McCain Slams Rush, Demands He Apologize And Retract "Phony Soldiers" Comment

[jefferson_dem]

The pressure builds for Limpballs :evilgrin:


McCain Slams Rush, Demands He Apologize And Retract "Phony Soldiers" Comment
By Greg Sargent - September 28, 2007, 3:21PM

The first Republican member of Congress -- and first GOP Presidential candidate -- has now stepped forward to condemn Rush's "phony soldier" remark.

Time.com's Ana Marie Cox asked John McCain for a response to Rush's comments, and she received this blistering statement from the veteran and torture victim:

Any American who risks his or her life to defend us has earned the respect and gratitude of every American citizen, irrespective of their views on this war. If Mr. Limbaugh made the remark he is reported to have made, it reflects very poorly on him and not the objects of his offensive comment. I expect most Americans, whatever their political views, will have the same reaction. He would be well advised to retract it and apologize.

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[HiFructosePronSyrup]

1. I'm surprised McCain isn't agreeing with Rush.

He must be on his meds today.

[blm]

2. He had to wait to be 'asked' before he became outraged?

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[Ian David]

14. Someone had to call McCain and ask him to relax with a nice game of solitaire...

and then commanded him to become outraged.

[KansDem]

17. Yeah, and so far none of the other GOP candidates has said anything...

They should be all over this like flies on shit on a hot summer day, but "no"...they have chosen to remain silent, probably seeing which way the wind will blow. So much for "leadership." :eyes:

[rusty quoin]

3. I'm glad to see that.

Maybe it will up the pressure on other Repubs.

[ProSense]

4. Pressure is on Bush! n/t

[bullimiami]

5. OK big man wheres the legislation? The 'sense of the senate'

[BOSSHOG]

6. Wow mccain risking the wrath of chickenhawk dittoheads.

[tridim]

7. He just wants Rush to apologize so he can give him a big ol bear hug..

Like he did with his BFF, *.

[opihimoimoi]

8. Rush must be in Bad Shape if McCain is dissing him....They eat their own...don't they

[AX10]

9. Will McCain introduce an motion to condemn Rush?

[Swamp Rat]

10. Time to go for Limpball's jugular, which is located near his anus.

[JohnnyLib2]

11. Go McCain!

[judaspriestess]

12. I'm not surprised

and I'm glad the dude said something. You have to draw the line somewhere, sheesh

[otohara]

13. Outrage Overkill

this is how it's going to be from now on huh?

Dems outraged,GOP more outraged, everyone demands an apology eventually.

[ProSense]

16. Bush is still in office and his policies are still being rubber stamped by Republicans.

Outrage for failed policies and hypocrisy is necessary, feigned outrage is despicable.

[State the Obvious]

15. That's NOT enough....

McCain needs to LEAD a group to get Limbaugh off the Armed Forces Network.

If you support the troops (as Limbaugh claims he does) he shouldn't be allowed to slander the military by calling some of them "phoney soldiers".

(That is what it is really all about....slandering soldiers for political gain.)

[kmla]

18. Meh. Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every once in a while.

(In case you don't get it, McCain = blind squirrel...)

[Disturbed]

20. "If Mr. Limbaugh made the remark...."

McLame qualified his statement & didn't come forward with it until asked. Does anyone believe that McLame didn't know about this before he was asked about it?

[DeepModem Mom]

19. Well, K&R!

[AllyCat]

21. Then do what Congress does McCain, condemn him! Oh wait, you

weren't there for the vote were yah? Well, that's okay. Ask Hillary or Reid. They'll tell you how to do it.