Posted on 02/26/2008 5:30:52 PM PST by maximusaurelius
he dozen young Republicans from across the country helping each other campaign under the banner of Iraq Veterans for Congress, cross-promoting each other and directing donors to a shared Web site. It's a response to the anti-war veterans whose campaigns drew attention in 2006, when Patrick Murphy of Philadelphia was the only Iraq vet to win election while openly supporting the war.
The platform of Iraq Vets for Congress grew out of the attitudes of the previous election: They believe in victory in Iraq, staying on the offense in the war on terror and taking care of all veterans, said founder Kieran Lalor, who's running for a seat in New York.
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"Most people say we (Republicans) lost the Congress last time because of the war," said Lalor, 32, of Wappingers Falls, N.Y. "I put my life on the line there, I lost friends there, and if I didn't believe American national security was at stake, I would be the first to say so.
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Our attempt to appease the left by becoming PC has been about as successful as Chamberlain’s attempt to appease the Nazis.
It is far past the time that we drive our conservative stake in the ground and fight boldly by it.
I am pro war because I believe in righteous war. We do not undertake unrighteous wars. Our enemies do that when they attack us.
I am pro war. The sooner that the world believes that America actually likes war, the sooner they will back off and start behaving like civilized animals.
I am pro war just like I am pro-kicking someone in the jaw who insults my country, my family or threatens me or my loved ones.
I am pro war just like I will call a commie bastard a commie bastard regardless of his or her race of religion.
I am pro war just like I will call a welfare queen or king a parasite who deserves no respect.
I am pro war just like I will call someone who aborts for convenience a cold-hearted murderer.
I am pro war just like I will tell anyone who thinks America is evil to get the hell out and go to the country they think is better.
It’s time we started standing up for conservatism and masculinity and rugged individuality. It is time we started standing up for America. Because we are good people and we fight good causes.
We need to support these guys financially.
Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
The url for the website, to donate, is: http://www.iraqvetsforcongress.com/how_you_can_help.htm
I’ll support’em. GUARANTEED!
Remind me to buy you a beer when you hit L.A.
Now lets see some Marines, Sailors and Airmen part witrh a few bucks for their brothers in arms. :-}
Very well stated!!! Thanks!
Bump for more funds.
I can’t get the “contribute” command to work at the site. Any suggestions?
BTTT
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