Republicans introduce measure condemning MoveOn ad

The Hill ^ | 9/10/07 | Jackie Kucinich

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House Republican leaders introduced a resolution Monday condemning a full-page newspaper ad from MoveOn.org that criticizes the character of Gen. David Petraeus, the commanding general of U.S. troops in Iraq.

The resolution, authored by Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio), is cosponsored by 11 Republicans, including Reps. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.), the ranking member of the Armed Services Committee, and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.), the ranking member of the Foreign Affairs panel.

“The despicable attack MoveOn.org launched against General Petraeus today should be condemned by all Members of Congress, including the Democratic leadership,” Boehner said. “I urge Members on both sides of the aisle to join in support of this resolution so the House speaks with one voice rejecting the character assassination tactics employed by this extremist group.”

The full-page ad in the New York Times features a large black and white picture of Petraeus speaking into a cluster of microphones and includes a caption that says: “General Petraeus or General Betray Us?” The ad then alleges that the testimony of Iraq’s leading general will play politics with the facts.

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I'd like to see the Democrats defend MoveOn's character assassination.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[Hi Heels]

[EDINVA]

“How about adding the NYT to the resolution?”

My thought exactly ... imagine how fast the NYT would refuse to run a full page ad from one of the anti-abortion groups with a photo of an aborted fetus.

[Mr J]

With Pelosi in charge, there won’t even be a vote, IMO.

[dfwgator]

I agree. The constitution does not grant the congress the power to issue a resolution condemning the free speech rights of an organization. Republicans should know better. I don’t want my tax dollars being used to pass a resolution that has no more force and effect than a letter to the editor. This is a waste of taxpayer resources.

Look at it this way, at least it doesn't involve increased government spending. Maybe it wouldn't be such a bad idea if they spent more time on these useless things, than passing more pork-laden bills.

[Navy Patriot]

Overheard at the RNC: “Just brainstormin’ here, but do you think we could put the Democrats between a rock and a hard place,.....sometime this century?”

[Diver Dave]

Can’t help but wonder if MoveOn.org got a special discount rate for the ad?!?

[Petronski]

You did NOT just post that. LOL

[DoughtyOne]

I wouldn’t bet that you’re wrong there. I’m a betting man, but I’m not a complete idiot. ;-)

[Kickass Conservative]

Maybe the Times should take a clue from Hitlery and give the money they were paid to charity. Hopefully not to Planned Parenthood (sarc), but to the Military Families that were defamed by this treasonous ad.
And let’s not forget who really funds MoveOn, the illustrious wealthy Socialist George Soros.

[Mygirlsmom]

From one of the most hilariously disgusting MP skits ever...

And symbolically representative of the Democratic Party - (minus the hilarious part)

[Intolerant in NJ]

I heard that, but didn’t know who said it. It was ole Barney?...not sure, but it sounded like his voice, and the arrogant, outraged tone sounded like him too.....