Posted on 08/08/2024 2:21:54 PM PDT by DFG
DETROIT, MI — Coming under heavy criticism over allegedly false claims about his military service, Minnesota governor and current vice presidential candidate Tim Walz clarified that he's never been to Iraq, but he has been to downtown Minneapolis, which is basically the same thing.
After Walz faced accusations of "stolen valor" after repeatedly claiming to have seen combat in Iraq, he admitted that while he had never actually been there, he had spent a lot of time in and around the hellish, war-torn landscape of downtown Minneapolis, meaning he had likely experienced the same type of horror.
"Believe me, it's just as nasty out there," Walz said. "During my time as governor, the level of decay and danger that permeated Minneapolis isn't anything to shake a stick at. So, while I must admit I never actually set foot in Iraq, per se, I would have to argue that my extensive time spent in downtown Minneapolis has given me experience that is just as — if not more — sobering and life-changing than anyone who served in Iraq."
As part of his explanation, Walz recounted the terrible threats and harrowing events he witnessed in Minneapolis while he was in charge. "You name it, I've seen it," he said. "Insurgents, acts of terrorism, mobs of people screaming ‘Allahu akbar,' improvised explosive devices… they're all commonplace in Minneapolis these days. It's a scary place."
At publishing time, Walz expressed heartache over an incident when multiple members of his staff were injured by an RPG fired at the governor's motorcade while they stopped for some fried walleye cheeks.
Actually, its resembles Mogadishu
I beg your pardon, methink some parts Iraq are probaby better than a DemocRAT run city.
My first thought, but you were faster.
Obvious Bee phony. A real Democrat would never say “ mobs of people screaming ‘Allahu akbar,’” but rather “Some people saying something”. You can look it up.
Is this like when the Border Czar never went to the border?
I saw how well of a job he did at the Target store
He couldn’t even defend against crazed apes
Ouch! That’s gonna leave a mark.
I have heard it called “Mogadishu on the Mississippi.”
I lived in Minneapolis for 5 years and am appalled with what has happened to the city while Tim Walz has been Governor of Minnesota. Electing him Vice President of the USA would be insane, but not any crazier than many other current events.
Hardly satire. A deep,blue democrat city is more dangerous than active war zones.
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The dude thinks Beijing China is a great vacation!
Big Cities in Minnesota are Hell holes.
She never went to Europe either, unless you count that dirty weekend in Paris with Willie.
Go BEE..........
I worked a short time in Ghonzou(or however it is spelled). Nice geology but what a s hole. You could cut the air with a knife. The pollution is terrible.
Minnesota was known for the Scandinavian influence in its culture but I guess that’s a thing of the past now.
OTOH maybe Minnesota has been following modern Sweden’s lead in bringing in newcomers to challenge its traditional culture?
LOL! The Bee hot that one out of the park!
He turned Minneapolis into Mogadishu and plans on turning the US into Somalia.
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