Michelle Malkin » Fake war hero Tom Harkin smears Rush Limbaugh; Update: Harkin earns his Absolute Moral Authority card; Update: Rush on Harkin: “I feel like apologizing to his family” for his behavior; Update: VoteVets.org moonbats launch attack ad; Update: Yep, the same VoteVets.org that used a vet who made phony injury claims

Fake war hero Tom Harkin smears Rush Limbaugh; Update: Harkin earns his Absolute Moral Authority card; Update: Rush on Harkin: “I feel like apologizing to his family” for his behavior; Update: VoteVets.org moonbats launch attack ad; Update: Yep, the same VoteVets.org that used a vet who made phony injury claims

By Michelle Malkin • October 1, 2007 04:46 PM

Update 2:40pm Eastern. Remember Josh Lansdale? The left doesn’t want you to…

Full background here.

Update 12:30pm Eastern 10/2. Crikey. The moonbats launch an anti-Rush attack ad campaign.

Update 12:06pm Eastern 10/2. Rush comments on Harkin, top of his radio show: “I feel like apologizing to his family” for his behavior on the Senate floor. “Demeaning.” “So beneath the decorum” in the Senate…”They are trying to distract from their dismal approval ratings and failures.”

Update 11:15am Eastern 10/2. Bryan Preston, the man responsible for our Hot Air Absolute Moral Authority Card collection, adds a new one to the deck:

More: CNSNews.com interviews Senators about the story.

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Update 8:30am Eastern : USAToday’s OnPolitics blog tracks the latest thrusts and parries: “There’s much more likely to be said about all this, we trust.”

Update: The Rush-hating left is almost beyond parody, but Scott Ott, as always, pulls it off: ‘Phony Vets for Truth’ Join Reid Attack on Rush Limbaugh.

Update: Glenn Reynolds wonders: “I noted back in 2004, the last time Harkin made this an issue, that the press was giving him a pass. Will it do so again? And why are the Democrats letting Harkin, of all people, get out front on this issue?”

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Is there any doubt that Tom Harkin is a MoveOn.org Democrat?

None. None at all.

Harkin attacking Rush Limbaugh on the Senate floor:

Well, I don’t know. Maybe he was just high on his drugs again. I don’t know whether he was or not. If so, he ought to let us know. But that shouldn’t be an excuse.

Why is Harkin counter-attacking so viciously?

Maybe this has something to do with it:

Instapundit flashback: TOM HARKIN, FAKE WAR HERO.

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#138065

On October 2nd, 2007 at 1:14 pm, swj719AWG said:

I think it’s just fine that the smear plays during Rush’s show…

I mean, he does get a cut of it, so why not?
#138068

On October 2nd, 2007 at 1:16 pm, jrlingreenbay said:

On October 2nd, 2007 at 12:16 pm, les said:
Rick Moran, I’m having a hard time connecting the dots on your logic. You say “Liberals think others should protect them because they are too “smart” to enter military service but have no qualms about criticizing those who pass up military service for the same reasons they do”. So if you are a conservative and pass up military service, exactly what does that say about you. Doesn’t that also say you are expecting someone else to protect you? Yes we do have an all volunteer army, and its dishonest of you to imply that only liberals aren’t volunteering.

The difference, in many instances, is that the liberals who never served, villify any conservatives who haven’t served by saying, “If you believe in this war – why aren’t you there fighting in it?”

Many of those liberals never served because of their choice to attend college, or go into the workforce. Many on the right made those same choices – does that mean that those on the right can’t support the war effort because they never served or aren’t serving now? THAT is what the left implies.

The military is not a buffet – you can’t just pick and choose what you will fight for and what you won’t. Those signing up since 9/11/2001 know they are enlisting into a military at war. Those not signing up are not necessarily cowards – or chickenhawks.
They choose not to serve.

No one on the left called Clinton a ‘chickenhawk’ when he ordered bombing raids after he dodged the Viet Nam draft. And I don’t hear the same comments directed at Hillary ( the alleged Hawk ) – umm…women can serve too….

Yet when a 4-star General with an impeccible record of service to this country testifies before congress, he’s labled a traitor and a liar by the left;
Those who hoist the likes of Jesse MacBeth and other proven ‘phony’ soldiers ( until they are found to hold false credentials ) simply because they hold an anti-war stance.

