Republicans vote against supporting the troops.

[ProSense]

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Republicans Kill Webb's Troop-Protection Amendment

We didn’t need any further proof that Congressional Republicans really don’t give a damn about the troops or their families but we just got it in the United States Senate anyway.

Just moments ago, Senate Republicans succeeded in a filibuster in which they refused to end debate on Virginia Democrat Jim Webb's S. 2012, which would have placed strict limits on National Guard and reserve deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as well as mandating more downtime at home before active-duty combat troops are returned to battle.

The vote was 56-41 to end debate, with 60 votes needed to move to a full, up-or-down vote on the Webb measure. Once again, the GOP has been successful at destroying another Democratic attempt at helping service members and their families caught in the buzzsaw of the Bush administration's lies and incompetence.

“We have an amendment before us that is critical for the strength of our military and the well-being of our troops. Regardless of where we stand on the war, I would hope that we stand as one in our commitment to keeping our military the strongest in the world," said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) before the vote. " We should all agree that we can’t sustain that strength if our men and women in uniform aren’t given the protection and care they need. That’s not a Democratic talking point or a Republican talking point – it’s just common sense."

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Among those joining Senate Democrats in supporting the Webb measure, were Republicans Norm Coleman, Olympia Snowe, Susan Collins, John Sununu, Chuck Hagel, Gordon Smith and John Warner -- all but Snowe are up for reelection next year.

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[atreides1]

1. Here's a n Idea

A new bumper sticker that says:

"SUPPORT THE TROOPS, BECAUSE THE REPUBLICANS WON'T"

[babylonsister]

3. Ain't that the truth; good sticker idea! nt

[TwilightGardener]

2. I am just sick over this. Our soldiers are being treated like shit, and no one on the R side cares-

except for an honorable few.

[cureautismnow]

4. 41 Traitors. n/t

[atreides1]

5. And that includes Lierman

Lieberman once again shows where his true loyalty lies, and it isn't with the troops, and it never has been!

[WilliamPitt]

6. Goddam DINO traitor enabler Democrats!!!111

How dare they not have 60 Senators to win this vote!!!

I'm going Green!!11

Blarg!!!

:grr: :crazy: :grr:

[Zodiak]

9. Is that helpful Will?

seriously....have some decorum. Do not join the bomb-throwers.

[WilliamPitt]

10. Um...

(sarcasm)

[11 Bravo]

11. Scary, isn't it?

You old bomb-thrower, you.

[Zodiak]

12. Oh I get the sarcasm

So please do not pretend I do not, but tell me, is sarcasm the most elevated way to make a point?

Is this how we keep the community together?

Is this professional?

Is this how one wants to be seen....sarcastically emulating those you disagree with to create rhetorical strawmen?

I know I give you a hard time about these things, but you are a prominent member here and the only person with professional credentials who represents himself as such within these confines. If you go by way of bomb-throwing, it will affect this community greatly.

With fame and influence comes responsibility.

Be sarcastic if you wish, but do not direct that sarcasm to entire segments of this community if you care about this community. You should be elevating the debate, not participating in schoolyard bully tactics.

And be glad that I did not launch this criticism in the entire thread you created to broadcast your pithy bit of sarcasm.

[Old and In the Way]

7. Republicans support enforced servitude of the troops.

Putting their politics above the general welfare of these people who have no choice but to continue to fight a war for Dick Cheney's oil. God help them.

[ProSense]

8. Kick! n/t