"Fair Winds and Following Seas" Lance Corporal Jimmy Webb !

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I would like to start a "DU Card of Support" for Jimmy Webb and his family. Simply post your sentiments, and if possible, mention your state/country in the text. Then I'd like to print it out and send it to the Webb family to let them know the world is behind them :patriot:

Thanks DUers :toast:

Webb to forgo parades; visit son before Iraq deployment

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Senate candidate Jim Webb will miss the Labor Day weekend parades, picnics and speeches that open the fall campaign stretch run to be with his son, who ships out with his Marine unit to Iraq next week.

Webb decided Thursday to skip the traditional holiday gatherings in Buena Vista, Covington and elsewhere that are normally must-attend events for those seeking statewide office.

Marine Lance Cpl. Jimmy Webb, 24, is deploying with his unit to combat duty, and the Democratic challenger to Sen. George Allen chose to visit his son until he leaves.

"I'm very proud of my son. Neither he nor I want him to be viewed differently than any of his fellow Marines. He's a tough young man and a fine Marine," Webb said in an e-mailed statement to The Associated Press.

Because Webb knows combat firsthand as a Marine who fought in some of the bloodiest engagements of the Vietnam War, the experience is particularly painful. When asked about it in an AP interview, tears glazed his eyes and he was momentarily unable to speak.

Webb, 60, said he saw his father, a tough career military man, cry just once: the day he left for duty in Vietnam.

More....http://wavy.com/Global/story.asp?S=5352304&nav=menu45_2

[kaygore]

1. I wonder how Felix Allen is going to spin this?

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2. The Young Webb is trying to pad his resume

and no doubt will fake an injury in Iraq to get a medal. Unlike patriotic young republicans who will continue to party their way to a career in the party of hate and arrogance and total disregard for the constitution.

I have confidence that felix will fuck this up too.

[brentspeak]

6. Yup, that's it in a nutshell.

Three or four young Republican-types in the past couple years have told me in so many words that the reason they refuse to enlist is because they're "above" enlisting in the military to cynically impress people -- "like Democrats do".

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8. The reason they refuse to enlist is because they are cowards

but you already know that. Yeah, I spent 24 years of my life in uniform to impress people; pick up chicks; run for president. When I was a young lad, the Cracker Jacks on a lean mean Sailor fresh out of bootcamp was somewhat of a chick magnet. But hell, I'm no young republican, I needed the uniform.

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9. He's running an ad right now..

about how his daughter is off to college. Why isn't she serving her country?

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10. That ad is getting heavy play here in Northern Virginia.

Felix apparently believes that we're as dumb as he is, and won't notice.

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3. Not to be too picky, but that's LANCE corporal Jimmy Webb.

I've known Jimmy since he was 8, and believe me, he's proud of that "Lance" designation. Other than that, I agree with every word of your post.

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4. Good catch !

I misread the article....thanks, me go fix.

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5. Thanks! I plan on seeing him before he deploys ...

and will share your thread with him.

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7. So, does anyone have a message for Jimmy?

I hate being sunk by Ann Coulter threads :silly:

[iamtechus]

11. Webb sr. sounds like the kind of guy who would vote for war in a minute

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12. He's always been against the Iraq War

and continues to be one of the strongest critics.

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13. I'm not sure what you base that on .. but it sure as shit isn't anything

that Jim Webb has written or said. Maybe try a little research before you malign any more Dem candidates.

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[AspenRose]

14. Thank you for your service. Godspeed and prayers are with you

"Deserted Rose", New Mexico resident and Army brat, spending the summer in NoVA

(and Mr. Webb, were I a resident here, you'd have my vote for sure. See my sig line!)

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15. Love your sig line !

Thanks for posting :hi:

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16. Sunday, Sunday.....

might find a few interested :kick: