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Sen Boxer cheers naming of the uss cesar chavez
Daily Caller ^ | 5-18-11 | Caroline May

Posted on 05/18/2011 9:18:44 PM PDT by STARWISE

While the idea of naming a U.S. Naval ship after labor leader Cesar Chavez has roiled some, California Democrat Sen. Barbara Boxer is thrilled that the activist will be receiving the honor.

Boxer called Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus Tuesday to thank him for the decision.

“I applaud Secretary Mabus for continuing the Navy’s rich tradition of naming these supply ships after pioneers, explorers and visionaries by honoring César Chávez, who worked tirelessly to promote fair working conditions and equal rights for all Americans,” Boxer said in a statement.

“This is a fitting tribute to Chávez, who served in the Navy, and follows the Navy’s recent decisions to name other supply ships after American visionaries from Medgar Evers to Amelia Earhart to Lewis and Clark.”

Republican California Rep. Duncan Hunter, a Marine veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, had a very different opinion. He said that it was indicative of the Navy’s politicization.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: barbaraboxer; boxer; cesarchavez; chvez; hispandering; shipnamed; usnavy
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To: STARWISE

Yeah Nancy, why don’t YOU allow your workers to unionize then, NANCY.


61 posted on 05/19/2011 1:35:26 AM PDT by Amberdawn
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To: STARWISE

BTTT


62 posted on 05/19/2011 3:12:12 AM PDT by E.G.C. (Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)
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To: STARWISE

I think it’s a minor condolence that at least the ship isn’t named after that other Chavez.


63 posted on 05/19/2011 3:27:51 AM PDT by Lattero
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To: FlingWingFlyer

I believe this administration will launch the “USS Vagina Monologues” first.


64 posted on 05/19/2011 4:25:21 AM PDT by BilLies (r)
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To: STARWISE

Yes, and the point of the daily stabs is to dishearten us, wear us down, and make us think that resistance if futile.

So we have to have heart, stand strong, and resist with all our might.


65 posted on 05/19/2011 5:14:09 AM PDT by TheOldLady
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To: TheOldLady; STARWISE

“Yes, and the point of the daily stabs is to dishearten us, wear us down, and make us think that resistance if futile.

So we have to have heart, stand strong, and resist with all our might.”

BTTT....great post! It’s been an outrage an hour coming from this regime and all of their cronies and thugs since Jan. 20th,2009! We must stand up, stand strong and never give in to the marxists that are tearing this country apart.


66 posted on 05/19/2011 6:29:43 AM PDT by penelopesire (Let The Congressional Hearings Begin!)
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To: STARWISE

Another day, another insult. Come on 2012!


67 posted on 05/19/2011 7:46:41 AM PDT by RedMDer (restoration of our honor, dignity, and freedoms will save America. - Sarah Palin)
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To: STARWISE
Sen Boxer cheers naming of the uss cesar chavez

ORGANIZER Cesar Chavez. He worked SO HARD to get that title, it's just a thing.

Okay, ma'am?

68 posted on 05/19/2011 7:50:29 AM PDT by Lazamataz (The Democrat Party is Communist. The Republican Party is Socialist. The Tea Party is Capitalist.)
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To: Empireoftheatom48
"Was this guy ever in the US. Military-Let me guess-no, am I wrong?"

Joined the Navy in 1944 and did two years

69 posted on 05/19/2011 11:13:48 AM PDT by Mila
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