HUNTER CALLS FOR STARK TO APOLOGIZE TO TROOPS FOR INSULTING REMARKS

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[Calpernia]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 19, 2007 CONTACT: Gary Becks (619) 334-1655

San Diego, CA- - - Presidential candidate Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) made clear his displeasure with the recent comments made yesterday by fellow Representative Pete Stark during consideration on the House floor of legislation concerning children’s health insurance. In the debate, Congressman Stark remarked: “You don’t have money to fund the war or children. But you’re going to spend it to blow up innocent people if we can get enough kids to grow old enough for you to send to Iraq to get their heads blown off for the President’s amusement.”

Like many, Hunter believes the comments were completely irresponsible, a disservice to our troops and disrespectful to the President. Hunter called for an immediate apology.

“Congressman Stark’s statement is incoherent and so off the wall that it lacks any substance. I would hope that Pete Stark would come back and apologize to our troops and their families for his callous statements.

“This is really more about what has happened to the Democrat party as whole, as they are now a party dominated by the hard left. It is striking that no member on the Democratic side has stood up to such groups as MoveOn

[Calpernia]

Major bump to John Boehner too!

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1913326/posts
Leader Boehner Calls on Democratic Rep. Stark to Retract Statement, Apologize (SCHIP)

[Calpernia]

I really am in shock by how disgusting this is:

Congressman Stark remarked: “You don’t have money to fund the war or children. But you’re going to spend it to blow up innocent people if we can get enough kids to grow old enough for you to send to Iraq to get their heads blown off for the President’s amusement.”

[Mygirlsmom]

Sorry, but Rep. Stark is busy answering his fan mail...

[Conservativegreatgrandma]

What he said about President Bush is worse. Stark is a disgrace. It’s time Democrats were held accountable. Stark should resign.

[Calpernia]

O-M-G! I thought you were posting a joke!

[eric_da_grate]

That party is an emotional wreck. It absolutely disgusts me. How is it possible that grown ADULTS representing a major political party in this country be so totally irresponsible? Are they accountable to no one anymore?

[Calpernia]

I disgraced by Stark period. Everything. And I just sent out some foul words in email. So I know I’ll end up repeating them here if I stay.

I’ll just coin Mygirlsmom’s tag line with Stark and leave it at that until I calm down.

[mware]

It is time that those in Congress are held accountable for their speech while on the Floor of the House and Senate.

They are using it to slander people.

[RasterMaster]

FAIR & EQUITABLE TRADE	Fair Trade, Not Free Trade = Jobs / Packed House in Mission Valley China Cheating  on Trade / America is a GREAT Nation
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD	Iraq Resolution / Hunter vs. Democrats / Surge is Working Senate Amnesty Bill / Amnesty Fails / Amnesty Fails Again  / Hunter Vs. Murtha
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EDUCATION	No Child Left Behind
HEALTHCARE	Ronald Reagan Health Care / ‘National’ HealthCare / “One step closer to socialism”
IMMIGRATION	Border Enforcement is Homeland Security / NAFTA / Secure Border Building a Fence / “Jobs Americans won’t do”? / Wake Up America 07-19-07 Enforce the Law / No Amnesty / Party of One / Ted Hayes
SAFETY & SECURITY	Dubai Ports / Cooking with Hunter / War On Terror / To America’s Critics / JFK Plot Mark Steyn on 1986 Amnesty / Firefighter’s Forum / CSIS Forum / Katrina Summit
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DEBATES	Reagan Library 05-03-07 / After Interview South Carolina 05-15-07 / Fox Interview New Hampshire 06-05-07 / Spin Room - NH/ Lynne Hunter Iowa Presidential Candidate Forum 06-30-07 Iowa 08-05-07 / Hunter vs Paul / After the Debate / De Moines 07-06-07
POLLS	Hunter Beats McCain / Maricopa County, Arizona 01-13-07 Spartanburg, South Carolina 03-01-07 / SC GOP Conventions 04-16-07 Anderson County, South Carolina 04-17-07 / Free Republic / Coryell, Tx / Texas Win
ADDITIONAL AUDIO & VIDEOS	Young Republicans - Part1 - Part2 - Part3 / Texas Straw Poll Speech Core Principles / BIG STORY WEEKEND with Julie Bandaras / Latest Articles Brian & the Judge: 01-10-2007 / 02-08-2007 / 03-12-2007/ Cost of WH Run The Right Balance hosted by Greg Allen / Still in the Race / Duncan D. Hunter

 

[RasterMaster]

