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June 24, 2005
Incredible... Simply Incredible!

Chris Short starts a commentary this morning with this opening...

"While democrats are crying about Karl Rove's remarks contrasting conservatives and liberals they are by and large avoiding coverage or comment on one of the most despicable acts in the history of the left wing; the International Freedom Center, a supposed 9/11 memorial at the site of the World Trade Center."

First off, the comparison is ridiculous. Karl Rove is an employee of the Bush Administration. He more or less called every single person in this country who identifies as a Liberal, a pacifist, and implied that they did not care about seeking justice for 9/11. Like Tas, I am not surprised at the staggering hypocrisy of some on the Right, even Chris who has no doubt served with Liberal soldiers. That Rove's comments insulting every Liberal who like myself demanded retribution for 9/11, and for those Liberals who signed up for the Military to seek that retribution, is pooh poohed by those on the right, is sickening. I guess those on the Right who support this meme should change their slogan from "support our troops," to "support our Republican troops."

Chris then goes on to say:

The fact is no one really knows what's going to go into the International Freedom Center but many, many people are worried about its far left leaning advisers and financiers. I am worried too. Politics should not be played out at the site of the World Trade Center. At the very least the International Freedom Center should be the brainchild of the families of the victims of 9/11; the entire site should be.

"The fact is no one really knows what's going to go into the International Freedom Center,"

So let me see, let me make sure I got this right. Despite the fact that that LIBERAL RAG, The Wall Street Journal, says that the families will be respected and that the Freedom Center will be a good thing.... And despite the fact that Chris and all the other Conservatives who are in full on RANT MODE over this have no freaking clue about what will go into the IFC... It has to be a bad thing, because Liberals and Intellectuals are designing it.

I am getting to the point where I have less and less respect for hacks who spout the party line without giving it an ounce of thought.

Posted by David A at June 24, 2005 11:13 AM
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That's the problem. No one knows and the people who do know aren't talking. Kinda like your beloved DSM. You want an investigation there; I'd like some investigation here. Makes sense to me.

Read this and tell me if you think it's okay:
http://takebackthememorial.org/?p=45

By the way, did you see the petition?

Oh... I thought you weren't a liberal I thought you were a "Progressive/Centrist Democrat".

Posted by: Chris Short at June 24, 2005 11:47 AM

Chris dont even go there... If I identified myself as a Conservative I would be offended by Rove's remarks, especially if like You, I was serving. Becuase I KNOW you have to know Liberals serving in the Military who joined to get some payback. As for the whole nonsense over the IFC, when WE KNOW what is going in there, I will have an opinion. The bullshit about the DSM is just that, bullshit. Becuase WE DO KNOW what was in those memos and all this crap to try and change the subject is not going to work. You know what pisses me off. Four or Five Marines died today in Iraq, YOUR BROTHERS, and my fellow Americans. Yesterday, the man responsible for sending them there had no answers on what was going to be done to get our people home. Instead he, and Dick Cheney spouted the same tired assed slogans and bullshit. Fine you dont care if we were conned into a war in Iraq. Your perogative. But I would think that someone with Stars and Stripes all over their blog, who is serving his country beside people of all political stripes... Would be just as pissed off as I am above Rove's idiotic remarks.

Posted by: David at June 24, 2005 12:09 PM

Rove said it straight. And you don't know jack; every liberal I've served with joined before 9/11.

Stop putting words in other people's mouths.

Posted by: Chris Short at June 24, 2005 12:34 PM

I know quite a few that joined after 9/11, but what does that have to do with anything? Liberals serve in the military. Democrats serve in the military. I come from a family of Democrats that have served and continue to serve in the military. The point is Rove is wrong as usual and his comments are bull.

Many soldiers, of all political ideaologies, are still waiting to get some payback from 9/11. Instead, they are wasting their time in Iraq. When is Bush, Cheney, and Rove going to be ready to actually get some payback for 9/11? That is the question.

Posted by: Rogue at June 24, 2005 12:41 PM

Oh.. what words did I put in your mouth. You are doing just fine making an ass out of yourself Chris. Something I would not have expected, but whatever. Pat Tillman was a Liberal you know. And I believe he gave up Millions to serve and DIE in Afghanistan, where the REAL War is. So I may not know Jack, but I know a Jack Ass when I see one.

Posted by: David at June 24, 2005 12:46 PM

As do I... As do I...

Posted by: Chris Short at June 24, 2005 12:51 PM

Lets see... A huge percentage of the volunteer force, and of those recruited since 9/11 consist of poor blacks and latinos, which statistics would indicate are more than likely to be from Democratic families, and liberal backgrounds.
But lets put that asside for a moment. Are there any statistics on how many of the 9/11 victims were tried and true conservatives? The fact that Rove's statement is being excused and given a pass by some Conservatives is MIND BOGELLING in its hypocrisy, and yeah I will say it, STUPIDITY.

I have often joined the Commissar and others in condeming over the top rhetoric from both sides. I am sure that the people who excuse the Rove comment could care less about my opinion, and it is good, because I consider you to be a bunch of lock step morons and hypocrits who by draping yourself in our Flag (Everyones Flag), disgrace it.

Posted by: David at June 24, 2005 02:10 PM

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