Comments on: Meltdown at the YearlyKos? Update: Reid, Pelosi, and Emanuel cancel YKos appearances Update: Dems apologize for House debacle http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/ news and commentary from a conservative perspective Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:32:32 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Democrats Manipulate Democracy and Censor Free Speech » Blue Star Chronicles http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/comment-page-2/#comment-821794 Democrats Manipulate Democracy and Censor Free Speech » Blue Star Chronicles Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:29:27 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/#comment-821794 [...] Michelle Malkin points out a left-wing blogger who was at the even and wrote her reaction to the witnesses the crushing of dissent. As the Military and Progressives panel came to an end, a young man in uniform stood up to argue that the surge was working, and cutting down on Iraqi casualties. The moderator largely freaked out. When other members of the panel tried to answer his question, he demanded they “stand down.” He demanded the questioner give his name, the name of his commander, and the name of his unit. And then he closed the panel, no answer offered or allowed, and stalked off the stage, [...] [...] Michelle Malkin points out a left-wing blogger who was at the even and wrote her reaction to the witnesses the crushing of dissent. As the Military and Progressives panel came to an end, a young man in uniform stood up to argue that the surge was working, and cutting down on Iraqi casualties. The moderator largely freaked out. When other members of the panel tried to answer his question, he demanded they “stand down.” He demanded the questioner give his name, the name of his commander, and the name of his unit. And then he closed the panel, no answer offered or allowed, and stalked off the stage, [...]

]]> By: More on the Soldier at YearlyKos [Dispatches from the Culture Wars] · New York Articles http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/comment-page-2/#comment-119694 More on the Soldier at YearlyKos [Dispatches from the Culture Wars] · New York Articles Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:12:30 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/#comment-119694 [...] reports in the right wing blogosphere about the incident (just look at Michelle Malkin’s predictable nonsense on the subject). For instance, every person but one on the panel was a military vet themselves, [...] [...] reports in the right wing blogosphere about the incident (just look at Michelle Malkin’s predictable nonsense on the subject). For instance, every person but one on the panel was a military vet themselves, [...]

]]> By: Big Dogs Weblog http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/comment-page-2/#comment-113466 Big Dogs Weblog Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:42:06 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/#comment-113466 <strong>Was Soldier A-Kos-ted?...</strong> ...... Was Soldier A-Kos-ted?…

……

]]> By: Vatar http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/comment-page-2/#comment-113057 Vatar Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:41:16 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/#comment-113057 <a href="http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/r670_1.pdf" rel="nofollow">AR 670-1 Chapter 30-2</a> Army National Guard and USAR personnel are authorized to wear the Army uniform on the following occasions. ... (4) When attending social functions or informal gatherings of a military character. Wouldn't a panel called "The Military and Progressives: Are They That Different?" be considered a social function of a military character? AR 670-1 Chapter 30-2
Army National Guard and USAR personnel are authorized to wear the Army uniform on the following occasions.
… (4) When attending social functions or informal gatherings of a military character.

Wouldn’t a panel called “The Military and Progressives: Are They That Different?” be considered a social function of a military character?

]]> By: Right Wing News http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/comment-page-2/#comment-113010 Right Wing News Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:51:03 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/#comment-113010 <strong>The Yearly Kos Convention Acts In A "Legitimately And Objectively Un-American" Fashion By Shutting Up A Pro-War Soldier...</strong> Last Friday, I wrote a column that slammed the Daily Kos, among other things, for being virulently anti-military and what do you know, a soldier in uniform was shouted down at the Daily Kos convention this week-end for pointing out...... The Yearly Kos Convention Acts In A “Legitimately And Objectively Un-American” Fashion By Shutting Up A Pro-War Soldier…

Last Friday, I wrote a column that slammed the Daily Kos, among other things, for being virulently anti-military and what do you know, a soldier in uniform was shouted down at the Daily Kos convention this week-end for pointing out……

]]> By: Kevlaur http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/comment-page-2/#comment-112962 Kevlaur Sun, 05 Aug 2007 20:26:58 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/#comment-112962 Ah... ooops. I made the AR the link. Kevlaur Ah… ooops. I made the AR the link.

