That seems to be the talking point going around the Left-o-sphere. Blogs, comments, forums. Even 5th tier Defeatocrat Presidential contender Chris Dodd weighed in
Dodd called it "a sad day in the Senate when we spend hours debating an ad while our young people are dying in Iraq. Now that the Senate has twice voted on this ad, it is time to move on and vote to end the war."
Yes, it is a sad day when we even have to debate whether sitting United States Senators will stand with a 4 Star General serving in a war zone, or hysterical, ant-American leftists who smeared said general. It would probably be better if we debated
- S.CON.RES.39 : A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road crash victims. (doesn’t he know there is a war on?)
- S.RES.47 : A resolution honoring the life and achievements of George C. Springer, Sr., the Northeast regional director and a former vice president of the American Federation of Teachers. (doesn’t he know there is a war on?)
- S.RES.155 : A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on efforts to control violence and strengthen the rule of law in Guatemala. (if only they would do that here in the USA. Plus, doesn’t he know there is a war on?)
- S.RES.258 : A resolution recognizing the historical and educational significance of the Atlantic Freedom Tour of the Freedom Schooner Amistad, and expressing the sense of the Senate that preserving the legacy of the Amistad story is important in promoting multicultural dialogue, education, and cooperation. (doesn’t he know there is a war on?)
- S.660 : — Private Bill; A bill for the relief of Majan Jean. (doesn’t he know there is a war on?)
And even more stuff that shows he doesn’t understand that there is a war on!
Obama doesn’t, either
Obama, who appeared in Atlanta with R&B artist Usher and former NBA forward Dominique Wilkins, defended his decision not to vote, calling the resolution the "kind of game-playing that the American people are tired of."
He said it was wrong to waste time "debating about a newspaper ad" when young men and women are dying in Iraq and veterans are not receiving needed services.
Do I need to highlight some of his legislation and resolutions offered, when, instead of doing the business of the Senate, he was appearing with a former NBA player and an R&B singer? I do have to point out, in honesty, that the appearence was not the same day as the vote. I think you get my meaning, though.
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S.CON.RES.5 : A concurrent resolution honoring the life of Percy Lavon Julian, a pioneer in the field of organic chemistry and the first and only African-American chemist to be inducted into the National Academy of Sciences.
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S.CON.RES.25 : A concurrent resolution condemning the recent violent actions of the Government of Zimbabwe against peaceful opposition party activists and members of civil society.
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S.CON.RES.44 : A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Rosa Louise McCauley Parks.
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S.RES.268 : A resolution designating July 12, 2007, as "National Summer Learning Day".
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S.795 : A bill to assist aliens who have been lawfully admitted in becoming citizens of the United States, and for other purposes.
I will give it to him, he introduced at least two pieces of legislation to support health care for veterans and military personel injured fighting. Too bad niether have gone any farther then being submitted to committee, which, if memory serves, said committees are run by Democrats, and have languised since the first quarter. Why no follow up, Osama Obama? Maybe it is because he is "too white?"
I suppose it wasn’t a waste of time when Obama and Dodd voted for the Boxer Amendment
The Senate rejected a competing amendment by California Democrat Barbara Boxer to “reaffirm†support for veterans and military personnel. Democrats who spoke for the Boxer amendment cited attacks by the Republican-allied Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, which in 2004 disparaged Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry’s military record during the Vietnam war. The 51-46 vote for the amendment was insufficient because, under a previous agreement, 60 votes were required for passage.
Clinton and Dodd voted for the Boxer amendment, while Republican presidential hopefuls John McCain of Arizona and Sam Brownback of Kansas voted against it. Obama was present for this roll call and voted for the measure.
I have not seen Shillary anything about it being a waste of time, but, she sure has offered legislation and resolutions that show she does not understand there is a war on, by Dodd’s definition.
Anyhow, this talking point is similar to the who "timing" stupidity. An excuse to avoid debate on a subject Leftards do not like, makes them look bad, and highlights their weakness, particularly on national security.
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