Politics: Chuck Hagel, bipartisan hero
While it's certainly not the first time, Chuck Hagel demonstrates his anti-douchery by calling out the Bushies for being fascists. Hurrah!The Iraq war should not be debated in the United States on a partisan political platform. This debases our country, trivializes the seriousness of war and cheapens the service and sacrifices of our men and women in uniform. War is not a Republican or Democrat issue. The casualties of war are from both parties. The Bush Administration must understand that each American has a right to question our policies in Iraq and should not be demonized for disagreeing with them. Suggesting that to challenge or criticize policy is undermining and hurting our troops is not democracy nor what this country has stood for, for over 200 years. The Democrats have an obligation to challenge in a serious and responsible manner, offering solutions and alternatives to the Administration’s policies.
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As JABBS points out: Some conservatives offer Hagel as some sort of liberal pariah -- Kenneth Tomlinson's crack research team, for example. But that's just empty spin. Others suggest Hagel doesn't represent Republican views, and therefore should be ignored. The response to that empty spin? Does anyone remember how the Republicans fawned over Zell Miller last year?
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