Reagan Democrat (Sen. Jim Webb)

The Washington Post ^ | Thursday, January 25, 2007 | E. J. Dionne Jr.

[xuberalles]

It's ridiculous that people get elected when they blatantly say, write, or stand for such things. It just sickens me. And this was the man who rebutted Bush last night? Please! On what moral authority! Especially being he's derranged to begin with.

[amchugh]

I will read up, but even if Webb specifically deserves vilification I don't feel like it benefits us as Americans or Freepers to demonize everyone whos political point we disagree with.

[xuberalles]

Very true. We can only hope they self destruct with their lust for power. Being they really have no agenda and are as virtuous as a hitman, I'll be looking for that fingerpointing very soon amongst those rats.

[BigCinBigD]

The overall impression I got when I saw him was thug.

[Recovering_Democrat]

Webb is a turncoat opportunist. He gets no respect from me, and I really don't care if he once served under Reagan or in the military.

He no longer is fit to do either in my opinion, as he has taken on the mantle of the socialists and liberals.

[Recovering_Democrat]

I didn't know his tenure was so short and his behavior after leaving was to bad mouth Reagan.

What a jerk.

[databoss]

Mr. Webb was one utterance away from defeat...can you say "maccaca"?...

[patj]

He is trying to ride coattails he burned a long time ago. Why are more people not highlighting this.

I suspect that you know why.

[tiger-one]

And Bloomie [mayor NYC] changed from Demo to Rep just to run for mayor.

[mosesdapoet]

This fawning review of Webb's response is messenger E.J.Dionne Jr and the carrier is The Washington Post.Your posts;

Book reports 101 . Shoot down the messenger and the carrier thus identifying their bias and their interpretation of the message with your interpretation.

Thusly; The Washington P and its hack E.J.Dionne jr review the Webb Dem Response to the Bush State of The Union 07 is the greatest thing since sliced bread,....Their review is a bit moldy and full of worms.
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[DustyMoment]

It may thus be no accident that Jim Webb, Virginia's new Democratic senator, was once a Reaganite.

Actually, this is pretty fascinating. The WaPo, the leading DNC PR and spin machine on the planet, is actually trying to compare Webb to a Republican; one of those hated conservatives that the leftists all believe are demonic and mentally deranged.

The comparison and admission by the WaPo is nothing short of breathtaking.

[fieldmarshaldj]

The question is whether Webb specifically deserves scorn and contempt for his personal conduct, the answer to that is an unquestionable "aye." Save politeness for those not attempting to destroy this nation.

[freedomdefender]

Again, Reagan gave him the ax becuae he was abusive and violent... and also incompetant.

Can you provide an article or source that confirms what you're saying?

[freedomdefender]

Go to google. I'm busy writing.

You're busy writing stuff without providing evidence.

[freedomdefender]

quit defending him.

He's a highly decorated Marine veteran of Vietnam. I'm justing pointing that out, and in my book that earns him respect. I still would have voted against him if I lived in Virginia. Both those are two different things. I can respect someone I disagree with. A lot of the people on this post don't have that much maturity or civility. Even Grant and Lee respected each other, although they were trying to kill each others' troops, and one was trying to break up the US, while the other was trying to save it.

[Miss Marple]

Why don't you forward that request on civil disagreement to Webb, who has been anything BUT civil to the President?

And then while you're at it, why don't you ask him why he lied about the troops supporting the war? I am sure he will give you a civil answer.