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Geenie Nabottle 2012/07/04 04:32:16
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Any random SH user that follows politics knows there is a distinct line between using partisan campaign rhetoric and disparaging panderous garbage. This distinction, is obviously lost on the freshman congressman from IL.

Tea-Party darling, Joe Walsh, who has never served was quoted making light of his opponents stellar military career in a March Politico article saying,
"I have so much respect for what she did in the fact that she sacrificed her body for this country," simultaneously lowering his voice as he leaned forward before pausing for dramatic effect, "Ehhh. Now let's move on. "

"What else has she done? Female, wounded veteran.... ehhh," he continued.

"She is nothing more than a handpicked Washington bureaucrat. David Axelrod, Rahm Emanuel just picked her up and dropped her into this district."

Duckworth, a Purple Heart recipient for her combat injuries, served as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot in Iraq in 2004. Her injuries, which included the loss of both of her legs and part of her right arm, were the result of her helicopter being hit by an insurgents RPG. She also still serves as an ACTIVE DUTY Lieutenant Colonel in the Illinois National Guard.

If this was not appalling enough, Walsh has gone on to drag the honorable service record of Sen. John McCain into his offensive chicanery and muck. Video Here
http://youtu.be/aaEMevf7gKI


As we celebrate this Independence Day holiday, one would think the one thing we can all agree on is that anyone willing to don the military cloth deserves better than having some 2-bit hack politician that has never served thumbing their nose at their service, in some lame attempt to score political points.

Would you vote for Joe Walsh given his open contempt directed at a decorated military veteran simply because she does not share his political ideology?

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  • luvguins 2012/07/04 05:57:30
    Well...
    luvguins
    +7
    This jerk, Joe Walsh, (R-IL) was one of the teacons swept in into Congress in 2010 who has been worthless, and nothing but a trash talking smart mouth at his town halls. He accuses Duckworth, after her helicopter was hit in Iraq with a RPG in 2004, making her a double leg amputee of only talking about her service now to get sympathy, and that she is not a true hero because other vets running for office have not done this, he says. He seems to forget that John McCain and John Kerry both talked plenty about their military service when running for president. Walsh who has never served his country, had to be sued to pay $100,000.00 in back child support for his children after divorcing his wife, and has done nothing for his district except notably vote against Medicare twice, against Social Security, and once called the president stupid. He is angry because his district has changed and Duckworth is gaining more support. Vets should be outraged at his tirades, but he is too much of an arrogant prick to resign.

    Tammy Duckworth chose to become a helicopter pilot because few other combat roles are open to women. She has served for more than 20 years, earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and receiving multiple military awards, including a Purple Heart, an Air Medal, and an Army Co...





    This jerk, Joe Walsh, (R-IL) was one of the teacons swept in into Congress in 2010 who has been worthless, and nothing but a trash talking smart mouth at his town halls. He accuses Duckworth, after her helicopter was hit in Iraq with a RPG in 2004, making her a double leg amputee of only talking about her service now to get sympathy, and that she is not a true hero because other vets running for office have not done this, he says. He seems to forget that John McCain and John Kerry both talked plenty about their military service when running for president. Walsh who has never served his country, had to be sued to pay $100,000.00 in back child support for his children after divorcing his wife, and has done nothing for his district except notably vote against Medicare twice, against Social Security, and once called the president stupid. He is angry because his district has changed and Duckworth is gaining more support. Vets should be outraged at his tirades, but he is too much of an arrogant prick to resign.

    Tammy Duckworth chose to become a helicopter pilot because few other combat roles are open to women. She has served for more than 20 years, earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and receiving multiple military awards, including a Purple Heart, an Air Medal, and an Army Commendation Medal. Here is Walsh in action.

    Duckworth chose to become a helicopter pilot because few other combat roles are open to women. She has served for more than 20 years, earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and receiving multiple military awards, including a Purple Heart, an Air Medal, and an Army Commendation Medal.

    Duckworth chose to become a helicopter pilot because few other combat roles are open to women. She has served for more than 20 years, earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and receiving multiple military awards, including a Purple Heart, an Air Medal, and an Army Commendation Medal. Here is Walsh whining.

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  • Rebel Yell 2012/07/04 12:50:20
    It's only a matter of time until Rush Limbaugh calls her names on Walsh's beh...
    Rebel Yell
    +2
    Rush will be along shortly to call her a legless slut. There is no low that Republicans cannot reach. If they did not have ongoing drama, conspiracies, insults, and perfectly timed ceremonious Bible thumping, what would they have?
  • lstl5 2012/07/04 12:30:13
    No I would never vote for someone like this...
    lstl5
    +3
    Joe Walsh has never served in the military. He didnt even pay his child support and I think the case is still pending for his ex-wife so she can get the support she needed and now the kids are practically grown. He should have never been allowed to run for congress, let alone win. I hope he will be exterminated in the next election. I know Ms. Duckworth will work hard to get vets the services they need. This jerk will never vote on behalf of the middle class or the vets. I cant wait until November when this low life will lose the election. Both him and Allen West have to go!!!
  • Lefty 2012/07/04 10:38:37
    It's only a matter of time until Rush Limbaugh calls her names on Walsh's beh...
    Lefty
    +3
    Would you be surprised?
  • Geenie ... Lefty 2012/07/04 19:08:27
    Geenie Nabottle
    Sadly.... Not really.
  • mk, Smartass Oracle 2012/07/04 06:35:53
    Well...
    mk, Smartass Oracle
    Politics is a dirty game.
  • William 2012/07/04 06:21:29
    Well...
    William
    +1
    When you throw your hat in the ring everything about your life becomes a target. McCain's overemphasis of his military career, was onerous. You served your country--great! Good job. Now, let's talk about the issues.
  • luvguins 2012/07/04 05:57:30
    Well...
    luvguins
    +7
    This jerk, Joe Walsh, (R-IL) was one of the teacons swept in into Congress in 2010 who has been worthless, and nothing but a trash talking smart mouth at his town halls. He accuses Duckworth, after her helicopter was hit in Iraq with a RPG in 2004, making her a double leg amputee of only talking about her service now to get sympathy, and that she is not a true hero because other vets running for office have not done this, he says. He seems to forget that John McCain and John Kerry both talked plenty about their military service when running for president. Walsh who has never served his country, had to be sued to pay $100,000.00 in back child support for his children after divorcing his wife, and has done nothing for his district except notably vote against Medicare twice, against Social Security, and once called the president stupid. He is angry because his district has changed and Duckworth is gaining more support. Vets should be outraged at his tirades, but he is too much of an arrogant prick to resign.

