Imagine this scenario: A Republican Mayor of a famous city lies about his service in Vietnam and is caught at it but before that revelation comes to light he was already in trouble as he was about to be recalled by the citizenry for commonly being absent at city council meetings. What's more he also presides over a city council that has several members under investigation for sexual misconduct, drunk driving and at least one recent council member who is in jail serving a conviction for bribery. Imagine how the MSM would howl over the Republican "culture of corruption?" And yet, this scenario that I describe actually exists with but one small alteration in the particulars. The mayor in question actually exists. His city council is as corrupt as I describe. Only the mayor is a Democrat instead of a Republican... not that the MSM seems to have noticed.
Once again, the AP seems to have forgotten to mention the party affiliation of a wretchedly corrupt Democrat who is under fire for his perfidy.
Yet, with all the fire Rush Limbaugh -- a radio guy with no legislative power -- is under for not saying that soldiers that come out against the war are "phony soldiers," a New Jersey Democrat -- a man who has the reins of power under his control and who really IS a phony soldier -- is forgotten by the wild-eyed media elites.
It seems that, while Mayor Robert Levy, (Democrat - New Jersey) was a decorated U.S. soldier from the Vietnam era, he felt the odd need to embellish his military service by falsely claiming that he was a member of the Green Berets during his tour of duty.
But that is the least of his worries. He is also under scrutiny for being very close with a convicted and jailed former councilman as well as for his spotty attendance record at city council meetings. And, now he seems to have driven off and disappeared. No one has a clue where he went.
And the AP is not the only ones to have forgotten to mention that "D" beside Mayor Levy's name. So did Editor & Publisher,Reuters, USA Today's Blogs, even Fox News seem to have somehow forgotten to mention that Mayor Levy is a Democrat.
So, what's the deal? Is "corruption" only a Republican thing as far as the entire media establishment is concerned? Is Democrat corruption somehow more obviously unconnected with party affiliation than is corruption perpetrated by a politician who happens to be a Republican?
How is it that the MSM feels the need to alert everyone that a corrupt politician is a Republican, but that the same MSM seems never to notice if a corrupt politician is a Democrat?
Should we all just imagine that this is just an accident?
Well, I, for one, would certainly believe it to be merely accidental... if the elves and fairies that wrote the news rode in to work on their unicorns, that is.
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October 6, 2007 - 04:46 ET by Cool ArrowLet's not link him with the "Phony Soldier" game the Dems are playing.
You'd have to claim his exploits in battle are somehow less heroic given he embellished his training.
He's not a phony soldier, he's not a Green Beret, but he was a soldier.
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Fact- He was a real
October 6, 2007 - 05:13 ET by Warner Todd HustonFact- He was a real soldier
Fact- He is a phony Green Beret
Does his actual service make his lie moot? Is his lie OK to you just because he happened to have actually been a soldier?
Were you upset at John Kerry's lies about his service? If so, why? He WAS a real soldier, after all!
No, No, Yes
October 6, 2007 - 05:23 ET by Cool ArrowHis lie is still a lie. His service is still service
He embellished his training. His service is still service.
Yes I was mad about Kerry's lies. He was still a soldier.
MacBeth wasn't a soldier, he was a washout.
Twice I've heard a story from someone who used dropping VC out of a helicopter to get troop positions from the remaining captive(s). I realize it's probably an embellishment, but I won't go so far as to say they weren't soldiers.
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...and WHO is saying he
October 6, 2007 - 05:27 ET by Warner Todd Huston...and WHO is saying he WASN'T a "soldier" at all? I never did. In fact right in my own piece I mention his actual service.
But, his FALSE claim of being a Green Beret is a lie. Is that not phony?
Kerry was a swabby
October 6, 2007 - 05:43 ET by well99The mayor lied yes but he still was a soldier.Green Berets are soldiers they are elite but still soldiers.Navy seals elite but swabbys.What gets me is the fact the AP didnt name his party.Typical of them when it comes to dems.
