Posted on 11/27/2006 2:10:58 PM PST by Sub-Driver
American Legion to Congressman Rangel: Apologize Now
11/27/2006 4:55:00 PM
To: National Desk
Contact: Ramona Joyce, 202-263-2982 or 202-445-1161 (cell), or Wade Habshey, 317-630-1253 or 317-966-2716 (cell), both of the American Legion
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The National Commander of The American Legion called on Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) to apologize for suggesting that American troops would not choose to fight in Iraq if they had other employment options.
"Our military is the most skilled, best-trained all-volunteer force on the planet," said National Commander Paul A. Morin. "Like that recently espoused by Sen. John Kerry, Congressman Rangel's view of our troops couldn't be further from the truth and is possibly skewed by his political opposition to the war in Iraq."
According to Rangel, "If a young fellow has an option of having a decent career, or joining the Army to fight in Iraq, you can bet your life that he would not be in Iraq. If there's anyone who believes these youngsters want to fight, as the Pentagon and some generals have said, you can just forget about it. No bright young individual wants to fight just because of a bonus and just because of some educational benefits," Rangel said.
Rangel was responding to a question during an interview yesterday on Fox News Sunday about a recent study by the Heritage Foundation which found that those enlisting in the military tend to be better educated than the general public and that military recruiting seems to be more successful in middle-class and wealthy neighborhoods than in poor ones.
According to the study, 97 percent of military enlistees were high school graduates versus 80 percent of Americans in general.
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So, to Charley, drop dead. Oh, wait, I am sorry.
You are the life blood of Our Great Country as so many just do what ever they can to lis and weasel their way to destroy Our Country. It is a True Honor to have so Fine a Son serving and protecting Our Lives and Country. GOD Bless Your family and Your Son, Sir!
HOORAH dittoes from a grateful black Right Winger on the Left Coast!
I thank you for your kind words. We share in common a love for our country, and a willingness to stand in the face of evil. I'd be proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with you anytime.
This is a kid from a well-to-do (albeit self-made) family who had the grades and financial support out of high school to go to nearly any college he wanted, and he chose The Citadel, and loved it there. And after four years of being exposed to military discipline, and understanding even at a distance, what the military is all about, and earning a very tough degree that would pay off him well in many civilian occupations, he has made a voluntary decision, to enlist in the Army. God bless this young man.
BTW. Charlie Rangal and John French Kerry can eat my shorts.
Hi, GOD BLESS YOUR Thoughts and from the West Coast especially. We are one and there are no differences, but We must show the differences between listening and believing positive beliefs and negative beliefs and believing in are Country and what is right which the 10 Commandments are Our basis, gives Us the Power to Win and for Our Country to be what Our Forefathers dreamed and prayed for. GOD BLESS, You are Wonderful! What do We do now to Win the War of the Godless and naysayers? and sending this to Soldiers Dad.
Rangel don't need to apologize. He's a Donk!
Well, Mr Rangel, imagine if one day those young fellows decide protecting your sorry a** isn't worth the time......
Raspy Rangel is a traitor.......to our armed forces and to common decency!
Does he feel his service was a waste???
Rangel isn't the only traitor here at home. The Dem party if full of them.
Has Nancy Pelosi offered to resign yet for TOLERATING this crap in her caucus???
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No. Joke.
JOHN KERRY =
Pictures of a vietnamese Re-Education Camp
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You'd think Rahm Emanuel or some other cold-blooded strategist would at least figure out that democrats need to be falling all over themselves to distance themselves from this before the republicans get a clue and realize this is now a democrat issue. Not the individual loudmouth morons Rangel and Kerry: the party.
Once is a snafu. Twice is policy.
And that drum is his desk! Give his staffer a call tomorrow!
Since the so-called victims of Richards' insults want an apology and money, Rangel should pony up!
Thanks for the stats! It's really amazing when you take the stats for your city or state. In 2004 (if I remember right) there were 2,000 unclaimed bodies in Los Angeles County, California. I think it was for the county and not the city. And this was for just one year.
One better, is breaking out the number of those killed in Iraq that died in accidents, not hostile fire.
Unelectable!
I can't believe the voters chose to put this man in a position of power.
Oh, gee.. I have heartburn from just reading that!
I will probably take a beating for saying this, but I believe the Congressman has a right to believe whatever he wants, right or wrong. I would fight for his right to be wrong.
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