I am a gentle man, but I may wind up in jail or the hospital ...

[11 Bravo]

before the November elections. The next time anyone calls me "unpatriotic" or a "cut and run coward", it is game on, mother-fucker.
I'm a volunteer for the Webb campaign, and was manning a table at a farmer's market this morning. Virginia being Virginia, I frequently encounter Republicans, but, by and large, they have been civil ... until today. A couple approached my table, and the man became immediately hostile. He told me that Jim Webb advocates "Cut and run", and that Jim "doesn't support our troops". I tried to explain to the man that Jim is a highly decorated combat veteran who has consistently supported our troops. He pretended to listen, but then he turned his vitriol on me. I was told that "Democrats are hurting our troop's morale." OK, that's bullshit, but it's one man's opinion. Then he said, "It's cowards like you that are going to lose this war". I didn't say a word, I simply removed my shirt, (although at 6' and 170 lbs it was hardly a Hulk Hogan moment.)
I was wounded twice during my time in the A Shau Valley. It's funny, the one that almost punched my ticket just left a small hole that looks like an extra nipple, but, ironically, the frag that amounted to little more than a flesh wound left me with some really spectacular scars on my chest. I let the guy look for a few seconds, and then I turned around, showed him my back, and asked, "Do you see any wounds here?
The guy walked away, and afterwards I felt like a drama queen, but at that moment I didn't have time to think.
What is it with these bastards? Why do they feel the need to denigrate the courage and patriotism of anyone who disagrees with them?

[TayTay]

Wow! You totally rock for this.

Some people have to be shown and you did that.

I salute both your service to this nation and your incredible willingness to serve it now. I wouldn't second guess these actions at all. You probably did the only thing that would both get his attention and shut his mouth.

I salute you! :patriot:

[Subdivisions]

1. I absolutely love it! Left him speechless. OH, and

thank you for serving us so bravely and for not having any scars on your back!

[ncrainbowgrrl]

2. Please be careful- and thanks for all you have done...

both then and now, fighting for our country.

[Rose Siding]

3. I'm so sorry you had to put up with that, but....

I'm swooning here! :loveya:

Stay cool, my friend.

[Mr Rabble]

4. I will come bail you out. Enough is enough.

It may just come to this and I am ready.

[lumberjack_jeff]

50. Fuck bailing out...

I wanna be inside saying; "wasn't that freakin' awesome!" while someone bails us out!

[alittlelark]

5. That was a stellar response to his ravings!!!

:toast: :toast: :toast:

[xultar]

6. GAME ON MUTHAFUCKA IN-FUCKIN-DEED!!! BRAVO!

[Anakin Skywalker]

7. They Are the Real Cowards

who are reduced to using their party-fed taglines ("talking points", as the damned MSM like to say_ as weapons.

[populistdriven]

8. We should probably save the physical assaults for after the election :)

I am ready

[Anakin Skywalker]

15. Yeah! Let's Throw Their A$$es in Gitmo

and see how they like it! :)

[Mr_Spock]

9. Good move IMO.

I'd have had the urge to rip his trachea out, but that is not a good thing to do in public. I think you handled yourself appropriately.

[Botany]

10. nice job!

funny these bastards have so little left they just have to mouth
neo con talking points ...... "cut and running" from a mistake
does not make you a coward .... it makes you smart.

I shut up people about 9/11 by saying my brother works for the Navy and
was on his way to the pentagon on 9/11.

[patricia92243]

11. You're a hero! Bravo! Bravo!!

[BrotherBuzz]

12. Jeez Louise, drama queen, or not...

You sure think fast on your feet! LOL, I'd cover your six anytime if you trusted me to do so.

[A HERETIC I AM]

13. Pardon my French but.."You courageous son of a bitch"

You just keep on doing what you are doing and keep that attitude. Drama Queen? I don't think so. More like a dose of reality that troglodyte had never had or certainly didn't anticipate.

It happens occasionally that calm, reasoned discourse with individuals of differing opinions provides for an arrival at an understanding, if not a change of mind or heart. But some are so set in their ways they approach the opposite opinion with a preconceived notion completely unshiftable. That approach is often couched in anger born of frustration as well as perspective gathered from limited sources.