Smooth move Warner
October 6, 2007 - 05:46 ET by Cool ArrowYour headline says "Phony Soldier" and readers aren't going to link it with the Limbaugh controversy?
That smacks of MSM tactics.
He's a Phony Green Beret...OK
He's a phony and a soldier...OK
He's a phony soldier? NO.
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I simply disagree. If
October 6, 2007 - 05:49 ET by Warner Todd HustonI simply disagree.
If someone claims to be a Green Beret and is not... he is a phony.
It doesn't matter if he was a soldier in some other branch.
But, I will change the title to be a phony Green Beret
if you think it better.
Thanks Warner
October 6, 2007 - 05:57 ET by Cool ArrowThat was my only complaint.
When I heard on FOX (they did report his affiliation) that there was a search for him, I couldn't believe a decorated soldier would make up the Green Beret part up with, I think, 2 bronze stars on his chest. I mean, who needs the beret after that?
Feel free to strike my posts. I look at it as an internal correction.
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No need to strike. I wasn't
October 6, 2007 - 05:59 ET by Warner Todd HustonNo need to strike. I wasn't married to the title and it was a civil discussion.
...Jerk (ha, ha)
Well
October 6, 2007 - 06:00 ET by well99Army: Green Beret,Rangers, and Delta Force...dont hear much about them.I been out awhile so I dont know what has happened to them.
Navy:Seals
Marines:Forrest Recon
Air Force:Damn good NCO clubs.They use to have a search and rescue team for downed pilots.I dont know what the unit was called.I been out of it for awhile so if anyone spots errors feel free to point it out.Dont even have a Janes book anymore.
Forrest Recon?
October 6, 2007 - 09:11 ET by Sergeant ROCKI hope you're kidding. As it's 'Force Recon', or was. I don't know if they still have that.
'Green Berets' is Hollywood.. the correct term is: Special Forces. They're still around - don't you watch The Military Channel? Their motto is 'The quiet professionals'.
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October 6, 2007 - 10:33 ET by bassndudeRock, really the Green Berets and Rangers are both considered part of the Speical Forces Command, as are the Navy Seals and Air Force combat controllers. Lots of Special Forces soldiers out there. You will find alot of Green Berets that wear the Ranger tab, and visa versa. The Green Berets were supposed to infiltrate and subvert and train the resistance. Somewhere along the line, (Vietnam) the mission became more complicated and the soldiers got more involved. But they do still work with the local population. Rangers, on the other hand, they go in and break things and kill people. Thats their job. Im not sure if they still do the LRRPs thing or not. That said, anyone that has served in combat, is not and cannot be considered a phony soldier. If they claim to be a member of an elite unit, it is easely determined by a glance at the DD-214 and the designator on their MOS. This guy may be a phony Green Beret, but he is not a phony soldier, IMHO.
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October 6, 2007 - 10:59 ET by Sergeant ROCKActually, they're part of Special Operations Command (SOCOM). Special Forces IS Special Forces. Rangers are Rangers. They are all separate entities.
More commonly, you find SF ('tabbed') guys with a Ranger tab. And that's because they often go through the Ranger course prior to becoming 'tabbed' as an 18-Series. The Ranger course is only 30? or 60? days - I forget. There are several steps to becoming an 18-series 'tabbed' soldier. I don't think there's that many Rangers with a SF tab not only because of the time it takes for the training, but because SF is considered a step above Ranger (the SF tab is always above the Ranger tab on the uniform as well).
Also, whereas SF is a MOS (18), Ranger is an Additional Skills Identifier (ASI).. 'V' victor.. I think.
