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No troop photos with Kerry

Posted on 12/13/2006 11:56:38 AM PST by debbieargel

Senator Kerry is making a trip to Iraq. I just wanted everyone to know that I am emailing the troops I have addresses for, and asking them not to pose in photos with him. The sole purpose of the trip is to show the American public that everything is o.k. and to get photo ops to send to the AP. This is shameful.

Debbie Argel Bastian, Proud mother of Capt. Derek Argel, USAF Combat Control, KIA Memorial Day 2005, Diayla Iraq


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KEYWORDS: iraq; kerry; mad; troops; war
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1 posted on 12/13/2006 11:56:46 AM PST by debbieargel
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To: debbieargel

good thinking...and my most humble thanks to your son for his service for the safety of our families and friends.


2 posted on 12/13/2006 11:58:38 AM PST by conferencecaller
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Looks like the dufus is running in '08.....

And I heard a rumor that he's a Vietnam Vet....

3 posted on 12/13/2006 11:58:55 AM PST by b4its2late (Liberalism is a hollow log and a mental disorder.)
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To: debbieargel

I agree, but if they "must" pose with him, crossed fingers helps.


4 posted on 12/13/2006 12:00:22 PM PST by theDentist (Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll.)
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To: debbieargel
Pretty sad when a US Senator has to photoshop troops into his own photos, in order to be pictured with any troops at all.
5 posted on 12/13/2006 12:01:29 PM PST by jdm
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To: theDentist

The troops could insist he wear a "I'm with stupid" shirt.

Just a botched joke there.


6 posted on 12/13/2006 12:02:18 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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They'll find a group somewhere for a photo-op. If they can't any--Kerry will find a commander who will order his troops to pose.

After all, Kerry is absolutely shameless anyway.

7 posted on 12/13/2006 12:02:55 PM PST by stockstrader ("Where government advances--and it advances relentlessly--freedom is imperiled"-Janice Rogers Brown)
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To: b4its2late

MAD TV presidential debate. They beat up on Bush pretty good but Jon Carry was clearly the loser in this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM1SDrClIok


8 posted on 12/13/2006 12:02:58 PM PST by cripplecreek (Peace without victory is a temporary illusion.)
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LOL! Good one.


9 posted on 12/13/2006 12:03:57 PM PST by theDentist (Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll.)
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To: debbieargel

Not that I know any of this as a civilian, but don't the officers issue orders for troops to pose with such dufii as JFK and Hillary!?


10 posted on 12/13/2006 12:04:09 PM PST by Theresawithanh (Every time I hear the word "exercise", I wash my mouth out with chocolate.)
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To: debbieargel
I thought Kerry's favorite Christmas spot is Cambodia...

We will do everything possible to ensure that your son's sacrifice was not in vain.
11 posted on 12/13/2006 12:05:39 PM PST by alecqss
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Wouldn't it be ironic if Kerry missed his flight out, and he would end up being "stuck in Iraq?"


12 posted on 12/13/2006 12:06:21 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: Theresawithanh

They can, and I'm sure some do. When Clinton was President, he flew in to Kaneohe Bay, where dh was stationed. They guys were given a "choice" of lining up and meeting with him or a working party. My dh chose the working party.


13 posted on 12/13/2006 12:07:18 PM PST by USMCWife6869
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To: Theresawithanh

My son was an officer. I can't speak for the rest, but I can tell you he would NEVER have ordered anyone to pose with him. If a higher commander ordered it, they would use some sign, like the crossed fingers. I hope they come up with something.


14 posted on 12/13/2006 12:10:01 PM PST by debbieargel ("It is above you. To serve God and Country is a priviledge and not a right." (Derek Argel ))
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To: theDentist

Thanks-I love this photo. With Kerry, it should be the "bird".


15 posted on 12/13/2006 12:10:06 PM PST by unkus
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To: debbieargel

Hopefully the troops will tell him they are to busy protecting Iraqis and doing their jobs, they don't have time to make him look good...

Besides, he said if you don't graduate college then your stupid and can be in Iraq....the troops don't have time for him, and they are way to classy to be anywhere around him...

He isn't anyone important, such as Rummy, the President or Condi or Rush or Hannity....he's just a senator and that isn't anything important....


16 posted on 12/13/2006 12:12:01 PM PST by HarleyLady27 (My ? to libs: "Do they ever shut up on your planet?" "Grow your own DOPE: Plant a LIB!")
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To: USMCWife6869

They ought to take him out on a patrol. See how he handles himself. I mean he was a "hero", right? Right? Who knows, he may fall on a grenade and really get his face in the news. Ya think?


17 posted on 12/13/2006 12:12:32 PM PST by Gunny Gene
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To: Tijeras_Slim

Oh, I misunderstood.

not


18 posted on 12/13/2006 12:12:46 PM PST by conferencecaller
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To: debbieargel

Great idea....I'll e-mail a few cousins.

MY guys a few years ago had a permanent order from me to NEVER get into a photo-op with anyone not in their chain of command.......and since I'm from MA....to never even talk to Teddy and John. Just walk away....say nothing.


19 posted on 12/13/2006 12:13:05 PM PST by ElectricStrawberry (27th Infantry Regiment...cut in half during the Clinton years....Nec Aspera Terrent!!!)
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To: debbieargel

I'd like to know what kind of responses you get back.


20 posted on 12/13/2006 12:16:15 PM PST by conferencecaller
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