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Daley says Durbin Should Apologize for Guantanamo Remarks (King Richard II is NOT amused!)
WQAD [Moline, IL] ^ | June 21, 2005 | The Associated Press

Posted on 06/21/2005 11:36:34 AM PDT by quidnunc

Chicago Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says Senator Dick Durbin should apologize for comments comparing American interrogators at Guantanamo Bay to Nazis.

Daley says Durbin — a fellow Democrat — is a good friend. But he says it's wrong to evoke comparisons to the horrors of the Holocaust or the millions of people killed in Russia under Stalin or in Cambodia under Pol Pot.

And Daley says it's a disgrace to accuse military men and women of such conduct.

Last Friday, Durbin said he regretted any misunderstandings caused by his comments earlier in the week.

He made the comparison after reading an F-B-I agent's report describing detainees at the Naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as being chained to the floor without food or water in extreme temperatures.


TOPICS: Editorial; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: chicago; daley; dickinhanddurbin; durbin
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To: justshutupandtakeit

Exactly! I'm in favor of leaving him JUST where he is; and give him a microphone!


41 posted on 06/21/2005 1:03:31 PM PDT by Howlin
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To: Howlin

lol


42 posted on 06/21/2005 1:24:16 PM PDT by justshutupandtakeit (Public Enemy #1, the RATmedia.)
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To: quidnunc

King Richard II is not happy, the minions will frown upon lil dickie durbin.

LOL

No matter how much the media tries to spin this one, lil dick ruined his senate and political career, he will be forever tarnished in the yes of most good Americans.


43 posted on 06/21/2005 1:30:34 PM PDT by wrathof59 ("to the Everlasting Glory of the Infantry".........Robert A Heinlein)
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To: dubyaismypresident
"Call or email your Senators and Senator Frist and ask for them to sponsor a censure resolution against Durbin. I did."

Should I call Durbin's office and ask him to censure himself?

44 posted on 06/21/2005 2:00:46 PM PDT by Chi-Town Lady
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To: Chi-Town Lady

He is most capable of speaking from both sides of his mouth, should not be a problem.


45 posted on 06/21/2005 3:50:52 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT (Sane, and have the papers to prove it!)
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To: mystery-ak

Then why didn't he do this sooner. I sense political postering more than real anger.


46 posted on 06/21/2005 4:45:20 PM PDT by packrat35 (reality is for people who can't face science fiction)
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To: edskid

Sincere gratitude and thanks to your child in the military, and may God bless him or her, and all your family. The courage, honor, and sacrifice of our military humbles us all.


47 posted on 06/21/2005 5:37:49 PM PDT by hsalaw
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To: packrat35

"Then why didn't he do this sooner. I sense political postering more than real anger."

I think you're right. Maybe he was hoping it would all go away, but if he were really angry, he'd have spoken out immediately even if he sensed it would go away.


48 posted on 06/21/2005 5:57:51 PM PDT by hsalaw
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To: justshutupandtakeit
Patrick Daley didn't just enlist. He went through airborne training at Benning, then went straight to Special Forces training. That boy has great big ones and we should be proud of him.
49 posted on 06/21/2005 6:11:54 PM PDT by Comus (Proud US taxpayer - supporting illegitimacy and sloth since 1968)
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To: Comus

Yes we should. God bless him.


50 posted on 06/21/2005 6:14:09 PM PDT by jwalsh07
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To: mystery-ak

I bet you're right .. I had forgotten about that.


51 posted on 06/21/2005 6:32:48 PM PDT by CyberAnt (President Bush: "America is the greatest nation on the face of the earth")
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To: sirthomasthemore

I tend to agree .. I believe we are derelict in our duty if we allow people to speak evil (and lie) about our military.

I think it's time for a few emails.


52 posted on 06/21/2005 6:40:49 PM PDT by CyberAnt (President Bush: "America is the greatest nation on the face of the earth")
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To: quidnunc

Daley is your typical politician and graft and corruption are hallmarks of Chicago politics.

But there are certain issues he is pretty well grounded on. Our men in uniform, the disabled etc. He was very outspoken about Shiavo and such.

If Terry had lived in Chicago the story would have been a lot different. Michael would have slipped and bumped his head and Terri would still be alive. Sometimes a little corruption is a useful thing.


53 posted on 06/21/2005 7:16:20 PM PDT by festus (The constitution may be flawed but its a whole lot better than what we have now.)
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To: festus

You're right about that. The hospice might have been visited by a lot of inspectors and I don't think there is a nursing home or other public facility around that can stand too close an inspection.
Also if michael had been working on the Cook County Jail, well I'm not saying anything physical might have happened to him, but I imagine he would not have been happy about different shift changes and job assignments.
and I don't think any two bit probate judge would have had the clout to stand up to Daley.


54 posted on 06/21/2005 7:26:09 PM PDT by LauraJean (sometimes I win sometimes I donate to the equine benevolent society)
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To: quidnunc
It's not considered a career-enhancing move.

Thou art the master of tactfulness.

55 posted on 06/21/2005 7:28:50 PM PDT by madison10
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To: hgro; Protagoras
I'm sure it's just a co-incidence that Durbin gives it another shot shortly after Da Mare belches a little fire. uhuh.

But I still think three times is a charm. Apology # 3 coming up in less than a week. It's really difficult to word a proper apology when you're not really sorry for anything.

56 posted on 06/21/2005 8:42:09 PM PDT by Eastbound (Jacked out since 3/31/05)
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To: quidnunc

Daley's son enlisted recently, I would imagine he was sincere.


57 posted on 06/21/2005 11:20:56 PM PDT by RWR8189 (I Will Sit on My Hands in 2008 Instead of Voting for McCain)(No Money for the NRSC)
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To: Comus

I was stunned to hear his plans and achievements. He is included in my prayers for out wonderful military. Not quite as proud as of my own Navy Nuke son but proud.


58 posted on 06/22/2005 6:26:03 AM PDT by justshutupandtakeit (Public Enemy #1, the RATmedia.)
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To: Comus
Patrick Daley didn't just enlist. He went through airborne training at Benning, then went straight to Special Forces training. That boy has great big ones and we should be proud of him.

Call me cynical, but it's all about his political future.

59 posted on 06/22/2005 7:20:20 AM PDT by Protagoras (I’ve had all I can stands and I can’t stands no more.....Popeye)
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To: Let's Roll
"Congressmen who willfully take actions during wartime that damage morale and undermine the military are saboteurs and should be arrested, exiled, or hanged."
---- Abraham Lincoln


Durbinladen's actions on the Senate floor were an act of sabotage against our military.

Apology NOT ACCEPTED Saboteur



Stop Dick Turbinladen Durbin before he aids our enemy again!
DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS!!!!Contact your REPS

Tell them to prosecute this saboteur!!


Link to contact your senator


Link to contact your representative


ABC CBS NBC CNN its all the SAME, Propaganda.
Might as well call them all AmeriJazerra.
Show them how much Gravitas Hugh Bris has. Vote with your remote! Shut down the Alphabet channels.

He's Got A Plan
Zippo Hero
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60 posted on 06/22/2005 10:33:06 AM PDT by rawcatslyentist (Bite my shiny metal @$$)
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