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Ranger training is 8 weeks,
October 6, 2007 - 11:58 ET by bassndudeRanger training is 8 weeks, or was in 1968, now the 8 weeks is a basic ranger course, and then they go on to another 6 or 8 weeks, (I think), to train in their units, i.e., mountians, deserts, whatever. Special Forces training is more of a try out at first. 0 week and then 3 weeks of training to see if you make the cut. You must have 2 seperate MOS's in SF and must have a basic MOS of 11B, also must take another language. I took German, I dident select it, they did. I was also sent to communications school at Ft. Jackson, S.C. and was also sent to school for 11F(LRRPs), which was later converted to 11B. Things have changed alot sence I was in, SOCOM was but a thought and I was first with MACVSOG, CCC, (Command and Control Central) and was at Camp A-257 outside Pleiku. I know alot has changed, but I would bet real money that most all the SF guys have a Ranger tab. Alot of those in the 82nd Abn Div have both tabs.
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Special Forces
October 6, 2007 - 12:13 ET by Sergeant ROCKAgain, Ranger school is an ASI (like being 'jump' qualified), whereas SF is a MOS. Depending on which 18-series MOS you choose, the school can take as long as a year or so.
Yeah, there a lot of guys that are SF that also have a Ranger tab. It is encouraged additional training. Acquiring the Ranger tab does not require a commitment to a Ranger unit whereas going SF does. Some guy in the 82nd isn't going to be sent to all of the schools necessary to become an 18-series guy just so he can go back to the 82nd with an SF tab.
So, I suspect that there are few in the 82nd that have a SF tab as they are much harder to get than a Ranger tab. In fact, I would bet money on that. It would be like going to the major league in baseball, only to return to the minors to say that you were a major leaguer.
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October 6, 2007 - 12:29 ET by bassndudeRock, do you mean to tell me that they took the ranger mos designator off? I find that hard to belive. Used to be that Abn, Ranger and SF all had designators at the end of the mos. The last 2 chars at the end of the mos designated rank and i.e., 11B3Z. Things have changed. BTW, I never knew a ranger graduate that dident request a Ranger unit.
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11B - Infantry
October 6, 2007 - 12:38 ET by Sergeant ROCKRanger is an ASI to the Infantry MOS 11B (any MOS actually) as you described. There are several guys in my unit that have the Ranger tab. Especially officers. Command encourages them to get that additional training prior to going to 'selection' for Special Forces training.
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Sounds right
October 6, 2007 - 12:44 ET by well99Like I say it is been a long time.I remember my CO and XO had ranger tabs.Never served in Ranger units just went thru the training.I thought it was 90 days at that time.Also one unit I had a TC who had been SF who had after years switch to scouts then tanks.The sob used to steal the fruit cocktail out of crat cases.Still I remember some talking about the designators.Memory is a wonderful thing..too bad the only memory I have left is on my computer.
Well99, I can relate to he
October 6, 2007 - 14:51 ET by bassndudeWell99, I can relate to he memory. If I wasent so lazy, and had any idea where it was, I would get out my DD-214 and look at it. Used to be all SF had a primary of 11B, but I guess they changed the MOS designator to 18 series. But then again, I joined in May of 68, and got out in Sep of 80. Things change. And I hate that. Makes it hard to keep up. 11B4V is the mos on my 214. That would be airborne ranger. The SF designator is S. That is on my secondary. Dont ask me, I dont know. Another thing that bothers me is the CIB is the last thing mentioned on my awards and decorations. Schools are all listed tho. Hows yours?
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Recorded at county..lol
October 6, 2007 - 17:59 ET by well99I need to get a copy.First thing I did when I ets.I also have one from Guard since I joined them.From 75 to 98.Between both of them.Eight army and 15 guard.I started in 11 series but in late 70s or early 80s it went to 19 series...combat arm units.So many changes.You remember PNOC.Then later that changed to PLDC.I gone thru PNOC.I was 11E,11H, and later 19 K.As far as schools and such everything was listed as well.
Old dude...
October 6, 2007 - 18:04 ET by Sergeant ROCKThey call it the Warrior Leadership Course (WLC) now, instead of PLDC. It's to amuse the kids, I think.
