52 Veterans running for Congress- all are Democrats!

[Beaverhausen]

http://www.bandofbrothers2006.org/

http://www.vetpac.org/2006Veterans.html

I know there have probably been threads about this already but...I just had to add one more.

I caught a bit of the rerun of their press conference last night on C-Span. What a wonderful group!

They deserve our support!

:patriot:

[vi5]

1. Geez, you think that would be...I don't know....news or something

Can you imagine if that many veterans were running as Repubs? We would never hear the end of the stories on it.

[FreedomAngel82]

8. And the republicans were recently

saying "oh they're just doing this and abusing their military records and the DCCC is abusing them" blah blah blah. They were trying to make it like the DCCC "coached" them to do what they're doing. Of course they won't actually talk to them themselves. Go Terry Stulce! Http://www.terry2006.com

[Quakerfriend]

2. I saw them on C-span, as well! WOW!!!

My heart skipped a beat. They are all incredible. REAL AMERICANS letting their voices be heard!

I was so impressed with how they each articulated their message. No notes. Just straight up and speaking the truth all the way.

This is what our country needs right now!!

We need to get behind them with our support.

[mzmolly]

23. I'm am sorry I missed it.

:(

[onenote]

3. this is great

(although to be completely accurate, two of the vets listed are repubs and, of course, the list doesn't include incumbents of either party who are vets). But its still fantastic and could really help our chances to take back the House.

onenote

[Beaverhausen]

4. Oops- I missed those 2 "R"s

But still...I think they too are getting in the race to make sure Bush doesn't keep taking money and resources from the troops and veterans.

[sakabatou]

5. Don't want to sound like a cynic but...

... they'll probably get swift boated. :(

[KansDem]

12. YOU'RE RIGHT! BWAHAHAHA...AND I'M THE PERSON TO DO IT!!

No veteran can claim to be a real American until I say so!!

[TriMetFan]

26. If I ever see that bitch in person I will slap that nazi smile off her

ass face.:grr:

[Kurovski]

29. And while you're at it, tell her to clean those funky dentures.

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[Kurovski]

41. Well, she won't be threatening sovereign nations with

unjustified invasion.

Iraq wasn't exactly a figure of speech, or a mere expression of shitwad Bush and Cheney's frustration.

[mzmolly]

25. I dunno, there are quite a few.

And hopefully the public is catching on to that tactic?

[DinahMoeHum]

6. Just e-mailed VETPAC to ask them to add Carl Sheeler to their list.

He's a Marine veteran and he's running for US Senate to challenge Lincoln Chafee.

www.carlsheeler.com

:kick:

[IronLionZion]

7. Republicans call us weak on defense,

because they are scared and have nothing to run on. There's no substance to the Republican platform. They just enable the corporate takeover of our democracy and nothing more.

Yes, those veterans are Democrats. Only 2 of them are Republican. People who know about war, know that the Republicans are dead wrong.

We must shout this good news everywhere we go. This is our ticket to victory. We have veterans on our side. Jack Murtha is with us. Hell, let's take our country back!

YEARGH!!!

[radio4progressives]

9. and we're taking the bait .. will that mean we will start invading Iran

other countries like Iran and Syria and Korea and all the world because we are strong on security, once we take the house?

[Crunchy Frog]

10. I can't agree that being strong on security equates with

advocating military aggression. I will look at each individual candidate, regardless of their military history, and evaluate what their stances are, without assuming anything a priori.

I believe that it is both possible and necessary for our party to be strong on national security. Simply conceding that issue to the Republicans, and consequently allowing them to be the ones who define the very meaning of the term, has been a disastrous path for our party to follow.

The truth is that military adventurism abroad weakens us at home and makes us less secure. We need a party that can articulate that fact with self assurance. I will support the Dems that are able to do that.

