HoR resolution to support Rush

[Ender]

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HOUSE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LIMBAUGH
Mon Oct 01 2007 15:16:57 ET

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OCTOBER 1, 2007

Mr. KINGSTON submitted the following resolution

Honoring all Americans serving in the Armed Forces of the United States and commending broadcaster Rush Limbaugh for his relentless efforts to build and maintain troop morale through worldwide radio broadcasts and personal visits to conflict regions.

Whereas the need to show support for American troops serving and fighting both here and abroad during a time of global conflict has never been greater, with the need to communicate an uplifting message of encouragement to American soldiers eternally important, in addition to the morale-boosting value of personal visits to combat region by highly-regarded individuals;

Whereas every American, to include service men and women and broadcasters, is entitled to free speech and the free exchange of ideas; Whereas daily radio broadcasts reaching tens of millions of civilians and soldiers both in America and abroad by way of the Armed Forces Radio Network are conducted five days a week by Rush Hudson Limbaugh III;

Whereas Mr. Limbaugh has consistently used his broadcast time to praise American troops and support them during their ongoing efforts to secure peace in a troubled world;

Whereas Mr. Limbaugh has met with troops in Afghanistan; raised and donated millions of dollars to the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation, which provides college scholarships to the children of Marines and veterans of other branches killed in action; features an “Adopt a Soldier” program which provides them with free subscription access to his online program features; and Whereas Mr. Limbaugh’s commitment to American troops serving both here and abroad remains as strong as ever: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, Section 1. The House of Representatives makes the following findings:

(1) Americans serving in the United States Armed Forces have volunteered for such service and have not been drafted for that purpose.

(2) Those who serve in the Armed Forces deserve the respect of all Americans for their willingness to undertake that service

(3) Those who serve in the Armed Forces do not relinquish their constitutional right to express their opinions regarding public policy in a manner consistent with good order and discipline.

Sec. 2. House of Representatives—

(1) recognizes the service of all members of the Armed Forces serving in good standing and with honor to defend the United States, and the personal sacrifices made by them and their families;

(2) commits to judge the merits of the opinions of members of the Armed Forces regarding the policies of the United States, including those related to military actions in Iraq, without prejudice or personal bias;

(3) commends Mr. Limbaugh’s desire to see American troops achieve a successful outcome in Iraq, Afghanistan and wherever soldiers are stationed and his tireless public support for American troops and their families through radio broadcasts, fundraising and other public support;

(4) honors all members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel serving in harm’s way, as well as their families; and

(5) pledges to debate any supplemental funding request or any policy decisions regarding the war in Iraq with the solemn respect and the commitment to integrity that the sacrifices of these members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel deserve.

If you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go slam my head into a wall.

[SirNitram]

And the GOP enters the realm of self-parody.

'The Democrats are going to condemn a man for the exact thing we condemned people for? ....WE MUST SUPPORT THAT MALIGNED MAN!'

Contrariness for the sake of contrariness.

[Flagg]

I hate these bastards, I really do.

[Darth Wong]

So, when can we expect a House Resolution applauding the great contribution that FOXNews has made to America?

[SirNitram]

So, when can we expect a House Resolution applauding the great contribution that FOXNews has made to America?

That was covered by the gift of an hour with Petraeus and his Powerpoint.

[Darth Wong]

This is why Republicans have always gained so much traction by accusing the Democrats of cowardice. On some level, they have a point: if the fucking Democrats are such spineless cowards that they can't stand up to all of the Republican blustering and bullshit, then isn't the accusation of cowardice justified? Just look at the way they all bent over for the Republicans on the issue of that General "Betray Us" commercial from MoveOn.Org, as if the Republicans would never criticize a decorated veteran themselves.

[SirNitram]

This is why Republicans have always gained so much traction by accusing the Democrats of cowardice. On some level, they have a point: if the fucking Democrats are such spineless cowards that they can't stand up to all of the Republican blustering and bullshit, then isn't the accusation of cowardice justified? Just look at the way they all bent over for the Republicans on the issue of that General "Betray Us" commercial from MoveOn.Org, as if the Republicans would never criticize a decorated veteran themselves.

This is very true. At times it seems like everyone caught the cowardice bug; the media's not exactly leaping up to do anything but repeat like loyal drones. It's not like there's nothing to fear for the media; the Republicans have shown they really have no level they won't stoop to to slime and destroy their foes. The Dems... I really have no idea. The only possible reason for it I can fathom is that they're trapped in the pre-94 worldview, when bipartisanship and compromise were possible. The GOP plays hardball to an absurd scale though, and the result is trying to compromise with people who want your scalp. They'd have to be very damn blind to keep trying to play soft all this time, though.

[Darth Wong]

Part of the reason the media is so compliant is that even the ones who honestly try to be fair just repeat whatever they're told. The Republicans feed them full-bore propaganda, while the Democrats try to talk to them. If the Democrats just started feeding the media "talking points" over and over, the media would eventually start repeating those points too. They're too stupid and lazy to do anything else, so the media would end up replaying "talking points" from both sides.

That would be a marked improvement over the current situation, where they print Republican "talking points" and then show competing clips of various interviews with Democrats where they're trying to explain themselves in ways that often seem confusing, long-winded, or even contradictory (especially when taken out of context).

[Duckie]

I'm so glad I wasn't of an age where I was working last year, because it would break my heart to know that my tax dollars went to this.

America. Fuck Yeah.

[Uraniun235]

I'm so glad I wasn't of an age where I was working last year, because it would break my heart to know that my tax dollars went to this.

America. Fuck Yeah.

You're right, unproductive blustering in Congress is much worse than useless warfare or bailing out crooked businesses.

[drachefly]

This resolution, I imagine, is not going to get very far. Am I right?

[CaptainChewbacca]

This resolution, I imagine, is not going to get very far. Am I right?

It may well pass, with all the force of law that a nonbinding resolution has.

Which is, to say, none.

[Duckie]

I'm so glad I wasn't of an age where I was working last year, because it would break my heart to know that my tax dollars went to this.

America. Fuck Yeah.

You're right, unproductive blustering in Congress is much worse than useless warfare or bailing out crooked businesses.

Because if we dislike a major wrong we have to forgive minor ones!

This is still a waste of time and money. Hell, Congressmen themselves probably are, but that is probably beyond a simple vent.

[Vympel]

I can't imagine it'll pass. The Democrats, spineless, clueless cowards that they are, would have to be brain-dead to jump on board with this.

[SirNitram]

I can't imagine it'll pass. The Democrats, spineless, clueless cowards that they are, would have to be brain-dead to jump on board with this.

So that's the Blue Dog coalition onboard then...

[Patrick Degan]

Once learned and become familiar, cowardice is a very hard habit to break. The last major Democrat with any fight in him was Bill Clinton.