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lmao
October 6, 2007 - 18:11 ET by well99Whatever works..I imagine it still it still as intense.Maybe I better start watching the military channel.
Well, what the Hell?
October 6, 2007 - 18:16 ET by Sergeant ROCKYou don't watch the Military Channel?? It's one of my favorites! All kinds of good stuff on there.
Quit watching American Idol and E! for Pete's sake!
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Sarge...
October 6, 2007 - 18:19 ET by Clear thinkerYou ain't kidding. Last night there was story on the Mil channel about the crazy weapons that were being developed during WWII.
The best by far was the bat-bomb!
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I saw that one...
October 6, 2007 - 18:23 ET by Sergeant ROCK.. actually, parts of it. I was flipping between the Soviet Nuclear Scare 1983 on DiscoveryTimes and that show. Cool stuff.
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I am on break
October 6, 2007 - 18:27 ET by well99Military brat ..Dad did 20 and then in myself...trying the civilian lifestyle for a bit.I pretty much just watch fox and football.Not a tv fan.I watch very few shows.Iron chef I do watch waiting for surprise menu item to be cees or mres.
Bass/Rock
October 7, 2007 - 07:23 ET by Sua Sponte 75Still have ASI's for Parachutist (P), Ranger (V), Special Opns Spt (S). SF Branched in '87, enlisted were authorized the Crossed Arrows but the O's weren't until '87. SFAS was started (two weeks) as a pre-SFQC for the weed out process, much like the pre-Ranger course. Ranger school was at one time around 73 days and is now down to around 60. Much of the MOS codes have changed over the past ten years, still remaining though is the level designation at the end of the MOS code.
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Well
October 6, 2007 - 12:32 ET by well99"To become part of the Army's Special Forces, also known as Green Berets, you need to be mentally agile, astutely aware and physically tough, endure difficult training and face all challenges head on."
http://www.goarmy.com/banner/29/banner.jsp?bnrcd=9448-ITBP-ACSF-10012007-29-07021-TEXTAD
As far as Force Recon I will take the hit.I wasnt USMC.No I dont watch military channel but I did stay at the holiday inn one night.Oh that it why I put this up.
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Warner,
October 6, 2007 - 12:30 ET by ding7777Can't wait to see you spin how phoney Bush was to lie about serving in the Air Force.
dingbat7777
October 6, 2007 - 12:42 ET by Sergeant ROCKGW was a real fighter jet pilot. Whereas your buddy was a phoney 'Green Beret'.
Spin that, moron!
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Oh, but Sarge, ding's real
October 6, 2007 - 19:21 ET by MikeBOh, but Sarge, ding's real hero was a bona fide draft dodger and traitor. Instead of honoring his commitment, Comrade Bubba spent time in London organizing anti-American rallies and an additional year in Moscow. Yeah, there's a real hero there.
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October 7, 2007 - 07:01 ET by Sua Sponte 75I think you may need a bigger bucket to bail the water out of your chickenwire canoe.
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Another one for "Journalism 101"
October 6, 2007 - 05:30 ET by sarcasmoI still say we need a "Journalism 101" category for these. None of the current, bland NB categories is adequately-insulting for this biased "error," which keeps happening no-matter HOW much people like us complain over the decades...
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Such as a list
October 6, 2007 - 05:48 ET by well99of where Dems are not name and Reps are by AP.Send to AP and ask why the double standard.That is with links and such showing the difference.Late oclock spelling and thoughts maybe off.
I think the MRC
October 6, 2007 - 05:55 ET by sarcasmoHas done such a study, and it showed the kind of bias everyone expected from repeated experiences like this one. Then the media went back to doing exactly what they'd been doing as if the MRC hadn't done any study at all.
I'm not saying my proposed insulting-category would have any more positive effect than the study I dimly-recall on the media, but it would make annoying, vindictive people like me snicker at the media, which feels good.
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lol
October 6, 2007 - 06:02 ET by well99Works for me.
