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Newspaper in Rep. Maurice Hinchey's District: "Massacre" Allegation Insults US Troops
The Ithaca Journal ^

Posted on 03/28/2003 4:42:13 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest

Edited on 05/07/2004 8:00:57 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

EDITORIAL You've got to hand it to Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-22nd Dist.) for his decision to openly question and criticize the Bush Administration while many of his Democratic colleagues stood mute and compliant.

It is the right and the duty of members of Congress to needle and question public policies. When they disagree with the majority, they need to let their colleagues and their constituents clearly know where they stand on an issue or policy.


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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events; US: New York; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: hinchey; ithaca; massacre; mauricehinchey; thecityofevil
A few days ago, far-left Dem Congressman Maurice Hinchey from NY's 22nd CD issued a letter accusing the US of committing a "massacre" in Iraq.

The Ithaca Journal is a generally liberal newspaper that endorsed Hinchey for Congress. For them to accuse him of impropriety and of insulting our troops is remarkable.

1 posted on 03/28/2003 4:42:13 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest
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To: Behind Liberal Lines
ping
2 posted on 03/28/2003 4:42:30 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest
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To: governsleastgovernsbest
I have an Ithaca in the closet that he can floss with. It would be really good for getting the spew stuck between his teeth.
3 posted on 03/28/2003 4:45:50 AM PST by Conspiracy Guy (It's not supposed to make sense.)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest; LibKill; gaspar; bentfeather; NativeNewYorker; drjimmy; Atticus; ...
I guess even the "paper of record" in the City of Evil can get it right once in a whilte.


4 posted on 03/28/2003 4:45:57 AM PST by Behind Liberal Lines
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To: Flurry
Always important to remember: Ithaca guns are no longer made in Ithaca.
5 posted on 03/28/2003 4:46:34 AM PST by Behind Liberal Lines
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To: governsleastgovernsbest; LibKill; gaspar; bentfeather; NativeNewYorker; drjimmy; Atticus; ...
Not surprisingly, of the two letters printed about Hinchey, the constituent from Vestelis (rightfully) critical, while the constituent from Ithacasays "I have rarely felt prouder of an elected official..."

Ithaca is the City of Evil.


6 posted on 03/28/2003 4:51:18 AM PST by Behind Liberal Lines
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Perhaps the congressman was caught up in the emotion of a moment. More likely, he was simply playing to a particular segment of his constituency.

Then you can add Charlie Rangel to the list of those Rats who are "caught up in the emotion of the moment." Last night on Hannity & Colmes, Rangel calmly stated that our troops are "bombers of women and children." Rangels Says Troops are Bombers of Women and Children

7 posted on 03/28/2003 4:54:42 AM PST by nicmarlo
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The constituent from Vestal who criticized Hinchey, Paul Slobodian, is planning to run against Hinchey in '04.

If people want to support Paul, they can contact him at:

pivotconsulting@stny.rr.com
8 posted on 03/28/2003 5:00:31 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest
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I know but it would be good for cleaning his teeth.
9 posted on 03/28/2003 5:01:36 AM PST by Conspiracy Guy (It's not supposed to make sense.)
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