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Webb to give State of the Union response
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Posted on 01/16/2007 9:26:19 AM PST by Sub-Driver

Webb to give State of the Union response

25 minutes ago

Freshman Sen. Jim Webb, a Vietnam War veteran, will deliver the official Democratic response to President Bush's State of the Union Address, where the war in Iraq is expected to be a central topic.

As a combat veteran, Webb, D-Va., "understands personally how crucial it is to find a new direction in Iraq and begin to bring the war to a close," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (news, bio, voting record) and Speaker Nancy Pelosi (news, bio, voting record) said Tuesday in announcing their choice of Webb to respond to Bush's Jan. 23 address to Congress.

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To: tumblindice

That's a fine record. He's using it to advance himself personally which, of course, is also fine. But the fact he profits personally from being a 'credible' voice of dissent makes him fair game, regardless of military record.


21 posted on 01/16/2007 9:42:31 AM PST by kinghorse
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To: Sub-Driver

Funny how NOTHING they are actually DOING in the Congress they hold majority in deal with Iraq, but that is what the response to the SOTU will focus on? I gotta love it.

This is going to be good. Hatred and blam is what Webb will bring, rather than the unity and the solutions he and his party were tasked with in the last election.

The people voted for change all right, they voted Democrats in so they can no longer cry about not having the power to stop that 'Evil Bush'. Their golden goose goto slogans are gone and now they have to lead instead of oppose the leader.

Democrats have already been falling on their faces in Congress and this next trip will be more fun to watch than when Castro took a nosedive after missing a step.

People thought they were punishing Allen for saying Macaca but instead they ended up electing one.


22 posted on 01/16/2007 9:43:01 AM PST by Just sayin (Is is what it is, for if it was anything else, it would be isn't.)
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To: AmishDude

Boycott!


23 posted on 01/16/2007 9:44:37 AM PST by jimfree (Freep and ye shall find.)
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To: Sub-Driver

I wonder if they'll put him on a seven-second delay.


24 posted on 01/16/2007 9:45:30 AM PST by rabidralph
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To: tumblindice

so please explain why he every appearance in the media these last 12 months have had him carry himself as a fist class aft orafice of a donkey?

I would have never guessed marine based on his public conduct.


25 posted on 01/16/2007 9:47:47 AM PST by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: kinghorse

(S)sorry he has the military service immunity from criticism totem.

(/s)


26 posted on 01/16/2007 9:50:17 AM PST by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: Sub-Driver

Don’t worry. When he doesn’t get his way he’ll have a temper tantrum and quit. Just like when he was SECNAV.


27 posted on 01/16/2007 9:54:11 AM PST by SAR_Bill (Not terribly fond of the Froggies.)
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To: longtermmemmory

"military service immunity"
No, no immunity to fair comment. But you libeled a war hero, simply because you disagree with him politically.
And that's not right.


28 posted on 01/16/2007 9:54:43 AM PST by tumblindice (When did FR become an organ of the "compassionate conservative" branch of the Republican party?)
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To: All

Back to work for me . . . but how `bout just the facts, boys?
It's the only thing that keeps us from becoming Democrats.


29 posted on 01/16/2007 9:57:14 AM PST by tumblindice (So, when did FR become an organ of the "compassionate conservative" branch of the Republican party?)
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To: RedRover

No. It turns out Webb's son is a moonbat.


30 posted on 01/16/2007 9:59:03 AM PST by AmishDude (It doesn't matter whom you vote for. It matters who takes office.)
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To: RexBeach

Do you think that George Allen will ever out live that? When his name comes into the news in 20 years, do you think that is the first thing they will mention about him?
I bet it will be the first thing they mention after he passes away.


31 posted on 01/16/2007 10:00:01 AM PST by Holicheese (Beerfest could be the greatest movie ever made!)
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To: tumblindice

Duke Cunningham was a war hero.


32 posted on 01/16/2007 10:01:27 AM PST by AmishDude (It doesn't matter whom you vote for. It matters who takes office.)
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To: AmishDude
Ping for the debut of Senator Ass!

This guy's ranting will not go over well.

33 posted on 01/16/2007 10:01:37 AM PST by Rummyfan (Iraq: Give therapeutic violence a chance!)
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To: Rummyfan

Oh, they'll inject him with sedatives. Don't worry. As long as they keep him from the bar, he'll be reasonable.


34 posted on 01/16/2007 10:03:08 AM PST by AmishDude (It doesn't matter whom you vote for. It matters who takes office.)
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To: Sub-Driver
Boy, the Dems really know how to pick them. They dragged Tim Kaine out for one of the most bizzare, uncomfortable responses last year. He repeatedly said, "There is a better way." To date, the Dems refuse to say what that is. The recent response from Durbin was beyond weak. I can't wait to see what The American Chia Head has to say after the SOTU.

Dem collage of responders


35 posted on 01/16/2007 10:03:15 AM PST by edpc (The pen is mightier than the sword......until you fight someone.)
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To: Sub-Driver
Fine. No pre-release of the speech.
36 posted on 01/16/2007 10:04:03 AM PST by stylin19a
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To: Long Island Pete

I hope he won't get in a plug for adulterers or pedophiles.


37 posted on 01/16/2007 10:04:16 AM PST by Dante3
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To: Sub-Driver

I wonder if he will wave around his son's combat boots and call Muslims " ragheads ? "
Webb boasted that he thought about punching President Bush in the face at a reception the White House gave for the new Congressmen and Senators .
I have no doubt that will use the most disrespectful speech for the Commander in Chief .
He's a classless boor .


38 posted on 01/16/2007 10:06:37 AM PST by Wild Irish Rogue
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To: Sub-Driver

Part of the Democrats' new tough guy image. While they call for surrender all over the World.


39 posted on 01/16/2007 10:09:20 AM PST by popdonnelly
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To: Sub-Driver

communist or islamist? As a democrat there is no third possibility.


40 posted on 01/16/2007 10:10:54 AM PST by onedoug
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