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Harry Reid Steps In It

Harry Ried officially bit off more than he can chew. He went after Rush Limbaugh saying he insulted the troops with his "phony soldiers" comments. That was a tactical mistake.

Reid has a long and storied history of insulting our troops, their commanders and being a lapdog of the anti-war left. His claims of support now don't ring true compared to past words and deeds.

Reid said the surge had failed and our troops had lost in Iraq. He said that by the way, before the surge even started. Reid called General Petraeus a liar. Which was very interesting considering he refused to meet with Petraeus for briefings on Iraq.

Harry Reid (the slimebag) himself supported the Moveon.org "Betray Us" ad.

When the anti-war left tells Reid to jump he asks, "How high?".

Reid even tried to cut funding for the troops he now claims he supports.

He claimed he supported the Moveon.org ad because it was "Free Speech". Reid believes in free speech so much He wants bloggers to be required to register with the Federal Government.

Ried is a Grade A Left-Wing Moonbat.

With all the other good news coming out of Iraq this month (see below) Reid has to change the subject. So he introduced a bill condemning Limbaugh in the Senate. Big mistake. The movone.org ad backfired on Democrats and so will this. The problem is Rush's comments where not egregious in any way. In fact, two days before Rush made his comments, ABC News used the same language and the same context to report on the Department of Justice crackdown called Operation Stolen Valor. -- As many people on the right know, there is a growing problem of "Phony Heroes." (Surprise! The Left has no idea what is important to our military!)

Adding to the Democrat's problem, the GOP has offered a resolution is support of Limbaugh, something nobody on the left could do with the moveon.org ad.

Mediamorons.org, the lefty freaks who started this are already hurting for the smackdown they got from Bill O'Reilly and FoxNews earlier this week from that phony controversy. They are now getting attention they don't want. And they are bringing Reid down with them.

Limbaugh, ever the showman and considerably smarter than the Democrats in the Senate, has issued an apology to the troops On behalf of Media Morons.org and Defeatist Democrats everywhere.

The last reason this will backfire for the Democrats, is now million of people will learn about anti-war poster child Jesse Macbeth and the embarrassment he was for the Democrats.

Two weeks from now Harry Reid and the Democrats in the Senate will be wishing this whole thing never happened and Rush's only regret is that it didn't happen during sweeps week.


For comparison, here is the ABC report 2 days BEFORE Rush's comments.

And Rush's comments

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Comments (91)

They are stupid, aren't the... (Below threshold)
mantis:

They are stupid, aren't they?

Wow. I thought nothing coul... (Below threshold)
Brian:

Wow. I thought nothing could be more desperate than this frantic, repetitive post. Until I read the Congressional resolution supporting Limbaugh.

Somebody resurrect our F... (Below threshold)
RobLACal:

Somebody resurrect our Founding Fathers so that they can make quick work of this despicable POS. I demand a mental evaluation for this imbecile and the rest of his ilk. Democrats are beyond insane , they are like 8 years driving a school bus. What the hell needs to be done before they crash the bush and kill everyone on board?

Brian, you being ironic or ... (Below threshold)
Steve of Norway:

Brian, you being ironic or something or can't admit the donkeys are full of crap when it comes to this.

Senator Harkin had to add h... (Below threshold)
Scrapiron:

Senator Harkin had to add his two cents worth. That's a shame since most had forgotten he's one of the 'phony' soldiers that lied like a worthless dog about his combat tour in Vietnam. He had '0' combat experience in Vietnam or any place else. He was a ferry pilot and sounds like he's still a fairy. Puts him right up there with Hanoi John Kerry's lies. Take the sucker down along with Dirty Harry Reid, who has no combat experience, no military service and no brains.

Oh, I certainly admit the D... (Below threshold)
Brian:

Oh, I certainly admit the Dems do some stupid things. And you folks make sure they take their lumps for it. But when someone on the right says something stupid, you just can't admit it, and have to go dragging up every Harry Reid statement you can find to draw attention away. And then to have the actual US Congress, with all of the issues of the day, spend time on a resolution defending one of the most divisive personalities on the air? As I said, desperate.

Plus, guess what? None of this shit matters anyway. It's a fantasy if you think "millions of people will learn" about Jesse Macbeth, or that anyone will care about this in two weeks, much less regret it.

First Teddy on water boardi... (Below threshold)
David:

First Teddy on water boarding then Tommy on fake soldiers. You can't make this up.

Brian, How is it desperate ... (Below threshold)
Dave W:

Brian, How is it desperate or frantic? Reid offered a resolution to condemn a radio host for something the radio host never said. McCarthyism at it's best if you ask me.

How about a few words that you need to add to your vocabulary. I have a feeling your vocabulary is full already:

Truth
Facts
Context
Win
Victory
Jesse MacBeth

Maybe you should get out a little more Brian.