You just keep on keeping on, majestic, poetic warrior.

The reasonable among us are behind you.


edited for grammar

[libnnc]

14. I love you.

If you're ever in Winston-Salem, NC I'd love to buy you a beer.

Thank you. :loveya:

[Olney Blue]

16. Their behavior is inexcusable- and you made the point brilliantly.

:patriot:

K and R.

:kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick:

[PoiBoy]

17. AWESOME response, sir..!!

absolutely awesome...! ..and to echo previous posters.. thank you for your service.. then and now..!! :hi:

[karlrschneider]

18. You're doing your country yet another service and I thank you.

:toast:

[bullwinkle428]

19. My guess : this Freeper coward has never served a day in his life

in uniform!

[11 Bravo]

29. Maybe, maybe not. But it shouldn't matter.

Military service doesn't convey any great sense of wisdom. My point is that it seems to be the Repubs that have decided to question our patriotism. I've just decided enough is enough.

[Cleita]

20. I know how you feel. I felt the same way when

some Repuke decided to single me out when I was passing out flyers for a candidate to tell me that Tommy Franks was a great general. Well, his combat record says he's not, but why come after someone who is out there basically preaching to the choir? So I did what I could to get out of his way before I threw something at him.

It's going to be tough going into the election. Don't let them play your strings. Incidentally about that patriotism bit, remind them that accusing Germans of being unpatriotic is how Hitler got them to back his wars, which deep down they knew weren't right.

[bluerum]

21. Way to go champ. You are an American hero. nt

[patrice]

22. It's a defense mechanism called Projection.

People poo-poo "psycho-babble" and some psychological theorizing is BS, but defense mechanisms are basic psychological functions that allow us to deal with psychological stress, such as conflict and guilt.

Projection allows us to ascribe our own less than acceptable thoughts and feels to others.

[JohnnyBoots]

92. It is amazing the projection that comes from this Administration n/t

[patrice]

124. ALL of us do it to some the extent.

The questions are: to what extent, i.e. how much do I/you depend on it? Do I/you recognize what I'm/you're doing? and what do I/you do about it? Or do I/you recognize it and just lie about what it is anyway?

[driver8]

23. That was definitely the proper response to that asshole.

Awesome...I wish I could have seen that!!

[SammyWinstonJack]

24. So AWOL Chicken Hawk ** doesn't bother him in the least?

So sending our Troops into an illegal war based on lies, sending them into battle ill equipped, doesn't bother him? Allowing them to come home to no benefits, no resources to deal with their emotional and physical wounds doesn't bother him? Who supports the Troops?

[cynatnite]

25. Same thing happened to me thru an email...

I was called a coward, unpatriotic and the military is better off without me and my husband. We're both vets and he was sent to Panama and the first Gulf war.

All these people have is to strike back in the worst possible way so they can feel better about themselves. I should be angry, but all I can do is feel pity for them.

[11 Bravo]

34. I need to be more like you.

And thanks for both your and your husband's service.


:toast:

[cynatnite]

38. Thank you for your service...

:patriot:

You did the right thing in that situation.

[shadowknows69]

26. Do you see any wounds here

that was freaking beautiful.

[lady lib]

27. It was probably the best response because

it was visual, but didn't involve any required reading on his part. ;)

[peacetalksforall]

28. We're proud of you. Thanks.

[GardeningGal]

30. Damn! I wish you had that on film

I would have loved to see his face. Great job. And thank you for your service both in the military and for manning the booth at the farmer's market. If you're ever in Denver, it would be my pleasure to buy you a beer.

:toast:

[Gold Metal Flake]

31. You fucked him up.

He's gonna remember that one for a long time. You actually took your shirt off and showed him your combat scars? Look, that took some guts, but trust me it totally humiliated that fucking fuck. Never, I'll bet, has anyone spoken more loudly or more truthfully to that worthless shit-sack. And while you pulled off your shirt he didn't do a damn thing but watch. And then he had to walk away without doing any damn thing else.

