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Iraq Vet: McCain Snubbed the Troops
NewsMax ^ | Dec 17, 2004 | Limbacher

Posted on 12/17/2004 7:51:54 AM PST by Tumbleweed_Connection

An Iraq war veteran who was part of the original invasion force went public yesterday with allegations that Sen. John McCain snubbed the troops when he visited the front lines during the early days of the occupation - while noting that Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld routinely met with GIs during repeated visits to the war zone.

Identified only by his first name, Iraq GI Dan described the McCain visit during an unsolicited call to Sean Hannity's ABC Radio Network broadcast - saying he was upset that the Arizona Republican was accusing Rumsfeld of being oblivious to the concerns of troops on the ground.

"I had to let you know about this because I really don't think too many people know," the GI caller told Hannity. "McCain comes over and we do this whole big reception thing. It's 140-something degrees out. Soldiers are standing at attention outside, waiting for this guy to come."

The Iraq vet said that when McCain finally arrived, he "[didn't] say a single word to any of the soldiers."

Instead, said GI Dan, McCain spent "about five minutes at our safehouse there. And then he leaves - he didn't talk to a single soldier that was actually there . . . He didn't ask a single one of us anything."

The Iraq GI said it's much different when Rumsfeld visits Iraq.

"Every time [he] has gone over there - whether it's Afghanistan, Iraq, wherever - he's always made a point of talking to as many soldiers as he can; from a private, a low-ranking soldier, all the way up [the chain of command]."

Here's a full transcript of GI Dan's eye-opening comments to Sean Hannity:

    I had to let you know about this because I really don't think too many people know about this.

    I just got out of the army a little while ago. I was in Northern Iraq when we first jumped in, in March of 2003. Northern Iraq is probably a third of Iraq's oil.

    John McCain comes over - and this is the thing that's killing me with him right now - McCain comes over and we do this whole big reception thing. It's 140-something degrees out. Soldiers are standing at attention outside, waiting for this guy to come.

    He comes in - doesn't say a single word to any of the soldiers. He spends about five minutes at our safehouse there. And then he leaves - he didn't talk to a single soldier that was actually there.

    All he wanted to see were the reports from the Northern Oil company there and how the company was going to deal with terrorist attacks on the pipeline leaving there . . .

    Every time Rumsfeld has gone over there - whether it's Afghanistan, Iraq, wherever - he's always made a point of talking to as many soldiers as he can; from a private, a low-ranking soldier all the way up. McCain goes over there and he didn't find out anything from my soldiers, which were in a completely unique position.

    We held the area that the Northern Oil Company was located in. We dealt with all the problems with terrorist attacks there. And he didn't ask a single one of us anything.



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KEYWORDS: iraq; mccain; oifveterans; snub
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
Every time I see this guy:

>I think of this guy:


21 posted on 12/17/2004 8:20:23 AM PST by raybbr
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To: OXENinFLA
Wow ... A whole five minutes and now McCain thinks he's an expert on how the War in Iraq should be fought

These morons in the Senate need to back off on their attacks of Rummy .. like NOW!

22 posted on 12/17/2004 8:22:29 AM PST by Mo1 (Should be called Oil for Fraud and not Oil for Food)
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To: pookie18

OK he was a POW, and i honor what he did there, BUT he's begining to sound like a certain french looking candidate for president.

You can tell alot about a politican by how they treat the "little people".


23 posted on 12/17/2004 8:22:35 AM PST by Valin (Out Of My Mind; Back In Five Minutes)
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
I'm sure McCain would have met with the troops, if there was media coverage.

John McKeating (R-Media)

24 posted on 12/17/2004 8:23:53 AM PST by NeoCaveman (There is no dufu but DUFU and PJ Comix is it's author)
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To: Ramonan

He recently told the press that Clinton "is the best politician I have ever seen."


Actually he's right. IMO willard is a real scumbag, but when it comes to running for office willard is about as good as you'll ever see.


25 posted on 12/17/2004 8:25:03 AM PST by Valin (Out Of My Mind; Back In Five Minutes)
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
Similar to Hillary C's fast in trip last year. At least she bothered to eat in the same tent as some of the troops.

That's more than Kerry and Edwards even bothered to do before the election. Did either of them ever go to Iraq or Afghanistan?

Most of the politicians only do these trips for headlines anyway.

When, too, was the last time Trent Lott visited Iraq or Afghanistan.