Maybe you should ask your Democrat congress people why they voted unanimously to pass the Stolen Valor Act of 2005 if they insist that what Rush ACTUALLY said was wrong?

http://www.homeofheroes.com/herobill/

In my eyes, condemning Jesse MacBeth, Scott Thomas Beauchamp and others just like them is a no-brainer. Maybe you side with people who come out with lies about the military and their service should be punished to the full extent of the law.

Maybe you don't agree with any of that. Maybe you do. Either way i have a feeling that if this were anyone else being smeared and taken out of context you would take issue with it. Just because it is Rush Limbaugh doesn't make it right to take him out of context and tell numerous lies in order to win an election in 2008.

Brian,Many people ha... (Below threshold)
Dave W:

Brian,
Many people have learned about the "Jesse MacBeth's of the world".

It's called the Stolen Valor Act of 2005 of which was signed unanimously.

http://www.homeofheroes.com/herobill/

Look it up you ignorant tool

Nothing more desperate th... (Below threshold)
RobLACal:

Nothing more desperate than rat faced lying democrats. Stupid democrats disgrace this nation.

Who is frantic Brian?

Troop hating Harry and his desperation to resuscitate a democrat lie and smear against rush who kicks the shit out of you bed wetting losers.

The Rats have no chance in 08 and they know it. that is why they must do what they always do get elected lie , cheat and steal.

I have been speaking to many Hispanic voters informing them of the facts and exposing the democrat criminal frauds for what they are and the following post proves that the word is getting around.

Democratas piensan que tienen a todos los hispanos con ellos cuando la realidad es que uno como hispano les dice que si somos democratas pero a la hora de votar votamos con integridad por los republicanos y no a las mentiras que todo los dias dicen los democratas.
11:06 AM

Read it and weep Brian you punk.

This may be news to the lef... (Below threshold)
Proud Kaffir:

This may be news to the left but, Limbaugh never called anti-war soldiers "phoney soldiers". If anyone can point to a transcipt to that effect, I will wear a "I heart Hillay" t-shirt for a week.

Limbaugh called phoney soldiers "phoney soldiers" and noted how the left seems to embrace these people who embelish their war experiences (i.e lie) to disparage the troops. Jesse McBeth is the most obvious example.

In fact, can the Left point... (Below threshold)
Proud kaffir:

In fact, can the Left point to one anti-war soldier that has been called a "phoney soldier" by the Right. Several soldiers penend an anti-war Op-ed piece in the NY Times recently but no one called them "phoney soldiers". In fact, after two were killed in combat, several conservative commentators praised them for doing their duty even while they questioned the tactics.

Not surprising, the truth is actually the exact opposite of what the liberals present.

Many people have learned... (Below threshold)
Brian:

Many people have learned about the "Jesse MacBeth's of the world". It's called the Stolen Valor Act of 2005 of which was signed unanimously.

Stop 10 people on the street and ask them if they've heard of it.

That's if you can even re... (Below threshold)
RobLACal:

That's if you can even read or even write more than one language. Your democrat propaganda schooling couldn't give a rats ass if you are even proficient in one language so I'll understand. Maybe someone would be so kind as to take the time and translate for you.

Who is frantic Brian?</i... (Below threshold)
Brian:

Who is frantic Brian?

That would be Paul. Can't you read, Rob?

The revolution of rising Je... (Below threshold)
kim:

The revolution of rising Jesse MacBeths.
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"Stop 10 people on the st... (Below threshold)
RobLACal:

"Stop 10 people on the street and ask them if they've heard of it"

75% of those questioned who voted in 2006 didn't know who the hell Bugeyed Nancy Pelosi was.

Stop and ask 10 people if they ever heard the words

"I did not have sex with that woman, Lewinsky"

How does it feel to be the ass of the this post?

It would be sad were it not... (Below threshold)
P. Bunyan:

It would be sad were it not par for the course.

At least there's a hope that they'll be a lot more exposed this time around (what with talk radio and the internet and all).

The good thing is that no one on the left is smart enough to try and think of anything better than lies and smears.

What gets me is that no one... (Below threshold)

What gets me is that no one seems to have a problem with Congress issuing official statements condemning speech.

Harry Reid is free to say whatever stupid thing pops into his head - or is put there by his keepers at MoveOn. He's a corrupt moron and should be exposed as such.

But Congressing passing resolutions condemning speech (even though they have nor force of law) is chilling.

Paul,I'm just SOOO... (Below threshold)
jaymaster:

Paul,

I'm just SOOO glad you're back!

Brian:Stop 10 ... (Below threshold)
marc:

Brian:

Stop 10 people on the street and ask them if they've heard of it.

The original assertion was a million people would hear about MacBeth as a result "Bend in the Wind" Reid's political stunt.

In a country of 300 million what are the odds? 1 in 300?

And you narrow it down to 10 on the street.

