House Republicans Seek Quick Veto of One Democrat's Proposal to End Troops' Deployment in Iraq

Associated Press ^ | November 18, 2005 | Liz Sidoti

[Gordongekko909]

House Republicans maneuvered for swift and overwhelming rejection Friday of a Democratic lawmaker's call for U.S. troops to be pulled out of Iraq.

Furious, Democrats accused the GOP of orchestrating a political stunt by leaving little time for debate and by taking the heart out of the resolution offered by Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania.

For those reasons, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi sent word to the rank-and-file to vote - with the Republicans - against immediate withdrawal of American troops.

[Road Warrior ‘04]

That isn't brave, it's just a blatant misstatement of Murtha's proposal.Hardly a blatant mistatement! He stood there yesterday and essentially said "let's get out now"! Republicans are calling his hand and it won't look good for him or the Democrats. It's about damn time!

[Doe Eyes]

I approve of our Congress stepping up, doing their Constitutionally mandated responsibllity, and approve the military actions our President had undertakern.

[rodguy911]

Yeah this could well be a Tom Delay idea.
Maybe the rats made a mistake giving him time to conger up ideas for us, could be very bad for them!! You know what they say about payback!!

[caisson71]

It looks like this woman has more....intestinal fortitude...than the male Republicans. What the hell, if it takes a woman to call out the girlie men Dims, I'm on her side.

[rodguy911]

I love this caption it's awesome!!

[Road Warrior ‘04]

Posting to my post #12. I was incorrect with the state. Thanks for the clarification! What a woman!

[Para-Ord.45]

So, PieceMeal Murtha cut and run cowardice (death by a

slow thousand terrorist cuts)


VS.

Calling the Cowards Out Cut And Run (death by one gaping

terrorist neck wound to freedom)

Same difference.

[rodguy911]

Don't be an idiot.
We are giving back what they serve us all the time. And it's good enough the that the msm won't be able to ignore it.

[peyton randolph]

Great pic. :-)

[woerm]

AP shows this was rejected but CSPAN says rules cmmte is still picking it over??

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[caisson71]

This IS politics. If the DIMS don't want to get out now than should we tell the terrorists when we would be willing to leave?? That's the VietNam quagmire!!! I say if we quit and run, do it NOW before we sacrifice more good men for the sake of worthless politicians and the anti-American left. And by-the-way, go our and buy some personal protection. You're going to need it of we leave Iraq now.

[etradervic]

Democrats are right, its just like Vietnam all over again. The enemy is taking great strength from the MSM, Hollywood, and 'Rats and Rinos in Congress.

The Dems are the Al Qaeda's best hope. Are soldiers are being killed in Iraq because the terrorists hope that the morons on the Left will eventually win the day. The Leftists are a disgrace.

[Grendel9]

This is exactly what Sean Hannity demanded last
night on his programL: 'REPUBLICANS...go for an
immediate vote TOMORROW on this pullout of Iraq
deal. Make every Senator declare in front of God
and the nation just where he/she stands on the issue.'

Guess where I'll have my eyes/ears tonight!
Geez...bet Limbaugh wishes he hadn't picked
this week to go on vacation!

[lormand]

Its called politics. It is sometimes nessessary to further your ideology. In this case, it is to help counter the intentional undermining of our war efforts.

[Sols]

The "earliest practicable date" does not neccessarily mean "immediate."

Oh man, I hate when Congress plays lame politics. That must make a Democrat from DU! You sure pinned me, boss. (Registered Indie, if you're curious).

This is not the Murtha proposal. IT is a strawman. This is not a victory for anyone, it's just sad.

[shield]

The dembos are screaming like little pigs. LOL...it's so funny to watch. Way to go Republicans...go get'em. Thanks Duncan Hunter...make 'em put up or shut up. Ain't it just great to watch those tables turned. LOL

Squeal little piggy's squeal... ;o)

[billhilly]

Wow, you didn't take long to begin posting did you?

[Grendel9]

"course, Hannity was talking about a Senate vote...
the action today is in the HOUSE. But the result
will be the same. Call their bluff!

[etradervic]

Surrender! Surrender! Retreat to Kuwait! Retreat! Retreat!

[MamaLucci]

I have a nephew going back to Iraq after a 2 week leave...........he flies out again sometime BEFORE Thanksgiving. The thought that he is watching this BULL$HIT on TV, right before he leaves his wife and children again for 9 months, makes my blood B-O-I-L.