FAIR & EQUITABLE TRADE	Fair Trade, Not Free Trade = Jobs / Packed House in Mission Valley China Cheating  on Trade / America is a GREAT Nation
SECOND AMENDMENT	Glen & Helen Show / CA Bullet Serialization / A Keyboard and a .45 /Armed & Free
ECONOMY & TAXES	Address to Fair Tax Rally 05-15-07 / Address to CPAC / Fiscal Conservativism
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD	Iraq Resolution / Hunter vs. Democrats / Surge is Working Senate Amnesty Bill / Amnesty Fails / Amnesty Fails Again  / Hunter Vs. Murtha
LEGAL REFORM	Gonzales Firings / Pardon Scooter? / ”Fairness” Doctrine Border Agents Compean & Ramos / Defending Border Agents
ENDORSEMENTS	Appeal to Conservatives / General Chuck Yeager / Conservative Voice Ann Coulter / Magnificent! / Favorite Announcement – Part 1 & Part 2 / Music Video On the Road to the Oval Office Conservative Case / A Fresh Face / Blog Collection / Constitution Party / Grassroots HQ
EDUCATION	No Child Left Behind
HEALTHCARE	Ronald Reagan Health Care / ‘National’ HealthCare / “One step closer to socialism”
IMMIGRATION	Border Enforcement is Homeland Security / NAFTA / Secure Border Building a Fence / “Jobs Americans won’t do”? / Wake Up America 07-19-07 Enforce the Law / No Amnesty / Party of One / Ted Hayes
SAFETY & SECURITY	Dubai Ports / Cooking with Hunter / War On Terror / To America’s Critics / JFK Plot Mark Steyn on 1986 Amnesty / Firefighter’s Forum / CSIS Forum / Katrina Summit
FAITH & VALUES	Blogs for Life / Judicial Appointments / Right to Life Rally / Hunter's Faith Terri Shaivo / Mt. Soledad Cross  - Flyer / Roe vs. Wade / Hate Crimes
INTERVIEWS	Dennis Miller (June 1st – 3rd Hour) / Michael Illions Roger Hedgecock (4/6, 4/24, 4/25, 6/8, 6/29, 7/2, 7/17, 7/19) Laura Ingraham – Part 1 & Part 2 / Steve Malzberg 06-19-07 Brian Preston – Hot Air / William Gheen - ALIPAC WRKO Pundit Review Radio / Polipundit Radio / Tom McLaughlin Kevin McCullough – Musclehead Revolution / John Hawkins NHPR’s Laura Knoy on The Exchange / Irving Baxter WESH – Orlando (Conversation with the Candidate) / Wolf Blitzer  Hardball 07-30-2007 / Hardball - Al Sharpton / George Stephanopolis  Charlie Rangel – Part 1 & Part 2 / Dennis Kucinich – Part 1 & Part 2 Glenn Beck / JD Hayworth 1 & 2 / Tom McLaughlin / Neil Cavuto
DEBATES	Reagan Library 05-03-07 / After Interview South Carolina 05-15-07 / Fox Interview New Hampshire 06-05-07 / Spin Room - NH/ Lynne Hunter Iowa Presidential Candidate Forum 06-30-07 Iowa 08-05-07 / Hunter vs Paul / After the Debate / De Moines 07-06-07
POLLS	Hunter Beats McCain / Maricopa County, Arizona 01-13-07 Spartanburg, South Carolina 03-01-07 / SC GOP Conventions 04-16-07 Anderson County, South Carolina 04-17-07 / Free Republic / Coryell, Tx / Texas Win
ADDITIONAL AUDIO & VIDEOS	Young Republicans - Part1 - Part2 - Part3 / Texas Straw Poll Speech Core Principles / BIG STORY WEEKEND with Julie Bandaras / Latest Articles Brian & the Judge: 01-10-2007 / 02-08-2007 / 03-12-2007/ Cost of WH Run The Right Balance hosted by Greg Allen / Still in the Race / Duncan D. Hunter

 

[Paperdoll]

American Family Association is a great newsletter. I signed something for Stark to apologize on their site this morning. Google them. You won’t be sorry.

[eric_da_grate]

If we didn't know any better, this absurd statement could easily be the lamentations of a 13 year-old girl.

Stark's sophistry is typical of what you find in any anti-war post at DemocraticUnderground.

Even a complete POS like Dick Durbin must be feeling totally absolved after this latest Dem nonsense.

[aShepard]

What does it take to remove a Congressman??

Looking at the Constitution, 2/3 of the Senate must vote to impeach, but what does it take to start the process, and what %’age vote within the House??

If ever there was a cause or reason to remove a sitting Congressman, Stark is the poster boy for instituting action. With Pelosi and other Rats condemning his remarks, maybe there’s a majority to remove this asshole from office.

[swmobuffalo]

“American Family Association is a great newsletter”

I just used their email link and it came back as undeliverable. Apparently Stark has shut his email down.

[flat]

i think they’re out of control

[Shimmer]

Thought you might like this graphic.

[Mygirlsmom]

No joke, but there are a number of sick sick jokes occupying offices in Congress. And it’s far from funny

[seekthetruth]

Good for Boehner and Hunter! Now if only there would be just one or two Republicans who would put Dingy Harry in his place! Guess I am dreaming!

[txrangerette]

Look again.

The Senate can remove executive branch officials and federal judges following impeachment against them by the House, but the Senate has no say whatsoever in removing House members from the House. Only the House itself can expel a member of their own Body. And impeachment is not the word or process. Expelling them is the proper word.

What got you off course is thinking that this would be an impeachment, and so you started looking at the Senate as being involved in removal...not so.

[aShepard]

.......What got you off course is thinking that this would be an impeachment..........

Thank you very much!