We need a junkpile
October 6, 2007 - 06:13 ET by Cool ArrowA growing list of incidents where the (D) or (R) was left off. No more than two lines for each incident, and no need for additional comment. We usually know the reason.
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Another
October 6, 2007 - 06:13 ET by ding7777smear from the "support our troops" crowd.
Yes, it's a shame that the
October 6, 2007 - 06:46 ET by Warner Todd HustonYes, it's a shame that the "support our troops" Democrats who say we shouldn't call them unpatriotic all seem to be smearing our troops! And, why is it that all phony soldiers appear to BE Democrats? Kinda funny, that.
I heard that somewhere before :-)
October 6, 2007 - 07:01 ET by old croLiberals are hopping mad because Rush Limbaugh referred to phony
soldiers as "phony soldiers." They claim he was accusing all Democrats
in the military of being "phony."
True, all Democrats in the military are not phony soldiers, but all phony soldiers seem to be Democrats.
-Ann Coulter
Huh? What's the smear? (I smell "troll"!)
October 6, 2007 - 06:50 ET by sarcasmoWarner accurately-reported the FACT-not-smear that this guy falsely claimed to be something he clearly is not. How is Warner's telling the truth about some un-labelled Democrat's plain LIE a "smear" of any sort???
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PS Yes, I'm probably being an idiot for responding to what looks like an obvious troll...Sorry.
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Although he "changed" the title per another poster's request,
October 6, 2007 - 08:31 ET by ding7777he forgot to change his smear in the body of his post:
The smear is saying that a decorated soilder who served 2 tours of duty in VietNam "really IS a phony soldier "
Bonus smear: City Council has the legislative power in Atlantic City - not the Mayor
Not a phony soldier....
October 6, 2007 - 09:36 ET by KC BeachPerhaps a more accurate description would be an embellishing solider, would that be better? I would prefer to use the term lying solider, or just plain liar. The lying most certainly tarnishes the bronze stars he won in my opinion.
Who cares?
October 6, 2007 - 09:48 ET by Sergeant ROCKWho cares what dingbat7777 thinks? He's just clinging to semantics at this point. Where was this condemnation when Petreaus was being impuned?
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Phoney Green Beret..is what Warner TH says here
October 6, 2007 - 09:56 ET by JayTeePlease move Phoney Soldiers comments to the appropriate NB post....this is a Phoney Greeen Beret Headline.
So, WTH, is this a nice enough post so it won't be deleted ?
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Did you read the Private
October 6, 2007 - 10:04 ET by Warner Todd HustonDid you read the Private message I sent you? I meant no rebuke, nor was I trying to be mean to you.You just misunderstood what had happened with the headline is all.... and I DO appreciate your desire to support me in your message that I deleted.
WTH....Yep...sometimes you just can't keep up here....
October 6, 2007 - 10:37 ET by JayTeethanks fer tha note, WTH.
Claiming to be a Phoney Pilot, can get you crashed.
Claiming to be a Phoney Seal, can get you Drowned.
Claiming to be a Phoney Green Beret can get your Buns whipped in a Bar Fight.
Being a phoney, has it's own set of possible rewards.
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Yep
October 6, 2007 - 12:33 ET by ding7777and claiming to have served in the Air Force can get you elected pResident.
ding
October 6, 2007 - 12:35 ET by BlondeIf you're going to troll....at least be somewhat factual about it.
Air Force? Why don't you go look that up.
We need a better class of troll, here.
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blonde
October 6, 2007 - 15:27 ET by ding7777the AP asked
As the Associated Press reported,
Pretty weak, dingy. Is that
October 6, 2007 - 15:33 ET by Warner Todd HustonPretty weak, dingy.
Is that ALL you've got?
ding, Blonde's right
October 6, 2007 - 15:35 ET bywe need a better class of troll here
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Looks like someone is stuck
October 6, 2007 - 17:02 ET by Roger the ShrubberLooks like someone is stuck in 2004. Let it go, Dingy. Let it go.
