Posted on 10/04/2007 10:16:04 AM PDT by InfantryMarine
Senator Tom Harkin: Phony Vietnam Hero Like another prominent Democrat(ick) Senator we know? Maybe Tom Harkin’s outrageous comment regarding Rush Limbaugh yesterday was a Vietnam flashback. Oops. Let’s jump in the way back machine to August, 19, 2004. The Wall Street Journal: Candidate Harkin Stretches the Truth, Vietnam isn’t the only instance. In explaining his Vietnam experience at that congressional round-table in 1979, Sen. Harkin says that in retrospect “maybe I didn’t say it right.” Didn’t say it right? How about lied, Senator? Just like John Kerry’s “Christmas in Cambodia.
”Candidate Harkin Stretches the Truth Vietnam isn't the only instance. BY JAMES M. PERRY Thursday, August 19, 2004 12:01 a.m. EDT (Editor's note: This news article appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Dec. 26, 1991.) WASHINGTON--If running for president is a game of truth or consequences, then a lot of Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin's critics would like to see him face the consequences. Already in the presidential campaign, the Iowa lawmaker has found himself accused of misleading reporters about the troubles of his deaf brother.
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I tried to fax something to Tom Harkins published fax machine earlier this week and it was forwarded to the White House police. hehe
Harkin is a “phony” soldier and a traitor to our country.
See tagline.
A genuine dangerous mind.
Harkin was in the septic tank service business in Warren County, IA prior to getting into politics under the wing of Neal Smith.
He knows about the “sweet” smell.
Harkin is #1 authority on #2.
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