One needs not have served in the military to have pride in the service and sacrifice of those who have and do.

It is the liberals who consistently denegrate our soldiers through public comments such as Durbin, Reid, Kerry, and Kennedy, who are the real problem.
#138073

On October 2nd, 2007 at 1:18 pm, docflash said:

Dannavy85,dont sugar coat what your saying,tell us what you really feel.
#138080

On October 2nd, 2007 at 1:26 pm, 29Victor said:

Moonbats are no longer campaining against candidates, or ideas, they are now campaining against the communication of ideas.
#138087

On October 2nd, 2007 at 1:35 pm, jrlingreenbay said:

29Victor:

That is because they know that their moon-bat ideology, when countered by the facts, doesn’t hold water.

And they also know where the real power comes from – it is ordinary citizens who listen to talk-radio and speak out on these message boards, blogs and websites.

Look at the power generated by the listeners and contributors to talk radio and sites like Michelle’s regarding the Amnesty bill? There were Millions of phone calls, faxes and e-mails sent urging lawmakers to stop that bill in its tracks. And they did!

The left’s attempts to silence the voices on the right is nothing more than a way to amplify their own – and bury any opposing views – so that the only truth that comes out to the public is THEIR version of it.

THAT is scary.
#138088

On October 2nd, 2007 at 1:36 pm, Brian72 said:

I just paid a visit to The Radio Equalizer, and found something funny beyond belief.

This is the comment left by some idiot who calls himself the Minister of Propaganda:

Let me guess, the VETERANS at vote vets are fake too??

Hanbgyourhead in shame scum bag right wingers, they are REAL VETERANS

and as far as Micelle Malkin, anoter cookie cutter right wing hack looking to make a nme fo herself and get hired for a bigger media outlet.

People disrespecting the troops at airports? an E-mail to Malkin is more credible to you FREAKS than actul veterans???? Why wuld somebody demounce this, when where is no credibility to an emal sent to this hack’s blog

You people realy are sick in the head.

These cons provethe left’s point, any troop who is nt a Bushie o dittohead is a FKE troops. Brian just smeared vote vets.

America understand who hates the troops, hat woud be the radica right. America is sick to death of you freaks uing them s props.

You dared to smear vote vets?
disgusting Anti-american scum bags

party over countr all the time
America swith VOTE VETS, not Limbaugh

2008, is going to be brutal, America sees what the right is all about

they support BUSH, not the troops, they support the WAR not the troops

The rght in all thir glory, caling votevetrs, fake soldiers.
I seriously desise you degenrate freaks of nature, you are sck n the head.

I happen to be a lieral of faith, Brian, you will be a tortured soul fr all eternity, sufferng

Your going to pay Brian, G*D will make sure of it.

Bad news the all mighty does not take party over coutry.

By Minister of Propaganda, at 02 October, 2007 12:52

Here is my response, which I signed up with Google just to post, in two comments:

Some “Minister of Propaganda”, at least the KGB could spell like they had been to school.

Let me educate you, “Minister”. Sen Tom Harkin (D-IA) is an actual “phony soldier” himself. He claimed to have been a combat pilot over North Vietnam during his Senate campaign, and then again seeking the Democrat Presidential Nomination in 1992. Well, guess what? He’s a phony, he was never in Vietnam at all. He has the nerve to claim that he’s a defender of the troops? Bull$hi’ite!

We will see who the American people side with in this sorry “propaganda” episode. The MoveOn.org “Betray-us” ad was a complete disaster for the Democrats who hoped to exploit it for their own political gains. It blew up in their faces, and rightly so. Now they just want to get back on offense, and sling mud at others. They are a bunch of “hack” losers, and so are you “Minister”.

By the way, why “Minister”? America’s ministers are in church, not some Ministry of Propaganda communist brainwashing outfit.

Get a life, jerk.

By Brian72, at 02 October, 2007 13:17

One other thing, “Minister”:

You could not even approach the intelligence, professionalism, and integrity of Michelle Malkin. She is a real supporter and defender of our military, the troops themselves and the mission they fight for. For you to call Michelle a “hack”, is akin to Senator Harkin (D-IA) being upset about a “phony soldier” when he himself is the biggest phony in the whole country.

