Iraq Vet Patrick Murphy (D - PA) Blasts "Chicken-hawk" Limpballs for "phony soldiers" remark

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Iraq Vet And Dem Congressman Patrick Murphy Blasts Rush
By Greg Sargent - September 27, 2007, 6:46PM

The Dem denunciations of Rush Limbaugh for saying that antiwar troops are "phony soldiers" are coming fast and furious now. We've just received a statement from antiwar Dem Rep. Patrick Murphy, an Iraq war vet himself:

“Someone should tell chicken-hawk Rush Limbaugh that the only phonies are those who choose not to serve and then criticize those who do. I served proudly, so did two of my fellow paratroopers in the 82nd Airborne who spoke out and died just weeks ago. Generations of American veterans have worn the uniform with pride and we know it is no contradiction to serve your country and still disagree with the Bush-civilian leadership that mismanaged this war.”

The fellow paratroopers who died that Murphy refers to are the authors of the Times Op ed questioning the war who were killed in Iraq after their piece appeared.

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Democrats Blast Limbaugh For Saying That Antiwar Troops Are "Phony Soldiers"
By Greg Sargent - September 27, 2007, 6:16PM

As we reported earlier today over at The Horse's Mouth, Rush Limbaugh said on his radio show that soldiers who favor U.S. withdrawal from Iraq are "phony soldiers."

The assertion -- reminiscent of MoveOn's attack on Petraeus, which generated enormous controversy when Republicans attacked the group -- has the potential to be equally explosive, since some troops who are currently fighting in Iraq, and a handful who have died there, have questioned the war in the media.

Now Dems are stepping forward to blast his remark. First up: the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Here's the statement just released by DCCC chief Chris Van Hollen:

“Rush Limbaugh’s personal attack on our men and women in uniform is reprehensible. It minimizes the sacrifice our troops in Iraq and their families are making and has no place in the public discourse. Rush Limbaugh owes our military and their families an apology for his hurtful comments that minimize their service to our country.”

We have a feeling that more will be coming on this. We have lots more on Rush's radio appearance right here.

Late Update: Here's John Kerry's statement:

"This disgusting attack from Rush Limbaugh, cheerleader for the Chicken Hawk wing of the far right, is an insult to American troops. In a single moment on his show, Limbaugh managed to question the patriotism of men and women in uniform who have put their lives on the line and many who died for his right to sit safely in his air conditioned studio peddling hate. On August 19th, The New York Times published an op-ed by seven members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division critical of George Bush's Iraq policy. Two of those soldiers were killed earlier this month in Baghdad. Does Mr. Limbaugh dare assert that these heroes were 'phony soldiers'? Mr. Limbaugh owes an apology to everyone who has ever worn the uniform of our country, and an apology to the families of every soldier buried in Arlington National Cemetery. He is an embarrassment to his Party, and I expect the Republicans who flock to his microphone will now condemn this indefensible statement."

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[brentspeak]

1. k and r

:kick:

[SoFlaJet]

2. We Should All DEMAND

that congress has a sense of the senate and house vote condemning this vitriol

[Purveyor]

3. K&R Kick it up, kick it up! eom

[mark414]

4. so will the Senate and House vote to condemn Rush Limbaugh now too???

:eyes:

i wouldn't bet on it....

[B Calm]

7. That was my thoughts too.. Wouldn't it be great if they had the balls to do it!

[Captain Hilts]

9. What's having balls have to do with it? nt

[Faygo Kid]

5. Let's hope this story has "legs," and Cyst Boy gets his just desserts

I hope Keith hammers him tonight, but it's great to see Murphy, Van Hollen and especially Kerry fight back against the chickenhawk piece of shit. Don't hold your breath expecting the Rethuglicans to criticize Rush; that is not now nor has it ever been allowed by their supporters.

[bluestateguy]

6. Yeah, we should pout and demand that he apologize!

And watch Limbo brush the outrage aside.

It's not like he would mean it if he did apologize anyway.

There is a lesson to be learned from the this: when Republicans shoot off their mouths, they stand by what they say, even when they know they are wrong. When you capitulate to public demands for "apologies" for making controversial statements, as Democrats often do, then you demonstrate weakness and a lack of convictions. Americans respect people who stand for something and don't back down, even when they know they are wrong.

[pingzing58]

8. Wow, great!

[Disturbed]

10. All the Iraq Vets should go to his studio and demand an

apology. They should storm his little hide out.

[xchrom]

11. for as long as the story re: limbaugh and the phony soldiers comment

has been out -- this should already have been condemned by the senate and the house.