    Tammy Duckworth chose to become a helicopter pilot because few other combat roles are open to women. She has served for more than 20 years, earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and receiving multiple military awards, including a Purple Heart, an Air Medal, and an Army Co...





    This jerk, Joe Walsh, (R-IL) was one of the teacons swept in into Congress in 2010 who has been worthless, and nothing but a trash talking smart mouth at his town halls. He accuses Duckworth, after her helicopter was hit in Iraq with a RPG in 2004, making her a double leg amputee of only talking about her service now to get sympathy, and that she is not a true hero because other vets running for office have not done this, he says. He seems to forget that John McCain and John Kerry both talked plenty about their military service when running for president. Walsh who has never served his country, had to be sued to pay $100,000.00 in back child support for his children after divorcing his wife, and has done nothing for his district except notably vote against Medicare twice, against Social Security, and once called the president stupid. He is angry because his district has changed and Duckworth is gaining more support. Vets should be outraged at his tirades, but he is too much of an arrogant prick to resign.

    Tammy Duckworth chose to become a helicopter pilot because few other combat roles are open to women. She has served for more than 20 years, earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and receiving multiple military awards, including a Purple Heart, an Air Medal, and an Army Commendation Medal. Here is Walsh in action.

    Duckworth chose to become a helicopter pilot because few other combat roles are open to women. She has served for more than 20 years, earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and receiving multiple military awards, including a Purple Heart, an Air Medal, and an Army Commendation Medal.

    Duckworth chose to become a helicopter pilot because few other combat roles are open to women. She has served for more than 20 years, earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and receiving multiple military awards, including a Purple Heart, an Air Medal, and an Army Commendation Medal. Here is Walsh whining.

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  • Jester M.S. 2012/07/04 04:57:58 (edited)
    Well...
    Jester M.S.
    I always take ethics charges waged by Republicans and Democrats with a degree of both skepticism and cynicism. I say this because in nearly 100% of the cases I have read, their level of moral outrage is completely dependent upon if the person in question has "D" or an "R" after their name.
  • Geenie ... Jester ... 2012/07/04 05:13:34
    Geenie Nabottle
    +1
    I hear you, however there were no other points that he and his staff could find to pander to people with for votes other than tearing down the military service of his opponent? Particularly when he goes on to say things like "She is no hero".... What exactly are his qualifications where he can make that judgement?
  • Jester ... Geenie ... 2012/07/04 05:19:58
    Jester M.S.
    I agree with you, and I think resignation is the honorable thing to do in this situation.

    However, just to throw out a hypothetical, lets say the department of justice were to get a court order against President Obama's executive privilege and it directly implicated him in the "Fast and Furious" scandal which lead to the death of a federal law enforcement officer. Would you be willing to call for a resignation in this instance?
  • Geenie ... Jester ... 2012/07/04 05:26:26
    Geenie Nabottle
    I dont think I make the correlaton between these two situations.
  • Jester ... Geenie ... 2012/07/04 05:32:24
    Jester M.S.
    Not surprising.
  • Geenie ... Jester ... 2012/07/06 17:35:26
    Geenie Nabottle
    No seriously, what correlation do you see between a person that has never served in the military disparaging a distinguished military career AND the flawed laws of Arizona that allowed thousands of guns to be legally purchased by 18yr olds who are straw purchasers that get the money to buy the guns (10's of thousands at a time) from Mexican drug lords???
  • Red_Horse 2012/07/04 04:51:02
  • Geenie ... Red_Horse 2012/07/04 05:01:32 (edited)
    Geenie Nabottle
    +3
    He is the IL congressman that recently got hauled into court for failing to pay his child support. Joe Walsh Child Support
  • Red_Horse Geenie ... 2012/07/04 05:02:28
  • Dana Geenie ... 2012/07/05 00:52:42 (edited)
    Dana
    +1
    Wonder if that is a trend?

    My ex is a tea bagger and he has not paid child support in 6 years. I am thinking tea bagger just means cheap tight wad? He does not tip in restaurants, and can not even buy a gallon of milk if asked.

    Yup.. just cheap tight wads who do not want to pay their taxes.
  • Geenie ... Dana 2012/07/05 01:37:26
    Geenie Nabottle
    +1
    LOL! Your response has me

    tickled pink
  • Dana Geenie ... 2012/07/05 01:55:37
    Dana
    +1
    yea! glad I could make you smile!
  • Scott 2012/07/04 04:41:59
    Well...
    Scott
    +3
    I think he's a little puddle of puke, but I don't think he should resign. There's too much calling for resignations. He should be voted out.

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