Comments on: A diplomat scolds State Department weenies

By: Peter Van Buren’s depressing story | America Watches Obama

Peter Van Buren’s depressing story | America Watches Obama — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:04:05 +0000

[...] Remember when Foreign Service officers objected to the threat of serving in Iraq? The Department still works hard to round up enough volunteers, though apparently is ready to cut out willing FSOs because they are afraid they’ll get depressed. No kidding. [...]

By: Michelle Malkin » State Department showdown: Wimps, weenies, and a few brave men

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:01:51 +0000

[...] week, State Department foreign service officer John Matel wrote an excellent, scathing piece lambasting his fellow diplomats/officers who balked at being assigned to the Green [...]

By: US State Dept: Striped-pants dilletantes « Out West

US State Dept: Striped-pants dilletantes « Out West — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:28:41 +0000

[...] More at Michelle Malkin. [...]

By: maine yankee

maine yankee — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:04:14 +0000

TAKE THE POSTING OR QUIT WITHOUT SEVERANCE. YOU MAKE THE CALL

By: A NEWT ONE

A NEWT ONE — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:04:56 +0000

Snooper Catches Think Progress Doing A Greenwald…

The pathetic and infected membranes of servitude at Think Progress are – GASP! – misrepresenting John Matel…go figure….

By: tacodawn

tacodawn — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:12:08 +0000

It’s their job!

Like it or lump it.

Bravo Mr. Matel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Leatherneck

Leatherneck — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:40:39 +0000

You State Department pantywaists do not want to go to Iraq? Fine, get your lazy arse to Mexico, and do your stinking job curbing the INVASION!

By: EagleMom

EagleMom — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:25:26 +0000

I WANT THIS MAN TO BE PRESIDENT:

HUNTER RECOMMENDS WAR VETERANS REPLACE STATE DEPT PERSONNEL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 2007 CONTACT: Gary Becks (619) 334-1655

San Diego, CA Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) today recommended to President Bush a proposal to replace State Department personnel who refuse to be deployed to Baghdad with wounded veterans from military hospitals at Walter Reed and Bethesda . Hunter, who is currently running for President, went to the White House earlier today and met with President Bush to outline and detail his “Wounded Warrior” project.

“My recommendation to the President was simply that we need people in these positions whose top priorities will be to get the job done regardless of the circumstances and I know which individuals meet those qualifications. Our wounded warriors have already exhibited courage, professionalism and work ethic on the field of battle. They have already answered the call to serve in difficult circumstances and they know firsthand the meaning of sacrifice. If the State Department is having trouble with reluctant personnel, I can think of nobody more qualified than these brave patriots to rise to the challenge.

“State Department recruiters should immediately be sent to Walter Reed and Bethesda hospitals and application forms should be provided and posted on relevant employment websites. As I indicated to the President, I have no doubt our men and women in uniform will once again answer the call of their nation.”

By: mnmike

mnmike — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:49:36 +0000

John may need to watch his back, the lilly livers at State might shoot rubber binders at him.

By: shooter

shooter — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:44:03 +0000

Foreign Service Officer John Matel;
Thank you for your efforts, your honor, and your integrity. We do hope more will follow in your footsteps, not so much just in location, but in the spirit of patriotism. Lead well sir, and Bless you.

By: Brian72

Brian72 — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:25:33 +0000

On November 7th, 2007 at 1:14 pm, J S Ragman said:

I agree, that’s a great idea too. The CIA should think about that for their recruiting, also.

By: J S Ragman

J S Ragman — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:14:39 +0000

I like Duncan Hunter’s (R-CA) idea. Fire the whiners, then the personnel folks at the State Department should take a quick recruiting trip over to Walter Reed or Bethesda Naval Hospital. I think they would find no shortage of splendid American volunteers in the rehab wards.

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Thunder_Run — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:36:59 +0000

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By: uhangtight

uhangtight — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:32:11 +0000

liberals whine and play the victim card when none exists. i am a poor state department worker being forced to do my job. i just want to sit here and leak vital security information to the NYT in the safety of DC…

By: LarryD

LarryD — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:30:06 +0000

Hiding behind the excuse that “it’s too dangerous” is disingenuous but par for the course for lyin’ liberals.

And the fact that violence is now down to the lowest level it’s been for years makes their excuse all the more transparent.