Michelle would eat you for lunch, you leftarded idiot. I would stay away from that one, if I were you.

Thank God I’m not.

By Brian72, at 02 October, 2007 13:27

That was necessary. Somebody had to say what needed to be said. I hope I did well in the moonbat smackdown!
#138089

On October 2nd, 2007 at 1:36 pm, Just A Grunt said:

JammieWearingFool has the video of Hillary Clinton’s speech at the Kos convention where she talks about helping start Media Matters.
#138090

On October 2nd, 2007 at 1:36 pm, DesertLover said:

I suspect that everytime these idiots run their anti-Rush ads during his show he will rip the thing apart immediately afterwards …

Reid and his cohorts in the “Culture of Defeat” don’t have the guts to confront anyone such as Rush, Hannity, O’Reilly, or our very own Michelle Malkin face to face …

Instead they leave it all up to their “surrogate goons” at places like MovOn, Media Matters, or these “vets” groups that somehow have a ton of money to do what ever they want to push the agenda of the left …

What a bunch of worthless excuses for human beings they are … they are not worthy of being called “Americans”
#138095

On October 2nd, 2007 at 1:46 pm, ajmontana said:

yep DL, Phoney Americans…..
#138098

On October 2nd, 2007 at 1:51 pm, jrlingreenbay said:

Forgive me if I’m wrong, but isn’t
‘VoteVets’ paying for an ad on Rush’s show kinda like the Catholic Church paying Planned Parenthood to put up a billboard on their property?

Where do they think their money went?

Answer: ( Rush’s cigar collection just got a little bit bigger – Thanks VoteVets )
#138099

On October 2nd, 2007 at 1:52 pm, AlohaGuy said:

Harkin finally gets his chance! The Dems are using him for cannon fodder. They can’t afford to have Clinton and Obama lead this charge. (And Clinton will always make sure someone else gets the bullet, right Vince? Vince?)
#138100

On October 2nd, 2007 at 1:54 pm, Augustine said:

Noel Sheppard has an interesting observation about Reid’s statements.

Noel Sheppard at Newsbusters

Thus continues his descent into irrelevance. A true Democrat.

Hey, Harry how does it feel to be a pawn of Hillary (Kiser Sose) Clinton.
#138104

On October 2nd, 2007 at 2:00 pm, orlandocajun said:

The moonbats are helping the conservative cause. Let’s do whatever we can to help them to continue to step into their own dung. Rush needs to continue to throw out the chum for them to bite on.
#138105

On October 2nd, 2007 at 2:00 pm, RetFireman said:

First, I’d like to say how great it is to finally be joining in on all the fun here, and the besides being absolutely gorgeous, Michelle is one of the best, most intelligent folks out there on our side, and I am honored to be included on her blog.

Now, as for this…issue…it is beyond the pale. I don’t listen to Rush that much, as I don’t have the radio on during that time of day, but I do check his site every day to see what he has been covering. I read the transcripts of this the very day it happened and knew full well who and what he was talking about. I was also angered by the caller before and what that person was saying, and it seemed like he was getting pummelled that day from the anti-American hate crowd. For all of this to be going on is insane. If you read the comments on any other blog out there covering this, it is awash in Liberal hate speech. These are people have never listened to his program, but only parrot what they think is cool to say that they pick up from DU or Moveon. Then, when you don’t think it could get worse, Harkin pops off his his drug comment and the Libs got even more vile. Now, there is nothing worse than listening (or reading as the case may be) to a buch of hippie, pot smoking, acid dropping morons going on and on about how non-trustworthy someone on drugs is. The hypocrisy of the Left is just amazing…along with their racist, hate-filled, intollerant bigotted comments, and it escapes them. While Rush and the rest of us on the Right are coming out in droves to defend him, tell the truth and denounce what they are doing, it is still only showing up as one or two lines in any article covering this event, if that. It is time for all of us to take on each individual Liberal who is commenting out of the place they sit on and confront them at every turn concerning this, and hopefully, Rush will get his band of lawyers out and nail each and every Senator, Congressman, Pundit out there for Libel and Slander from here on in anytime they mis-speak the truth of what he has stated.
#138108

