Oh dear. I’m sure he didn’t mean it. In Illinois’ 6th Congressional District, long represented by Henry Hyde, Republican candidate Peter Roskam accused his Democratic opponent Tammy Duckworth of planning to “cut and run” on Iraq.
Duckworth is a former Army major and chopper pilot, who lost both legs in Iraq after her helicopter got hit by an RPG. “I just could not believe he would say that to me,” said Duckworth, who walks on artificial legs and uses a cane. Every election cycle produces some wincers, but how do you apologize for that one?
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Godwin anyone?
2 OctThen there’s this from last night’s Countdown
16 SepSept. 15: “Countdown” host Keith Olbermann talks to Newsweek’s Howard Fineman about President Bush’s speech defending his proposed terror laws.
Olbermann on the reason Bush wants to redefine Geneva Conventions (MSN Video)
Sept. 15: “Countdown” host Keith Olbermann talks to Jonathan Turley, Constitutional law professor at George Washington University, about the legality of Bush’s proposed terror laws.
War Crimes and retroactive immunity
16 SepOnce again, the amazing Brad Hicks has said something that needs to be heard, and in a very cogent manner.
Burying the Lede Again: It’s Not about the DEFINITION of Torture
I would also refer you to where I discussed this very same thing earlier this month.
Link to Brad courtesy velvetpage
An Aging Trans Woman 