Senator outraged by outrage

FNC ^ | 5/11/04 | SpyktRose

[SpyktRose]

WASHINGTON — A Republican senator inflamed partisan tempers Tuesday, charging his colleagues and the media with manipulating the images of Iraqi prisoner abuse for political gain.

Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., said: "I'm probably not the only one up at this table that is more outraged by the outrage than we are by the treatment."

He said he believed that the individuals responsible for mistreating prisoners should be punished. He also speculated on how the prisoners must feel since Saddam Hussein has been ousted.

"I have to say when we talk about the treatment of these prisoners that I would guess that these prisoners wake up every morning thanking Allah that Saddam Hussein is not in charge of these prisons," Inhofe said.

But Inhofe also said the prisoners in Iraq are being held there for crimes.

"You know, they're not there for traffic violations," he said. "If they're in cell block 1A or 1B, these prisoners -- they're murderers, they're terrorists, they're insurgents. Many of them probably have American blood on their hands. And here we're so concerned about the treatment of those individuals."

Inhofe read aloud from an e-mail issued by the presidential campaign of Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., that coupled a demand for President Bush to fire Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld with a solicitation for campaign contributions.

"I'm also outraged by the press and the politicians and the political agendas that are being served by this, and I say political agendas because that's actually what's happening," the Republican senator said at a hearing with the Army general who investigated charges of abuse at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison.

David Wade, a Kerry campaign spokesman, accused Inhofe of "trying to turn official Senate business into a political stunt to divert attention from the serious issues being discussed."

[Starve The Beast]

It's an election year, senator. The Rats will exploit anything if they think it will help them get back into power.

[gortklattu]

"If they're in cell block 1A or 1B, these prisoners -- they're murderers, they're terrorists, they're insurgents

I would have left off the part about "insurgents."

[FairOpinion]

Hooray for Inhofe!

Finally a Republican Senator with some guts to stand up, instead of trying to outdo the Democrats in handwringing over a few terrorist prisoners.

[lilylangtree]

Considering that the 16 of the RATS are yelling the hardest to protect their lousy butts in an election year, Imhofe is quite right.

[Mr. Mojo]

Stunning.........a GOP Senator with a spine.

[stylin19a]

What the hell does Kerry know about "official senate business ? he hasn't been there in 2 years.

[olinr]

Yes, but I do not understand how anyone, including this group,
will not charge the RAT's with treason. Especially, Kennedy's
remarks of yesterday? He is one, who is directly responsible
with the beheading today! How shallow most have become.
Sad, sad, sad!

[D-fendr]

"Inhofe read aloud from an e-mail issued by the presidential campaign of Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., that coupled a demand for President Bush to fire Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld with a solicitation for campaign contributions.

"David Wade, a Kerry campaign spokesman, accused Inhofe of "trying to turn official Senate business into a political stunt."

someone wasn't paying attention...

[Brimack34]

I can not wait until Brit gets back on his show. They had nothing on this. He would have played this.

[Freedom2specul8]

His line was busy for so long today. I finally got in and told the person answering the phone how awesome he was today during the hearing..and I told her that even though I wasn't from the same state, that I sure appreciated all of his comments. She said she would certainly pass my thanks along to him.

[bornintexas]

I say Inhofe needs a to hear from us freepers. FINALLY A REPUBLICAN STANDS FOR SOMETHING! ANYTHING! HE "GETS" IT.

Contrast Inhofe with McCain. McCain is as sickening as the rats. And more sanctimonious than skerry. Please let Inhofe know how thankful we are for someone standing up for this wot, the soldiers, and this administration.

[Intolerant in NJ]

"I'm probably not the only one up at this table that is more outraged by the outrage than we are by the treatment." ...good line - onservatives should use it more often......

[FlashBack]

Can someone post a "link" to Sen. Inhofe here...or direct us "rookies" to a site where we can e-mail him and let him know that we think he's a "great American" and to let the other (R) members know he's not alone!!!!

[no dems]

Yeah. I saw him all over cable news today. He was fantastic.

[upchuck]

Can someone post a "link" to Sen. Inhofe here...or direct us "rookies" to a site where we can e-mail him

Here ya go:
http://inhofe.senate.gov/contactus.htm

[wardaddy]

Someone remind me to send money to this fellow next election.

[FlashBack]

Thanks...

Finally a Senator with a "pair" AND an (R) by his name!!
Thought maybe the likes of Shrillary and TaRayZa had a monoply on the 'testy-lockboxes' in Washington....
Sen. Inhofe has restored some of my faith!

[Texasforever]

Why?