On October 2nd, 2007 at 2:12 pm, Brian72 said:

My new best friend the “Minister of Propaganda” responded in typical moonbat fashion, and it didn’t take 15 minutes. Here are some of his pearls of wisdom, and a challenge to our host, whom he thinks he can “outclass”. What a joke.

and as far as Malkin, a filthy hack, who takes party over country. In a debate I would leave her crying. This is why they dont have REAL AMERICANS debate, but rather cookie cutter hacks

I dont suck co*k for jobs either, Michelle obviously got out the knee pads. I outclass her in every manner, I deal with facts, I dont cater to a political party, Malkin’s job is to cheerlead for the GOP. Don’t make me laugh. If I wanted to sell my soul to the GOP, I could be on TV just like her, but I take America first, half-wit

Hell hire Malkin for the GOP, she will attract voters!!!! “I support the war first”, exactly what America is thinking, right??

America rejects Coulter, Malkin ands whatever traitor you put on the T.V

By Minister of Propaganda, at 02 October, 2007 13:38

Another guy who calls himself “hashfanatic” suggested I remove the needle from my arm. Heh.

The intellectual candlepower of these two couldn’t match a 5 watt nitelight.

I signed off with this:

Oh we have a guy who is named “hashfanatic” telling me I’m high!
Plus sexist racism to boot! You libs are so tolerant and understanding of minorities!

Hahahahaha!! Pathetic, hateful mindless drivel. I’m done with you two jerkoffs. Have a nice day!

By Brian72, at 02 October, 2007 13:58

The “Minister” has a blogger profile here

If any of you want to participate in this classy exchange of erudite ideas, the post is here, you need a Google account to comment.

Go there and defend the honor of our host, if you are so inclined.
#138111

On October 2nd, 2007 at 2:17 pm, orlandocajun said:

Can someone tell me where all of these sanctimonious lunatics were when Kerry and Murtha were calling our soldiers murderers and terrorists? Then, they have the astonishing gall to try and castigate Rush by making up a story when Rush actually has tape evidence to disprove their claims.

There is a reason Rush calls them the Drive-by media. Let’s all hold our breath and wait for any of the MSM outlets to come to Rush’s defense.
#138112

On October 2nd, 2007 at 2:22 pm, jrlingreenbay said:

Orlando:

As Newsbuster’s appropriately pointed out – none of the true MSM is even covering the best parts of this story, like Reid & Harkin’s statements.

Most likely because they know it’s bogus and, if they were to be true to the facts ( That’s being generous considering who I’m talking about ), they’d have to spill the beans about the real meaning behind Rush’s statements.

This would, of course, make Reid and Harkin and all the rest look like fools ( which they are ) – and that is something the MSM will never, ever do.

Here’s a news tip for the MSM – how about asking Nancy Pelosi how she feels about the people of her district holding a BDSM fair in public in full view of children? Think THAT Q & A session will ever make the airwaves?

Of course – if it happened in a Conservative Republican’s constituent stronghold….they’d be all over him/her asking if they condone it.
#138114

On October 2nd, 2007 at 2:26 pm, right_on said:

Brian72

I checked out this clown…The Evil Liberal Propaganda Network, indeed! Though I’m sure the name was intended to be tongue-in-cheek, it really does define them, don’t you think? I believe linking evil+liberal+propaganda+network together is a more honest description of the site than the creators of the blog had intended.
#138115

On October 2nd, 2007 at 2:30 pm, meatpieandtatters said:

Let your thoughts and feelings be known on Fake War Hero Tom Harkin’s YouTube web page, complete with active comment section:

http://www.youtube.com/SenatorHarkin
#138116

On October 2nd, 2007 at 2:33 pm, Brian72 said:

I responded to him in his native profanity laced, sexually suggestive moonbat language, which I won’t link to here. I’ve said what I wanted to say, but some of you should drop by and leave a shout-out to Michelle, and Rush too. Geeez, I need a shower after chatting with that moron.
#138121

On October 2nd, 2007 at 2:38 pm, RetFireman said:

Well, I went to Harkin’s site, and left this letter for him. I expect weither a letter telling me that since I am not his constituent, he does not need to answer me, if I get any reply at all.

