Hunter calls for Reid to step down over 'war is lost' remarks

CNN ^ | 04/25/2007

[Ultra Sonic 007]

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Rep. Duncan Hunter called Wednesday for Sen. Harry Reid to resign his post as Senate majority leader over remarks that the senator made last week that the war in Iraq "is lost" if the United States continues on its current policy.

Hunter, a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, is the ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee.

"In my opinion Sen. Reid, having made that statement, which can only have a demoralizing effect on our troops and an effect of encouragement of the adversary, I think it would be appropriate for Sen. Reid to resign his position as the leader of the United States Senate," he said.

[Rummyfan]

GO DUNCAN HUNTER!

[AlaskaErik]

Just resign his post?! How about resigning all together?

[avacado]

CNN sure did a good job of reporting that by stuffing it on a backpage on some blog.

[JoanneSD]

Good call Duncan, you have had my support since you announced you were running... If only the rest of the republicans would say the same.. I do believe the light stroke Harri had is effecting his brain.. Harri lost his mind a long time ago..

[Condor 63]

[ElkGroveDan]

Yeah that’s the way.

[Jim Robinson]

Reid is about as un-American as you can get without being charged for treason during wartime. And I’m not so sure about that. He ought to be run up on charges and we’ll see what sticks.

[bnelson44]

YOUR ACTION REQUESTED BY SOME TROOPS IN IRAQ: Please spread the word about an appeal for redress that people in the military can sign to show support for the mission. They are having problems getting the word out:

www.appealforcourage.org

If you haven't seen this yet: A campaign by active-duty troops asking Congress to drop plans for a withdrawal from Iraq. Lt. Jason Nichols, a 33-year-old naval projects officer who has been in Baghdad since mid-January, said the goal is to keep lawmakers focused on letting the military finish its mission in Iraq, and not prematurely declare failure

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7392499685041821301&hl=en

Petitions for civilians:
http://www.townhall.com/ref/surrender
http://www.gopetition.com/online/11574.html

[Paperdoll]

An outstanding gentleman with macro-self discipline, in view of the fact that his Marine son, Duncan Duane is readying for his third deployment in Iraq. Today Rep. Hunter, by sticking to his principles, showed the world what a fearless leader he would be! God protect his son, and GO, DUNCAN HUNTER1

[Bernard Marx]

Nevada voters — have you no shame?

[CremeSaver]

Finally, someone with a couple of guts. No one ever calls democrats on what they do or say, and I’m tired of it.

[kinghorse]

I doubt I would make a good politician. Here’s how I might address the chamber. “Madam Chairperson, requesting the floor for 3 minutes to comment on the words spoken by the honorable Senator from Nevada. Let me start out by saying I like Harry Reid. To piss on. I reliquish the duration of my alloted time.”

[sappy]

That alone might just get my vote.

[Ultra Sonic 007]

If the media gave Hunter the attention he so richly deserves, you all would probably hear more gems like these:

"The Democrats’ bumper-sticker plan is simply to deploy to the rear and retreat. To attack what is happening in Iraq is easy, to defend it takes more time."

"I don't think I have to criticize either Hillary or Obama. I think that they are doing a great job together of carrying out that task themselves."

"These are the people who tried to kill us. It includes the guy -- the 20th hijacker, that was Mr. Qahtani who was caught coming in -- who didn't make it to the planes that drove into New York. Here you have a guy who was on his way to kill 5,000 Americans, and we have people complaining because he had a dog bark at him in Guantanamo."

"The American people must realize that a Gore administration would be populated by many of those responsible for the failures of the Clinton administration. Rearranging the deck chairs will not save the ship of U.S. security. The new team must be competent, professional and pro-defense. That means it can't be Al Gore's team."

"Liberals are already declaring defeat (in Iraq) but they didn't inform the US Marines. It is in our best interest to expand freedom. Free nations are our allies and friends."

[rockrr]

Does anyone know the surrounding circumstances to this pronouncement? Like where he said it? The Commie News Network makes it look like it was just a quip as he passed by.

Is there a more complete transcript of Duncan’s statement floating around?

[Ultra Sonic 007]

I’ll be on the look out for it.

[chiefqc]

Waaaaaaaaaaa, he said a bad thing about me, waaaaaaaaa, waaaaaaaaaa, waaaaaaaaaaa and I need my soiled diapher chaanged waaaaaaaaaa, waaaaaaaaaaaaaa, waaaaaaaaaaaaa.

[Ultra Sonic 007]

FYI, the original mention about Hunter was revealed in this thread.

This little thread actually listed his quote.

[elhombrelibre]

Good for Congressman Hunter. Senator Reid disgraced his office, the Congress, and his state by giving aid and comfort to those who are killing Americans.