Posted on 07/05/2008 3:32:28 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued
No, ignore that photograph, and its possible implications, and look further down the piece at this fellow (pictured at right; click to enlarge).
Look closely at his medals. As any American veteran can tell you, it's as easy to spot the fact that those aren't American medals as it is to tell the difference between, say, an M4 and an AK-47.
In particular, take a look at the top right medal in the gentleman's array. Then, take a look at the image below at left. See a resemblance?
The medal is the "Order of the Patriotic War" -- "an Order (decoration) of the Soviet Union," which "was awarded to all soldiers in the Soviet armed forces, security troops, and to partisans for heroic deeds during the Great Patriotic War" [Auth. -- the Soviet designation for WWII].
The rest of the medals being worn by the gentleman on the mailer are identifiable as Soviet awards, as well.
The takeaway from this? Freshman "Blue Dog" Democrat Congressman Tim Mahoney, FL-16, loves the troops so much that neither he nor his staff could tell the difference between an American veteran and a former soldier in Iron Joe Stalin's Red Army.
(Excerpt) Read more at jeffemanuel.net ...
At best, it’s carelessness at its most appalling.
UNREAL. This episode perfectly displays the left’s ignorance and disdain - “hey, we need some old guy with a bunch of medals, see what we can pull off the internet” - some staff member probably grabbed whatever image seemed to fit the bill, but it’s amazing that there is so little knowledge of or interest in military matters within the staff of a US Congressman.
Good grief, what an incomptent boob.
Thank you for your service to the Motherland!!!?????
Think that’s bad? This is what passes for a good news paper and RAT Government in Michigan http://detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=LOCAL check out the medal at the left under “Michigan’s Best 2008.”
Isn’t this the same USSR that was an ally of the US during WWII? Much ado....
You make a great point. This guy won those medals serving on OUR side in WWII. Using this picture for that purpose proves the Congressman is an idiot, not that he’s a Marxist.
Wow, what a staffer screw-up. Someone’s going to be typing a resume tonite and licking stamps, tomorrow, I’d bet.
Mark Foley ex R-16 ... the gift that, damn him, keeps on giving.
Wow... just... wow.
Tim Mahoney = idiot
nuff said...
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