Candidate wounded in Iraq: Bush offers 'shallow slogans'

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Duckworth, who copiloted a Black Hawk helicopter that crashed while under a rocket grenade attack almost two years ago, also criticized Bush and others in his administration for accusing anyone who challenges the president's policies of "cutting and running."

"Well, I didn't cut and run, Mr. President. Like so many others, I proudly fought and sacrificed," Duckworth said. "My helicopter was shot down long after you proclaimed 'mission accomplished."'

F#ckin Aye! Let's see Rove try and tarnish her military record.

They'll figure out a way to "swiftboat" her.

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Duckworth, who copiloted a Black Hawk helicopter that crashed while under a rocket grenade attack almost two years ago, also criticized Bush and others in his administration for accusing anyone who challenges the president's policies of "cutting and running."

"Well, I didn't cut and run, Mr. President. Like so many others, I proudly fought and sacrificed," Duckworth said. "My helicopter was shot down long after you proclaimed 'mission accomplished."'

F#ckin Aye! Let's see Rove try and tarnish her military record.

Anythings possible.

Max Cleland was defeated while running for a second term in 2002 by Representative Saxby Chambliss. Voters were perhaps influenced by Chambliss ads which featured Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein, ads that Cleland's supporters claim questioned his patriotism.

I think ads that suggest that Cleland's injury in Vietnam (he lost both his legs and one arm) were a self-inflicted act of cowardice, thus branding him a deserter, are not only questioning his patriotism but also his moral integrity. Why is it that attacking Vietnam-war veterans is considered some liberal thing to do, while the true attacks on veterans who gave their health for the country come from conservatives?

The article Dean posted shows that the same game is going on again. This woman sustained severe injuries in Iraq, but the president is questioning her ability to judge the situation in Iraq and people in this forum are making fun of her injuries by questioning her ability to further serve the country.