So tell us Mr. Harkin,

Were you on drugs when you confused being a fighter pilot in Vietnam with being a Ferry pilot during the Vietnam Era? i mean, i don’t know if you were. if you were you should come clean to all of us, but that still is no excuse.

Will you come forward and admit to all of us why you are so much suerior to Mr. Limbaugh? Why you feel it is necessary to lie to your constituency and the rest of this Nation by going up to the mic and spreading lies about something you either know nothing about and are just parroting in order to make yourself sound important? Or is it that you do know exactly what happened, and how Mr. Limbaugh was referring to jesse McBeth and further, all the other non-military people that are passing themselves off as vets in order to bolster further lies against our brave men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan to protect our country? Do you su[pport their lies and your party’s use of them to impugn a sitting president and the military in general? It seems to me and others that your statements are, in fact, offering support to the lying, “phony soldiers” that have stolen money from the real Vets of this and other conflicts, as well as lied about them in order to serve the Democrats and Liberals. Please, I await your honest reponse, though I know full well you will not answer my questions.
#138124

On October 2nd, 2007 at 2:48 pm, Brian72 said:

On October 2nd, 2007 at 2:38 pm, RetFireman said:

So tell us Mr. Harkin,

Were you on drugs when you confused being a fighter pilot in Vietnam with being a Ferry pilot during the Vietnam Era? i mean, i don’t know if you were. if you were you should come clean to all of us, but that still is no excuse.

Ouch. That’s gonna leave a nasty mark in the morning.

The fireman’s turning up the heat!
#138126

On October 2nd, 2007 at 2:52 pm, Brian72 said:

Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC) is going to sign the Condemn Rush resolution from the House Democrats. What the hell is wrong with this guy?
#138129

On October 2nd, 2007 at 2:54 pm, LuxEternam said:

I, unfortunately, am represented by this bag of walking crap, since I live in Iowa. Here was my email to his office:

Sen. Harkin,
I demand that you make a public apology to Rush Limbaugh on the floor of the Senate for your below the belt, lying suggestion that Rush was high on drugs when he was talking about phony soldiers. YOU ARE THE DEFINITION OF THE PHONY SOLDIER! After you self-aggrandizing lies about your fake service in Viet Nam, you should be ASHAMED to even open you mouth on the subject. And you KNOW that Rush was actually talking about the likes of Jesse MacBeth, and Scott Thomas Beuchamp, when he was speaking of phony soldiers. So putting forward the idea that he was speaking for all soldier who speak out against the war in Iraq when you know otherwise makes you a liar as well. I am ashamed that you are a representative of the great state of Iowa. Go to California, or Vermont where your viewpoint would be considered rational. Better yet,do the state a favor and resign. At the very least, be prepared to suffer the same fate as Tom Daschle, when he stopped representing his constituents, and only represented Moveon.org.

Shame on You.

I suggest everyone reading this do the same.

http://harkin.senate.gov/contact/contact.cfm
#138133

On October 2nd, 2007 at 3:02 pm, RyanInSanJose said:

Brian72,

I’ve seen “Minister of Propoganda’s” comments over there as well. Regardless of the topic, it’s basically the same thing, over and over again. That’s the kind of person who’s so far gone over the edge, there’s zero hope.
#138134

On October 2nd, 2007 at 3:03 pm, RetFireman said:

Hey now, do NOT invite him to come out here to California. We have enough problems with our elected “officials” as it is without encouraging more Moonbats to come out here.
#138135

On October 2nd, 2007 at 3:09 pm, RetFireman said:

What is it about the egos of these profane little people? Why is it they feel that they are so intelligent and far more informed than those on the Right that actually make their living in this field and have been educated in the field as well, that they think they can “out debate” and “run circles around” them? Not only that, but the comments laced with racism, profanity and verbal rape all the while claiming to “outclass” people on the right? I don’t know about you guys, but the vast number of Right-Wing blogs i have seen and commented on…including my own…either do not permit, or are self-censored when it comes to profanity or threats of violence, yet go to just about any Left-Wing blog and look at either their articles and especially their comments section, and you will be hit full force with their vile, racist, hate-filled profanity laced diatribes. What is it about the Left and Libs that makes it so they are unable to type anything without making some sexual comment or use profanity like they just discovered it. now, i am not a prude, and personally have a big ol potty mouth when chatting up with the fellas (tell me a fireman that doesn’t) but know you do not do such things when having a discussion, especially if you want to get your point across and/or try to sound intelligent.
#138140

On October 2nd, 2007 at 3:17 pm, Brian72 said:

On October 2nd, 2007 at 3:09 pm, RetFireman said:

You are of course correct. The instant resort to insinuations about Michelle’s honor are so revolting to me I could not let it pass without comment. Disgusting small minded people whose arguments hold no merit have to go the shock and distract route. What makes this lowlife think he could “outclass” Michelle?