Kevlaur

]]> By: Kevlaur http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/comment-page-2/#comment-112961 Kevlaur Sun, 05 Aug 2007 20:25:48 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/#comment-112961 Hi all, Have you seen the pajamas media story on the soldier? It is here: <a href="http://pajamasmedia.com/2007/08/this_is_part_of_the_battlefiel.php#c059983" rel="nofollow"> Here is AR 670-1: j. Wearing Army uniforms is prohibited in the following situations: (1) In connection with the furtherance of any political or commercial interests, or when engaged in off-duty civilian employment. (2) When participating in public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches, rallies, or public demonstrations, except as authorized by competent authority. (3) When attending any meeting or event that is a function of, or is sponsored by, an extremist organization. (4) When wearing the uniform would bring discredit upon the Army. (5) When specifically prohibited by Army regulations. Hi all,

Have you seen the pajamas media story on the soldier? It is here:

Here is AR 670-1:
j. Wearing Army uniforms is prohibited in the following situations:
(1) In connection with the furtherance of any political or commercial interests, or when engaged in off-duty civilian
employment.
(2) When participating in public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches, rallies, or public demonstrations, except
as authorized by competent authority.
(3) When attending any meeting or event that is a function of, or is sponsored by, an extremist organization.
(4) When wearing the uniform would bring discredit upon the Army.
(5) When specifically prohibited by Army regulations.

]]> By: YearlyKos Panelist Takes Soldier Out of Action! - The Fighting GOP http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/comment-page-2/#comment-112874 YearlyKos Panelist Takes Soldier Out of Action! - The Fighting GOP Sun, 05 Aug 2007 05:59:02 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/#comment-112874 [...] Hot Air; Michelle Malkin; Blue Star [...] [...] Hot Air; Michelle Malkin; Blue Star [...]

]]> By: ArmywifeArmymom http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/comment-page-2/#comment-112775 ArmywifeArmymom Sun, 05 Aug 2007 00:44:53 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/#comment-112775 The thanks goes both ways Sergeant Tim. Thank you too for your service! Once again, good point. I am sure that the clip of this incident is making the rounds and being viewed by those who need to see it. The thanks goes both ways Sergeant Tim. Thank you too for your service!

Once again, good point. I am sure that the clip of this incident is making the rounds and being viewed by those who need to see it.

]]> By: Vatar http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/comment-page-2/#comment-112770 Vatar Sun, 05 Aug 2007 00:08:02 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/#comment-112770 If the soldier was wrong for participating in political activities in uniform, then VoteVets is equally wrong for doing the same thing as a 501(c)(4) organization. If the soldier was wrong for participating in political activities in uniform, then VoteVets is equally wrong for doing the same thing as a 501(c)(4) organization.

]]> By: gunslingerpatriot http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/comment-page-2/#comment-112756 gunslingerpatriot Sat, 04 Aug 2007 21:37:06 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/#comment-112756 The sad thing about this whole episode is that the left claims that they support the troops, that they have served the military with distinction (aka 3 ph, and out of Nam in 90 days), and that people are supposed to be in awe of them. Fortunately the conservative vets know that their service is respected by most of the country without a backhanded slap coming from the left. Sadly most of the left isn't worthy enough to shine the boots of a vet, muchless understand the pain we have gone through. My only fear is not that we are going to lose Iraq, but that this group of vets will be denied their rightful place in history and be denied the honor due them because of the left, and the msm. Sadly it took over 20 years for Vietnam vets to even begin to get their honor back after it was destroyed by the likes of Kerry, Clark, and Cronkite. "Dhimitude or Freedom-Your Choice!" The sad thing about this whole episode is that the left claims that they support the troops, that they have served the military with distinction (aka 3 ph, and out of Nam in 90 days), and that people are supposed to be in awe of them.
Fortunately the conservative vets know that their service is respected by most of the country without a backhanded slap coming from the left. Sadly most of the left isn’t worthy enough to shine the boots of a vet, muchless understand the pain we have gone through.
My only fear is not that we are going to lose Iraq, but that this group of vets will be denied their rightful place in history and be denied the honor due them because of the left, and the msm.
Sadly it took over 20 years for Vietnam vets to even begin to get their honor back after it was destroyed by the likes of Kerry, Clark, and Cronkite.

