Stand Up To Neocons Smearing Chuck Hagel
Enough is enough. It's time to stand up against neocon swiftboating of Vietnam Veteran Chuck Hagel, and let President Obama know that we will support his nomination of Hagel, if it happens. Neocon architects of the Iraq war, like William Kristol, are launching an outrageous, offensive smear campaign against Senator Hagel, in an attempt to scare the President from even nominating him.
Take a stand against this swiftboating of a man who has only served America with honor. Do not let them rob us of a potentially fantastic Secretary of Defense! If you are a veteran or military family member, please be sure to note that in the appropriate box, below!
President Obama
We, the undersigned, strongly reject the neocon smears being launched against Vietnam Veteran and former Senator Chuck Hagel. We will strongly back his nomination for Secretary of Defense, should you choose to nominate him. In fact, we urge you to not be deterred from nominating him, simply because of the right-wing noise machine.
The reason they're swiftboating Senator Hagel is clear. Chuck Hagel, as a Vietnam Veteran, would put troops first. He has a record of challenging neocon dreams of preemptive use of force – and winning that debate. He has a record of challenging wasteful Pentagon spending, taking on the military-industrial complex, to ensure our defense dollars are responsibly spent on equipment we actually need. As Defense Secretary, he would do the same, and thoroughly embarrass and expose Kristol and his neocon buddies.
It would be unfortunate for our Troops and our nation if we allowed neocons to rob us of a potentially great Secretary of Defense. We urge you to not give in to them.
Signed,
We, the undersigned, strongly reject the neocon smears being launched against Vietnam Veteran and former Senator Chuck Hagel. We will strongly back his nomination for Secretary of Defense, should you choose to nominate him. In fact, we urge you to not be deterred from nominating him, simply because of the right-wing noise machine.
The reason they're swiftboating Senator Hagel is clear. Chuck Hagel, as a Vietnam Veteran, would put troops first. He has a record of challenging neocon dreams of preemptive use of force – and winning that debate. He has a record of challenging wasteful Pentagon spending, taking on the military-industrial complex, to ensure our defense dollars are responsibly spent on equipment we actually need. As Defense Secretary, he would do the same, and thoroughly embarrass and expose Kristol and his neocon buddies.
It would be unfortunate for our Troops and our nation if we allowed neocons to rob us of a potentially great Secretary of Defense. We urge you to not give in to them.
Signed,
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| Number | Date | Name | Location | Comments: |
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| 13880 | Fri May 10 12:56:29 EDT 2013 | Michael Funk | livingston, MT | |
| 13879 | Mon Apr 22 13:27:53 EDT 2013 | James Soares | Everson, WA | We need to follow-the-money back to the corporate source funding these elected officials. We need to level MASSIVE fines upon those who spend large amounts of money to spread false information. We need More.... |
| 13878 | Sun Apr 14 09:42:48 EDT 2013 | Jenny Duncan | Dallas, TX | |
| 13877 | Thu Mar 21 11:23:23 EDT 2013 | Alan Bixler | Sandia Park, NM | |
| 13876 | Mon Mar 11 09:24:02 EDT 2013 | Alan Bixler | Sandia Park, NM | |
| 13875 | Mon Mar 04 19:54:39 EST 2013 | Richard Wosylus | Mascoutah, IL | This is a decorated HERO and you clown Republicans want to disrupt a presidetial appointment. You guys SUCK!!! |
| 13874 | Wed Feb 27 23:32:49 EST 2013 | Thomas Johnson | IA | I am ashamed of Deb Fischer especially with her not standing for a Nebraso hero. |
| 13873 | Fri Feb 22 23:01:24 EST 2013 | Thomas Bow | Jersey City, NJ | The behavior of the GOP is shameful and disgusting. They no longer seem capable of caring about anything but their own reelections, regardless of the impact on the country. Their behavior is treasonous More.... |
| 13872 | Thu Feb 21 20:40:15 EST 2013 | David Sheehan | Huntsville, AL | A Former Enlisted Man, and a combat veteran would be along overdue and welcomed addition to the War Department! |
| 13871 | Thu Feb 21 18:54:11 EST 2013 | Keith Lampkin | Clarksville, TN | Sen Inhofe signed a letter with 15 other weak republicans. How does this person accuse a hero of not being fit for the job? Using information he got from Glenn Beck, come on. |
| 13870 | Thu Feb 21 14:58:56 EST 2013 | Susan Soluri | MD | |
| 13869 | Tue Feb 19 08:52:30 EST 2013 | ron Wilcox | Hailey, ID | GOP pull your head and feet out of the sand get the job done |
| 13868 | Mon Feb 18 16:31:53 EST 2013 | Bill Colins | AZ | |
| 13867 | Mon Feb 18 15:59:38 EST 2013 | carolyn silvers | vallejo, CA | |
| 13866 | Mon Feb 18 08:08:19 EST 2013 | warren woods | IA | |
| 13865 | Sun Feb 17 23:49:21 EST 2013 | James McGurrin | Ceres, CA | Support Chuck Hagel for Defense Secretary |
| 13864 | Sun Feb 17 22:09:10 EST 2013 | Kevin Joos | Virginia beach , VA | The republicans have no shame... |
| 13863 | Sun Feb 17 18:48:54 EST 2013 | Tito Magarino | FL | |
| 13862 | Sun Feb 17 15:47:22 EST 2013 | Audrey Greve | Lincoln, NE | |
| 13861 | Sun Feb 17 15:43:57 EST 2013 | JOHN FURGASON | LINCOLN, NE | NOW IS TIME FOR US TO HAVE A PERSON...HAGEL...TO REPRESENT OUR POINT OF VIEW AT THE DEPT. OF DEFENSE. OPPOSITION TO HIM FILLING THIS POSITION IS DEMAGOGUERY IN ITS WORST SENSE. |
| 13860 | Sun Feb 17 15:42:47 EST 2013 | JOHN FURGASON | LINCOLN, NE | NOW IS TIME FOR US TO HAVE A PERSON...HAGEL...TO REPRESENT OUR POINT OF VIEW AT THE DEPT. OF DEFENSE. OPPOSITION TO HIM FILLING THIS POSITION IS DEMAGOGUERY IN ITS WORST SENSE. |
| 13859 | Sun Feb 17 15:33:24 EST 2013 | Tim Johnson | Lincoln, NE | how many opposed are vets. Chuck tells it like it is which Rebubs apparently can't accept |
| 13858 | Sun Feb 17 14:02:48 EST 2013 | Catherine W. Patterson | Lincoln, NE | |
| 13857 | Sun Feb 17 13:54:16 EST 2013 | Gloria Gray | Richardson, TX | |
| 13856 | Sun Feb 17 13:29:05 EST 2013 | Mary Elliott | Dallas, TX, TX | Cruz is a wacko. Send him back to Canada. Our Nation needs Senator Hagel now. My grandson is currently serving, so I have skin in this game. |
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