By Tom Shoop | Thursday, October 18, 2007 | 11:36 AM
"I appreciate that the man who has managed Iraq so well is going to give us a lecture about management. The man who gave us Katrina is going to tell us how to manage?"--House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel (Ill.), on President Bush's criticism of Congress' lack of progress on key legislative measures.
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Imagine what we could accomplish if the liberals would put away the rhetoric, stop the partisan politics, and work towards resolving the issues instead of pointing fingers and playing the blame game.
Having served 2 tours in Iraq and 1 in Afghanistan, I know none of the Democrats are fully aware of what our troops face on a daily basis. If they want to help: provide the funding and support necessary to resolve the conflict. If they don't: I hope this is your last term in office!
Rob | Tuesday, October 23, 2007 | 10:25 AMWhy is it that no one blames the state infrastructure of LA for any of the problems before, during, and after Katrina? I also think that we need the Dems to go serve in Iraq so they can see first hand what our men and women in uniform are going through because of their (the Dems) partisan politics. This would be without a division of Marines providing protection for them. Take up arms and help...
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