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Stark Raving Mad
Opinion Journal ^ | 5/10/04 | James Taranto

Posted on 05/10/2004 12:35:09 PM PDT by 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:

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1 posted on 05/10/2004 12:35:09 PM PDT by pookie18
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To: pookie18
I believe that there are little blessings all around us. Today, mine is not having to live in this congressitute's district.
2 posted on 05/10/2004 12:40:43 PM PDT by Naspino (HTTP://NASPINO.COM)
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To: pookie18
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.
3 posted on 05/10/2004 12:44:13 PM PDT by PigRigger (Send donations to http://www.AdoptAPlatoon.org)
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To: pookie18
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.
4 posted on 05/10/2004 12:44:18 PM PDT by Darksheare (I am Darksheare, and my tagline has no point. 'Tis a pointless tagline, which is the point.)
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To: Darksheare
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.

5 posted on 05/10/2004 12:47:23 PM PDT by pookie18
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To: PigRigger
George Bruno for Congress!

So glad this is getting legs. Stark is a pig.
6 posted on 05/10/2004 12:47:54 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget - And Never Again)
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To: pookie18
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.
7 posted on 05/10/2004 12:49:31 PM PDT by Khurkris (Ranger On...I'm about to go Scottish/HillBilly jihad on your a** !)
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To: pookie18
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.
8 posted on 05/10/2004 12:51:54 PM PDT by Darksheare (I am Darksheare, and my tagline has no point. 'Tis a pointless tagline, which is the point.)
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To: 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

9 posted on 05/10/2004 12:54:56 PM PDT by Khurkris (Ranger On...I'm about to go Scottish/HillBilly jihad on your a** !)
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To: bootless
So glad this is getting legs. Stark is a pig.

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

10 posted on 05/10/2004 12:56:43 PM PDT by roadcat
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To: PigRigger
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.
11 posted on 05/10/2004 1:12:25 PM PDT by RichInOC (...If the price of stupidity ever goes to $50 a barrel, I want drilling rights on Fortney's head.)
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To: RichInOC
BTW, he's got three townhall meetings this Saturday, May 15th, in Alameda and two other cities.
12 posted on 05/10/2004 1:43:04 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget - And Never Again)
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To: Naspino; PigRigger; Darksheare; Khurkris; roadcat; RichInOC; bootless
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...
13 posted on 05/10/2004 1:49:48 PM PDT by pookie18
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To: pookie18
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.
14 posted on 05/10/2004 1:54:15 PM PDT by cwb (Liberals: Always fighting for social justice in all the wrong places.)
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To: pookie18
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.
15 posted on 05/10/2004 1:54:41 PM PDT by Naspino (HTTP://NASPINO.COM)
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To: pookie18
Oh I DO hope that Stark, raving, gets eaten alive.
16 posted on 05/10/2004 1:56:36 PM PDT by Darksheare (I am Darksheare, and my tagline has no point. 'Tis a pointless tagline, which is the point.)
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To: Naspino; Darksheare
Stark wasn't on the radio show (only his taped voice) & no idea if he'll accept the TV invite.
17 posted on 05/10/2004 2:01:22 PM PDT by pookie18
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To: Naspino
I would honestly walk down to his office and kick the ever loving shit outta him.
18 posted on 05/10/2004 2:05:43 PM PDT by SwankyC
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To: pookie18
RATS.
19 posted on 05/10/2004 2:07:21 PM PDT by Darksheare (I am Darksheare, and my tagline has no point. 'Tis a pointless tagline, which is the point.)
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To: 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."

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

20 posted on 05/10/2004 2:07:49 PM PDT by CWOJackson
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