|
07-03-2012, 02:03 PM
|
|
|
|
15,061 posts, read 8,423,060 times
Reputation: 9509
|
|
|
"Republican Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL), knocked his Democratic opponent Tammy Duckworth — a veteran who lost both of her legs as a helicopter pilot in Iraq — for talking about her military career too much. Discussing her accomplishments, Walsh suggested, meant that Duckworth was not a “true [hero].
I’m running against a woman who — I mean, my God, that’s all she talks about,” said Walsh, in video posted by Think Progress. “Our true heroes, it’s the last thing in the world they talk about. Our true heroes, the men and women who served us, it’s the last thing in the world they talk about. That’s why we are so indebted and in awe of what they have done.”
Walsh Slams Duckworth: ‘True Heroes’ Don’t Talk About Their Military Service | TPM2012
Says the man who never served a day in his life. I guess only Republican vets are heroes...
|
|
07-03-2012, 02:07 PM
|
|
|
|
477 posts, read 349,027 times
Reputation: 139
|
|
|
Wow...there is a video on the page. That guy is a real ******* pardon my french. That is way out of line. Also enough of the partisan politics. Who gives a crap if he is democrat,republican,green,libertarian etc etc...he is a real piece of crap for saying those things no matter his party preference...
|
|
07-03-2012, 02:09 PM
|
|
|
|
477 posts, read 349,027 times
Reputation: 139
|
|
|
This just bugs the hell out of me. I am not a vet. But my father and stepfather and uncles and grandfather was. I respect what veterans do and have done...what the heck gives him the right to think its ok to bash ANY VETERAN? I think veterans groups need to get behind the woman running against him and make sure he is defeated..just pisses me off.
|
|
07-03-2012, 02:14 PM
|
|
|
|
25,621 posts, read 35,181,093 times
Reputation: 23255
|
|
|
He never said she wasn't a true hero. He was stating that she never shuts up about it.
Now, was it insensitive? yes, was it untrue? maybe not.
I'll tell you one thing though, It was a stupid political move on his part.
|
|
07-03-2012, 02:17 PM
|
|
|
|
Location: St. Joseph Area
6,236 posts, read 9,209,395 times
Reputation: 3127
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by HeyJude514
"Republican Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL), knocked his Democratic opponent Tammy Duckworth — a veteran who lost both of her legs as a helicopter pilot in Iraq — for talking about her military career too much. Discussing her accomplishments, Walsh suggested, meant that Duckworth was not a “true [hero].
I’m running against a woman who — I mean, my God, that’s all she talks about,” said Walsh, in video posted by Think Progress. “Our true heroes, it’s the last thing in the world they talk about. Our true heroes, the men and women who served us, it’s the last thing in the world they talk about. That’s why we are so indebted and in awe of what they have done.”
Walsh Slams Duckworth: ‘True Heroes’ Don’t Talk About Their Military Service | TPM2012
Says the man who never served a day in his life. I guess only Republican vets are heroes...
|
What a despicable human being. |
|
07-03-2012, 02:20 PM
|
|
|
|
14,917 posts, read 12,672,382 times
Reputation: 4828
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldogdad
He never said she wasn't a true hero. He was stating that she never shuts up about it.
|
Yes he did. If you say "I like cats," and then I say "True heroes don't like cats," I have said that you are not a true hero. It's called the transitive property. |
|
07-03-2012, 02:20 PM
|
|
|
|
15,061 posts, read 8,423,060 times
Reputation: 9509
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldogdad
He never said she wasn't a true hero.
|
Really? Here is his exact quote:
"Our true heroes, it’s the last thing in the world they talk about. Our true heroes, the men and women who served us, it’s the last thing in the world they talk about."
Sure sounds like he was saying she wasn't a true hero to me because she talks about her service.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldogdad
I'll tell you one thing though, It was a stupid political move on his part.
|
We agree on that.  |
|
07-03-2012, 02:22 PM
|
|
|
|
Location: New Jersey
12,755 posts, read 9,236,323 times
Reputation: 13158
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldogdad
He never said she wasn't a true hero. He was stating that she never shuts up about it.
|
Yes, he did, when he stated that:
“Our true heroes, it’s the last thing in the world they talk about..." |
|
07-03-2012, 02:24 PM
|
|
|
|
Location: Where they serve real ale.
7,242 posts, read 7,608,482 times
Reputation: 3497
|
|
|
Disgusting.
|
|
07-03-2012, 02:28 PM
|
|
|
|
25,621 posts, read 35,181,093 times
Reputation: 23255
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by hammertime33
Yes he did. If you say "I like cats," and then I say "True heroes don't like cats," I have said that you are not a true hero. It's called the transitive property.
|
Again he never stated she wasn't a true hero.
Is he a bombastic dumb ass? Sounds like it.
I got that he was calling her a braggart. |
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
|
|
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
