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Chaos erupts outside Petraeus briefing
Politico ^
| 4/25/07
Posted on 04/25/2007 11:40:26 AM PDT by bnelson44
Chaos erupted Wednesday outside a House briefing with Army Gen. David Petraeus, the U.S. military commander on the ground in Iraq.
Protestors thronged the halls of the Rayburn House Office Building outside the committee room where Petraeus is briefing members of Congress. The assembled protestors, which included members of Code Pink, shouted for members to bring U.S. troops home from Iraq as the lawmakers entered the room.
Then, Rep. Duncan Hunter of California, the ranking Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, called on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to resign after suggesting the war in Iraq is lost.
That prompted the protestors to shout him down and pandemonium ensued before Capitol Police officers cleared the hallway for reporters, members and aides.
Both parties have scheduled on-camera briefings following the meeting to share their impressions of what Petraeus has to say.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) scheduled a briefing for Democrats on Wednesday afternoon, a day after ABC reported that Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) would not attend the meeting.
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TOPICS: News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: appeaseniks; codepink; communists; dhimmis; dhimmitude; dims; dumbocrats; duncanhunter; gohuntergo; partyofappeasement; petraeus; rats; shoutingmatch
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To: TexasCajun
41
posted on
04/25/2007 11:58:33 AM PDT
by
showme_the_Glory
(No more rhyming, and I mean it! ..Anybody want a peanut.....)
To: Diana in Wisconsin
He ain’t going away. He did very well in the CA legislature straw poll as well.
42
posted on
04/25/2007 11:59:03 AM PDT
by
pissant
To: pissant
My gosh, an actual Republican gone wild! This could be hugh. Hunter rocks Reid’s world!
43
posted on
04/25/2007 12:00:11 PM PDT
by
LikeLight
(tagline expired - do you wish to renew?)
To: bnelson44
The old leftie tactic of don't let them even speak is revived once again......
Stalinists. They're nothing but Stalinists.
44
posted on
04/25/2007 12:00:30 PM PDT
by
Lakeshark
(Thank a member of the US armed forces for their sacrifice)
To: bnelson44
called on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to resign after suggesting the war in Iraq is lost. From beyond 3 point land, nuthin but net. Hunter scores, conservatives win! conservatives win! conservatives win!
45
posted on
04/25/2007 12:01:09 PM PDT
by
showme_the_Glory
(No more rhyming, and I mean it! ..Anybody want a peanut.....)
To: jdm
"Now we know why Pelosi didnt want to be there."
Indeed.
46
posted on
04/25/2007 12:01:25 PM PDT
by
Liberty Valance
(Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
To: Diana in Wisconsin
anyone know when the House vote happens today?
47
posted on
04/25/2007 12:01:52 PM PDT
by
ken5050
To: bnelson44
Go Hunter! If he doesn’t make the front pages and every news show aired, we can be certain the MSM is definitely afraid of Duncan Hunter.
Perfect timing for the Right Thing To Do, Hunter!
48
posted on
04/25/2007 12:01:59 PM PDT
by
Paperdoll
( Duncan Hunter '08)
To: bnelson44
Many, many points for Duncan Hunter :)
49
posted on
04/25/2007 12:02:47 PM PDT
by
Bahbah
(Regev, Goldwasser & Shalit, we are praying for you.)
To: advertising guy
Even dumber..MSNBC sponsors the FIRST GOP presidential debate from South Carolina..in a few weeks I think..and the moderator is Chrissie Matthews..What are we thinking???
50
posted on
04/25/2007 12:02:53 PM PDT
by
ken5050
To: showme_the_Glory
Its name is Midge Potts. ...a Code-Pink cutie.
I don't know about an ugly stick, looks like the whole dang tree fell on him.
To: pissant
WhooHoo. Go Hunter!
God bless him.
52
posted on
04/25/2007 12:03:09 PM PDT
by
processing please hold
(Duncan Hunter '08) (ROP and Open Borders-a terrorist marriage and hell's coming with them)
To: Kerretarded
This coupled with a few other things he has done recently moves him into the current getting-my-vote position.What! I come here from the DUFunnies and you're here too. Huh! :)
Anyway, I'd be behind him also, except he doesn't have the name recognition that Fred Thompson has through his tv/movie appearances. They're both good in my book.
I think it would be an interesting primary season should they both run. IMO, that would make two well-qualified conservative candidates.
53
posted on
04/25/2007 12:03:26 PM PDT
by
bcsco
To: TexasCajun
I wonder if IT is trying to sing Bobby Brady’s song from the first Brady Bunch movie?
54
posted on
04/25/2007 12:05:13 PM PDT
by
beltfed308
(Rudy: When you absolutely,positively need a liberal for President.)
To: Ultra Sonic 007
Add me to Hunter’s Ping list.
55
posted on
04/25/2007 12:05:34 PM PDT
by
Eagle of Liberty
(The United States of America is the only country strong enough to go it alone.)
To: beltfed308
Remember him from the Valerie Flameout hearings?
I bet this guy was there today and makes the evening news, again.
To: Ultra Sonic 007; Extremely Extreme Extremist; GulfBreeze; Antoninus
Then, Rep. Duncan Hunter of California, the ranking Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, called on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to resign after suggesting the war in Iraq is lost. Heheheheheheh...!!! That's our man! Pour it on...!
To: bnelson44
Let’s send Code Pink to Iraq on a fact finding mission. Make sure they dress in real bright pink. Da-Glo pink. And make them glow in the dark.
58
posted on
04/25/2007 12:08:04 PM PDT
by
Right Wing Assault
("..this administration is planning a 'Right Wing Assault' on values and ideals.." - John Kerry)
To: Liberty Valance
Thompson/Hunter Hunter/Thompson Works for me... works for me too. Both men seem very solid. Either way, I believe they would win. Strong and confident. Would shed the leftists in any debate. Let's hope it happens.
59
posted on
04/25/2007 12:08:09 PM PDT
by
sand88
To: Liberty Valance
60
posted on
04/25/2007 12:09:10 PM PDT
by
ichabod1
("Liberals read Karl Marx. Conservatives UNDERSTAND Karl Marx." Ronald Reagan)
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