Ensign blasts Kennedy over Iraq comments

http://www.krnv.com ^ | May 12 2004 | KRNV

[stylin_geek]

Nevada Senator John Ensign blasted Democrat Ted Kennedy for his "shameful" statements likening US soldiers to Saddam Hussein's torturous regime.

The Nevada Republican was commenting on a statement credited to Senator Kennedy Tuesday. Kennedy is quoted as saying, "Shamefully, we now learn that Saddam's torture chambers reopened under new management: U.S. management."

Ensign believes Kennedy crossed the line with his comments and called on Kennedy to retract them immediately. "To express disappointment or anger over what has occurred at Abu Ghraib prison is one thing. To put American servicemen and women in the same category as one of the most evil and bloodthirsty regimes in modern history is reprehensible."

Ensign said it is appalling that anyone would make those kind of comparisons, let alone a US Senator. "I'm disgusted and ashamed that such a comment would be made by anyone, in any setting. For it to be uttered by a United States Senator is especially shameful."

He believes Kennedy owes US service members an apology. "Senator Kennedy needs to retract that statement and apologize immediately to the men and women risking their lives in Iraq."

[muleskinner]

Human Whale-Liver Abuse Ping

[OldFriend]

You can call Kennedy at the expense of the NEA....1-800-839-5276.

That number gets you the US Capitol.

[OldFriend]

The fat pig named his dog SPLASH.

He's beyond evil.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Serious question: what propels Kennedy to make such vile statements? I stress that I mean this as a serious question and am not looking for answers of the "he's a fat dumb drunk" variety.

His defining emotion seems to be anger. Why? My only guess is that he's angry with himself in some way, but who knows? Serious suggestions seriously appreciated.

[perfect stranger]

I did exactly that.

Thanks for the link.

[Bernard]

Was Ted Kennedy in Vietnam, or was that the other Senator from Massachusetts? I have trouble telling them apart. After all, they both commanded a naval vessel - except Teddy's vessel didn't float.

[hgro]

Of course fat teddie immediately did apoligize?

[BOOTSTICK]

Bet Teddy saved her panties, back in 1969.

[redrock]

I am kinda blunt. But I get tired of trying to be nice when discussing someone like Ted.....

redrock

[get'emall]

I'm from Ohio, too, and couldn't be more ashamed of our Senators. Voinovich is milquetoast and DeWhines sole redeeming virtue is that he's not Dennis Kucinich. Each is a disgrace.

I guess it could be worse. I could be from Massachusetts and happy.

[get'emall]

I'm from Ohio, too, and couldn't be more ashamed of our Senators. Voinovich is milquetoast and DeWhines sole redeeming virtue is that he's not Dennis Kucinich. Each is a disgrace.

I guess it could be worse. I could be from Massachusetts and happy.

[ladyinred]

This is when we need a special prosecutor, and a commission. Senator Kennedy needs to be removed from office for his treasonous comments. If the people of Mass. won't do it, the system should.

[Socratic]

"I guess it could be worse. I could be from Massachusetts and happy."

I wouldn't wish that form of insanity on anyone!

[ItsForTheChildren]

He will let you drown before he apologizes. (pun intended)

I didn't take it as a pun, but a statement of fact. His history proves it.