“Dhimitude or Freedom-Your Choice!”

]]> By: Right Voices » Blog Archive » Yearly Kos Kicks Around A Soldier And Wants Bloggers to Unionize http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/comment-page-2/#comment-112753 Right Voices » Blog Archive » Yearly Kos Kicks Around A Soldier And Wants Bloggers to Unionize Sat, 04 Aug 2007 21:06:14 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/#comment-112753 [...] Michelle has more Bookmark to: [...] [...] Michelle has more Bookmark to: [...]

]]> By: 29Victor http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/comment-page-2/#comment-112743 29Victor Sat, 04 Aug 2007 20:12:27 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/#comment-112743 <a href="http://www.votevets.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=199&Itemid=80" rel="nofollow">Jon Soltz in uniform, pushing an political opinion.</a> Hypocrisy, thy name is Soltz. Soltz, I'm witholding the names I want to call you because I don't want Michelle to ban me. BTW, he's a vet, meaning that he had no authority to command the sergeant further meaning that he was just another leftie wanker yelling at a soldier. Jon Soltz in uniform, pushing an political opinion. Hypocrisy, thy name is Soltz. Soltz, I’m witholding the names I want to call you because I don’t want Michelle to ban me.

BTW, he’s a vet, meaning that he had no authority to command the sergeant further meaning that he was just another leftie wanker yelling at a soldier.

]]> By: 29Victor http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/comment-page-2/#comment-112740 29Victor Sat, 04 Aug 2007 20:02:41 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/#comment-112740 @Myra Langerhas Excellent points. Thanks for the quote. @Myra Langerhas

Excellent points. Thanks for the quote.

]]> By: Myra Langerhas http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/comment-page-1/#comment-112739 Myra Langerhas Sat, 04 Aug 2007 19:57:25 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/03/meltdown-at-the-yearlykos/#comment-112739 Saw this post from a <a href="http://signaleer.blogspot.com/2007/08/someone-you-should-know-anti-war-hack.html" rel="nofollow">milblogger</a>: <blockquote>The fact is, CPT Soltz, who told the SGT to "stand down" and tactily threatened him with UCMJ action, wouldn’t know if the question were political or not until it had been asked. Instead, he sat up on his stage and used his commission to bully prior restraint on a Soldier. And even if the question were political, that is not “engaging in politics, which has generally been interpreted to mean running for office or campaigning. Attending a political event is not included and if it were, the CPT would have been setting the SGT up for failure by not turning him out when he first showed up at the event. The CPT is welcome to come have a “CPT to SGT” talk with me anytime he likes. If the SGT here didn’t teach him what a real NCO is like, I think I can manage. He’s out of line and is misusing the regs for his own political purposes. The CPT is a partisan hack using his military service as a shield from criticism. Period. </blockquote> Funny, while any ACLU lawyer wets their pants at the suggestion of 'prior restraint of speech', CAIR and Kos seem to wholly embrace it. Saw this post from a milblogger:

The fact is, CPT Soltz, who told the SGT to “stand down” and tactily threatened him with UCMJ action, wouldn’t know if the question were political or not until it had been asked. Instead, he sat up on his stage and used his commission to bully prior restraint on a Soldier.

And even if the question were political, that is not “engaging in politics, which has generally been interpreted to mean running for office or campaigning. Attending a political event is not included and if it were, the CPT would have been setting the SGT up for failure by not turning him out when he first showed up at the event.

The CPT is welcome to come have a “CPT to SGT” talk with me anytime he likes. If the SGT here didn’t teach him what a real NCO is like, I think I can manage.

He’s out of line and is misusing the regs for his own political purposes.

The CPT is a partisan hack using his military service as a shield from criticism. Period.

Funny, while any ACLU lawyer wets their pants at the suggestion of ‘prior restraint of speech’, CAIR and Kos seem to wholly embrace it.

]]>