[opihimoimoi]

24. Me too, they gatta show some signs of Wisdom, Benevolency, and Astuteness

[radio4progressives]

34. we are in agreement, and i got the sense that these vets agree with us...

after i first posted in this thread, i had the opportunity to see the "band of brothers" (and 1 sister) holding full court press and I was struck with their sincerity, conviction and committment to set things to rights with the issues concerning the military (which we need to have fixed) and an honest and sincere passion to repair and restore our democracy and constitution - they really care about what's happened to this country under this leadership..

the ages ranged from very young to senior citizen range, and i was thrilled to hear them say the things that said today..

they all spoke about the common needs of our citizens, and by gosh i believe they mean they will do everything in their power to see to it.

so my spirits are a bit uplifted, hope restored.. and i truly wish these great vets all the best and hope everyone of them win their elections.

so they'll going to need a lot of support.. there are a number of them from Texas too.. by the way..

[Beaverhausen]

11. Experienced military people warned Bush against the Iraq invasion

Having veterans in congress can only insure that those who know the horrors of war will be making the decisions.

You should have heard them speaking yesterday. Not a war-monger among them.

[IronLionZion]

28. Those who know war, know that it's a last resort.

The Democratic party has no use for armchair warriors, those are Republicans. In fact, we need to reign in our corporate military industrial complex that Eisenhower warned us about. Any country that spends the lion's share of it's GDP on defense...is not strong on defense. Where the hell is that money going? It definitely isn't going to the troops for armored equipment, or military healthcare, or Veterans Affairs.

Even though I supported the first Persian Gulf war, it shocked the Chinese enough to radically overhaul and modernize their military. And it motivated terrorists to find sneaky and horrible methods of striking at us. So now we've replaced the Soviet Union with China and stateless terrorists. Motherfuckers.

The most effective defense strategy we can pursue is to get the fuck off of foreign oil and let our enemies wonder about how mighty we are that we don't need to prove it. If China doesn't make you nervous, then you're not paying attention. The reason they raise my blood pressure is that nobody knows what they are capable of. And nobody wants to find out because it's probably very horrible, so nobody messes with them, not even our chickenhawk neocons would dare attack the People's Republic. Fuck Taiwan. We removed our ships because we have no fucking clue where the Chinese submarines are. They just up and vanished from sonar! :wtf:

Oh and manufacturing. We definitely don't want China doing all our manufacturing.

[Kurovski]

31. I have similar thoughts to those expressed in this thread.

I posted this elsewhere:

My position is "the more ex-military running, the better."and here is why:
The administration got us into a war we never should have entered in the first place.

They have failed horribly on many fronts, most egregiously with the treatment of soldiers and Marines themselves. And they don't seem to care. they change nothing, but let the misery continue. They never served in the military, they've never seen war. If they had, and were they sane, they would care. We would not be there at all.

Anyone who has seen war and maintained their sanity has every right to run if qualified. The passion against using the military foolishly will be hard won in an ex-soldier.

They have seen human suffering on a scale that we may only read of in books. They themselves suffered. The compassion and sacrifice for other human beings is forged deep and strong.

And if it isn't, if the candidate is not qualified, the voters will find that out on their own--that is, if they themselves care.

[MissWaverly]

27. The 2 Iraq veterans that are Repugs are probably real

& are not to be confused with the brand x republicans that call themselves Republicans and have been tormenting us for the last 5 years. I don't think Eisenhower would have touched this bunch with a 10 foot pole.

[Kurovski]

32. Eisenhower actually warned us against them.

The "Military-Industrial Complex" Speech, his last speech as president.

"In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the militaryindustrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.

We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted. Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together."

Entire speech:

http://coursesa.matrix.msu.edu/~hst306/documents/indust.html

[MissWaverly]

43. I still like Ike

Thanks for the reminder.

Miss Waverly

[Beaverhausen]

13. I think they are on C-Span right now

again or a new press conference.

[FreedomAngel82]

15. Yep

They were introducing themselves. :) It was nice.

[radio4progressives]

14. Well i just watched 40 of the Band of Brothers holding Full Court Press

broadcast on C-Span - I wish them all well - i like their promise and committment to steer the course of our country out of shallow waters - to defend and uphold the principles of our constitution, and to work on behalf of the PEOPLE and turn their backs on K street.

I truly wish them all well..

on edit: as well as their committment to fully restore Veterans benefits, to make sure decisions of war are taken with the seriousness such calls need to be regarded, and to make sure that our military is not only well equipped but also well prepared and properly respected.

