Posted on 07/11/2005 6:28:32 AM PDT by CyberAnt
CNSNews.com) -- A conservative advocacy group says it will not be intimidated by pressure from Sen. Dick Durbin's office.
Move America Forward, a group that supports the U.S. military and wants to eject the United Nations from the United States, is currently running broadcast ads criticizing Durbin, an Illinois Democrat, for comparing U.S. troops at Guantanamo Bay to Nazis, Soviets in their gulags or mad regimes like Pol Pot's.
"But these aren't the faces of torturers, the ad says: "They're the heroic men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. They're our sons and daughters fighting for the cause of freedom around the world. Support our troops, at MoveAmericaForward.com."
Durbin's office is trying to silence Move America Forward, the group says, by hinting to an Illinois newspaper (the Northwest Herald of Crystal Lake) that the Internal Revenue Service should audit Move America Forward.
Someone from Durbin's office was quoted as telling the newspaper - in connection with Move America Forward -- "Have you ever seen that H&R Block commercial where the guy leans in and says, 'I see an audit'?"
"For the office of a United States senator to threaten reprisals from the IRS against an organization that is supporting our troops in harm's way is absolutely reprehensible," said Mark Washburn, executive director of Move America Forward.
"One of the grounds used to threaten impeachment of President Richard Nixon was that he politicized the IRS and tried to use IRS audits of his political enemies to shut them down or silence them. That is precisely what Senator Durbin's office is doing now, Washburn said.
"There is no place for that in American politics, and Senator Durbin must be held accountable."
Move America Forward also accused Durbin's office of pressuring Illinois television stations not to run the television ad criticizing Durbin's remarks about U.S. troops at Guantanamo Bay.
According to Move America Forward, two television stations have buckled under the pressure, including the ABC and NBC affiliates in Chicago. Both stations are refusing to run Move America Forward's ad, it says, although CBS's Chicago affiliate is running it.
Move America Forward said it will not be intimidated. It said it will continue to air the ad on Illinois network affiliates and nationwide on cable news networks despite the pressure from Durbin.
Last month, Durbin -- reading from an FBI memo on the treatment of detainees at Guantanamo Bay -- commented: "If I read this to you and did not tell you that it was an FBI agent describing what Americans had done to prisoners in their control, you would most certainly believe this must have been done by Nazis, Soviets in their gulags, or some mad regime -- Pol Pot or others -- that had no concern for human beings."
Three days later, Durbin clarified but did not apologize for his comments. But a week later, Durbin formally apologized -- to people who were offended by his remarks:
"Some may believe that my remarks crossed the line," Durbin said on June 21. "To them I extend my heartfelt apologies."
Becoming emotional, Durbin also apologized directly to the U.S. military. "They're the best. I never, ever intended any disrespect for them," he said.
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If you think being harassed by the IRS is a "joke", wait till they find something to go after you about.
Thanks for posting the ad - it's great!
Perhaps Dirtbin needs an audit--is all his $ due to just his salary? Or is it the result of Chicago "adjustments" to cost- of-living?
all audits are nasty> :-)
I looked on MAF's website to see if they list the stations airing the ad. I couldn't find it, but it's good to know from this article that the ad is airing, especially the CBS Chicago outlet...!!!
And now, to add insult to injury, Durbin has got himself pictured with some soldiers on his home page. What a disgusting lowlife.
It's been airing here in San Diego too. I've seen it at least a couple of times.
Did you ever read Saddam's last e-mail before the war?
No? ..Gasp!
Why Sure! I think I have it right here!
I remember right before Op. Iraqi Freedom, I was out on mezzanine with pig-latin twins Udhey and Qusay, we were sucking down a big magnum bottle of Chivas, smoking the very finest 1958 vintage Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona's (A gift from a friend of ours, Kojo something, -nice young chap running our Oil for Booze Fandango)
I was just toasting to the famed American Journalist Dan Rather when the Al Jazira broke in with the news that Giant Scorpions 9 ft. long were attacking American Soldiers, of course George Noorey ran with that story as well.
Did you American Infidels know that I am writing book? I am an avid fan of spelunking now and an accomplished caver if I may say so. There isn't a millimeter of that little spider hole I haven't explored.
Oh the stuff I could tell you whacky American infidel Dogs, unfortunately, my handlers only allow me 3 or 4 minutes per week online.
Please send sox, whitey tighteys and detergent yo.
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GTG TTYL Infidel dog says I must log off now.
Allen "thinks he's running for President" and "posing as a conservative." Not big on reality, are you?
LOL
The Nazi bastards.....proving they have neither the morals or character to hold public offices of trust or power...
The mere fact that Durbin hasn't been castrated by MSM or his party -- bears witness to the hypocrisy, dishonesty and moral decline of the Democrat party....
They have become the Enemy Within....their thirst for power and wealth has driven them to put the National Security at risk...
A POX on the asses and the horse they rode in on...
Can CW2 be far away?
Semper Fi
Threatening to use the IRS is ILLEGAL. I hope the newspaper realizes what they are getting themselves into.
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