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Troops Waited While Hillary Chowed Down |
Troops Waited While Hillary Chowed Down
U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton forced U.S. troops stationed at Bagram air
base in Afghanistan to wait for their Thanksgiving dinner last
Thursday, while she and her entourage arrived late, then cut in line
and were served first.
A soldier who witnessed the scene tells NewsMax:
"Thanksgiving Dinner started at 3 p.m. that day, so the line was
forming around 2:30 p.m. She didn't show up until around 3:30 p.m.
"Once she got there," our source maintains, "Clinton and her entourage
bumped everyone in line, forcing them to wait almost an extra hour."
The brass at Bagram apparently had a hard time rounding up New Yorkers
who wanted to have dinner with Clinton, D-N.Y. Only six GIs responded
to an e-mail sent out last week that stated, "Looking for military
members from New York and Rhode Island interested in meeting their
Senator/Congressman."
People Magazine was on hand to cover the event and wanted to interview
the troops for reaction to Clinton's visit.
"But they were getting declined left and right," our source said.
"People were actually telling the reporters 'You don't want to print
what I think about her and her visit.'"
After Clinton and her entourage departed, the only topics GIs wanted
to talk about were "how great the food was and how fantastic they
thought George Bush's visit to Iraq was."
Carl Limbacher
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Left-wing liberals are EVERYTHING they accuse the right of being. They
are mean, vicious, hateful, greedy, cold-hearted, closed-minded,
selfish, intolerant, bigoted and racist.
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| User: "b" |
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| Title: Re: Troops Waited While Hillary Chowed Down |
14 Jan 2004 10:36:11 AM |
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"Yang Chung" <yang_chung1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:ed30a539.0401140723.2b8692b4@posting.google.com...
Troops Waited While Hillary Chowed Down
U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton forced U.S. troops stationed at Bagram air
base in Afghanistan to wait for their Thanksgiving dinner last
Thursday, while she and her entourage arrived late, then cut in line
and were served first.
A soldier who witnessed the scene tells NewsMax:
"Thanksgiving Dinner started at 3 p.m. that day, so the line was
forming around 2:30 p.m. She didn't show up until around 3:30 p.m.
"Once she got there," our source maintains, "Clinton and her entourage
bumped everyone in line, forcing them to wait almost an extra hour."
The brass at Bagram apparently had a hard time rounding up New Yorkers
who wanted to have dinner with Clinton, D-N.Y. Only six GIs responded
to an e-mail sent out last week that stated, "Looking for military
members from New York and Rhode Island interested in meeting their
Senator/Congressman."
People Magazine was on hand to cover the event and wanted to interview
the troops for reaction to Clinton's visit.
"But they were getting declined left and right," our source said.
"People were actually telling the reporters 'You don't want to print
what I think about her and her visit.'"
After Clinton and her entourage departed, the only topics GIs wanted
to talk about were "how great the food was and how fantastic they
thought George Bush's visit to Iraq was."
Carl Limbacher
--
Left-wing liberals are EVERYTHING they accuse the right of being. They
are mean, vicious, hateful, greedy, cold-hearted, closed-minded,
selfish, intolerant, bigoted and racist.
Right ON
Death to the Supreme Court
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| User: "Geoff" |
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| Title: Plonk: Troops Waited While Hillary Chowed Down |
14 Jan 2004 10:55:02 AM |
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"Yang Chung" <yang_chung1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:ed30a539.0401140723.2b8692b4@posting.google.com...
Troops Waited While Hillary Chowed Down
U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton forced U.S. troops stationed at Bagram air
base in Afghanistan to wait for their Thanksgiving dinner last
Thursday, while she and her entourage arrived late, then cut in line
and were served first.
A soldier who witnessed the scene tells NewsMax:
"Thanksgiving Dinner started at 3 p.m. that day, so the line was
forming around 2:30 p.m. She didn't show up until around 3:30 p.m.
"Once she got there," our source maintains, "Clinton and her entourage
bumped everyone in line, forcing them to wait almost an extra hour."
