Stark Raving Mad

Opinion Journal ^ | 5/10/04 | James Taranto

[pookie18]

On Friday we wondered why 49 mostly left-wing Democrats had voted against a House resolution deploring the abuse of Iraqi prisoners and also supporting the "courageous and honorable members of the Armed Forces." Rep. Pete Stark of Fremont, Calif. (midway between Oakland and San Jose), has offered an answer of sorts.

KSFO, a San Francisco talk radio station, has printed a letter Stark received from a constituent, Daniel Dow, who objected to Stark's vote:

I urge you to stop your contemptuous display of bitter partisanship and your politicization of this War. Your actions are very divisive and destructive to the morale of our troops and the morale of our nation. I know that a majority of the population of the 13th Congressional District are very strong in their support of our soldiers and in their support of the War in iraq [sic]. Your "NO" vote today reflects that you are way out of touch with the people of this district.

In response, Dow, himself a veteran, got a phone message from Stark, which he supplied to the station. You can listen here (it's in WAV form), but we've also transcribed it:

[Naspino]

I believe that there are little blessings all around us. Today, mine is not having to live in this congressitute's district.

[PigRigger]

That wav file would make for an excellent commercial to be used against Stark's in his next election bid.

Not sure of the legality, but it would be nice to have his own words used to depose him.

[Darksheare]

WOW.
Stark really illustrates the adage about Liberals thinking that no-one can think for themselves and that people must be 'put up to it' to speak out against Liberal lunacy.
What a snotty little **ick.
Hopefully this gets the play it needs within his district to such an extent as needed that he gets the ouster.

[pookie18]

Hopefully this gets the play it needs within his district to such an extent as needed that he gets the ouster.

Like Baghdad Jim McDermott, I'm guessing that the creep is in a "safe" district.

[bootless]

George Bruno for Congress!

So glad this is getting legs. Stark is a pig.

[Khurkris]

This is lunacy. To insult a constituent like this is outrageous. I am going to call Dana Rohrbachers office and see if Dana can bitch-slap this bum the next time he sees him. Just contemptable.

[Darksheare]

That may be so.
I'm hoping he's a blind MF and isn't safely ensconced in a liberal owned & populated district.
It'd be perfect for him to be THAT out of touch with his district.
But, probably a pipe dream on my part.

[Khurkris]

here's the bums email:

petemail@stark.house.gov

also:

FREMONT California Office
39300 Civic Center Dr.
Suite 220
Fremont, CA 94538
510-494-1388

D.C address:
WASHINGTON, DC
239 Cannon Building
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-5065

[roadcat]

So glad this is getting legs. Stark is a pig.

Stark is a rapist. He's raping himself with his tongue.

[RichInOC]

I'd say any politician unwise enough to leave a message like this in an election year has waived his right to privacy. What's he going to say?

"I didn't say it"? He did.

"I was misquoted"? He's on tape.

"It was taken out of context"? The entire message is on tape.

"I didn't know I was being recorded"? You should have thought about that before you started shooting your mouth off, idiot.

[bootless]

BTW, he's got three townhall meetings this Saturday, May 15th, in Alameda and two other cities.

[pookie18]

SSgt. Daniel Dow was just on Hannity's radio show. Hannity played the tape. He's going to invite Stark to appear on Hannity & Colmes with Dan...

[cwb]

Just heard it. This current crop of babybooming Democrats are the real disgrace to this country. Stark not only insulted his integrity....he insulted his intelligence. Typical mondern-day liberal.

[Naspino]

Hour behind here -- this definetly seems like a case for censure. I would expect that an APOLOGY be in order for the humiliated constituent as well.

[Darksheare]

Oh I DO hope that Stark, raving, gets eaten alive.

[pookie18]

Stark wasn't on the radio show (only his taped voice) & no idea if he'll accept the TV invite.

[SwankyC]

I would honestly walk down to his office and kick the ever loving shit outta him.

[Darksheare]

RATS.

[CWOJackson]

"On Friday we wondered why 49 mostly left-wing Democrats had voted against a House resolution deploring the abuse of Iraqi prisoners and also supporting the "courageous and honorable members of the Armed Forces."

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49 mostly left-wing Democrats and Ron Paul, so called conservative.