You placed a mirror in his face and showed him the true coward and he could do nothing but take it. He's gonna take that one to the grave.

Good on ya!

:thumbsup:

[tavalon]

32. Exactly what you should have done

That was some fine thinking on your feet.

[KT2000]

33. Way cool!

Sounds like you are a gentle man and yet you decked him!
Don't worry that you are a drama queen - you were a teacher with some hard core facts.

[democrank]

35. Hey, 11 Bravo....

I`m sending a hug down to you from Vermont.

Drama queen? You`ve got to be kidding me. You`re a first class, top notch guy. Thank you for your bravery in the A Shau Valley and thank you for your bravery today. Hold your head high and keep right on doing what you`re doing. We`re behind you all the way.

BRAVO !!!!!!

[YOY]

36. Milk came out of my nose when I laughed at this

I hope your proud.

I feel so undignified!

[mcscajun]

37. You, sir, are NO "drama queen". NFW. You did a great service

to this country once, and at that table in the farmer's market, you did so again.

To answer your question, they feel the need to denigrate true courage because they have never had it, have rarely if ever seen in, and absolutely do not understand it. You showed the weaseling little bastard what courage is made of: "Do you see any wounds here?"
Priceless.

:patriot:

Try not to land in jail OR the hospital, especially the hospital. I think your bail will be covered. :)

[AspenRose]

39. Did you have the chance to mention to said coward

....that if Jim Webb didn't 'support the troops,' then he'd be guilty of not supporting his own son? What an idiot.

If I weren't going to DE this weekend perhaps I would have seen you at Arlington Farmers Market....I salute you nonetheless.

:patriot:

[cybildisobedience]

40. GREAT move

I love stories like that.....

[Tinksrival]

41. WOW!

Drama queen, I think not!

I think your a hero!

I LOVE 11 BRAVO :loveya:

[bonito]

42. You rock, I'm with you

and serving with pride nowadays, whatever the cost.

[ms liberty]

43. Drama Queen? NO - PATRIOTIC AMERICAN!

And I thank you for your service to our country - then AND now!

K&R for bravery above and beyond the call of duty!

[femrap]

44. I'm glad you did what you did.....

these dumbasses have been emboldened by the biggest dumbass of all....dubya. They have come out of the woodwork...all bullies and closet bullies are now out there looking for someone to spew their crap on. They have found a leader in dumbass dubya. Well, I for one am not going to take it....none of us should.

Do not let them get away with it! If one of them comes after you, just pretend he/she is dubya/condi and let go. I scared one....he ran away with their tails between their legs.

Good for you!

[Straight Shooter]

45. For a spur of the moment response, that was most excellent!

:patriot:

[Imagevision]

46. Repugs are really GD. idiots with sh*t for brains, so it's no wonder!

[pa28]

47. You put him down badly but he had it coming.

I don't pity the guy.

[Singular73]

48. WTG

:yourock::yourock::yourock::yourock::yourock::yourock:

[OzarkDem]

49. Good for you!

And from what I hear the A Shau Valley was really hell. You're a very brave man.

[SeattleGirl]

51. Good for you, 11 Bravo!

Fucking damned chickenshits! I am speaking out more and more too. Don't have military experience to bolster my arguments, but I'll fight back right alongside you!

[lumberjack_jeff]

52. Dude, there's no nice way to say this; That's fucking awesome.

It reminds me of something my dad would have done.

I have his bronze star, his purple hearts and a folded flag. You have my utmost respect.

:patriot:

[FredStembottom]

53. Fantastic! I would love to just shake your hand!

I am proud to be associated with you - even just in the very remote way of working for similar change within our own communities!

[ComerPerro]

54. Because they know you won't fight them, because you dont' want

to get arrested.

Especially if you are at a candidate's info booth.


They pick fights they know have no chance of turning into real confrontations, they just want to shout.


That's why Republicans are some of the biggest assholes to waiters and others in the service industry that I have ever seen.