The brass at Bagram apparently had a hard time rounding up New Yorkers
who wanted to have dinner with Clinton, D-N.Y. Only six GIs responded
to an e-mail sent out last week that stated, "Looking for military
members from New York and Rhode Island interested in meeting their
Senator/Congressman."
People Magazine was on hand to cover the event and wanted to interview
the troops for reaction to Clinton's visit.
"But they were getting declined left and right," our source said.
"People were actually telling the reporters 'You don't want to print
what I think about her and her visit.'"
After Clinton and her entourage departed, the only topics GIs wanted
to talk about were "how great the food was and how fantastic they
thought George Bush's visit to Iraq was."
Carl Limbacher
--
Left-wing liberals are EVERYTHING they accuse the right of being. They
are mean, vicious, hateful, greedy, cold-hearted, closed-minded,
selfish, intolerant, bigoted and racist.
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| User: "Robin" |
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| Title: Re: Troops Waited While Hillary Chowed Down |
14 Jan 2004 05:30:53 PM |
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"Yang Chung" <yang_chung1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:ed30a539.0401140723.2b8692b4@posting.google.com...
When the coward in chief is safe and sound in America, he says. "Bring 'em
On", or..."We will not be intimidated by thugs." Now don't you think a more
appropriate time to say that - if indeed you were a man of courage, honor,
conviction and "boldness" - would have been if you were planning to GO to
Iraq, or when you were already THERE in Iraq?
But what did he say instead? First thing he said was. "Shhhhhhh." The second
was, "I was fully prepared to turn this baby around and come home."
Put another way - when it's the lives of our soldiers that are at risk, Bush
says "Bring 'em on" or, "The United States will not be intimidated by a
bunch of thugs." When it's HIS sorry ***** that might be in peril, he says,
"if anyone finds out I'm coming. I'M turning this plane around and going
home." And for this act of seemingly unnoticed cowardice, he's called...
bold?!
Where's the boldness? Where's the bravado? Where's the. "Bring 'em on", and
"We won't be intimidated by thugs" when it really matters? Wouldn't THAT
have been the time for the bra-a-a-v-e Commander in Chief to say "Hey, you
want a piece of me? I'm coming to 'gitcha'. Gonna' smoke you out. Dead or
alive. Take your best shot.thug! Bring it on.. THUG!!
Nope. When there's a chance he might face the same kind of danger he himself
has CREATED for our soldiers; and it's time for him to put action to words?
No bravado and no courage at all. Instead there's "Shhhhh" and "I'll turn
this baby around and come home."
And yet the. "liberal media" (God, that's one lie I am getting so sick of).
the "liberal media" absolutely gushes and slobbers all over this cowardly
performance and calls it one of the boldest presidential forays EVER!!
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| User: "Fear gan dia" |
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| Title: Re: Troops Waited While Hillary Chowed Down |
14 Jan 2004 05:52:23 PM |
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Verily verily I say unto you, it is written by "Robin" <robinandtami@hotmail.com>
in <NikNb.68572$na.39934@attbi_s04>:
"Yang Chung" <yang_chung1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:ed30a539.0401140723.2b8692b4@posting.google.com...
When the coward in chief is safe and sound in America, he says. "Bring 'em
On", or..."We will not be intimidated by thugs." Now don't you think a more
appropriate time to say that - if indeed you were a man of courage, honor,
conviction and "boldness" - would have been if you were planning to GO to
Iraq, or when you were already THERE in Iraq?
But what did he say instead? First thing he said was. "Shhhhhhh." The second
was, "I was fully prepared to turn this baby around and come home."
Put another way - when it's the lives of our soldiers that are at risk, Bush
says "Bring 'em on" or, "The United States will not be intimidated by a
bunch of thugs." When it's HIS sorry ***** that might be in peril, he says,
"if anyone finds out I'm coming. I'M turning this plane around and going
home." And for this act of seemingly unnoticed cowardice, he's called...
bold?!