I gotta run and get some tires on the SUV, I’ll check back in later.
#138153

On October 2nd, 2007 at 3:36 pm, swj719AWG said:

The instant resort to insinuations about Michelle’s honor are so revolting to me I could not let it pass without comment.

I feel the same rage…

But it passes as soon as I consider the source.

I really, really try not to respond to BS from piles of crap.
#138181

On October 2nd, 2007 at 4:11 pm, Augustine said:

Wow…Just when I think that the libkiddies can’t possibly be more classless or juvenile.
#138211

On October 2nd, 2007 at 5:15 pm, dmartin said:

Dealing with the left really has reached “bizzarro-world” status. You hear Harry say we’ve lost the war and call the commander-in-chief a “loser”. Dick Durbin compares our guys to Nazi’s. John Kerry says something stupid almost daily. Murtha refers to the troops as “murderers”. I think Pelosi called the president stupid or something. And that’s our politicians talking. Then you’ve got Hollyweird and the left coast, not to mention the liberal bloggers… that’s where it really gets nasty.
Then there’s Rush who has done nothing but support them from the get-go. Un-freakin-believable!
#138235

On October 2nd, 2007 at 5:46 pm, Buck I said:

In Senator Harkin, the dems chose the wrong dog to lead this fight.
I do wish both parties in Congress would quit wasting time with Rush “take the bone out of your nose” Limbaugh. He has nothing good to say about ANY real soldiers who have come back critical about the war in Iraq,because he’s a right wing hack, but so what? Really so what, who cares? Free speech man, let the market and advertisers decide on Rush and Moveon. Democrats want to waste tax payer money to attack Rush, and now some rebublicans are proposing to waste tax payer money to support him. I’m 32 years old, and this is the worse president/congress combo that I’ve ever witnessed. Inefficiency in action. Somewhere Stanley Kubrick is smiling and shaking his head.
#138238

On October 2nd, 2007 at 5:54 pm, RyanInSanJose said:

In Senator Harkin, the dems chose the wrong dog to lead this fight.

So you feel that they should be “fighting” this? They just chose the wrong person to lead them?

I do wish both parties in Congress would quit wasting time with Rush “take the bone out of your nose” Limbaugh.

Ah, so you don’t feel they should be doing this.

Which is it? I won’t even get into the “right wing hack” comments.
#138248

On October 2nd, 2007 at 5:59 pm, allie said:

Brian72, I went to RadioE and read some of MOP’s howlings. It is of my opinion he is far beyond rational discussion. Gobsmakingly stupid of the 12th degree he is.
#138265

On October 2nd, 2007 at 6:20 pm, Buck I said:

Ryan:
Yes, I believe the Dems chose the wrong dog to lead this fight, considering Harkin’s problematic past. Not that they should have chosen anyone,

Because,

Yes, I thing the whole, entire, matter is a complete waste of time and $$$.
#138274

On October 2nd, 2007 at 6:35 pm, gayle said:

Gang, when loonie liberals attack Michelle, take it as a compliment.

Let them know that instead of getting angry and wasting your precious keyboarding skills on as such.

We do NOT need to defend Michelle.
It is all about jealously – plain and simple. If you laugh at them, that will make then angrier than anything else you could do.

(of course we really want to slap the batteries outta their backsides!)

Say something like….”Gee, it’ so tragic that you feel that way. Reality is soooo difficult to deal with when you’re mentally disturbed in your thinking.” I will PRAY for you.