[Swamp Rat]

55. Don't ruin your life over a piece of shit coward.

:hug: :patriot:

[Bitwit1234]

56. Cowards

The reason these people spout off is because they are cowards inside. None of them probably defending our country in time of conflict because they were too much of a coward to go in the military. Just like the two cowards in the white house. Have you ever noticed that they are the ones who huff and puff the worst. Look at rove got deferrment after deferrment because "he was going to school". But he stands up like he is a MAN and pretends that the democrats are the cowards.

[Jamastiene]

57. BRAAAAWWWWWLLLLL!!!!!!!

I've been rather tired of them for the last 5 years straight. I say we start fighing back and take this country back. Fuck 'em. :dukesupandreadytogo: Let's go get 'em.

[Bitwit1234]

58. PS

Had to post this...First I am 75 and a little old short woman.
I was standing in our WalMart Grocery waiting for my son to get two Subway sandwiches. In comes a man with a T-shirt on that says BUSH COUNTRY....My America...I could not help myself I burst out laughing and rolled my eyes. He stopped short and looked and I giggling all the while stared at him. Just then my son 6 foot 2 and 200 lbs walked up from Subway and the guy kept on going. My son wanted to know what was the matter and I laughed and said tell you later.

When the guy thought he could say something to the little old lady he was ready to go....that is till he saw my son. And I say it over and over and over they are all cowards absolute abject cowards.

[Oilwellian]

61. Cute story

and welcome to DU. :hi:

11 Bravo, thanks for the best story of the day. You give me hope for a better tomorrow.

[dweller]

66. welcome Bitwit 1234 !

:hi:

glad your son was there, keep him close.

and keep giggling at those cowards, all they know are bully tactics, and laughing at them works so well.

peace.
dp

[windbreeze]

59. You did the right thing...

and you have the right stuff...I am so glad you shut him up like you did...I would have loved to have been there...
Congratulations on taking the exact action that was required..Thank you for your service to this country...
windbreeze

[fooj]

60. Wow. Just wow.

:patriot:

[lonestarnot]

62. Right on Brother!

:patriot: I'm with you!

[RoyGBiv]

63. Game ON, mother-fucker ...

:yourock:

Thank YOU for your service. :patriot:

OnEdit: To echo sentiments up-thread, your bail is *covered*. Avoid the hospital thing, though. These bastards aren't worth that.

[pitohui]

64. hey you rock

it sounds like what you did was more than enough to shame anyone who had any clue of a conscience

no need for jail or hospital, your intelligence and experience get the point across

[Just Me]

65. (((bow)))

:patriot:

You take a stand for truth with which freedom can NEVER live.

I've had to take a break from this coercive/deceptive/abusive and criminal governance for,...awhile. I'm back.

YOU are my first hero and inspiration.

Thank you!!! :hug:

[eviltwin2525]

67. My shirt, er, hat's off to you, sir!

Well done.

[dweller]

68. you didn't just show him your scars

you showed him your heart.

the true marks of a hero.

:thumbsup:

dp

[Virginian]

69. And that voter thinks George "Macaca" Allen supports our troops?

Nothing could be further from the truth. Allen doesn't even support the best interest of our Commonwealth. He is a Bush Brown Noser and if it comes down to what is in the best interest for his constituents or what does Bush want, Bush wins.
I can't believe that little turd tried to steal Durbin's bill. Now that's how an honorable man operates -- NOT!

[Duppers]

70. Bravo! Bravo!

I live in Williamsburg and run into those types all the time.

We need more 'drama queens' like you!

[lildreamer316]

71. Thank you for your service.

Never call yourself a drama queen. You have a right to show off your scars to those who would dare call you a coward.

[WilliamPitt]

72. *on bended knee*

[SalmonChantedEvening]

73. My friend, you did the best possible thing you could.

You silently showed your scars of service and left the barking fool speechless. He had no choice but to walk away.

Of course they feel that need to denigrate. It's all they have left. It's all they ever really had, come to think of it.

I am honored to know you sir. :patriot:

[The Witch]

74. That tears it. I'm a-volunteerin' for the Webb campaign.

Because I have been wearing my Impeach Bush button for several weeks now and nobody's had the cojones to take me on.

(Maybe because I'm a 5'2" perky blonde girl who smiles at everyone. Pooh.)