Where's the boldness? Where's the bravado? Where's the. "Bring 'em on", and
"We won't be intimidated by thugs" when it really matters? Wouldn't THAT
have been the time for the bra-a-a-v-e Commander in Chief to say "Hey, you
want a piece of me? I'm coming to 'gitcha'. Gonna' smoke you out. Dead or
alive. Take your best shot.thug! Bring it on.. THUG!!
Nope. When there's a chance he might face the same kind of danger he himself
has CREATED for our soldiers; and it's time for him to put action to words?
No bravado and no courage at all. Instead there's "Shhhhh" and "I'll turn
this baby around and come home."
And yet the. "liberal media" (God, that's one lie I am getting so sick of).
the "liberal media" absolutely gushes and slobbers all over this cowardly
performance and calls it one of the boldest presidential forays EVER!!
Just a friendly reminder, always give credit when you quote.
http://www.opednews.com/basham1103_baghdad_coward.htm
--
Fear gan dia # http://goddamliberal.port5.com # U5 and proud of it!
WORK HARDER - millionaires on corporate welfare depend on you.
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| User: "Yang" |
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| Title: Troop Screwed Out Of Dinner Thanks To Bush (Re: Troops Waited While Hillary Chowed Down) |
14 Jan 2004 12:15:22 PM |
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On 14 Jan 2004 07:23:35 -0800, (Yang Chung)
wrote:
Troops Waited While Hillary Chowed Down
U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton forced U.S. troops stationed at Bagram air
base in Afghanistan to wait for their Thanksgiving dinner last
Thursday, while she and her entourage arrived late, then cut in line
and were served first.
BZZZ Wrong.
http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/chowdown.asp
From the military newspaper Stars and Stripes:
As a soldier deployed in Iraq, I hear all the complaints from
individuals who think they have it worse than the next guy. I'm lucky
enough to be with soldiers who often complain amongst themselves, but
all they expect are good leadership and three square meals a day.
As part of the main push during major combat, our battalion was
scattered all over the battlefield. We supported other units and paved
the way (and roads) that others would use to get to the front lines.
Our D9 teams helped push units as famous as the 101st Airborne
Division from Kuwait to as far as Mosul. We took mine blasts and got
shot at as we breached obstacles and cleared roads. Again, all we
asked for was leadership and three squares a day.
During the war, Meals, Ready to Eat were naturally the way to go. They
were appreciated, even by the vegetarians who had only crackers and
cheese after the veggie meals were gone. Now that we're stationed at
Baghdad International Airport almost 10 months later, my soldiers
believe that several comforts have finally arrived for them, like the
post exchange and dining facility. But imagine their dismay when they
walked 15 minutes to the Bob Hope Dining Facility, only to find that
they were turned away from their evening meal because they were in the
wrong unit.
The one thing that they find a requirement was denied to them. They
understand that President Bush ate there and that upgraded security
was required. But why were only certain units turned away? Why wasn't
there a special meal for President Bush and that unit in the new dance
hall adjoining the 1st Armored Division’s band building? And all of
this happened on Thanksgiving, the best meal of the year when soldiers
get a taste of home cooking.
-----
Yang
a.a. #28
a.a. pastor #-273.15, the most frigid church of Celcius nee Kelvin
EAC Econometric Forecast and Socerey Division
Proudly plonked by Lani Girl and Crazyalec
The Bush 'balanced' budget: -525 billion and worsening
The Bush 'economic' policy: -3 million jobs and counting
The Bush Iraq lie: -496 GIs, one friend's co-worker's son and mounting
Having Bush ***** up my country: Worthless
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| User: "The other Donald" |
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| Title: Re: Troop Screwed Out Of Dinner Thanks To Bush (Re: Troops Waited While Hillary Chowed Down) |
14 Jan 2004 07:06:52 PM |
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"Yang" <eacmole@SPAMmail.com> wrote in message
news:400586ba.4585343@news.cox.net...
