Frost this should REALLY torque you off!

[4eyedwillie]

What a scumbag!

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/rep-joe-walsh-doubles-down-accusation-tammy-duckworth-144349000.html

[juiceweezl]

So what's the problem? He called her out for not campaigning on issues and instead using her disability as the focal point. I don't see the big deal there. Yes, she served. Yes, she was injured. No, that doesn't mean she should get a vote without looking at the issues. Should she be honored for her sacrifice and service? Absolutely -- just like every other vet. That has nothing to do with being an elected official though.

Now if 2 candidates are the same on all issues and 1 served while the other didn't, I'll vote for the vet every time because I know they'll put our country first. This however, isn't a case of the same points on issues.

[talisman]

Are you kidding? I'd give the guy a high five. Not because I necessarily 100% agree with him, but for standing by his word instead of invoking the tired old "apology is policy." This country needs some people in charge who aren't afraid to hurt tender feelings and tell it like it is.

[ceyko]

I won't speak for FF, but prior service, disabled vets are selling points from a political point of view. However, they can be abused.

Let's face it too, just because a person served, does not automatically make them a politician or capable of running a city, state, and so forth.

I don't know much about her honestly though. If he is overdoing it and otherwise not telling the truth - that's where I'd get pissed off. I just don't know for sure.

[The King]

Are you kidding? I'd give the guy a high five. Not because I necessarily 100% agree with him, but for standing by his word instead of invoking the tired old "apology is policy." This country needs some people in charge who aren't afraid to hurt tender feelings and tell it like it is.

A recent example of apology as policy was demonstrated by Hillary Clinton's apology on behalf of America for an errant NATO airstrike last year that killed some Pakistani soldiers. One, why should America feel compelled to apologize for anything that happens in war, and two, why should America willingly and unilaterally shoulder the blame for what was termed a NATO operation?

Granted the end may seem to justify the means, as Pakistan subsequently agreed to reopen some critically needed supply routes into Afghanistan, but the whole apologetics idea on behalf of our country is sickening.

[Forever_frost]

I agree. Don't back down because she's disabled. Because you were injured in war does not mean you need to lead a deep fryer much less anything more.

So why am I torqued again?

Edit: I really like and agree with some of his comments. No more white guilt, no more pulling punches when dealing with people with disabilities. We're people too. And if you put yourself out there politically, don't expect to be handled with kid gloves. If she wants to wax on about her time in the service, go to the VFW or DFWMustangs.

[Jester]

Love the fact that he pointed that out! Very cool. she is trying to milk the shit out of it but got called out. Nice to see a politician not being politically correct.

[Sean88gt]

Losing limbs in a chopper crash doesn't entitle her to the office. If she has nothing else to run on she shouldn't win.

[Forever_frost]

Losing limbs in a chopper crash doesn't entitle her to the office. If she has nothing else to run on she shouldn't win.

Maybe you should write her stump speech for her. Help her get a leg up and get away from having to use her service as a crutch.

[Jewmadbro?]

So would you say she is trying to stand up for herself?

[Vertnut]

Maybe you should write her stump speech for her. Help her get a leg up and get away from having to use her service as a crutch.

LOL! I see what you did there!

[Forever_frost]

So would you say she is trying to stand up for herself?

I imagine when she was called out, she was hopping mad but seriously, trying to deflect everything by claiming "Oh, I was in the Army" is just getting off on the wrong foot. Do I think the other guy is cutting her off at the knees for calling her out? Absolutely not.


I'm noticing that in the article, they didn't mention Obama deferring to McCain during the 08 election because of his service or take things easy on him due to his sacrifice

[racrguy]

Lol frost. Nicely done.

[helosailor]

Fucking LOL at the tag!

So what's the problem? He called her out for not campaigning on issues and instead using her disability as the focal point. I don't see the big deal there. Yes, she served. Yes, she was injured. No, that doesn't mean she should get a vote without looking at the issues. Should she be honored for her sacrifice and service? Absolutely -- just like every other vet. That has nothing to do with being an elected official though.

Now if 2 candidates are the same on all issues and 1 served while the other didn't, I'll vote for the vet every time because I know they'll put our country first. This however, isn't a case of the same points on issues.

Perfectly said. Yes, she lost her legs in defense of our country. That qualifies her to hold political office how? On a similar not, I'm sick and tired of political "campaigns" that are based solely on "...the other candidate is a bad person and did this, that, and the other. So, you should vote for me." Um, how about you tell us what it is about YOU that qualifies YOU to hold office.