Response from Congressman Mark Udall re: Rush

email dated 10/09/2007 | Mark Udall

[MtnClimber]

Udall is my congresscritter. I don’t recall any comment from him over the Ward Churchill comments. Seems like the left will do anything to shake some of the moveon.org splashback off of themselves. I just sent a donation to the campaign for Bob Shaffer who is the Republican running against Udall for the US Senate seat being vacated by Wayne Allard. I feel a little better now.

[svcw]

Same letter I received, except the name of course.

[RJL]

They never read what you write. They just have canned responses.

Agreed 99.999%.

The exception: I wrote to Senator Jesse Helms office on two occasions, both times the response from Senator Helms office left no doubt that someone had read and understood my note and replied very graciously, politely and specifically to my note, not a canned form letter.

I was very impressed, especially since I'm from Minnesota and Senator Helms office knew that from my note. My own Senators and Congressman use the canned letter that most nearly fits the issue.

[jdm]

LOL!

[Eric in the Ozarks]

He’s got his history. We’ve got the truth.

[bert]

He thinks he made a Solomanesque decision but in his ignorant state didn’t know the soldier was phony.

The mans should say nothing rather than expose his gross ignorance.

[TankerKC]

They never read what you write. They just have canned responses.

Dear fieldmarshaldj,

Thanks for your thoughtful post on the FR thread entitled, “Response from Congressman Mark Udall re: Rush.” I am all for free speech that supports my position.

I look forward to your future posts.

TankerKC

[weegee]

He said that Rush was “wrong” to use the term phony soldiers. Your congressman is a dupe, a useful idiot.

Where was the condemnation for ABC News? Where was the research into WHAT a phony soldier was? Where is the congressional trial for traitors (as described in the Constitution) who give aid and comfort the enemy in a time of war, as those who NEVER SERVED do when they go on record about war crimes they claim to have witnessed and participated in?

[JMJJR]

My campaign donation to Bob Shaffer just cleared the bank.

[StonyBurk]

U Doll can claim he is serving the Western slope till the cows drive SUV’s but it won’t make bean soup. He does Not
serve /nor represent me . TO be honest NO Democrat represents me- the Salazar brothers might have won an election they hav enot won th ehearts and minds of all of us.

[fieldmarshaldj]

True, there are some rare examples. The funny thing is, part of the reason they don’t respond personally is because of a practical problem. You represent a state with millions of people and thousands of letters, and it just isn’t logistically possible to answer everything. Helms (and Strom Thurmond, for that matter), both came from eras where it was still possible to respond fairly personally, and they continued that practice until they left office. Thurmond went one further in that he kept index cards on everybody that contacted him with vital stats and the like, so he was well-versed when he’d write back to them. You can’t do something like that anymore unless you come from a really small state.

[fieldmarshaldj]

*chills*

You did that TOO well. ;-D

[OrioleFan]

Don’t email Voinovich - he doesn’t respond to anyone.

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

He’s a cryin’ shame!

[MileHi]

Called the local office, told them I read this on the 'net. That Rushs comments were about a man who lied and that Reid was disengenuous. It was political opportunism of th worst kind, as Dems are known for.

Told her that Udall either commented about an issue he knows nothing about or he was a liar too. That is was good that this was on the net so everyone could see for themselves. She could care less.. (< singsong voice > Oh, well I'll pass your comments on to the congressman < singsong voice >)

[snarkpup]

Sen. Ken Salazar (CO) won't back down either. Here's the response I just received from him a few minutes ago:

Thank you for contacting me. I appreciate hearing from you.

Rush Limbaugh’s insinuation that members of the military who question the
Iraq war are “phony soldiers” serves as another example of how the national
debate over our Iraq policy has been largely characterized by overheated
rhetoric. In response to this, I joined 40 other Senators in signing a
letter to Mark Mays, the CEO of Clear Channel, which syndicates Mr.
Limbaugh’s show, expressing my disappointment in his comments.

I believe a vigorous and substantive dialogue on Iraq is warranted,
especially given its ramifications at home and abroad. However, impugning
the views and the service of our troops only diminishes the chances of
achieving a consensus on how we should move forward in Iraq – which is what
we ultimately need to do.

It is past time that we leave our troops out of the politics surrounding
this important issue. They deserve nothing less than the thanks and support
of a grateful nation. I apply this standard consistently to conservatives
and liberals, Republicans and Democrats. I spoke out against MoveOn.org’s
personal attack on General David Petraeus, I have registered my objections
to Mr. Limbaugh’s remarks, and I will continue to defend the honor of our
men and women in uniform against spurious rhetorical attacks as long as I
am in the Senate.

Again, thank you for taking the time to share your views.

   Sincerely,

   Ken Salazar
   United States Senator

[SGCOS]

yup...Salazar and Udall sent the same items to me. Never bothered to read what I wrote.

[WinOne4TheGipper]

Rush says that he has the original copy of that letter and would announce it’s fate on Friday, I believe I wonder what he’s going to do with it.:)