DU: Remember to thank the (Soviet) troops!!!

[Charlemagne]

That's what the Virginia Republicans want us to do. At least, according to their attack ad....

"It's hard to invite controversy by suggesting that U.S. troops deserve praise and thanks. But Virginia Republicans managed to do just that last week; an ad intended to attack Democratic state Sen. Mark Herring for his veterans' services record backfired badly when the central image in the mailing turned out to be a photograph of a former Soviet officer."

Full Story:
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/virginia-republicans-thank-soviet-communists-instead-u-vets-153253817.html

[baldguy]

1. The various GOP campaigns seem to be trying to out-stupid one another.

Does this look like an American uniform?

[SeattleVet]

2. I think they need to serve a few years so that they'll

at least recognize the uniforms of our country!

[Charlemagne]

3. That was my thought

If they bothered to ever engage the military, other than as a political tool, then they would know the uniform.

[kestrel91316]

5. [phone]

[Sirveri]

6. not to mention the giant red soviet star on it...

[Journeyman]

7. He received that for service at Macy's Department Store. . .

The Black Friday Engagement during The Eternal War on Christmas®

[Johnny Noshoes]

9. nt

:rofl: :rofl:

[pacalo]

4. That is BEYOND stupid. It screams STUPID.

[muriel_volestrangler]

8. He's a World War 2 veteran

Could be worth thanking him anyway.

A heavily decorated Russian World War II veteran salutes during the military parade at the Dvortsovaya Square celebrating Victory Day in St.Petersburg, 09 May 2008. On May 09 Russia celebrates the 63rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany.

http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/europe/features/article_1404474.php/In_photos_Russia_Victory_Day?page=7