Interesting...
October 6, 2007 - 20:52 ET by Del DolemonteFunny thing-some of the anti-Bush websites mention "missing Air Force documents"-not "missing ANG documents"-as proof that Dubyah went AWOL. And www.findlaw.com actually has Bush's dental records from his ANG days. They're called AIR FORCE dental records. Wonder why that is?
But that's not the point. As a military family member myself, I agree that Bush mis-spoke when he spoke of his time in the ANG as being in the "Air Force", but it's not the war crime you seem to think it is. The Air National Guard gets their planes from the Air Force, so it's not as if the two entities are totally foreign to each other-in fact they're joined at the hip. And Dubyah was trained to fly an Air Force plane, the F-102, which was one of the most dangerous planes to fly in the entire fleet.
Dubyah's exaggeration in this case pales in comparison to Bill Clinton lying thru his teeth when he claimed to have seen black churches burned down as a kid in Arkansas. In Clinton's case, he was making up a totally bogus story in an attempt to pander to people.
On the other hand, those people who are familiar with the military would know immediately that Bush's mistaken comment was just that-a mistake.
By the way, ring-a-ding...do you have a working link to your Associated Press Bush quote? I couldn't find it with a Google search.
As I recall
October 6, 2007 - 21:45 ET by Cape ConservativeGWB served in the Texas Air National Guard. Get it right, will you please? And, yes, he did complete pilot training...or do you plan to contest that, too? Seems to me to be a bit more than your good buddies, Will, Al & JFKerry ever accomplished!
Thanks, WTH for bringing this matter into the daylight...let's see how much we hear or read about it in the msm. Won't hold my breath waiting!
Correction
October 6, 2007 - 09:58 ET by KC BeachThe lying most certainly tarnishes the bronze stars he earned in my opinion
In mine, too
October 6, 2007 - 21:48 ET by Cape ConservativeKCB
Smear?
October 6, 2007 - 06:54 ET by old croI'm back, ding, please show and explain the smear part of this!
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Where do you find.....
October 6, 2007 - 07:07 ET by Sua Sponte 75the time for such indept commentary ding?
Eventhough he was a service member, he pretty much negated my thoughts towards him by claiming to be something he never was. Why do these clowns try to push stories of how high speed they were and claims of being in Special Forces, and not bright enough to know they will be found out? I would have respected the man just as much if he told me he worked a desk in the military. I'm sure the MSM part about leaving out the political party was just a goof, it's not like they do it on purpose or have done it before.......oh wait, forget that last part.....
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He Must be a member of the
October 6, 2007 - 09:35 ET by drillanwrHe Must be a member of the Green Party ... You know ... The media is showing its concern for conservation practices and "conserving" ink and space in NOT including his party affiliation with his name .... </sarc>
How about just 'Phoney'?
October 6, 2007 - 10:24 ET by Sergeant ROCKWhy isn't it possible to serve and be a phoney? In this case, you have a guy with no respect for the service in which he served. Embellishing his record seems to confirm that. And look at Kerry. By his own admission, his service was not out of the desire to serve his country, but rather to further his political aspirations.
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Borrowed Logic.....from Mexico...
October 6, 2007 - 10:47 ET by JayTeeSince we treat Illegals so nice here......Jobs, schools, Medical care, representation in Congress above real Citizens, maybe all these "phoney's" are attempting to get preferred treatment...because Americans in general treat Soldiers/Ex Soldiers with Respect, deference, and favors.
Let's hope America keeps treating Soldiers/Military with such Respect and Dignity, that EVEN MORE people will want to claim affiliation with that wonderful, Un-defeated, most powerful Military in the World.....The Military of the United States of America...and the Flag for which Obama stands without.
An increase in Phony Soldiers, means the Iraq War is going well.....and the American Military is the Envy of the "Phoney's" of the World. I predict an endless chain of new Phoney's right over the horizon.