Do the math.

And Paul, your title begs the question, how does Reid step in something he wallows in?

Wow, I'd forgotten about "H... (Below threshold)
ODA315:

Wow, I'd forgotten about "Hero Harkin" and his extensive combat experience. Thanks for the reminder. Another turd from my generation we just can't seem to flush.

Yep....it is Reid...... (Below threshold)
nogo war:

Yep....
it is Reid...
Just wondering...
Before Reid....
Thank goodness that the Republican party did not cut taxes in a time of WAR...than God Republicans, when they were in power voted to promote a war production industry like we did in WWII.

Why....60 years after America responded to a call of production and sacrifice...we are incapable of either??/

Maybe you all believe that at the very least we can pay higher taxes to fund this war...maybe you all believe..that the blood and sacrifice of of troops...is a small price to pay,,,,after all.....you all support the carnage...you just don;t want to pay higher taxes to support it....

<a href="http://www.whoserv... (Below threshold)

http://www.whoserved.com/viewprofile.asp?nav=sn&id=20

As suspected, only liberals may use the chickenhawk argument.

"Harry Reid is free to say ... (Below threshold)
RobLACal:

"Harry Reid is free to say whatever stupid thing pops into his head - or is put there by his keepers at MoveOn. He's a corrupt moron and should be exposed as such.

But Congressing passing resolutions condemning speech (even though they have nor force of law) is chilling."

Say hello to the criminal democrat party of perpetual fraud. If it was such a serious threat to our Country it would be hilarious to watch these performing clowns in all their delusions of grandeur.

NogoLower tax rates ... (Below threshold)

Nogo
Lower tax rates have funded this war.

Harry Reid has proven again... (Below threshold)
LoveAmerica Immigrant:

Harry Reid has proven again that the current Dem party has no shame or conscience. Media Matters is simply a shameless propaganda outlet run by the Clintons and their boss, George Soros. Looks like liberals really the Soros and Clinton 's culture of corruption and shameless propaganda.

Hey nogo, shut up stupid.... (Below threshold)
RobLACal:

Hey nogo, shut up stupid. You sound like a sniveling baby.

We don't need to pay higher taxes for criminal democrat ponzi schemes to win elections. Idiot.

So what do you think about this asshole Reid , his lies and his words that are killing our troops.

But when someone o... (Below threshold)
Paul:
But when someone on the right says something stupid, you just can't admit it, and have to go dragging up every Harry Reid statement you can find to draw attention away.

Brain, you're full of crap and owe me an apology.

I did not "try to draw attention away" from what Rush said. I linked his site like 4 times THEN I tossed in a YouTube link of his comments.

You're full of shit.

Ya know....if you al... (Below threshold)
nogo war:

Ya know....
if you all think you are paying too high a tax..
don;t pay it...
C.mon...if you think higher taxes are Bullshit..than don't pay them..
I will respect those that refuse to pay BS taxes...

For those that pay? How feeble your claims appear...
Remember....President Bush has made your taxes and medical payments lower.....

"Brain, you're full of crap... (Below threshold)
RobLACal:

"Brain, you're full of crap and owe me an apology."

"You're full of shit."

Oh come on now Paul , ease up the poor bastard.
He can't help it , he's a democrat LOL

He's beholden. They got his FBI files.

Looks like Nogo is trying t... (Below threshold)
LoveAmerica Immigrant:

Looks like Nogo is trying to distract from the liberal sew*age typified by Harry Reid again. Hillary boasted that she helped found Media Matters. No wonder they are shamelessly making things up. And our typical trolls are happily contributing to this shameless propaganda.

I did not "try to draw a... (Below threshold)
Brian:

I did not "try to draw attention away" from what Rush said. I linked his site like 4 times

Umm, that would be twice, one of which was his comments, and the other was an attack on the left. Compare to eight anti-Reid links, not to mention your anti-Reid commentary.

If you want to defend Rush, go right ahead. But you should do it by defending what he said, not by trying to divert attention to Reid.

Uh, Brian? Reid "diverted" ... (Below threshold)
brainy435:

Uh, Brian? Reid "diverted" the attention to himself.

Public speeches tend to do that....

In a country of 300 mill... (Below threshold)
Brian:

In a country of 300 million what are the odds? 1 in 300? And you narrow it down to 10 on the street.

Fine, stop 300 people on the street. Same result. Political junkies know of Jesse Macbeth. Normal people don't.

Hey dummy , President Bus... (Below threshold)
RobLACal:

Hey dummy , President Bush is not Running. If he was I'd still vote for him over any of your pseudo American Commiecrats.

And by the way thanks for proving my point. "Criminal Party" Hey everybody Nogo is trying to incite people to commit a crime. 85 percenters speaking loud and clear. They got your FBI files too , bummer for you.

Plus, guess what? ... (Below threshold)