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| Calif. Rep Hit on War Comments |
| 2007-10-18 |
| By ERICA WERNER WASHINGTON (AP) — A House Democrat accused Republicans Thursday of sending troops to Iraq to "get their heads blown off for the president's amusement." The outburst from Rep. Pete Stark as the House debated a children's health bill drew immediate condemnation from Republicans who demanded he retract it. Instead Stark, known for his liberal views and volatile temperament, issued a statement saying Republicans should apologize for voting against an expansion of children's health care. By a vote of 273-156 the House failed Thursday to override President Bush's veto of legislation to expand the popular State Children's Health Insurance Program. Stark, who's in his 18th term representing the liberal East Bay near San Francisco, took to the floor to accuse Republicans of funding the Iraq war but not children's health. "You don't have money to fund the war or children," Stark declared. "But you're going to spend it to blow up innocent people if we can get enough kids to grow old enough for you to send to Iraq to get their heads blown off for the President's amusement." Me thinks the man needs anger management courses. A White House spokesperson was not immediately available Thursday afternoon to respond to Stark's comment. A clip of Stark's remarks was quickly posted to YouTube and e-mailed around by Republicans. "Congressman Stark's statement dishonors not only the commander in chief, but the thousands of courageous men and women of America's armed forces who believe in their mission and are putting their lives on the line for our freedom and security," said House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio. He called for Stark to retract his statement and apologize. Apologize? He is a Democrat and an appeaser. He is above apologizing. Instead of retraction or apology the statement Stark issued in response to Boehner just offered more criticism of the "chicken hawks in Congress who vote to deny children health care." Stark did also express respect for the troops. It was just the latest provocative comment from Stark. On one occasion in 2001 he and then then-Rep. J.C. Watts of Oklahoma had to be separated after Stark claimed all of Watts' children were illegitimate. In fact only two of Watts' six children had been born out of wedlock. Earlier this year, Stark became the first member of Congress to publicly proclaim himself an atheist. When your parents name you Fortney (Stark's real first name), it causes all kinds of trouble |
| Posted by:BigEd |
| #16 Good thing George looked into Putin's soul.... |
| Posted by: Phinater Thraviger 2007-10-18 23:32 |
| #15 WND.com > PUTIN: USA HAS "EROTIC DESIRE" TO INVADE RUSSIA. America is waging war in Iraq for Iraq's oil, thus Amer is waging war for natural resources. PRAVDA - article foreword recalls Madeleine Albright's remark [USA] that Siberia [Russia]has too many valuable resources to be owned by only one country. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2007-10-18 22:54 |
| #14 ION, PRAVDA > PUTIN > IF USA FIRES ITS MISSLES, RUSSIA WILL FIRE BACK article. Czech-Poland. PPutin's last speech also hints that Russia may return to basing nuke missles as close to former PACT states as possible. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2007-10-18 22:48 |
| #13 Are there *any* adults left in the Democratic party? |
| Posted by: SteveS 2007-10-18 21:50 |
| #12 first, I'd question what country his "patriotism" is for. Then we can determine the level. I suspect stars and bars ain't in the equation. He's been an asshole for a looooong time. It's about time his |
| Posted by: Frank G 2007-10-18 21:45 |
| #11 I think it's safe to question his patriotism now. |
| Posted by: Mike 2007-10-18 21:32 |
| #10 I already was holding back. I don't wanna be p-listed |
| Posted by: Frank G 2007-10-18 21:24 |
| #9 OldSpook: "I'd love to meet him. Smile, extand my hand to shake his then deck his ass, taking his teeth with me and if I get a good shot in, breaking his jaw." I can't believe I am DISAGREEING with you!! First, you should knee him in the groin!! Then do all those other things. Other than than we agree completely!! Remember, this moron is the SAME "Congressthing" that insulted one of his constituents who DARED to write him a letter! He left an insulting tirade on the Veteran National Guardsman's answering machine!! To call Stark "shit" is to insult SHIT!! |
| Posted by: Justrand 2007-10-18 21:23 |
| #8 Commodore Frank, tell us how you REALLY feel. Don't hold back. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2007-10-18 21:16 |
| #7 He's Stark raving mad; and has been a moonbat before it was cool. |
| Posted by: Ulagum Squank2569 2007-10-18 21:07 |
| #6 You are better than me spook. I'd beat the asshole to death. Therefore, I will stay far away as possible from him. |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2007-10-18 20:40 |
| #5 Fortney "Pete" Stark is a Piece of Shit of the highest order, always has been, and always will be. The district that persists in sending this flaming bag of dog shit to congress should have all federal funding cut. Let them wallow in their unemployment, house arrest, and squalor. F*ck em and f*ck Fortney |
| Posted by: Frank G 2007-10-18 20:25 |
| #4 Mr. Stark, atheist, is paving his road to Hell with bad intentions. May he greet his constituents there soon. |
| Posted by: Phinater Thraviger 2007-10-18 20:16 |
| #3 This smarmy sob was my rep. I went to some of his town halls and he's worse when the cameras are off than when they are on. If you ever get near hem, OS, be sure to bring someone along to restrain you; cause once you start, you won't want to stop, sort of like potato chips. |
| Posted by: Nimble Spemble 2007-10-18 20:11 |
| #2 I'd love to meet him. Smile, extand my hand to shake his then deck his ass, taking his teeth with me and if I get a good shot in, breaking his jaw. And if security is no good I'll crush an eye socket or two. Nothing fatal though. "God was busy, so he sent me to say hello and give you a foretaste of the wrath you are earning. Repent and live." It would be almost worth it. |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2007-10-18 19:49 |
| #1 Instead of retraction or apology the statement Stark issued in response to Boehner just offered more criticism of the "chicken hawks in Congress who vote to deny children health care." Stark did also express respect for the troops. Oh, absolutely, Pete. We had no doubts. Did ya enjoy the Blue Angels when they were up there a coupla weeks ago? East Bay of San Francisco? This probably insures that he'll die in that congressional seat. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2007-10-18 19:28 |