9 guys died in that fire and were honored as heros. And here come the political assholes to exploit

[Stinky The Clown]

them.

It is traditional, at times like this, for brother and sister firefighters to gather at the site of the memorial to pay their respects.

The piper pipes that saddest of songs, Danny Boy.



Righteous tears are shed.

Salutes are rendered and hugs of comfort given.

Any person elected to pubic office who has connection to the fallen is welcome and their presence appropriate. Mayor Riley and Governor Easley come to mind.

The names Michael Chertoff, Mike Huckabee and Rudy Ghoulliani do NOT come to mind.

Among others.

Political bloodsucking is all their presence represents.

[DS1]

1. Guiliani is cashing in on 9/11

that's for damn sure

[babylonsister]

2. They're all doing what we abhor in the dim one-repulsive vultures. OT:

Did you see this?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x1164045

[Stinky The Clown]

5. I missed that .... but just gave it a K&R

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. Dodd, Edwards, Biden, and Richardson's wife were there, too.

I don't like Hillary much, but at least she had the decency not to show up -- as the result of which I now like her just a little better. Edwards *almost* can kind of get away with it, being from a neighboring state; but none of the others had the slightest reason to be there other than for a photo op. Chertoff was especially disgusting; he's such a fucking ghoul. Looks like he's been dead for years. Fortunately, at least Rudy didn't get to deliver his "9/11! 9/11! By the way, did you know I was the mayor of New York on 9/11?" speech.

What a bunch of grifters and hucksters and mountebanks.

[Stinky The Clown]

7. This is a case where the issue transcends party

I wasn't sure which Dems showed up, so rather than risk the ire of their supporters I mentioned none of them.

"What a bunch of grifters and hucksters and mountebanks."

Indeed

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

9. You got that right. At least they didn't offer to orate,

but they made sure they were photographed paying their respects. None of them should have been there, Republicans or Democrats.

[alteredstate]

11. Huckabee was there, too

He said he was there because his dad was a firefighter.

[az chela]

4. What a bunch of hippocritcal ass holes

[MadMaddie]

6. It was disgusting....Ghoulliani is the worst...

I don't know if any of you have been to a Police officer, Firemans or a Military funeral... as with any funeral the event is very somber but I experienced a Police officers funeral

the bagpipes....the sullen bagpipes.....ripped my heart apart.....

[Stinky The Clown]

8. The pipes

They're truly visceral

[alteredstate]

10. The presidential candidates were given seats in the back of the coliseum

This was a day to honor fallen firefighters, not preening politicians.

[murbley40]

12. firefighters

Biden was specifically invited by Pres.Harold Shaitbarger and Charleston Mayor Joe Riley.
He is the Co-Chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus. He flew down with a delegation of Delaware Firefighters to honor their fallen brothers. Senator Biden has a longstanding personal relationship with firefighters.

[elizm]

13. John Edwawds, Chris Dodd, and Joe Biden were also there...

We should be fair and not only mention the Republicans who showed up. Are you also criticizing Edwards, Dodd, and Biden? To their credit they did not ask to speak...but they were there.

[venable]

17. Edwards was born in Seneca, SC, and raised just over the border.

this is his home terrain.

he should be there.

[Contrary1]

14. Chertoff

"...the nine firefighters demonstrated the same bravery our nation witnessed on Sept. 11.
The tragedy of Monday reminds us that we live in a world in which danger is all around us."

:puke: :puke: :puke: :puke:
We need a spit gif.

[chaska]

15. 'Hero' is the most abused word in the English language.

[NewYorkerfromMass]

16. Can't speak for the others but Dodd

is very well regarded (as is John Kerry) by the firefighters' unions.