American Legion since I am not a Veteran. I am just Pro American. But it seems to me that both Democrats and Republicans at one time were Pro American and would never do or say anything to bring disgrace on the US, especially during war time. But not these new leftist Democrats.
The liberals running the Democrat party would do anything to bring down President Bush. They are politicians first and Americans last. They are thinking about the next election and not about winning the war. Why wouldn't the VFW and American Legion call their Senators to tone down the rhetoric and win this war first.
coldwarvet wrote: | After thought, do you think the American Legion and or the VFW would participate in a campaign to tone down the rhetoric that is providing aid & comfort to the enemy? I think the politicians might heed the warnings from organizations whose roles are in the millions. |
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The American Legion sent me a reply today. Aparently the Legion is all over this one. I would have known this if I where a Legion member but since I am just a Cold War Vet I do not qualify for membership.
Legion Chief Assails Sen. Durbin’s Slander of Servicemembers
WASHINGTON (June 17, 2005) - The leader of the nation’s largest veterans organization today called for a full apology from Sen. Richard Durbin for his outlandish remarks against U.S. military personnel.
"There are lies and there are damn lies!" American Legion National Commander Thomas P. Cadmus said. "Senator Durbin knows better and owes every man and woman in the United States Armed Forces an apology for his totally inaccurate remarks comparing our sons and daughters to crimes of Adolf Hitler, Josef Stalin, and Pol Pot."
"I would encourage Senator Durbin to visit Guantanamo - not a VIP tour - but receive POW/MIA training from the United States Army and spend his August recess working along side of the very Americans he has defamed," Cadmus said. "The young service members that I have the honor to meet are honest, hard-working, dedicated patriots. Clearly, there were some malcontents that will receive swift and just punishment. But to wantonly stereotype every GI Joe and Jane is conduct unbecoming a Member of Congress."
The Pentagon reports that since Sept. 11, 2001, more than 70,000 detainees have been captured in Afghanistan and Iraq. The vast majority have been released but approximately 520 prisoners remain at Gitmo, identified as terrorist trainers, bomb makers, terrorist financiers, Usama bin Laden’s body-guards and would-be suicide bombers. Numerous investigations have not identified any significant abuse there.
"Senator Durbin’s remarks could very well make him the ‘Hanoi Jane’ of this conflict," Cadmus added. "Many veterans believe Jane Fonda’s remarks gave aid and comfort to the enemy. It sure provided them with plenty of propaganda fodder. I am totally outraged by his hideous slight of those he should be honoring for their selfless devotion to this nation. Especially egregious is the fact that his remarks not only insulted U.S. servicemembers but all the innocent victims of Hitler, Stalin and Pol Pot. I take great exception to this irresponsible comparison of my comrades in arms to thugs that killed millions of helpless, noncombatants."
The American Legion strongly encourages veterans from all across America to contact Senator Durbin’s offices in Illinois and on Capitol Hill.
"I sincerely hope that he will reconsider his comments and do the right thing - admit he made a mistake and seek forgiveness from those he has deeply offended - the service members and their families," Cadmus said. " God bless the men and women in harms’ way. Give them the strength and courage to continue their honorable military service."
Thank you for letting your elected officials hear from you on Senator Durbin's unacceptable remarks.
Steve Robertson, Director
National Legislative Commission
The American Legion _________________ Defender of the honor of those in harms way keeping us out of harms way.
"Peace is our Profession"
Strategic Air Command - Motto
USAF 75-79 Security Police |
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Navy_Navy_Navy Admin
Joined: 07 May 2004 Posts: 5777
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 1:29 am Post subject: |
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Yeeeeehawwwwww!!!!! ALL RIGHT!!!!!
Finally some firepower to start what our gutless freakin' SENATORS (Republican and Democrat, alike!) will NOT do!
This is not over, SEN Durbin! You're going straight down Daschle Road! _________________ ~ Echo Juliet ~
Altering course to starboard - On Fire, Keep Clear
Navy woman, Navy wife, Navy mother |
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mtboone Founder
Joined: 10 May 2004 Posts: 470 Location: Kansas City, MO.
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 1:36 am Post subject: |
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The American Legion is a great start, but where is the VFW? _________________ Terry Boone PCF 90
Qui Nhon 68-69 |
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LewWaters Admin
Joined: 18 May 2004 Posts: 4042 Location: Washington State
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 2:41 am Post subject: |
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They're on it too, Terry;
Quote: | VFW Demands Senator Apologize to Troops
Washington, June 16, 2005 - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) drew the fury of the 2.4 million members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliaries when he likened the alleged actions of a few U.S. military personnel to Soviets, Nazis and Khmer Rouge.
The senator made his comment on the Senate floor this week after reading part of a report filed by an FBI agent who visited the U.S. military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The agent wrote about loud music, varying temperatures and physical restraints being used on the suspected Al Qaeda terrorists.
"[If I] did not tell you that it was an FBI agent describing what Americans had done to prisoners in their control," said the senator, "you would most certainly believe this must have been done by Nazis, Soviets in their gulags, or some mad regime -- Pol Pot or others -- that had no concern for human beings."
"The senator was totally out of line for even thinking such thoughts, and we demand he apologize to every man and woman who has ever worn the uniform of our country, and to their families," said John Furgess, the VFW's commander-in-chief."
Our soldiers put the needs of others first, just like generations of Americans before them," said Furgess, a Vietnam veteran who retired as a colonel in the Tennessee Army National Guard.
"They answered the call to create our country, to save our Union, and to help free the world from tyranny. And in return, all they ever asked for was to be appreciated for who they are and what they do, and for the country to care for their minds and bodies if broken or care for their families should they die," he said
"To link such selflessness to three of world's worst regimes is reprehensible," said Furgess, "and I call on every member of Congress and all 900,000 veterans in the State of Illinois to make their displeasure known to Senator Durbin." |
http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=news.newsDtl&did=2655 _________________ Clark County Conservative |
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mtboone Founder
Joined: 10 May 2004 Posts: 470 Location: Kansas City, MO.
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 3:37 am Post subject: |
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"To link such selflessness to three of world's worst regimes is reprehensible," said Furgess, "and I call on every member of Congress and all 900,000 veterans in the State of Illinois to make their displeasure known to Senator Durbin."
Whoa, that could swing an election if they all voted against dickie plus the level headed people of Illinois that see him as being stupid and a puppet. Thanks Lew for the post. _________________ Terry Boone PCF 90
Qui Nhon 68-69 |
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Ohio Voter PO2
Joined: 09 Aug 2004 Posts: 360
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:11 am Post subject: |
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You all are so great. VFW and American Legion are bringing out the big guns. Thanks for the info. I sure hope every IL voter will take note of who they have in office. |
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Ohio Voter PO2
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 2:03 pm Post subject: Re: I'm mad as He*l - Dems doing Vietnam again for Iraq |
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I heard Steve Doocy this morning on Fox and Friends say that Senator Durbin has turned off his email.  |
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