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.
Exactly! I'm in favor of leaving him JUST where he is; and give him a microphone!
lol
King Richard II is not happy, the minions will frown upon lil dickie durbin.
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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.
Should I call Durbin's office and ask him to censure himself?
He is most capable of speaking from both sides of his mouth, should not be a problem.
Then why didn't he do this sooner. I sense political postering more than real anger.
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.
"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.
Yes we should. God bless him.
I bet you're right .. I had forgotten about that.
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.
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.
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.
Thou art the master of tactfulness.
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.
Daley's son enlisted recently, I would imagine he was sincere.
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.
Call me cynical, but it's all about his political future.
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 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.
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