That gets ‘em everytime!!!!
#138295

On October 2nd, 2007 at 7:03 pm, RetFireman said:

Hey Buck:

Instead of making such a false, libelous statement such as Limbaugh never has anything good to say about any soldier who comes back and disagrees with him, the war or whatever…why don’t you provide proof of him saying such a thing? Oh…that’s right…Lefties never provide facts. It is far easier to make broad, blanket statements and carry on until confronted directly, then change the subject using profanities and insults until coming full circle with “Bush sucks, Iraq was a lie and fought for oil” etc.

It just makes you look to be everything people have said on this thread that Liberals are…not anything else.
#138322

On October 2nd, 2007 at 8:07 pm, carole said:

In PROTEST to the FERRY BOAT PILOT – we should send Sen. Harkin a roll of LIFESAVERS & flood his office.

Washington, D.C. Address
731 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-1502

It is akin to the heads of lettuce to Chertoff….
#138340

On October 2nd, 2007 at 8:39 pm, Brian72 said:

On October 2nd, 2007 at 6:35 pm, gayle said:

We do NOT need to defend Michelle.
It is all about jealously – plain and simple. If you laugh at them, that will make then angrier than anything else you could do.

You know Gayle you’re probably right, but when I saw the comments he left my angry reaction got the best of me. I’m sick of stupid idiots saying things like that about Michelle. So, I strapped on the shining armor, hopped on my white stallion and charged that knave with the battle axe swinging! I don’t really like to get down in the muck with vile people like that, but his very rude and ignorant words hit me wrong, and out came some vileness from me that I’m not very proud of now, after the fact. The fangs were out, as fighter pilots say when they’ve got a bandit in the sights. At least it’s an honest reaction, if a little intemperate. I did mean what I said to him, and I feel he deserved it. Like I said above though, after fighting in the muck with swine, you really need a shower! Yuck!

I don’t expect to ever communicate with that moron ever again, and all of this type thing gets old in about 5 minutes. Michelle is way above that stuff, and you’re right, she did not need me to defend her from that scumbag. But for a few short minutes chivalry had returned, and honor had to be defended. Now I’ve put the stallion and battle axe away, and I feel much better:)
#138368

On October 2nd, 2007 at 9:22 pm, Buck I said:

Gee, Retfireman: I can’t speak for all liberals, nor can I claim to to be one simply, because I think Rush, is a joke, a hack(much like Olberman) and a waste of time.
But whenever I(myself, me, Buck I) have heard him comment in any way on a Iraqi war, veteran dissenting soldier, or they’re surviving relatives it’s never complementary or accompanied with any sense of understanding. If you or, anyone else has any evidence to the contrary, prior to the recent storm(no damage control crap), then I’ll say, “Gee I was wrong, here is Rush being completely civil and understanding to Iraqi War veteran,or surviving relative that is against THE WAR IN IRAQ.” Oh well, go back to your Bush lied, all about oil liberal hating rantings…pinko commie, bad, grunt, grunt. Whatever.
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On October 2nd, 2007 at 10:44 pm, Augustine said:

Buck I said, But whenever I(myself, me, Buck I) have heard him comment in any way on a Iraqi war, veteran dissenting soldier, or they’re surviving relatives it’s never complementary or accompanied with any sense of understanding. If you or, anyone else has any evidence to the contrary…

Let’s try it the other way around, how about you cite some examples, what dissenting soldiers? What surviving relatives?! Are you talking about Sheehan. The one you guys used and then threw under the bus when she went on independent ops.
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On October 2nd, 2007 at 11:20 pm, Buck I said:

Augustine: He bashed congressional candidate Paul Hackett(I don’t care) I heard him on the radio whining about anti-bush soldiers on Scarborough and Olberman quite a while back( and I don’t care), and yes of course Cindy Sheehan( who cares what Rush has to say). It’s a cowardly, pointless waste of time to try to censur Rush, or force him off the air. I believe Rush has been extremely intolerant of anti war language from soldiers and politicians,and common citizens. So let him, so what. The Dems are only helping his cause right now, and it’s turning into a mess.
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On October 2nd, 2007 at 11:24 pm, RetFireman said:

No Buck, you do not get off that easily. You attempt to spin is not going to work. It is YOU that made the statement. You are the one who made the claim that he never does what you said. Therefore, it is not up to me or anyone else to prove anything. The preponderance of evidence falls flat at your feet. Either back up what you have claimed with fact or show yourself to be irrelevant. You must proe what you accuse him of…we do not have to prove anything.