:looks for webb campaign in area:

[malaise]

75. Bravo indeed

:yourock:

[Pacifist Patriot]

76. Beautifully done!

I'll bail you out any day of the week. Limited medical skills, but I'm always up for bringing flowers and a new book.

[Vinca]

77. You did okay. Assholes can't be reasoned with. nt

[I Have A Dream]

78. Not at all a drama queen! That was INSPIRED!

:applause:

:D

[atomic-fly]

79. Thank you 11Bravo!

Thank you for your past service and continued service! I voted for Webb and am sickened
by George Allen and the republican tactics in general.


a fellow Virginian.

[Joanne98]

80. they're mad because they're just figuring out we're losing the Iraq war

Of course they'll will never admit it's Bush's fault, so they have to blame someone.

[larryepke]

81. You were in combat?

Then OF COURSE you don't know anything about war, the troops or patriotism!

Only those who sit at their computers and urge OTHER people to fight for Republican values know such things.

(Yes, I'm being sarcastic.)

Fantastic post!

[raccoon]

82. Way to go, Bravo!

And thanks for your service.

[yellerpup]

83. You know how to say put up or shut up

Drama queen doesn't really apply to you. You rock 11 Bravo! I hope Mr. Hide-And-Never-Show-Up feels ashamed of his attack on you. :headbang:

[BlueEyedSon]

84. k&r. Inside every bully is a coward. nt

[civildisoBDence]

85. Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

These assholes had the nerve to question John Kerry's wounds...not deep enough...and John Murtha's service...and worst of all, Ann "Paris Hitler" Coulter questioned the service of triple-amputee Vietnam vet Max Cleland because he didn't lose those three limbs in battle, but in a grenade accident!

Satire as thick as a president's skull

[DinahMoeHum]

86. Bwahahahaa!! Thanks!

:patriot::yourock::toast:

[mtnester]

87. What a class move Sir...and might I add

You don't need your fists to prove anything or make any point. How appropriate though that you showed him that you WEAR your love of country on your chest (literally)

I would say your antagonist MIGHT (and I meant maybe) be cured of his "foot in mouth" disease.

Only a brain dead man walking would not have pondered on the moment he found himself in (even if only briefly like some of these moronic idiots)

I'd kiss you if I could...thank you.

[mtnester]

107. Kick cause this is a fabulous post n/t

[catnhatnh]

88. Whiskey Delta !!!

Charlie Mike, 11 Bravo....
Charlie Alpha Tango

[lectrobyte]

89. Thank you for your service to our country. You define patriotism in

my book.

[dogday]

90. You should not have to prove you are

a patriot... Nobody asked you when they put a gun in your hands... Nobody asked me if it was ok for my Son to fight in this war... We should not have to prove what we are...

Having said that, I thank you so much for your service and hope all is well with you and your family... You sure shut them up though didn't you? Good for you.....

[bdamomma]

91. what you did was powerful act, you should be so proud of

yourself.

[EnviroBat]

93. It's high time we all start standing up-

to these ass clowns. I'm getting really fed up with their loud-mouth bullshit-spewing intimidation tactics. I'm also tired of the pacifist comeback. The next fuckin Repuke that gets in my face is gonna need a good dental plan, like the fucker with the Ken Blackwell sticker on his Ford Excruciating who cut me off the other night. I gave him some shit about it and he became a defiant little three-year-old, jutting out his chin, wouldn't get out of his turd on wheels though...

Oh yeah, and thanks for your service, you handled that beautifully. I bet you sent them off to bully some little kids, or kick a puppy...

[Sequoia]

94. Gasp!

Good for you!

[katinmn]

95. Bravo! This is why I love my Vets for Peace brothers so much!

You know what the fuck you're talking about. :loveya:

[Missy Vixen]

96. Game ON, 11 Bravo

It's heroes like you that make us proud to be Americans.

Thank you for your service.
Julie

p.s. You're a very nice person. I think I would have followed up Mr. Chickenhawk's speech with "and when will you be enlisting? I have some forms right here for you."