These politicians sure don't mind running their mouths and running for re-election. Too bad they run from doing anything worthwhile.
26 posted on 12/17/2004 8:30:24 AM PST by TomGuy (America: Best friend or worst enemy. Choose wisely.)
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To: OXENinFLA

That McCain has threatened to hold us ALL legislation, during a time of war, in order to threaten Congress to enact a Boxing COmmission, is just further proof he is unfit for office. Even dog catcher.


27 posted on 12/17/2004 8:31:52 AM PST by Peach (The Clintons pardoned more terrorists and international criminals than they ever captured or killed)
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To: Valin

"OK he was a POW, and i honor what he did there,....."

you do? do you know what he really "did" there?

http://www.bannerofliberty.com/OS12-99MQC/12-23-1999.1.html


28 posted on 12/17/2004 8:40:59 AM PST by Vn_survivor_67-68
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection

WELLLL, THANKS.

THIS CINCHES IT FOR ME.

I suspected--more than suspected--was pretty sure from watching him during the election that he had been co-opted by the puppet masters. Whether philosophically; money or thread--I suspect power hunger did it--he has been placed firmly under the control of the globalist government puppet masters.

He seems hell-bent on gaining more power and to blazes with the details. He's probably one of their point men on the center-right end of things.

Wellllllllllllllll, another not-so-closeted traitor identified. Be informed and decide accordingly! Don't trust him with a light-year long pole.

This sort of incident shows the REAL PERSON better than a lot of other noise and especially better than the MSM noise.

Sad to see someone from his background take this route.


29 posted on 12/17/2004 8:47:00 AM PST by Quix (5having a form of godliness but denying its power. I TIM 3:5)
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To: Valin

Didn't say I agreed with Hannity...


30 posted on 12/17/2004 8:47:05 AM PST by pookie18 (Clinton Happens!)
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To: Vn_survivor_67-68

Bump for later.


31 posted on 12/17/2004 8:48:47 AM PST by Valin (Out Of My Mind; Back In Five Minutes)
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To: Bush Revolution

"Yes that is true, but it is also the Senators job to talk to the troops. We have had plenty of Senators and Congressmen visit and they always visit with the troops(D OR R). McCain knows it could have boosted the troops spirits with just a few words. McCain, while honorable, was, in my opinion, very selfish on this one."

Oh, I totally agree! McCain needs an attitude adjustment
lately.


32 posted on 12/17/2004 8:49:50 AM PST by stopem
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To: SoFloFreeper

I think his vanity is much more low key and subtle than SKERRY's.

I think he wants power perhaps more than vain glory.

I'm not sure if he wants power because he's a personal power monger--somewhat likely--or--if he wants power because he philosophically agrees with the globalist puppet masters' goals.

In some ways, he may be more dangerous than SKERRY because he's so subtle and comes across to more people as a wonderful former POW etc.


33 posted on 12/17/2004 8:51:25 AM PST by Quix (5having a form of godliness but denying its power. I TIM 3:5)
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To: alchemist54

Perceptive.

Would you please elaborate--in FREEPMAIL--if you prefer.


34 posted on 12/17/2004 8:53:14 AM PST by Quix (5having a form of godliness but denying its power. I TIM 3:5)
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To: ExTexasRedhead

I like that idea.


35 posted on 12/17/2004 8:54:05 AM PST by Quix (5having a form of godliness but denying its power. I TIM 3:5)
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection

Bump


36 posted on 12/17/2004 8:56:18 AM PST by roaddog727 (The marginal propensity to save is 1 minus the marginal propensity to consume.)
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To: lunarbicep

You got him pegged right! R.I.N.O.


37 posted on 12/17/2004 9:06:48 AM PST by Chieftain (Thank you Swift Boat Veterans/POWs/Vietnam Veterans for Truth - you did it for ALL your brothers!)
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To: pookie18
(Sean)=BUTT KI$$ER
38 posted on 12/17/2004 9:06:58 AM PST by SweetCaroline ( I promise God & myself that I will let go of this addiction that is destroying me!)
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection

8 months to build up the military - when it was torn down for 8 years?!?


39 posted on 12/17/2004 9:35:40 AM PST by Pi man
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To: All

Does anyone expect any different from Kerry when he visits Iraq? I certainly don't


40 posted on 12/17/2004 10:27:59 AM PST by Kaslin
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