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Video: Sen. Rangel says men join the army only if they can’t have “a decent career”

fortdixlover · Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 5:52 pm Post subject:

Update: the MSM is predictably ignoring this. Try a google news search.

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kate · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:09 am Post subject:

thanks for posting the link to the video FDL, I hadn't seen it. As they say, the picture is worth a thousand words.

Does he believe what is coming out of his mouth, or is he propagandizing...
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dusty · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 6:18 am Post subject:

I guess the senator has no concept of patriotism. This really tells us a lot about this man. For one thing, he's an idiot.

Dusty
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Stevie · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 8:08 am Post subject:

didn't we just go thru this? was he in Iraq (we don't get the good news from there) or passed out somewhere during the aftermath of Kerry's 'joke' ???

hope Hannity gets ahold of it...
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Guest · Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 3:04 pm Post subject:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
American Legion to Congressman Rangel: Apologize Now

Washington, DC (Nov. 27, 2006) - The National Commander of The American
Legion called on Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) to apologize for suggesting that
American troops would not choose to fight in Iraq if they had other
employment options.

"Our military is the most skilled, best-trained all-volunteer force on the
planet," said National Commander Paul A. Morin. "Like that recently espoused
by Sen. John Kerry, Congressman Rangel's view of our troops couldn't be
further from the truth and is possibly skewed by his political opposition to
the war in Iraq."

According to Rangel, "If a young fellow has an option of having a decent
career, or joining the Army to fight in Iraq, you can bet your life that he
would not be in Iraq. If there's anyone who believes these youngsters want
to fight, as the Pentagon and some generals have said, you can just forget
about it. No bright young individual wants to fight just because of a bonus
and just because of some educational benefits," Rangel said.

Rangel was responding to a question during an interview yesterday on Fox
News Sunday about a recent study by the Heritage Foundation which found that
those enlisting in the military tend to be better educated than the general
public and that military recruiting seems to be more successful in
middle-class and wealthy neighborhoods than in poor ones.

According to the study, 97 percent of military enlistees were high school
graduates versus 80 percent of Americans in general. The study also
concludes that the average reading level of military personnel is a full
grade level higher than that of the general population.

"I'm not sure I understand what is unfair about letting adults make their
own career choices," Morin said as he visited troops in Korea this week.
"Troops serving today have a higher education level than the overall
population. Why another member of Congress is insulting our troops'
commitment and education level is beyond me."

Morin said The American Legion applauds and appreciates the great sacrifices
of those who serve - many of whom have put civilian careers aside, college
on hold or given up high paying jobs to enlist.

More and more troops say it's duty and honor before college fund that
motivated them to join. Recruiting numbers have been met this year, but more
importantly, servicemembers are reenlisting so retention within the armed
forces is great, Morin explained. Not everyone holds the view that we should
wait to be attacked again as a nation.

"These brave men and women lay it on the line every day for each and every
one of us, for which I am very grateful," Morin said. "Their selfless
commitment for the betterment of our world from radical extremists is beyond
commendable. It's time for members of Congress to stop insulting our troops.

"While The American Legion shares the congressman's appreciation for
education, the troops in Iraq represent the most sophisticated,
technologically superior military that the world has ever seen," Morin said.
"I call on Congressman Rangel to not only apologize to our troops but to
also fight for pay increases and make significant improvements to the
current GI Bill - reserves and guard included, as he prepares for a party
chairmanship in the 110thCongress."

Founded in 1919, the 2.7 million-member American Legion is the nation's
preeminent service organization for veterans of the U.S. armed forces,
including active duty, National Guard and Reserves, and their families. A
powerful voice for veterans in Washington, The American Legion drafted the
original GI Bill and was instrumental in establishing the agency that today
is the federal Department of Veterans Affairs.

formatted/kate