[a la izquierda]

97. Thanks and a hug from Oklahoma!

We need more folks like you in this part of the world. My friend and I wondered if we'd get kicked out of university for protesting and getting arrested.

[emmadoggy]

98. Beautifully done.

There are times when words just don't cut it - no words will get through to them. You SHOWING him your point was the perfect thing to do. Highly effective.

I am in awe of your service to your country, OUR country, both then and now. Thank you.

:patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot:

[DemExpat]

99. No drama queen action noted here......YOU ROCK!

Thanks for your great work and your wonderful response to this creep.

:kick: :kick: :kick:

but don't get yourself in trouble - just rock on as you are doing now.

:patriot: :applause: :patriot:

DemEx

[happydreams]

100. K&R. Way to go Bravo!

[lpbk2713]

101. The bad thing about Dumbya is that he has made it acceptable to be stupid.

And obviously this asshole was following in his role model's footsteps.



You are a better man than he is in several ways. You took a public stand to advocate your candidate, something I'm sure he would never do. You were seriously wounded in the service of your country, and I'm sure this candy-ass never even put on a military uniform in his disgusting life. And you kept your cool in the face of such blatant ignorance.


If you said anything at all to him about the A Shau Valley it probably went right over his head. Congratulations for having made it out of that meat grinder alive. I know a lot didn't.


Keep up the good work.


:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Time for change]

102. I think that these people have woefully low self-esteem

The only way they know to make themselves feel better about themselves is to cut down other people.

That's my guess, and I'd be very surprised if it didn't apply to the asshole who confronted you.

[GeorgeGist]

103. In answer to your question...

Bush and the neocons have the Republican 'faithful' scared shitless of the bogeyman.

[Pool Hall Ace]

104. Thank you for putting that pussnuts in his place.

And for serving your country now, as you did then. :patriot:

[BlueStorm]

105. I salute you sir!! For both sticking up for us and serving

our country. It's people like you that give me hope that this country will turn around.

BTW, with such RW phrases as "cut and run" why don't we turn it against them?

Blue

[CANDO]

106. Classic Right-wing Authoritarian Follower

Read about them in John Dean's new book "Conservatives Without Conscience." This guy thinks it entirely appropriate behavior to be an attack dog.

[byronius]

108. Flame On! Everybody! NOW!

[Cobalt-60]

109. Nice work

[bamacrat]

110. They're too fucking stupid to say anything they didnt hear on FOX.

Plain and simple, like their brains.

[glitch]

111. Beautiful. K & R nt

[NC_Nurse]

112. You did exactly the right thing.

Some people are deaf to other's point of view. He needed a visual aid. :-)
I applaud you're response and appreciate your service. As many others have said, I'd bail you out in a heartbeat...and even give you medical aid if necessary!
:hug:

[StrictlyRockers]

113. You da man! Much love my brother! Fk'n ignoramuses...

[AngryOldDem]

114. What was it that Franklin said?

"Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel"?

I congratulate you on how you handled yourself against another sorry example of Bush's "base."

I wonder:
1) If he is of age, why doesn't HE volunteer to go over there?
2) Would he volunteer his kids or grandkids to go over there?

Answer is probably no, on both counts. It's so much easier to bluster about patriotism when you are not on the front lines.

Again, you handled yourself admirably.

[gully]

115. You're not a drama queen. And, I just gave you recommendation

number 99.

That is the best way to say "FU" to these friggen arm chair patriots.

[VOX]

116. Oh yeah! Game, set and match to 11 Bravo!!!

Well played, my man! You actually made that bozo *think* for a crucial moment, and took him completely out of his game. :thumbsup: Maybe next time he feels like ragging someone about his/her patriotism, he'll remember your lesson.

Hang in there buddy, and stay cool -- we need you! :patriot:

[autorank]

117. Proud to be a fellow Virginian.

There is only so much you can take. I know just what you mean "Virginia being Virginia." I actually became friends for a day with the Republican precinct captain I was up against on in the 2005 General Election. Only two rude people all day and the precinct is a big one. This guy opened the door and you shut it in his foot. Next time try just telling him the story. I'm sure it's very powerful and they next nitwit will run off.