I was looking at Article 1 Sect 2, which concludes that “The House of Reps shall chuse their Speaker and other Officers, and shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.”

That took me to the Senate powers, and I appreciate your clarification!

Would still love to have this A-Hole removed from office. Maybe lunch in Ft Marcy park would do the trick.

[mortal19440]

Was Stark drunk or over medicated?

[isthisnickcool]

Stark accused the President of the United States of America of mass murder. I’m sure all those that hate us took great pleasure in hearing him say what he did.

[SunkenCiv]

This is really more about what has happened to the Democrat party as whole, as they are now a party dominated by the hard left. It is striking that no member on the Democratic side has stood up to such groups as MoveOn...

Heh... rock and a hard place.

[WildcatClan]

Hunter called for him to resign 4 or 5 months ago, IIRC. This was after Harry said the war was lost and Hunter wasn’t having any of that.

[Grunthor]

GO HUNTER!

[MadMax, the Grinning Reaper]

Re Stark resigning.

Rep. Stark Raving Mad has always been a far-out leftist and communist sympathizer, starting with supporting communist united fronts on Vietnam and other issues including El Salvador, Nicaragua, et.

His wealth has enabled him to stay in office, besides the fact that he represents a far-left constituency.

Expect nothing from this anti-American piece of treason and insanity.

[Sun]

I heard Duncan Hunter talking about Stark (among other issues) on Bill O’Reilly’s radio show on Friday, and, as usual, Hunter did a great job.

O’Reilly had a substitute host from Philly who SOMETIMES acts like a conservative, & sometimes acts like a lib, but later said that the Republicans need to stop saying things like “cut & run.”

Idiotic. How can he compare ANY Republican with what Stark and other Dems say.

Grrrrrrrrrrrrr.

[matthew fuller]

"Now if only there would be just one or two Republicans who would put Dingy Harry in his place!"

After trying to steal Rush's thunder today, Dingy should henceforth be known as: BAGHDAD HARRY!

[matthew fuller]

"Now if only there would be just one or two Republicans who would put Dingy Harry in his place!"

After trying to steal Rush's thunder today, Dingy should henceforth be known as: BAGHDAD HARRY!

[calex59]

“You don’t have money to fund the war or children. But you’re going to spend it to blow up innocent people if we can get enough kids to grow old enough for you to send to Iraq to get their heads blown off for the President’s amusement.”

This statement contradicts itself and mostly makes no sense what-so-ever. Don't the dems realize just how idiotic they sound when they make such statements?

[upsdriver]

We have a very serious problem in this country today. How can so many of our citizens be so vile and disgusting? Traitorous, even. I am sad.

[upsdriver]

“That party is an emotional wreck. It absolutely disgusts me. How is it possible that grown ADULTS representing a major political party in this country be so totally irresponsible? Are they accountable to no one anymore?”

Who is going to call them on it? The major media and institutions are on there side. Is it going to take something like a civil war to rescue our country?

[Marysecretary]

I honestly believe it’s a spiritual warfare (remember, the Bible says we war not against the flesh (people) but against powers and principalities—demons). We are in the battle of our lives for this country and only intercessory prayer is going to change the shift of this nation. WE ALL NEED TO START PRAYING FOR THE ELECTIONS AND THE COURTS. Mxxx

[Marysecretary]

I honestly believe it’s a spiritual warfare (remember, the Bible says we war not against the flesh (people) but against powers and principalities—demons). We are in the battle of our lives for this country and only intercessory prayer is going to change the shift of this nation. WE ALL NEED TO START PRAYING FOR THE ELECTIONS AND THE COURTS. Mxxx

[upsdriver]

I agree with you. The democrats sold their soul to the devil. How else do you explain their slide into decadence? Abortion, sexual perversions, hatred towards God and Christians. To them good is evil and evil is good. They seethe with hatred.

I do pray for Pres. Bush, the country, etc, as part of my daily prayers.

[Conservativegreatgrandma]

Stark accused the President of the United States of America of mass murder.

Even worse, he accused him of mass murder for the fun of it. Today's Democrat party has no shame and there is a nationfull of idiots willing to vote for them.

[Marysecretary]

I pray for him, too. Mostly it’s for his protection physically and spiritually and that he will hear the voice of God regarding our nation and Israel. He’s a good man.

[Kevmo]

B4DH

[Paperdoll]

>Now if only there would be just one or two Republicans who would put Dingy Harry in his place!<

Well, Rep. Hunter publicly called for his removal months ago. As I said on another thread, we need more rugged individuals in this country today. More Republicans with the take charge, nuts and bolts demeanor Hunter exudes. It took men like Hunter to build this country to begin with, and it desperately needs rebuilding today.

GO DUNCAN HUNTER!

[phillyfanatic]

The Entire Gop House delegation should call for Stark’s resignation now. The Dems would do this in a heartbeat if they could get away with it if a GOPers made a mistake , or even was non PC. The Pubs simply are wussies and do not play to win very much. Follow Hunter’s lead here, House Pubs and make some news.

[Gopher Broke]

Email for Pete Stark’s office

debbie.curtis@mail.house.gov