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Okay folks
October 6, 2007 - 11:05 ET by Ole_Sarge"Stolen Valor" is still stolen. Does not matter "how" many Bronze of Silver Stars, the man served in Combat. Okay. I question WHY inflate the bio with "Special Forces" added on???? Did he "TRY" to and washed out? And some zealot added it back in??? Still shame on the person(s).
You all are quite correct, I've learn to decipher the news -- NO PARTY affiliation (which under "common-law" was how a bastard was legitimized. Mmm I see parallels here folks) = Democrat.
BTW the Special Forces units for the Air Force are all under Special Operations Command - includes Combat Air Controllers, Pararescue (PJs), gunship aircraft, and a few more "ordinary" jobs that have had more "specialized" training. A former NCOIC of mine came out of Special Ops for a tour in Europe and went back. He had some "interesting fruit-salad" in the early 1990s. There were two Active Duty PJ units and 6 Reserve/Guard ones when I retired in 2001. I think the number has gone up since then.
Daughter's boyfriend did test in Basic for PJ school. Instead, he's at Camp Bullis becoming a Security Forces (MP/SP) type.
Sarge....Omission = Democrat..
October 6, 2007 - 11:43 ET by JayTeeExcellant observation, Sarge...
The Absence / omission of Party Affiliation, MEANS he's a DEMOCRAT.
We can count on it.......Identification by Omission....if it ain't there under the headline, WE KNOW !!
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AC Mayor
October 6, 2007 - 11:43 ET by Emma GrumpI read the local newspaper article on the mayor, and they never mentioned his party affiliation - that's when I KNEW he was a democrat.
The funny part is..
October 6, 2007 - 11:46 ET by Sergeant ROCK.. that those that engage in this deception actually believe they're foolin' somebody!
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Hey! Matthews, Olbernam and CNN....
October 6, 2007 - 12:09 ET by c5thenLook! Another "Phoney Soldier"! And he has "D" after his name. What a surprize! I'm shocked! (not).
Looks like Rush is right again, huh?
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Democrat pols can pretty much do as they please.
October 6, 2007 - 12:25 ET by Dave RIt's like I have always said. If you want to literally rape, pillage and plunder your way through a political career, be a Democrat.
As long as you tow the DNC party line, chances are, the liberal MSM won't touch you.
If you don't believe me, just ask Billy Joe Bob Bubba Clinton.
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Y`all ... I saw Jerry
October 6, 2007 - 13:00 ET by drillanwrY`all ... I saw Jerry Rivers (Geraldo) on BOR last night ...
Now, dammit, I heard during the morning that that slime ball who raped the 3 year old girl and taped it in Nevada WAS NOT a Navy Seal ... that he had lied about it. He'd been in the Navy, but was a machinist of some sort.
However, Geraldo STILL stated that he was a survivalist and former Navy Seal on BOR last night.
I am so sick of the laziness of the news media in NOT digging into the facts fully of a story. Hell! They sure do dig and dig if it's a conservative or a republican or a clergyman of some sort.
Mayor Phony nowhere to be found
October 6, 2007 - 16:50 ET by Sergeant ROCKUncertainty Roils A.C. Government; Mayor No Where To Be Found
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Is it my eyes
October 6, 2007 - 21:02 ET by well99I didnt see where they mentioned he was a dem in that link.I probably missed it.Eyes are going south...must be a age thing.Everytime a Rep is in trouble that is the first thing msm post.
Mayor Phoney Still MIA
October 8, 2007 - 09:45 ET by Sergeant ROCKHe's still missing and Morning Joe can't bring themselves to mention his party (as of minutes ago anyway).
Indoctrinate-U
Our Education. Their Politics.
No surprise
October 8, 2007 - 11:03 ET by well99Seems that is the MSMs SOP.Never mention a dem.Always use headline when posting Reps.Then keep running the story long after it is relevant.Never use facts when your own imagination will do.MSM motto:Because I think it is true it must be.Facts just ruin the story.