Webb to give State of the Union response

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[Sub-Driver]

Webb to give State of the Union response

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Freshman Sen. Jim Webb, a Vietnam War veteran, will deliver the official Democratic response to President Bush's State of the Union Address, where the war in Iraq is expected to be a central topic.

As a combat veteran, Webb, D-Va., "understands personally how crucial it is to find a new direction in Iraq and begin to bring the war to a close," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (news, bio, voting record) and Speaker Nancy Pelosi (news, bio, voting record) said Tuesday in announcing their choice of Webb to respond to Bush's Jan. 23 address to Congress.

[Long Island Pete]

Hysterical!!

[RedRover]

Really? I missed that. Where'd it surface?

[freeperfromnj]

As usual, I'll turn it off after the Presidents speech. I can't stand to listen to the rebuttal, no matter which rat gives it.

[VeniVidiVici]

Oh boy! "Wacko Webb" will give the response! If we are lucky we may be treated to a few red-faced "Sieg Heil!", "Sieg Heil!".

[Old Professer]

So far, this war has been a case of the mountain going to Mohammed; once we pull out it will become the opposite -- either we choose the battlefield or it will choose us.

[TADSLOS]

This guy is as messed up in the head over his Vietnam experience as Chuck Hagel and John McCain are.

[Revolting cat!]

Sen. Jim Webb

We have obtained a fragment of the speech text:

MacArthur's Park is melting in the dark 
All the sweet, green icing flowing down 
Someone left the cake out in the rain 
I don't think that I can take it 
'Cause it took so long to bake it 
And I'll never have that recipe again 
Oh, nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! 

[AmishDude]

I recall reading that he'd made a blog post, but I can't find evidence now.

[Bender2]

From http://www.homeofheroes.com/valor/1_Citations/07_RVN-nc/nc_19rvn_usmcS.html

WEBB, JAMES H., JR.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
Company D, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.) FMF
Date of Action: July 10, 1969

Citation:
The Navy Cross is presented to James H. Webb, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving as a Platoon Commander with Company D, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), Fleet Marine Force, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 10 July 1969, while participating in a company-sized search and destroy operation deep in hostile territory, First Lieutenant Webb's platoon discovered a well-camouflaged bunker complex which appeared to be unoccupied. Deploying his men into defensive positions, First Lieutenant Webb was advancing to the first bunker when three enemy soldiers armed with hand grenades jumped out. Reacting instantly, he grabbed the closest man and, brandishing his .45 caliber pistol at the others, apprehended all three of the soldiers. Accompanied by one of his men, he then approached the second bunker and called for the enemy to surrender. When the hostile soldiers failed to answer him and threw a grenade which detonated dangerously close to him, First Lieutenant Webb detonated a claymore mine in the bunker aperture, accounting for two enemy casualties and disclosing the entrance to a tunnel. Despite the smoke and debris from the explosion and the possibility of enemy soldiers hiding in the tunnel, he then conducted a thorough search which yielded several items of equipment and numerous documents containing valuable intelligence data. Continuing the assault, he approached a third bunker and was preparing to fire into it when the enemy threw another grenade. Observing the grenade land dangerously close to his companion, First Lieutenant Webb simultaneously fired his weapon at the enemy, pushed the Marine away from the grenade, and shielded him from the explosion with his own body. Although sustaining painful fragmentation wounds from the explosion, he managed to throw a grenade into the aperture and completely destroy the remaining bunker. By his courage, aggressive leadership, and selfless devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Webb upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service.

Authority: Navy Department Board of Decorations and Medals

Now, in World War Two, my late Father served in the 36th Infantry Division with Charles E. "Commando" Kelly. Kelly won the Medal of Honor. Citation at http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/mohiia2.htm Dad always said while Kelly was one brave SOB, he was a true SOB and a thug that my Father said he would not say hello to if he ever ran into him back in the states.

The point of all this is that while bravery is one thing to be honored and admired, bravery can also go hand in hand with stupidity. While I admire and salute James Webb for his service in the Corps and honor his bravery in Vietnam, I do not believe the man has enough common sense to pour urine out of a boot...

This photo proves that... Without any doubt at all...

And I would never shake his hand under any circumstances. He is a smuck... And a damn poor one at that!

[Para-Ord.45]

This guy is sick.

He writes about homosexual incest all the while

he wore his son`s desert army boots during his

political campaign.

Something very very sick in this guy`s mind is going on.

[Brilliant]

Given this guys insensitivity, I'm guessing that Howard Dean will thoroughly edit the response.

[Gritty]

Webb is a Marine. First in his class of 243...

All true, including the part he wasn't in the Army. It's also true he's a complete jerk. Somewhere along the line he went off the rails into the swamp.

It's also true Adolf Hitler also held the Iron Cross from WW1. And Jon Cary holds 3 Purple Hearts and a Silver Star from Vietnam, in case anybody forgot.

Medals don't define the man. They only define some of his notable actions which got recorded and recognized. Character is what defines the man.

It seems Webb is deficient in the last category.

[bushfamfan]

I hope he has to face Duncan Hunter in 2 yrs!

[bushfamfan]

Don't forget about Benedict Arnold, as he is what Demonrat servicemembers tend to resemble.

[Darnright]

>Freshman Sen. Jim Webb, a Vietnam War veteran, will deliver the official Democratic response<

Ok, ok, uncle, uncle! Can the Democrats please quit humiliating the commonwealth of Virginia????

[CharlesWayneCT]

Funny, that's one of the songs where Weird Al's parody actually makes more sense:

Jurassic Park is frightning in the dark
All the dinosaurs are running wild
Someone shut the fence off in the rain
I admit it's kinda eerie
But this proves my chaos theory
And I don't think I'll be coming back again
On no
....
Jurassic Park is frightning in the dark
All the dinosaurs are running wild
Someone let T. Rex out of his pen
I'm afraid those things'll harm me
'Cause they sure don't act like Barney
And they think that I'm their dinner, not their friend
Oh no

[Gritty]

Don't forget about Benedict Arnold, as he is what Demonrat servicemembers tend to resemble.

Naw. He's in it for a different prize...

[fschmieg]

Absolutely!! Thank you for posting that. What special claim of virtue to lead the country comes from being in the military?? The Constitution wisely put civilian control over the military. We do not want coups like recently happened in Thailand. There would be a really small pool of Americans from which to choose our leaders if the military tag was required. Even including the draft years, less than 15% have ever served.

[Corin Stormhands]

Webb's son has a MySpace page. He brags about supplying porn to his buddies.

[Apple Blossom]

And now for some REALLY good news!