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calteacherguy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 06:54 PM
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Clark calls on Congress to remove Limbaugh from Armed Forces Radio
Dear XXXXXXX,

We can't let Rush Limbaugh call our troops "phony soldiers" - email Congress and urge them to take Rush off Armed Forces Radio!

http://ga4.org/campaign/dumprush?rk=211U8561O3THE

We're far from giving up. Last week, Rush Limbaugh labeled any American soldier who supports an end to the war in Iraq as "phony."1 We challenged Limbaugh through an email campaign to invite VoteVets.org's Jon Soltz to his show and repeat these same insults to an Iraq war veteran's face. Over 10,000 of you responded and emailed Rush -- but to our disappointment, he has refused to respond to our request.

It's time to put real pressure on Rush Limbaugh. His show is broadcast on Armed Forces Radio, and this time we are going to go straight to the lifeblood of Rush's show -- Congress. Congress has the power to remove Rush Limbaugh from Armed Forces Radio, and it won't be as easy for elected officials to ignore our call.

Click here to hold Rush Limbaugh accountable for his offensive and outrageous comments -- tell your members of Congress to take Rush off Armed Forces Radio today!

http://ga4.org/campaign/dumprush?rk=211U8561O3THE

Tax dollars are used to fund Armed Forces Radio, and that money is not intended for radio show hosts to spout insults at our soldiers. These "phony soldiers" have simply exercised their right to free speech, as Rush Limbaugh does on a daily basis. Simply because a majority of our troops who return from Iraq disagree with Rush on Bush's failed war policy does not give him the right to dishonor their service.

Unlike Rush Limbaugh, members of Congress cannot casually brush off the concerns of citizens. Since Rush won't listen to us, we're going directly to Congress, who can prevent him from disrespecting and censoring the voices of our soldiers.

Click here to hold Rush Limbaugh accountable for his offensive and outrageous comments -- tell your members of Congress to take Rush off Armed Forces Radio today!

http://ga4.org/campaign/dumprush?rk=211U8561O3THE

How have Republicans in Congress chosen to respond so far? Congressional Republicans have actually drafted a resolution supporting Rush Limbaugh, "commending relentless efforts to build and maintain troop morale through worldwide radio broadcasts and personal visits to conflict regions."

That's outrageous. Rush Limbaugh's "phony soldiers" comment should not be commended -- it should be condemned. And it's time to tell Congress to act swiftly to hold Rush Limbaugh accountable.

Click here to hold Rush Limbaugh accountable for his offensive and outrageous comments -- tell your members of Congress to take Rush off Armed Forces Radio today!

Our armed forces have served us honorably in Iraq, and the least we can do is respectfully listen to what they have to say about their experiences and perspectives on the war. To question the sincerity of our "phony" troops is disgraceful and must end.

Thank you for speaking out.

Sincerely,

Wes Clark

http://ga4.org/campaign/dumprush?rk=211U8561O3THE
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Sparkly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 08:22 PM
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1. Have I mentioned lately that I love General Clark?
Just saw him with Dan Abrams. I think I've run out of adjectives. :)
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Evergreen Emerald Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 08:24 PM
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2. Finally!
I agree...we should be shouting this from the rooftops
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BikeWriter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 08:36 PM
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3. YEE HAW! I love Wes Clark!
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Rene Donating Member (758 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-02-07 10:05 PM
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4. Draft Wes Clark for President 2008....he's the best . Far outshines the entire announced fields of
drips and corporate syncophants, we have today.
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