Comments on: Chickenhawk Congressman Smears Military Expert

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 18:10:10 +0000

The only reason Mike Turner was ever elected to represent Ohio’s 3rd district is because the Republicans redrew the districts after the 2000 census so that no Democrat stood a chance to be elected. The incumbant Democrat Tony Hall sold out to Bush and took an appointment to fight hunger with the U.N. rather than try to win in the new district. In the city of Dayton,which used to all be in the 3rd district, Mr. Turner was defeated as the incumbent mayor by an equally inept Democrat. Unfortunately, we seem to be stuck with Mr. Turner until after the 2010 census when the districts will again be redrawn, and hopefully made more competative.

By: Bob Ross

Bob Ross — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:54:43 +0000

i tried to send a message to congressman chickenhawk but his web site does NOT accept emails from zip codes outside his district. how convenient.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:58:37 +0000

typical Ohio gop chickenshit repuke. way to go, Dayton, Ohio. you all officially suck conservative goat balls.

By: BK

BK — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 02:21:44 +0000

I watched this exchange in real time.
The poor reactionary thug did indeed
try these worn out old tactics, but it
was clear Lawrence Korb had the high
ground in the exchange, and was quite
dismissive in his reaction. Turner did
sound rather hysterical, and left the
distinct impression of a silly schoolboy
playing at acting like a grownup.

Is this the best Dayton Ohio can do?
I think not. Next time Dayton, send a
real grownup to the House, and stop
making yourselves look so silly and
vindictive.

By: westcoast1

westcoast1 — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:41:00 +0000

If you write the CHICKENHAWK make sure you use his office address in Willimgton because he won’t take comments from people outside his district. You see more and more Repthugicans doing that so they don’t have to hear the truth from us.

By: Slap Weesie

Slap Weesie — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 22:56:59 +0000

I don’t like the term “chickenhawk.” I think “pussy” is more appropriate. Thats what they are!!! Lets keep it real people.

By: Frybread

Frybread — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 21:17:57 +0000

What sleazy Repug. See, rednecks, this is who you vote for. Guys like Turner who say the respect the military, yet take any chance they get to smear military personnel who do not support the views of the GOP.

By: Patrick Stoffel

Patrick Stoffel — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:39:39 +0000

Is there a Chickenhawk committee in Congress for these Republicans? I know there are many committees with various functions in both the House and the Senate, but is there specifically a Chickenhawk Committee? This Turner fool would make a good chairman of that committee. Who would be members of this committee? Would it need to be restricted to current members or could previous members (like Tom Delay) serve on the committee? They could be addressed like: Congressman Michael Turner (R-Ohio) of the House Chickenhawk Committee. Since all these members would be Republicans, perhaps the committee chair would serve directly under Karl Rove – preferally at night and without clothes on I would suspect.

By: Pasta

Pasta — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:53:04 +0000

Somebody tell this Turner clown that in addition to calling him “Doctor”, he can also call him “CAPTAIN” or “Sir”. Moron.

By: Donald Waits

Donald Waits — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:35:53 +0000

I was told by a gay friend that “chickenhawk” is a term used
in that community to describe an older gay man who trolls
for much younger boys. I can see the connection. No matter
how stupid people like Turner appear to be, there is always that
28% out there (wherever that is) who still believe that the
Bush/Rove gang are “doin’ a heck of a job”. Not so amazing,
given the level of discourse at the moment.

By: mr.ed

mr.ed — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:34:20 +0000

My brother-in-law, who’s been in the Army band over 20 years, will never have anybody shooting at him unless he goes into the wrong areas of DC, is an enormous chickenhawk and religious zealot. His efforts to proselytize have cost him promotions. Even the Army has some standards, at least among the musicians.

By: moondancer

moondancer — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:05:57 +0000

I used to be a bouncer. Turner reminds me of many nitwits Ive seen that pick fights to show off, only to find out the person they picked was sober and a black-belt. The results were predictable, as they were here. Just another a##hole getting his just deserts.

By: papageorgeo

papageorgeo — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:04:36 +0000

Chickenhawk is a term much broader than the one ascribed to above. It includes anyone of fighting age and fitness who stridently goes out of their way to promote and defend the war but rationalizes that stateside support is as also a key component to a successful outcome. They would not place them in the place of or as equals to the troops, but don’t hace the fortitude to do the heroic thing by joining the physical fight.

By: Dem1

Dem1 — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:33:42 +0000

I agree with the previous writer – this is not a reflection on Ohio. I would bet that if an honest state-wide election were held today in Ohio, where everyone votes and every vote is counted, the Republican Party would get less than 30% of the vote. I would bet that it is probably true for most states, if not all. What the Republican party has figured out is how to win majorities with such meagre support. There have perfected the art of jerrymandering, voter suppression, electronic vote theft, swift-boating and fund-rasing. The Republican leadership needs people with expertise in these techniques, not PhDs. Rep. Turner fits the bill and that should not come as a surprise. How many Republican leaders can anyone name, who is respected and admired outside their close-knit group?