[Wheezy]

18. I just caught the end of this -- they were great

and so real in their speeches. I heart them.

[radio4progressives]

35. Genuine Human Beings, and true Warriors - Not Career Politicians

that will be an excellent change in Congress if these people win.

[cyberpj]

16. Did anyone get and post video of the Band of Brothers on cspan Weds?

It's rerunning right now but I'd love to send a link to a video replay to many friends and family.

[myrna minx]

17. This is fabulous!

:bounce: :bounce:

[BrotherBuzz]

19. 56 and Counting! (the front page has not been undated)

http://www.bandofbrothers2006.org/candidates/

[laugle]

20. Thanks for this post! I too was lucky to see them today.

It was a wonderful feeling of hope. I think of Vietnam, and how it really was the PEOPLE that helped to stop the war.

I believe the same will be true, in ridding this country of the greedy, powerful, corrupt warmongers we currently have in congress.

POWER TO THE PEOPLE......GO VETS.....

SAY IT LOUDER.........POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!

Recommended!!!

[Stinky The Clown]

21. It is VERY important to note this about VETPAC-dot-ORG ......

They say right up front there are politically non-partisan. They, for sure, have an agenda. They're very clear about that. But they align the organization with neither Democrats nor Republicans. They only align themselves with vets and issues of interest to veterans.

The fact that only two of the 55 are Republicans ought to tell even a 'moran' a thing or three about which party the vets involved in this see as better positioned to serve the needs of vets and meet issues of concern to vets.

And, while they focus first on things like the VA, they also espouse a strong economy, a lower deficit, a more inclusive, less bellicose foreign policy, and many things we Dems hold dear.

Republicans are the party for veterans ...... this veteran says BULLSHIT. Been there, done that. I left the Republican party years and years ago. They're just fucking liars who use vets for their own personal and political power.

I stand with all these guys.
:patriot:

[mzmolly]

22. Marvelous!

:hi:

[in_cog_ni_to]

30. I watched them on C-SPAN today and they were GREAT! I especially liked

the man who said he was putting KKKRove on notice that anytime he attacks ONE of the band of brothers, he would be attacking ALL of them and face their wrath. (paraphrased, but close) and they ALL would help that one fight back.:) This is going to be a GREAT election!

:thumbsup: for the Band of Brothers.

[BrotherBuzz]

33. I like to think they are borrowing an idea from Adlai Stevenson

I have been thinking that I would make a proposition to my Republican friends... that if they will stop telling lies about the Democrats, we will stop telling the truth about them. - Adlai E. Stevenson 1952

[in_cog_ni_to]

38. One of my favorite quotes!

Yes, they will speak TRUTH TO POWER and it will be so much fun to watch!

[Clarkie1]

37. Support our troops, vote for one!

Here's an inspiring example:

"Tammy left the service by way of Walter Reed hospital, where she woke up without her legs 10 days after a rocket-propelled grenade exploded in her lap as she flew her helicopter. She spent the next year not only healing her own wounds, but fighting to help her fellow soldiers. She saw first-hand the young veterans who were falling through the cracks of an unprepared health care system, and championed their cause to Congress, earning admiration from both sides of the aisle.

Now Tammy Duckworth is running for Congress as a Democrat in Illinois' 6th Congressional district. As our country faces the many challenges we have, both at home and abroad, we need leaders like Tammy Duckworth on Capitol Hill fighting for what is right."

more...

http://securingamerica.com/ccn/node/4354

[Benfea]

39. It's up to 60 now!

http://www.campaignsitebuilder.com/templates/displayfiles/tmpl26.asp?SiteID=891&PageID=13722&Trial=false

How many vets have run back from Iraq to run for congress against Democrats in blue states?

*crickets chirping*

Thought so.

[NCarolinawoman]

40. Compare these people to that bugman-roach-sprayer Delay.

These VETS are the Dems shining hope. I will gladly donate to them and work for them.

And maybe JUST MAYBE, we will stop hearing that DEMS don't stand for anything!

[Blue_Tires]

42. these vets need support! n/t

ttt