Comments on: Chickenhawk congressman criticized by local press.

By: pitman

pitman — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 23:51:11 +0000

Hell, Turner’s a damn American hero compared to right winger and has been guitarist Ted Nugent who has admitted in numerous publications including the Detroit Free Press (July 15, 1990) to urinating and defecating in his pants for an entire week to avoid serving his country during the Vietnam War. Now, under the backdrop of the American flag, he tours the country earning as much as $20,000 a night preaching about the Constitution, right to bear arms and patriotism. Hypocrisy beyond belief!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: RUCerious

RUCerious — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:01:09 +0000

Bert ~ You’re right. It was the CAP who called the congresscretin a chickenhawk..not the paper.

By: Heynow

Heynow — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:56:35 +0000

“Chickenhawk or chickenshit: same thing really.

By: Midwest Product

Midwest Product — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:38:24 +0000

#124 Mugsy–

Yours is a fine definition as well. I do disagree with your first statement, though (”you donâ€™t typically find these people calling themselves ‘brave’ â€). The chickenhawk crowd is very consistent in calling anyone who is anti-war a “coward,” and they constantly trumpet as something to be proud of their willingness to stand up to the evildoers by bravely marching other peoples’ children off to war. Check out the writings of any of the 101st Keyboardists and you will find paeans to their own bravery.

By: Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Russell — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:33:43 +0000

I almost can’t take it anymore.

“Chickenhawk congressman criticized by local press.” No where in the link was the congressman criticized (by the author or paper at least).

Stop making misleading headlines, it’s getting out of control.

By: SGT Higgins

SGT Higgins — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:12:03 +0000

You are deluded. Stop posting lies – they can be checked.

Comment by Marcus Aruelius â€”

Curious. What part of his post did you find a lie?

By: Marcus Aruelius

Marcus Aruelius — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:01:58 +0000

Comment by Democrat Soldier â€” August 2, 2007 @ 8:45 am

The constitution (and common sense) requires that the military be under the direct control of our elected leaders. But certainly the arms and supplies to the militar are provided by private corporations and it has worked well.

Comment by Troll â€” August 2, 2007 @ 8:50 am

You are deluded. Stop posting lies – they can be checked.

By: RUCerious

RUCerious — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:00:33 +0000

I wonder what BOK-BOK sounds like in a southern Ohio twang???

By: Teaxs Democrat

Teaxs Democrat — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:54:32 +0000

Candyce,

Exactly right!

Calling out the double speak!

It’s not supposed to make sense, it’s just supposed to wrap you up in convoluted ridiculousness.

By: toasterhead

toasterhead — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:51:09 +0000

In the 60â€™s and 70â€™s a chickenhawk was the term used for a man who cruised the streets seeking out young boys. Alas, such power was not enough for them!

Comment by greenie â€” August 2, 2007 @ 10:47 am

Now they just use AOL Instant Messenger.

By: greenie

greenie — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:47:05 +0000

In the 60’s and 70’s a chickenhawk was the term used for a man who cruised the streets seeking out young boys. Alas, such power was not enough for them!

By: toasterhead

toasterhead — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:46:41 +0000

Oh, and toasterhead:

Having read the whole speech, I have to admit I was gravely mistaken about Obamaâ€™s statement. Thankyou for posting the link.

Comment by Bruce Gorton â€” August 2, 2007 @ 10:20 am

You’re welcome!

By: ronjazz

ronjazz — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:40:34 +0000

125. Neither Chrysler nor the airlines nor the savings and Loans companies that were bailed out by Republicans were public companies. if you’re going to make an argument, at least do some research instead of spouting lies. Otherwise, you’re just another Repuke liar. The USPS should be a public company; when it was, the mail was delivered more efficiently and cheaply. that’s a simple fact. Are you allergic to facts, or are you programmed to lie? Again, good government works, Republican government doesn’t. Check NOLA or 9/11 to see what happens when anarchists and war profiteers take over a democracy.

By: SGT Higgins

SGT Higgins — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:37:07 +0000

That part-republican trait didnâ€™t get the better of you, because you didnâ€™t perjure yourself.
——– That, and the fact that when I first came to TP, Zooey took that part-republican part to the side and smacked the holy hell out of it.
Thanks very much for the information.— my pleasure…no really, I’m still a bit tingly.

Comment by CT_Version 2

By: Candyce

Candyce — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:34:55 +0000

So really you cant compare private companies to public.

Comment by Troll

Then how are you able to make assertions that private companies work better than public entities, unless you compare them in some way?

By: Mugsy

Mugsy — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:32:55 +0000

No offense to “Midwest Product”, but I don’t agree with his definition of “Chickenhawk”.

While appropo, you don’t typically find these people calling themselves “brave”. And it ignores the fact that most typically have never served themselves, often going to great pains to AVOID serving when they had the opportunity.

My own definition of Chickenhawk:

Someone who *enthusiastically* supports sending others off to die or be maimed a confrontation that they themselves make excuses not to fight in, or have gone to lengths to avoid serving in conflict when they had the opportunity.”

So it is written.

By: CT_Version 2

CT_Version 2 — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:30:03 +0000

Comment by SGT Higgins â€” August 2, 2007 @ 10:21 am

Don’t worry, Sarge. That part-republican trait didn’t get the better of you, because you didn’t perjure yourself.

Thanks very much for the information.

By: Zooey

Zooey — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:26:58 +0000

Good morning, CT.

You’re welcome.

By: Troll

Troll — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:26:37 +0000

Comment by Trolls-R-Stoopid â€” August 2, 2007 @ 9:45 am

The USPS has the advantage of being able to keep experienced help and can depend on the feds bailing out its retirement and health system when it goes bankrupt something a private corporation can not do. So really you cant compare private companies to public.

By: Zooey

Zooey — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:26:12 +0000

Then again, Iâ€™m part republican, so my recollections are not only often faulty, but are also protected under executive privilege. So there. ThhhbbbtttT! lol
Comment by SGT Higgins â€” August 2, 2007 @ 10:21 am

Yeah, but your other half is patchouli stank hippy, so let it all hang out, my man. :D