However, I know that you are incapable of doing so…as does everyone else, because he does NOT do what you say. All you are doing is parroting what others say in an attempt to make yourself appear intelligent. You have failed miserably. I assume you are accustomed to it however. I have watched your posts for quite a while now. This is your MO and I believe will continue to be so. You come on in the middle to end of a thread, make huge Liberal standard blanket statements straight from the DU, Kos or other similar Lib sites, and then, hoping that the thread has died, make a last ditch comment so as to appear that you have had the last word and that no one has an answer for your ridiculous statements. Ain’t gonna happen this time.

Put up or shut up.
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On October 2nd, 2007 at 11:29 pm, RetFireman said:

As far as Sheehan goes, he was supportive of her, even was concerned considering what the Left was doing to her. It wasn’t until she began the anti-American, anti-Israeli, pro-Jihadi, pro-Islamic, snuggle up to our enemies and speak utter nonsense, lies etc., and made herself a public figure did he begin to speak out against her. She has proven herself to be completely insane and well worth derision. Therefore, the fact that you would bring her up, without acknowledging what he said about her when she first hit the stage, shows that you are incredibly partisan, do not deal in a fair way and immensly uninformed beyond what you get from Liberal soundbites.
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On October 3rd, 2007 at 12:12 am, Augustine said:

Buck I -
Point 1) Bashing Hackett, so…

Point 2) “Whining about anti-bush soldiers” Context please! You see we conservatives like to get the whole story so we don’t jump to conclusions and make a$$e$ of ourselves like the current Democrat circus in the Senate.

Point 3) Rush is intolerant of lies of the loser, defeatist Democrats and their kook socialist Soros cronies…and so are we, Buck. But, know this, we’re calling you out to put up your proof. Rush, called out Reid and Harkin to come on his show and say it to his face. But they won’t Buck, because they’re cowards.

For the record…all you libs complain about GW taking away your freedoms. Well your Democrat friends are actively trying take away our freedom of speech under the guise of the Fairness Doctrine…but you don’t care because they haven’t turned on you…yet. Take a look at Sheehan, and Lord help her if she really does try to run against Pelosi.
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On October 3rd, 2007 at 9:36 am, pressto said:

Why has no one put a complete list of these false reports by these soldiers together to report. I keep hearing reports mentioning 1 or 2 at a time, but never a full list.
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On October 3rd, 2007 at 10:55 am, Buck I said:

RetAug:

I actually listen to Rush…a lot. I also watch Fox News, along with CNN, and MSNBC.
After years of listening to Rush off and on(yes I’m a masochist), I don’t need anyone to explain my opinions, or interpret what I hear. I explained a few examples of what I perceive to be his intolerance on the issue. Make excuses for him, or explain, or deny if you want, you’re clouded by hero worship, but I’m not clouded by my dislike for him. Dittos to you, I guess or whatever. If you continue to think I’m a soundbite liberal, and want Rush thrown off the air, then you simply Can’t Read (my comments). But, don’t let me get in the way of your rants, I’m done on this thread, go ahead, and say what you will with your last words. Just don’t tell me to take the bone out of my nose, or call my daughter a dog, or my friend a phoney. Peace.
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On October 3rd, 2007 at 11:16 am, swj719AWG said:

Just don’t tell me to take the bone out of my nose, or call my daughter a dog, or my friend a phoney.

Right after your friends stop calling us racists, sell outs, homophobes, or (in the case of our host Michelle) a slut/whore who sucked her way to the top.

You get that done, and we’ll talk, ok?
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On October 3rd, 2007 at 3:28 pm, Augustine said:

Yawn….
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On October 3rd, 2007 at 5:56 pm, dmartin said:

Yes, I believe the Dems chose the wrong dog to lead this fight, considering Harkin’s problematic past.

With liberals its all about political maneuvering and how best to destroy their political opponents. Nevermind the truth: Rush supports the troops and has never, ever differentiated from soldiers who support the war and those that don’t. He praises them regularly. Instead, they talk about what he SAID, not what he really thinks.
You call him a phony, but you sound like the phony to me with all this-I’m-not-really-a-conservative… not-really-a-liberal-talk.