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Rep Sam Johnson's (R-TX) Speech Opposing Non-Binding Reso

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Posted by Frank G 2007-02-17 09:26|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

Posted by doc 2007-02-17 09:38|| 2007-02-17 09:38|| Front Page Top

#2 Just ask John Murtha about his slow-bleed plan that hamstrings our troops in harms way.

Woah! Somebody get John some ice, because that kick in the balls is gonna swell up...

Posted by tu3031 2007-02-17 09:54|| 2007-02-17 09:54|| Front Page Top

#3 Can't swell, No balls in the first place.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2007-02-17 11:45|| 2007-02-17 11:45|| Front Page Top

#4 The recent vote to approve a non-binding resolution in the House shows just what cowards those who voted for it are. This is all about posturing. We didn't vote for these people to issue resolutions, but to make descisions. Thesse bugwits are wasting their time and our money avoiding making a descision. They know if they cut the funding there will be a reckoning for it so they don't decide. We need people who WILL make descisions! They don't want to piss off the far left but they also don't want to piis off their main voter base so they sit on the fence and make pronouncements. Gutless wankers all.

Posted by Deacon Blues">Deacon Blues 2007-02-17 11:47|| 2007-02-17 11:47|| Front Page Top

#5 Capt Ed characterizes it as:

Unfortunately, the House just sent a huge signal to the terrorists that waiting us out is a winning strategy, one they will not have to endure for very long. I don't believe that the politicians who voted for this resolution are traitors or Quislings, and in fact I strenuously reject that characterization. I think they're idiots and fools, though, and idiots and fools can be almost as dangerous.

I think he's being too generous

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-02-17 11:55|| 2007-02-17 11:55|| Front Page Top

#6 Anybody else got that tingling feeling that this is going to blow up in the donks' faces?

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2007-02-17 12:59|| 2007-02-17 12:59|| Front Page Top

#7 I hold every one of these traitors, Republican or Democrat personally responsible for the consequences of their voting for this resolution. They are giving aid and comfort to the enemy, which is treason. And I do not use these words lightly.

Posted by Alaska Paul">Alaska Paul 2007-02-17 13:41|| 2007-02-17 13:41|| Front Page Top

#8 RE: the non binding resolution: I don't believe I've felt this disheartened since Jimmy Carter got elected.

Posted by GK 2007-02-17 14:23|| 2007-02-17 14:23|| Front Page Top

#9 The matching Senate bill did not pass when put to a vote. So we're safe for now. link

Posted by trailing wife 2007-02-17 15:56|| 2007-02-17 15:56|| Front Page Top

#10 "RE: the non binding resolution: I don't believe I've felt this disheartened since Jimmy Carter got elected."

These assholes have only been in session a month.

Just thought I'd cheer ya up a little...

Posted by Dave D.">Dave D. 2007-02-17 16:25|| 2007-02-17 16:25|| Front Page Top

#11 A resolution like this can only have the effect on demoralizing our soldiers and giving hope to the enemy. Not many things things in this world are more inspiring than hope.

I'm having a difficult time figuring out more than one reason for wanting to inspire our enemies.

Posted by Mike N. 2007-02-17 18:14|| 2007-02-17 18:14|| Front Page Top

#12 Anybody else got that tingling feeling that this is going to blow up in the donks' faces?

Yes, it will blow up in their faces, eventually. But the cost in the long run is going to be horrible. Someday I hope we get the opportunity to hold trials and hangings. After we pull the fat out the fire that is.

What really surprises me, is that none of these traitors have had an accident yet. I've half expected it by now, guess the pain still isn't bad enough.

Posted by Omolurt Elmeaper6990 2007-02-17 18:34|| 2007-02-17 18:34|| Front Page Top

#13 #8,#10 Thanks for trying, Dave, but somehow that doesn't buck me up. It just reminded that Queen Nancy thinks she still has time left on her 100 hour clock. These A$$holes can't even tell time.

Posted by GK 2007-02-17 19:50|| 2007-02-17 19:50|| Front Page Top

#14 I was being a smartass, GK; sorry.

All kidding aside, I'm having a REALLY difficult time coming to terms with this. The socialist bastards are certainly wasting no time digging in and fucking things up, are they? And we've got AT LEAST another 23 months of this shit to put up with.

But with the events of yesterday and today, a line has been crossed: these people are no longer political opponents, they are now enemies.

One cherished notion we'd better get rid of, and quick: that "we're all in this together". Because it's obvious that we're not.

Posted by Dave D.">Dave D. 2007-02-17 20:01|| 2007-02-17 20:01|| Front Page Top

#15 Someone want to post the names & districts of every *&%^$!! Representative who voted FOR the resolution? Also those 56 senators who voted to advance the resolution. I've got a feeling a few years from now these names will be very hard to find. Time for naming & shaming.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2007-02-17 21:00|| 2007-02-17 21:00|| Front Page Top

#16 I haven't looked, but very likely the Victory Caucus has that info somewhere-- or will soon: the Caucus was formed this last week specifically to defeat anyone supporting the resolution.

Posted by Dave D.">Dave D. 2007-02-17 21:16|| 2007-02-17 21:16|| Front Page Top

#17 A resolution like this can only have the effect on demoralizing our soldiers and giving hope to the enemy.

That is exactly what the Democrats and those Republicans want. Someone called them idiots and fools. Bullshit - these are professional politicians who have attained a high office - I do not think one of them is that kind of a fool or idiot.

They know exactly what they are doing and what effect it will have on the troops and on the enemy. They are deliberately and with full knowledge giving aid and comfort to those who murdered - in cold blood - the 3,000 innocent civilians in the Towers.

Posted by CrazyFool 2007-02-17 21:28|| 2007-02-17 21:28|| Front Page Top

#18 Good for the Victory Caucus. I hope those names are plastered all over the internet forever.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2007-02-17 21:29|| 2007-02-17 21:29|| Front Page Top

#19 Professionalism and attainment of high office are no bar to truly being a fool and/or an idiot. Some of the most foolish & idiotic people on earth are highly qualified. Some emperors have no clothes.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2007-02-17 21:34|| 2007-02-17 21:34|| Front Page Top

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