On 14 Jan 2004 07:23:35 -0800, (Yang Chung)
wrote:
Troops Waited While Hillary Chowed Down
U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton forced U.S. troops stationed at Bagram air
base in Afghanistan to wait for their Thanksgiving dinner last
Thursday, while she and her entourage arrived late, then cut in line
and were served first.
BZZZ Wrong.
http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/chowdown.asp
From the military newspaper Stars and Stripes:
As a soldier deployed in Iraq, I hear all the complaints from
individuals who think they have it worse than the next guy. I'm lucky
enough to be with soldiers who often complain amongst themselves, but
all they expect are good leadership and three square meals a day.
As part of the main push during major combat, our battalion was
scattered all over the battlefield. We supported other units and paved
the way (and roads) that others would use to get to the front lines.
Our D9 teams helped push units as famous as the 101st Airborne
Division from Kuwait to as far as Mosul. We took mine blasts and got
shot at as we breached obstacles and cleared roads. Again, all we
asked for was leadership and three squares a day.
During the war, Meals, Ready to Eat were naturally the way to go. They
were appreciated, even by the vegetarians who had only crackers and
cheese after the veggie meals were gone. Now that we're stationed at
Baghdad International Airport almost 10 months later, my soldiers
believe that several comforts have finally arrived for them, like the
post exchange and dining facility. But imagine their dismay when they
walked 15 minutes to the Bob Hope Dining Facility, only to find that
they were turned away from their evening meal because they were in the
wrong unit.
The one thing that they find a requirement was denied to them. They
understand that President Bush ate there and that upgraded security
was required. But why were only certain units turned away? Why wasn't
there a special meal for President Bush and that unit in the new dance
hall adjoining the 1st Armored Division's band building? And all of
this happened on Thanksgiving, the best meal of the year when soldiers
get a taste of home cooking.
Maybe these guys got the better deal.....rumor has it that the turkey served
at the Bush Bash was plastic.
-Donald in Austin
AA #2104
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Yang
a.a. #28
a.a. pastor #-273.15, the most frigid church of Celcius nee Kelvin
EAC Econometric Forecast and Socerey Division
Proudly plonked by Lani Girl and Crazyalec
The Bush 'balanced' budget: -525 billion and worsening
The Bush 'economic' policy: -3 million jobs and counting
The Bush Iraq lie: -496 GIs, one friend's co-worker's son and mounting
Having Bush ***** up my country: Worthless
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| User: "Yang" |
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| Title: Re: Troop Screwed Out Of Dinner Thanks To Bush (Re: Troops Waited While Hillary Chowed Down) |
14 Jan 2004 08:07:05 PM |
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On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 01:06:52 GMT, "The other Donald"
<the_donald_13@yehaw2.com> wrote:
"Yang" <eacmole@SPAMmail.com> wrote in message
news:400586ba.4585343@news.cox.net...
On 14 Jan 2004 07:23:35 -0800, (Yang Chung)
wrote:
Troops Waited While Hillary Chowed Down
U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton forced U.S. troops stationed at Bagram air
base in Afghanistan to wait for their Thanksgiving dinner last
Thursday, while she and her entourage arrived late, then cut in line
and were served first.
BZZZ Wrong.
http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/chowdown.asp
From the military newspaper Stars and Stripes:
As a soldier deployed in Iraq, I hear all the complaints from
individuals who think they have it worse than the next guy. I'm lucky
enough to be with soldiers who often complain amongst themselves, but
all they expect are good leadership and three square meals a day.
As part of the main push during major combat, our battalion was
scattered all over the battlefield. We supported other units and paved
the way (and roads) that others would use to get to the front lines.
Our D9 teams helped push units as famous as the 101st Airborne
Division from Kuwait to as far as Mosul. We took mine blasts and got
shot at as we breached obstacles and cleared roads. Again, all we
asked for was leadership and three squares a day.
During the war, Meals, Ready to Eat were naturally the way to go. They
were appreciated, even by the vegetarians who had only crackers and
cheese after the veggie meals were gone. Now that we're stationed at
Baghdad International Airport almost 10 months later, my soldiers
believe that several comforts have finally arrived for them, like the
post exchange and dining facility. But imagine their dismay when they
walked 15 minutes to the Bob Hope Dining Facility, only to find that
they were turned away from their evening meal because they were in the
wrong unit.
