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Dingell Slams Limbaugh As "Dishonest And Misleading"
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| 8/2/06
| Rep. John Dingell
Posted on 08/02/2006 5:29:01 PM PDT by M. Thatcher
MI-15: Dingell Slams Limbaugh As "Dishonest And Misleading"
Dem Rep. John Dingell, who's been under fire from right wingers who are grossly distorting his remarks about Hezbollah, has just struck back, writing a blistering letter to Rush Limbaugh which slams the radio host as "dishonest and misleading." Dingell is demanding that Limbaugh stop distorting his record. Read Dingell's full letter after the jump.
Here's the full letter:
Mr. Rush Limbaugh
1270 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
Dear Rush:
Your comments about me and my position on the terrorist organization Hezbollah during your program on August 1 and 2 were dishonest and misleading.
I am consistently on the record saying that I believe Hezbollah to be a terrorist organization dedicated to the elimination of Israel. The world community must come together to work to eradicate Hezbollah and their power. They unilaterally provoked this conflict, they use civilians as human shields, and they generally have no regard for the loss of either Israeli or Lebanese civilian lives. The sad and unfortunate events of the past few weeks have reinforced this belief.
Here are the facts:
* In March 2005, I voted for a resolution calling on the European Union to list Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.
* In June 2006, I voted for a resolution urging the Organization of American States countries to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.
* On July 28 of this year, I signed onto a letter again reiterating the request for the EU to regard Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.
You also disregarded my continued support of the State of Israel including:
* A July 19, 2006 statement in which I said on the House floor "Israel's right to defend itself is absolute."
* A statement two days earlier on July 17 on the House floor in which I said: "The actions of Hezbollah have been wrong and counterproductive. They violated Israel's borders, they have continually targeted civilians, and they have endangered Lebanon's promising future."
* And, the fact that during my 50 years in Congress, I have proudly supported more than $300 billion dollars in aid for the State of Israel.
For your own political agenda, you ignored the facts and relied on an edited soundbite which does not stand up to the scrutiny of unbiased reporters.
Let me make it clear: I will continue to call for a cease-fire and to advocate for peace in the Middle East. I want an end to the deadly attacks for many reasons, including my belief that this conflict has cost Israel dearly in the international community. I also believe Israel faces a long-term threat if the government of Lebanon is controlled by extremists. This could happen if the violence brings down Lebanon's democratically elected government - which has received strong support from the Bush Administration. I believe Israel has both the right to exist and the right to protect its borders. I am doing what I believe will help our friends in Israel today, tomorrow and for years to come.
You and I disagree on many things, but we do share a love of this country and its people. I ask you to use your influence to stoke the fires for peace in the Middle East - a peace that will advance America's standing in all corners of the world - instead of furthering the bloodshed and pain for the sake of partisan politics.
Sincerely yours,
John D. Dingell
Member of Congress
15th Congressional District, Michigan
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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Michigan
KEYWORDS: 109th; dingeldhimmi; dingell; limbaugh; nra; talkradio
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To: M. Thatcher
Hmmmm... That ought to fire up his Arabic base.
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posted on
08/02/2006 5:30:16 PM PDT
by
Brilliant
To: M. Thatcher
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posted on
08/02/2006 5:31:08 PM PDT
by
clintonh8r
(To err is human; to forgive, divine. Neither is Marine Corps policy.)
To: M. Thatcher
Rep. Dingell? Can you spell "loser?"
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posted on
08/02/2006 5:31:15 PM PDT
by
proudmilitarymrs
(It's not immigration, it's an invasion!)
To: M. Thatcher
Rep. Dingell? Can you spell "loser?"
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posted on
08/02/2006 5:31:31 PM PDT
by
proudmilitarymrs
(It's not immigration, it's an invasion!)
To: M. Thatcher
Fodder for Rush tomorrow?
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posted on
08/02/2006 5:31:38 PM PDT
by
A CA Guy
(God Bless America, God bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
To: M. Thatcher
To Dingel: "Up Yours, Racialist Toady!"
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posted on
08/02/2006 5:31:53 PM PDT
by
Alia
To: M. Thatcher
What an idiot. When are the voters of Michigan going to wake up?
To: proudmilitarymrs
sorry 'bout that double <>
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posted on
08/02/2006 5:32:32 PM PDT
by
proudmilitarymrs
(It's not immigration, it's an invasion!)
To: M. Thatcher
John, the only problem is that you were "caught" on tape saying you were not taking any sides. You remember that don't you? Don't you hate when that happens?
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posted on
08/02/2006 5:33:03 PM PDT
by
Torie
To: M. Thatcher
I love watching El Rushbo get under this glass jaw liberal's skin.
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posted on
08/02/2006 5:33:04 PM PDT
by
Rosemont
To: M. Thatcher
To: M. Thatcher
So he feels he's on a first-name basis with Mr. Limbaugh?
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posted on
08/02/2006 5:34:21 PM PDT
by
digger48
To: M. Thatcher
Your comments about me and my position on the terrorist organization Hezbollah during your program on August 1 and 2 were dishonest and misleading."
DING-DING DING-DING DING-DING
Guess the truth got under his skin.
Rush will really put the pressure on now.
To: M. Thatcher
It's all "Taqiyya" now Al Dingell.
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posted on
08/02/2006 5:35:56 PM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(If stupidity got us into this mess, then why can't it get us out?)
To: M. Thatcher
Only a liberal Democrat would think FIFTY years in Congress was an accomplishment worth bragging about. Talk about modern day aristocracy.
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posted on
08/02/2006 5:36:30 PM PDT
by
MichiganMan
(Thank Michael Moore for 2004!!)
To: M. Thatcher
I ask you to use your influence to stoke the fires for peace in the Middle East
Rush does. Peace comes with victory, and destroying Hezbollah and other terrorist groups. Peace will come no other way.
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posted on
08/02/2006 5:36:41 PM PDT
by
proud_yank
(Socialism - An Answer In Search Of A Question For Over 100 Years)
To: M. Thatcher
Delusional in every aspect of his rant. Just when did Israel enjoy the support of the international community?
Never.
Dingle would pretend the UN is not anti semitic.
He said what he said.....and he can lie about it all he wants.
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posted on
08/02/2006 5:38:13 PM PDT
by
OldFriend
(I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
To: M. Thatcher
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posted on
08/02/2006 5:39:42 PM PDT
by
mewzilla
(Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
To: Doc Hunter
When are the voters of Michigan going to wake up?"the voters of Michigan," at least his constituency, are in large part Hezbollah supporters (or members?).
They understand lying to the infidel about your true positions is the approved path mandated by their instruction manual for successful conquest.. They won't hold this against him.
In fact, his "slip" that he doesn't condemn Hezbollah or take sides between Hezbollah and Israel is what they're more likely to be angry about. One cannot let the Dhimmi know that their throats are about to be cut, after all...
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posted on
08/02/2006 5:41:54 PM PDT
by
Phsstpok
(Often wrong, but never in doubt)
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