Isn't it great to have a Senate candidate who just kicks ass and resonds in kinc with megatons of integrity. Webb could be one of the great modern Senators. Don't see him becoming part of the "gentlemens' club," although he is a real gentleman.

[CRK7376]

118. Way to go Stud!

What an awesome statement! Thanks for supporting Jim Webb and for your service in Vietnam. We need more brave souls that have been to hell and back to speak out against Bush and company. This Afghan grunt does.......

[Virginia Dare]

119. Bravo 11 Bravo...

I'm canvassing for Webb next weekend, and bringing my daughter, hope it doesn't get ugly.

:patriot:

[Sleepless In NY]

120. This response was once posted on DU & its one of the best

"A group of young conservatives were congregated outside of a local shopping mall that I needed to visit this evening. I think the point of the rally was to voice a preference for approving Bush judicial appointments; but they were also displaying full "Support out troops" regalia. Let me point out here that from 1970-71, I was a combat infantryman, twice wounded, and I support "the troops" with all my heart. In any case, one of the young repubs noticed my Kerry-Edwards bumper sticker (yeah, still); and decided to brace me about it. I listened to about 5 minutes of "You don't love your country" and "You don't support our fighting men" bullshit, before I launched. I pretty much shouted at the young man who appeared to be their leader, "I'll tell you the same thing I told the candy-ass Young Republicans who met me with their "Support the Troops" signs when I was released from Walter Reed Army Hospital in 1972. The only kind of support we were interested in was fire-support, boy; so either put down your sign and pick up an M-16, or just shut the fuck up."

Sorry I didn't keep the link, I just copied the post, so I don't know who to credit..but it's a keeper who ever wrote it. Best of luck with Webb, it's looking very good!

[RagAss]

121. IQ of 100 or less....that's why....

[Joey Liberal]

122. I get called unpatriotic at work

The right wingers that I work with consider anyone that is opposed to Bush to be unpatriotic and pro-terrorist. And I'm a veteran too.

This is why I cant stand republicans.

[Tekla West]

123. No drama queen, and that from SF and we KNOW drama queens...

It is very sad to note that the war on terror did work out when Americans are so ununited. Its disfunctional that at such a time these White House morons are burning the midnight oil not in order to solve problems, but to make their idiot followers more afraid of liberals then any service man with honor ever was about a real threat. We need these people gone.

[Greylyn58]

125. They question because they have little else to offer

My father(a life long Democrat) served in the Marines for 30 yrs. He spent almost 12 months in Korea, lost one brother there(he was 18 yrs old). He is an Uncle I know only through a few pictures and my Dad's stories. He served during Vietnam and almost ended up in country twice-something I found out just recently. Both sides of my family have a history of military service and are damn proud of it. Most of these bastards never served in the military.

To quote General William Tecumseh Sherman:

It is only those who have neither fired a shot nor heard the shrieks and groans of the wounded who cry aloud for blood...War is hell.

If any of them had ever served they would want our men and women home from the hell that the Bushies have created in Iraq. We support the troops by supporting them and not the administration who put them into this Hell!!!

I hate these people more and more every day. I really dislike what they are doing to this country and to me personally with their constant crapola!!!

Oh and to answer your own question, you were not a drama queesn. It was definitely an appropriate response to these whack-jobs!!! Sometimes, in-your-face is the only thing that works-not most of the time, but sometimes.

[sgar]

126. Good for you, but it is scary...

...how many Americans seem totally brainwashed. http://tinyurl.com/nlamf : "This public panic benefits the terrorists whose work is made easier by an overactive government response that magnifies their efforts. In an odd way this puts the government and the terrorists in league with one another" ... "The main loser, alas, is the terrified public."

You were brave, but it is sad that these days what you did requires bravery.

[tpsbmam]

127. I am a gentle man, but I may wind up in jail or the hospital ...

I positively love you! What a stellar response -- can't imagine a better one. What you did is farrrrrrrrrrr better off than clocking the idiot.....you made him feel like the itsy, bitsy little piece of shit that he is. And you probably saved the next Democrat from clocking him and going to jail......bet it'll be a while before he does that again!