The one thing that they find a requirement was denied to them. They
understand that President Bush ate there and that upgraded security
was required. But why were only certain units turned away? Why wasn't
there a special meal for President Bush and that unit in the new dance
hall adjoining the 1st Armored Division's band building? And all of
this happened on Thanksgiving, the best meal of the year when soldiers
get a taste of home cooking.
Maybe these guys got the better deal.....rumor has it that the turkey served
at the Bush Bash was plastic.
Moer than a rumor
"President Bush's Baghdad turkey was for looking, not for eating."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A33090-2003Dec3?language=printer
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Yang
a.a. #28
a.a. pastor #-273.15, the most frigid church of Celcius nee Kelvin
EAC Econometric Forecast and Socerey Division
Proudly plonked by Lani Girl and Crazyalec
The Bush 'balanced' budget: -525 billion and worsening
The Bush 'economic' policy: -3 million jobs and counting
The Bush Iraq lie: -497 GIs, one friend's co-worker's son and mounting
Having Bush ***** up my country: Worthless
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| User: "Fear gan dia" |
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| Title: Re: Troops Waited While Hillary Chowed Down |
14 Jan 2004 04:17:26 PM |
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Verily verily I say unto you, it is written by (Yang Chung)
in <ed30a539.0401140723.2b8692b4@posting.google.com>:
Troops Waited While Hillary Chowed Down
U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton forced U.S. troops stationed at Bagram air
base in Afghanistan to wait for their Thanksgiving dinner last
Thursday, while she and her entourage arrived late, then cut in line
and were served first.
A soldier who witnessed the scene tells NewsMax:
"Thanksgiving Dinner started at 3 p.m. that day, so the line was
forming around 2:30 p.m. She didn't show up until around 3:30 p.m.
[snip stupid pointless RRR whine]
"A Coward Goes to Baghdad"
http://www.opednews.com/basham1103_baghdad_coward.htm
"This article has drawn a massive response. Here's one letter from
a GI stationed in Iraq. We're keeping him anonymous to protect him
from the revenge we know the Bush leadership metes out to people
who raise their voices.
I am stationed in the Iraq theater and have limited access to
the www. but I know the truth when I see it. I just read your
oped about the Coward making a trip and I couldn't agree more.
You hit the nail on the head. I was a big supporter of Bush,
but after being here for nearly a year now I know the truth
and you are telling it. Thanks for your insite on the issue
and not being afraid to tell it.
Thanks From Iraq,
and here's another letter from a former GI:
In response to Doug Basham's OpEd
http://www.opednews.com/basham1103_baghdad_coward.htm I only
have one thing to point out. As a former GI, having spent
many years in combat arms fields in the US Army, I ask you to
think of this from the GI's point of view. While I know that the rear-echelon GIs who whooped and hollared for Bush meant it from their hearts -- anything for them to get a feeling that they're not forgotten would have been welcome, especially a visit from the president -- but one ought to contemplate what the troops thought at noon on Thanksgiving day.
Do the math. Remember, Bush snuck into Baghdad at 5-something
AM and only spent 2 1/2 hours in the city before fleeing. That
means those GIs who Bush served "Thanksgiving dinner" to were
ordered to get up at 5 or 6 AM and told to go eat a "breakfast"
of turkey, mashed potatoes and all the fixings.
By noon it would have dawned on all but the most
cerebrally-challenged GIs that they had been used like a cheap
***** for a presidential photo-op propaganda ploy designed to
generate warm fuzzies in the people watching football with full
bellies back in the US. The president's actions were worse than
being merely cowardly, they exploited the GIs on the ground for
a few fleeting domestic political points.
--
Fear gan dia # http://goddamliberal.port5.com # U5 and proud of it!
WORK HARDER - millionaires on corporate welfare depend on you.
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