[Always A Marine]

I've said it here all along that Webb is a candy ass and now he is a traitor to the conservative cause. -rowhey

That is an irresponsible statement -- and just what the Democrats want us to say in order to marginalize us to the kook fringe.

Jim Webb is many things, but "candy ass" is not among them. Webb's combat record as a Marine infantry officer in Vietnam is unsurpassed, and speaks for itself. If you were to read his award citations, you would understand that. Had Jim Webb been killed on July 10, 1969 instead of only seriously wounded, his Navy Cross would have been a Medal of Honor.

As for your second allegation -- that Webb is a traitor to the Conservative cause -- well, that might well be true. We'll see where he stands on other key issues. I share your frustration, but let's make sure our statements are accurate and don't do more harm than good. Semper Fidelis...

[rowhey]

Always A Marine:
My statements to the effect that he is a candy ass have absolutely nothing to do with his record in Viet Nam. I'm sick and tired of people ducking and hiding behind war records or military service anytime the heat gets turned up in the proverbial political kitchen. A war record should not be cover for policy positions that otherwise jeopardize this Republic.

When I was a cadet at the Virginia Military Institute...his book "Field of Fire" was considered required reading. Indeed, his tenure as SecNav had much to do with the ultimate selection of Gen. Gray as Commandant and the renewed efforts of the Marine Corps to improve training.

But let's face it. This is the year 2006. Not 1988 or 1968. We have a war(s) that we are fighting now...and we must win. Period.

James Webb is a candy ass...not for his war record...but because he is the political equivalent of cross-dresser. He's come out of the closet now...and I'll call him a candy ass any day of the week.

[Thorin]

>>>>>Jim Webb is many things, but "candy ass" is not among them. Webb's combat record as a Marine infantry officer in Vietnam is unsurpassed, and speaks for itself.

You are exactly right!