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Law targets those with unearned military medals (Stolen Valor Act)(MUST READ)
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review ^
| 7-2-06
| Jason Cato
Posted on 07/02/2006 9:19:26 AM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: smoothsailing
Bravo. It's about time. I'd like to see harsher penalties.
To: originalbuckeye
John Kerry should be up on charges under this law.
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posted on
07/02/2006 9:22:00 AM PDT
by
tomnbeverly
(The calm 2006 hurricane season is a Karl Rove political stunt to refute Global warming claims)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; ALOHA RONNIE; Coop; river rat; SandRat; W04Man; kellynla; ...
STOLEN VALOR ACT PING.
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posted on
07/02/2006 9:22:37 AM PDT
by
smoothsailing
(Support The Troops-Support The Mission--Please Visit http://www.irey.com--&--Vets4Irey.com)
To: smoothsailing
Very important to watch which dems vote nay to the Stolen Valor Act...
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posted on
07/02/2006 9:23:01 AM PDT
by
tomnbeverly
(The calm 2006 hurricane season is a Karl Rove political stunt to refute Global warming claims)
To: tomnbeverly; Interesting Times; PhilDragoo; devolve
"John Kerry should be up on charges under this law."
That was the first though that ran through my 67 year old mind, which is short a cup of coffee and maybe more.
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posted on
07/02/2006 9:24:32 AM PDT
by
Grampa Dave
(There's a dwindling market for Marxist Homosexual Lunatic Lies posing as journalism)
To: tomnbeverly
"Very important to watch which dems vote nay to the Stolen Valor Act..."
That was the second thought than toddled through my 67 year old mind.
Kerry will not vote on this nor will Murtha.
It will be very interesting see how many leftwing rat vets in congress vote on this bill.
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posted on
07/02/2006 9:27:17 AM PDT
by
Grampa Dave
(There's a dwindling market for Marxist Homosexual Lunatic Lies posing as journalism)
To: tomnbeverly
AGREED! And we should broadcast every vote far and wide, be it Aye or Nay.
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posted on
07/02/2006 9:27:36 AM PDT
by
smoothsailing
(Support The Troops-Support The Mission--Please Visit http://www.irey.com--&--Vets4Irey.com)
To: smoothsailing
I guess I'll have to stop claiming to have received the Good Conduct Medal and a Marksman's Badge.
To: Gay State Conservative
>>>I guess I'll have to stop claiming to have received the Good Conduct Medal and a Marksman's Badge.<<<
I earned the National Defense (which everyone received) and the Good Conduct (which everyone received who didn't kill the general). LOL.
To: PhilipFreneau
Good Conduct (which everyone received who didn't kill the general).
LOL! My Grandpa was a WWII vet, mostly occupation in Italy after the war, who was apparently in a rather undisciplined unit. He was actually very proud of getting the Good Conduct Medal since most of the people he knew ended up in jail at some point or another and hence didn't get it.
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posted on
07/02/2006 9:47:19 AM PDT
by
DarkSavant
(Grease me up woman!)
To: smoothsailing
They'll need to write in an exemption for Hollywood and theatrical performances. There are situations where impersonation is not illegal, and even is called for. Sounds obvious, but never overestimate the sharpness of Solons.
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posted on
07/02/2006 9:53:31 AM PDT
by
GSlob
To: smoothsailing
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posted on
07/02/2006 9:54:45 AM PDT
by
VOA
To: smoothsailing
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posted on
07/02/2006 9:57:05 AM PDT
by
dakine
To: smoothsailing
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review ought to take a hard look at one of their own ... Murtha. Two band-aid Purple Hearts (neither of which occurred from enemy action) and a Bronze Star awarded for no reason than to attest to the fact he served one tour in Vietnam.
Murtha a Marine hero ... BS!!!
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posted on
07/02/2006 9:57:31 AM PDT
by
BluH2o
To: DarkSavant
My dad was a POW in Germany the last year of WW2. He was shot down over Romania and captured, endured a Death March in winter 1944-45 and spent a month in the hospital after he was liberated. His medals? The Flying Medal with one oak leaf cluster. Knowing what he endured and what he was awarded.........the phonies make me want to BARF!! (not complaining about his medal, just comparing the Greatest Generation with some of the hippy-dippies)
To: smoothsailing
IF this passes, and I doubt it will ---- the uniforms at the VFW, and various "veteran" organizations, political events and Memorial Day stages will become a lot less "colorful".....
Usually, a few minutes of conversation and a few pointed specific questions and the poseurs are quickly unmasked..
I ran into so many "Rambos" and "Terminators" at those type venues -- I stopped going...
Probably the most believable collection of "color" one might ever see - is at the annual Marine Corps Birthday Balls around the country... Folks KNOW most of the attendees - and served with them.....
The most beautiful award presentation I ever witnessed -- was during a visit to the Wall on the Mall, where some grizzled old veterans of the 7th Calvary had met to recognize a brother that had NOT been awarded what they felt was the appropriate award - and did it themselves - reading the citation out loud for all present to hear, and leaving the Medal behind at the base of the Wall..
The tears were plentiful......
Semper Fi
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posted on
07/02/2006 10:09:15 AM PDT
by
river rat
(You may turn the other cheek, but I prefer to look into my enemy's vacant dead eyes.)
To: smoothsailing
Cool! This'll get John Kerry off the streets for a while.
To: river rat
I couldn't agree with you more. I've had the pleasure of busting two frauds at my VFW. I've never seen them walk through the door since.
In Brotherhood,
ss
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posted on
07/02/2006 10:20:51 AM PDT
by
smoothsailing
(Support The Troops-Support The Mission--Please Visit http://www.irey.com--&--Vets4Irey.com)
To: smoothsailing
This bill was introduced by a Dem. We'll see if it gets real Dem support. Hopefully at least all the Dem vets will vote for it.
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posted on
07/02/2006 10:27:05 AM PDT
by
ozoneliar
("The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots & tyrants" -T.J.)
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