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Active Duty GIs Being Recruited To Lobby Congress Against War
The New York Sun ^ | 10/26/06 | ELI LAKE

Posted on 10/26/2006 9:32:13 PM PDT by llevrok

WASHINGTON — Former military generals are criticizing anti-war groups for helping to organize active-duty soldiers to urge Congress to end the war in Iraq. In interviews yesterday, the generals were careful to say they have no objection to enlisted soldiers petitioning Congress as private citizens. It is a different matter, however, to coordinate this drive so close to the midterm elections and publicize it with the aid of anti-war organizations, they said. Yesterday, a company that does public relations for the liberal activist political action committee MoveOn.org, Fenton Communications, organized a conference call for reporters and three active-duty soldiers to unveil the soldiers' anti-war group Appeal for Redress.

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Front Page News; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: afghanistan; iraq; military; moonbats; treason; waronterror; wot
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To: Cobra64
Good morning.
"...and carrying Glocks!"

You're safe. They'll just shoot themselves in the thigh.

Michael Frazier
41 posted on 10/27/2006 8:23:58 AM PDT by brazzaville (no surrender no retreat, well, maybe retreat's ok)
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To: llevrok

Look closely and you'll find a budding young John Kerry. Look closer and you'll see Fat Ted's hand up his butt.


42 posted on 10/27/2006 8:30:50 AM PDT by kinghorse (I calls them like I sees them)
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To: Jaysun

Here's a little background on this organization and the spokesman. Can anyone say Fenton Communications?

http://chickenhawkexpress.blogspot.com/2006/10/appeal-for-redress-and-jonathan-huttos.html


43 posted on 10/27/2006 8:33:22 AM PDT by Chickenhawk Warmonger (All aboard the Chickenhawk Express... www.chickenhawkexpress.blogspot.com)
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To: brazzaville
I'm a Sig fan myself. I love my P226 9 mm in stainless. It weighs in at 42 ozs. so I can handle the recoil better than the plastic guns.

Some folks call it "ugly" but I like its simplicity and reliability.

44 posted on 10/27/2006 8:34:03 AM PDT by Cobra64 (Why is the War on Terror being managed by the DEFENSE Department?)
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To: llevrok

UCMJ


45 posted on 10/27/2006 8:46:42 AM PDT by ChildOfThe60s (If you can remember the 60s...you weren't really there.)
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To: Cobra64
Good morning.
"Some folks call it "ugly" but I like its simplicity and reliability."

That is probably my next pistol. How could anyone call it ugly?

Michael Frazier
46 posted on 10/27/2006 8:51:48 AM PDT by brazzaville (no surrender no retreat, well, maybe retreat's ok)
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125 'active duty' soldiers have so far signed up- that is less than .027% of the entire U.S military- That's pathetically low- & it also means that a vast majority don't hold their view. Brilliant strategy- Me thinks the left is getting desperate.

Christian news and commentary at: sacredscoop.com ...

47 posted on 10/27/2006 9:50:22 AM PDT by CottShop (http://sacredscoop.com)
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To: llevrok
I hope any person they coerce into helping them understands the possible legal pitfalls under the UCMJ. They (military personnel) would have to be VERY careful what they said.
48 posted on 10/27/2006 10:23:08 AM PDT by brothers4thID (Being lectured by Ted Kennedy on ethics is not unlike being lectured on dating protocol by Ted Bundy)
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To: llevrok

There should be an expansion unit built at Leavenworth for these pieces of crap. It wouldn't surprise me to learn that these jackasses have been problem children in their units for their entire enlistments - each has probably got a counseling packet as thick as a phone book. And I wonder how many of these POS's has a) been to Iraq and b) actually fired their weapons for any reason other than a test fire in Iraq. 0.27% of the 0.27%, perhaps?


49 posted on 10/27/2006 10:35:49 AM PDT by Axhandle
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To: Axhandle
less than .02% of the military, 120 or so- ungrateful whelps who signed up with the military for free education and training but who didn't want to honor their oath to protect htis country. Freeloaders in other words- Ungrateful freeloaders at that- people who were asked to protect this country, but who don't feel it's their obligation and who became upset when asked to do so. The dems should be so proud that they found .02% of soldiers who aren't patriotic, and who just wanted somethign for nothing. These 'soldiers' (and I use the term very loosley) pretty much represent the dem ideals I guess-

Christian news and commentary at: sacredscoop.com ...

50 posted on 10/27/2006 12:18:39 PM PDT by CottShop (http://sacredscoop.com)
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To: llevrok

"a company that does public relations for the liberal activist political action committee MoveOn.org, Fenton Communications"

Fenton is a long-time left wing outfit.


51 posted on 10/27/2006 12:33:17 PM PDT by popdonnelly
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To: popdonnelly

NEVER AGAIN

52 posted on 10/27/2006 1:24:41 PM PDT by unspun (What do you think? Please think, before you answer.)
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To: proud_yank
Waste. No. Time. Get yourself lots of tinfoil, form it to fit your head, and don't take it off. Ever.

What about aluminum? Will aluminum foil work? What about plastic wrap, or wax paper?
53 posted on 10/27/2006 2:42:35 PM PDT by Jaysun (Idiot Muslims. They're just dying to have sex orgies.)
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To: Jaysun

Man, I don't know! But I'd try something quick!!!

'Even if it doesn't work, something has to be done' - 'Sir' Bob Geldoff referring to the Live 8 concert series.


54 posted on 10/27/2006 2:45:38 PM PDT by proud_yank (Socialism - An Answer In Search Of A Question For Over 100 Years)
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To: proud_yank
Man, I don't know! But I'd try something quick!!!

'Even if it doesn't work, something has to be done' - 'Sir' Bob Geldoff referring to the Live 8 concert series.


Okay. I wrapped all of my extremities in aluminum foil, then wrapped my entire body in plastic wrap, and I'm chewing on a piece of wax paper. I feel better now. My heartburn went away almost instantly and I think I might have cured myself of bipolar disorder.
55 posted on 10/27/2006 2:49:18 PM PDT by Jaysun (Idiot Muslims. They're just dying to have sex orgies.)
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To: llevrok

I see a blanket party in their future...or worse.


56 posted on 10/27/2006 2:58:13 PM PDT by Road Warrior ‘04 (Kill 'em til they're dead! Then, kill 'em again!)
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To: Jaysun

ROFL! Don't go outside if there is thunder or lightening!


57 posted on 10/27/2006 3:02:50 PM PDT by proud_yank (Socialism - An Answer In Search Of A Question For Over 100 Years)
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To: Cobra64
Some folks call it "ugly" but I like its simplicity and reliability.

Ugly? Hell, it's beautiful.
58 posted on 10/27/2006 3:07:25 PM PDT by Jaysun (Idiot Muslims. They're just dying to have sex orgies.)
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To: llevrok

Are you kidding me? Any relation to anyone in "blue?" I don't know too many of these warriors willing to betray their"calling" and their country in such a manner


59 posted on 10/27/2006 3:42:18 PM PDT by cwcsunflower (Air Force Hero Defends up to 20 Marines)
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To: Jaysun

Thanks.


60 posted on 10/27/2006 3:59:48 PM PDT by Cobra64 (Why is the War on Terror being managed by the DEFENSE Department?)
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