By: JoshuasGrandma

JoshuasGrandma — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 11:59:21 +0000

Andy Bloom, communications director for Turner, told us that Turner has never served in the military and has no substantive military experience. Asked if Turner was participating in a coordinated effort to smear Korb, Bloom said, â€œI canâ€™t be certain.â€

Not only was Turner stupid enough to attack Korb’s credentials without having checked them out, his staff obviously does not support him either, or they wouldn’t have let him do such a dumb thing. Rudeness and stupidity go hand in hand.

Lots of Reps don’t let anyone contact them from outside their state – and not all GOP; David Obey is another – all you need to do is use a relevant state city and zip code – Not exactly kosher but you can get a message through. Otherwise you have to resort to letter and phone

By: WeedHighBuckeye

WeedHighBuckeye — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 08:18:07 +0000

“Hey! Iâ€™m in Ohio!
Weâ€™re not all that bad. The further you get from Northeast Ohio (â€Cleveland +â€) the redder you get.”

Not true. I’m from Belmont County is Southeastern Ohio and we gave Ohio a Democrat for governor in the last election as well as another Democratic Congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives.

By: FdeBear

FdeBear — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 07:47:19 +0000

Dear Mike Turner:
What foolishness!Your attempt to embarrass Dr. Korb during the House Armed Services Committee hearing was snotty and immature.It was hillarious to see it backfire. You remind me of some of the arrogant little “know-nothings” I’ve encountered through the years in my college classrooms who try to “wing it” and fall flat on their faces. You didn’t do your homework, have little knowlege of academic practice (it’s not unusual for people to cite their own work in a paper especially if they are a recognized authority in their area of expertise) and you tried to run from the hearing like a little coward. It was so evident that you are not interested in the truth about our situation in Iraq and the condition of our armed services, but are more about launching baseless attacks and swift-boating individuals who have really paid their dues. The people of your district could be better served.

By the way, I’m not looking for a response from you.

FdeBear, Ph.D.
Ohioan

By: RppPolyp

RppPolyp — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 07:17:17 +0000

Can we lay off the Ohio [or insert any state here] bashing… please? That kind of provincial crap turns people off and makes one look like an ass. May I remind you Ohio also brought you Dennis Kucinich, Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Howard Metzenbaum and Paul Hackett? And don’t bring up 2004 like folks bring up 2000 to slam FL, the system was gamed (artificially created long lines and caging lists). If you don’t think it can happen in YOUR state, get your head out of the sand. Ohio DID NOT elect bush as much as Florida elected him in 2000. Think your state can’t be rigged? Stay complacent in your seemingly blue stronghold and don’t cry when suddenly your paperless voting machines (allowed even by some clueless dems like here in MD) spits out a curious contrary result.

Are parts of Ohio conservative? Yes. But may I remind you liberal bastions like NYC gave us Guliani. TX has given us Bush, BUT also gave us folks like Ann Richards, Bill Moyers and Molly Ivins. Massachussetts elected both Kerry Kennedy AND Romney. Connecticut re-elected friggin Joementum. GA had both Max Cleland and Zell Miller. Hell here in MD, blue as hell, they elected Erhlich guy over a Kennedy! LA Gave us both David Vitter and Huey Long. California may be liberal but has given us Duncan Hunter and Ronald Reagan (who all but cheered on the death of 4 Ohioans at the Kent State shooting in 1970. So then, should I then slam Californians with a broad brush for electing a guy that cheered on the death of 4 kids? Of course not.)

Slam Ohio all you want but part of the majorities in the congress (including one Dem freshman senator) came THANKS to Ohio. Don’t like how ohio turned out for a few years politically? Maybe look at the policies of the DLC types that foisted NAFTA on the industries of Ohio.

Ohio had been pretty blue until the mid 80’s until most of the manufacturing and steel industries were killed… the death of the unions when those industries passed certainly didn’t help the political landscape.

By: MarkC

MarkC — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 04:41:53 +0000

Anti-intellectualism has a long history as a part of American populism. Now it is being used again as part of the Republican/Corporate strategy of discrediting science and undermining any type of authority that might allow others to compete with them for power.

I keep seeing old-line Republicans surprised they are in the firing line. There should be no surprise. Unless you’re a pad person you’re a threat to them.

By: myiq2xu

myiq2xu — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 03:33:28 +0000

“Chickenhawk” used to refer to older male homosexuals who preyed upon teenaged boys.

Ironic, isn’t it, that both meanings of the term apply to conservative leaders?