Posted on 09/16/2004 4:37:22 PM PDT by Pardon Me
A group of South Dakota veterans wants the state republican party chairman to resign.
The military members support Senate democratic candidate Tom Daschle. They're upset over a fundraising letter written by state GOP chairman Randy Frederick that they say accuses Daschle of treason.
Political fundraising letters often use language meant to fire up supporters, in the hope that they'll then open up their checkbooks to contribute to campaigns. But a group of veterans say a letter written in support of senate candidate John Thune goes too far.
"Tired of Tom?," the letter asks out of state donors. Then send a Daschle-defeating contribution to the South Dakota Republican Party. The writer, GOP party chairman Randy Frederick, goes on to say, "Daschle's three years as Complainer-in-chief have brought shame to the honor of his office, concern to our men and women in uniform and comfort to America's enemies."
That line made some veterans who support Daschle line up to protest.
Veteran Jack Gill says, "This is a disgraceful smear. It's the worst kind of dirty politics."
Veteran Roger Andal says, "It's hard to even address that kind of a charge. I don't know if Randy Frederick understands what he said in the letter."
Veteran Steve Engbretson says, "I'm outraged, and as a veteran and current military member, he's not speaking for me."
The veterans say by accusing Daschle of comforting American's enemies, Frederick implies the senator committed treason. The constitution defines treason as levying war against the U.S. or adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.
In a statement, Frederick says he stands by his quote. He says he doesn't question Daschle patriotism but calls his poor judgement appalling.
Frederick says, "On the eve of war with Iraq, we needed everyone supporting our Commander-in-Chief. We needed national unity. We needed politicians acting as statesman and not someone leading partisan bickering. But Daschle once again played politics."
Frederick is referring to comments Daschle made before the war started that criticize President Bush for not finding a diplomatic alternative to combat. But the veterans say there's no excuse for the language, and they want candidate John Thune to call for his state's party chairman to step down.
Engbretson says, "I think he should be embarrassed that this letter ever got written."
The veterans say they received the letter from the Daschle campaign, after it was handed over by someone who was on the mailing list. The Thune campaign calls it a political charge to do Daschle's bidding and says Thune will not call for Frederick's resignation.
"Daschle's three years as Complainer-in-chief have brought shame to the honor of his office, concern to our men and women in uniform and comfort to America's enemies."
I don't get all the rancor over this..it's all the truth.
I don't get all the rancor over this..it's all the truth.
And we all know that truth and the Dimocrats are not compatable.
At least they claim they are.
I'm not saying they aren't, I'd just like to see some documentation to make sure it wasn't typed up in Microsoft Word.
World War II Vet
Yeah? Well, I seriously question the timing of this announcement. Senator Kerry will be deeply saddened.
Nah. Tommy's just getting VERY nervous, and grasping at straws (which have to be fairly close to the ground).
....and deeply disturbed....
Of course it's the truth. The whole truth and NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH!!!
But the voters of South Dakota aren't supposed to know the real truth. Most South Dakota voters are too busy scratching out a living to spend any time looking for the real truth. You won't find it watching South Dakota TV stations or reading South Dakota newspapers. Unless you are willing to dig a little for the REAL TRUTH in places like Free Republic, Fox News, talk radio, etc, you just hear the same liberal crap on a daily basis. The Sioux Falls Argus Leader is the worst offender.
I don't have a lot of faith in the electorate in this state! They are not a very inquisitive group as a whole.
Daschle was accused, indirectly, of treason?
Imagine that...
That line made some veterans who support Daschle line up to protest.
Well, well. Time for a Gallup (or RNC) poll among soldiers, sailors & marines as to any concerns they may have about d'Assole.
They're just mad that they didn't write it first about President Bush. Apparently though, Hitler, Nazi, AWOL are words that are OK. Maybe we need to ask them for their list of "Approved R Words." (Would probably consist only of "sorry, I quit, and I made a mistake." ;)
At least not yet. With this implosion on the demonicrat party, people who were afraid of revealing liberal antics may come out of the woodwork.
The ol' Daschle-Reverchle. Attack those that point out the emperor is buck naked.
Just like CBS asking for "proof" of forgery, I'd like to see "proof" that statement is incorrect.
The truth hurts.
I guess only Dumbocraps are allowed to call people un-American like Edwards did last week. ROTFL
What aid has Osama Mama Murray and Baghdad Jim given to our enemies? Comfort, yes. Aid, no. And you know, you're making me ill having to defend these two a$$holes.
You mean like Kerry in Paris twice meeting with the Viet Cong?
I'm hoping that we are watching the 'Rats go the way of the Whigs.
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