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dishonor https://www.dailykos.com/news/dishonor News Community Action Copyright 2005 - Steal what you want Mon, 27 Jan 2020 05:57:12 +0000 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 05:57:12 +0000 Daily Kos rss@dailykos.com (Daily Kos) Daily Kos rss@dailykos.com (Daily Kos) Some thoughts on the 'He's No Boy Scout' defense https://www.dailykos.com/story/2019/11/16/1899928/-Some-thoughts-on-the-He-s-No-Boy-Scout-defense The pResident’s sycophant defenders are fast running out of defenses. The Cowardly Lion Defense — that attempting a conspiracy to bribe a foreign leader isn’t a crime if the attempt fails — that seems unlikely to be very persuasive. On what planet is attempted robbery not a crime? The ‘he’s too undisciplined and unfocused to pull off a conspiracy’ that keystone kops defense seems equally unlikely to work. Prison is full of inept crooks who finally got caught. One of the remaining and equally weak lines of defense likely to be trotted out next is some version of ‘ the pResident is No Boy Scout ‘— but you can’t impeach a guy for that. Can you? In an effort to preempt this completely lame line of defense while also doing my ‘good turn for the day’, I thought it might be helpful to review the Boy Scout Motto Oath and Law — and point out some of the minor problems with this defense ‘ the he ain’t no boy scout, but that isn’t an impeachable crime’ defense — Turns out that those pesky little reasons why Donald J. Trump is not, was not and could not now or ever have been a Boy Scout, those are also pretty strong reasons why he shouldn’t be president. The Scout Motto is ‘Be Prepared’ The expectation is that a scout should maintain at all times <blockquote> “a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty.” </blockquote> I am unable to imagine Mr Trump holding to this simple oath. (In fact, I find myself laughing at the prospect). Ok, so how about the scout oath? The Boy Scout Oath — <blockquote> To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight </blockquote> Well, is there any part of this oath that Trump could honor ? Not sure he can be held to any oath — but I suspect this would be impossible for Mr. T. OK now the law. The Scout Law <blockquote> A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent </blockquote> Well after a brief review, I think you’ll understand why the Scout Law would be especially tough for Trump. <figure class="image-captioned align-right"><img alt="MAD-Magazine-Trump-Boy-Scout-Law_.jpg" src="https://images.dailykos.com/images/738702/large/MAD-Magazine-Trump-Boy-Scout-Law_.jpg?1573925743" title="MAD-Magazine-Trump-Boy-Scout-Law_.jpg"> <figcaption>Mad Magazine channeling Trump’s Scout Law</figcaption> </figure> <h2>A Scout Is Trustworthy</h2> <figure class="image-captioned align-right"><img alt="AScoutisTrustworthy.jpg" src="https://images.dailykos.com/images/738704/large/AScoutisTrustworthy.jpg?1573925983" title="AScoutisTrustworthy.jpg"> <figcaption>Well, this one is going to be difficult for Donald</figcaption> </figure> “A Scout tells the truth” <h2 style="text-align:start">A Scout Is Loyal</h2> “A Scout is true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation.” <h2>A Scout Is Helpful</h2> “A Scout does things willingly for others without pay or reward.” <figure class="image-captioned align-right"><img alt="Boy Scouts of America, The Scout Law, Number Three, A Scout is Helpful" src="https://images.dailykos.com/images/738705/large/AScoutisHelpful.jpg?1573926136" title="Boy Scouts of America, The Scout Law, Number Three, A Scout is Helpful"> <figcaption>Doing good turns for Putin — I don’t think that counts</figcaption> </figure> <h2>A Scout Is Friendly</h2> “A Scout respects those with ideas and customs other than his own.” <h2>A Scout Is Courteous</h2> “A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position.” <h2>A Scout Is Kind</h2> “A Scout treats others as he wants to be treated.” <figure class="image-captioned align-right"><img alt="AScoutisKind.jpg" src="https://images.dailykos.com/images/738703/large/AScoutisKind.jpg?1573925920" title="AScoutisKind.jpg"> <figcaption>pardoning war criminals is not an act of kindness</figcaption> </figure> <h2>A Scout Is Obedient</h2> “A Scout obeys the laws of his community and country.” <h2>A Scout Is Cheerful</h2> “A Scout looks for the bright side of things.” <h2>A Scout Is Thrifty</h2> “A Scout protects and conserves natural resources." <h2>A Scout Is Brave</h2> “A Scout has the courage to stand up for what’s right even if others laugh at or threaten him.” <h2>A Scout Is Clean</h2> “A Scout keeps his body and mind fit." <figure class="image-captioned align-right"><img alt="AScoutisClean.jpg" src="https://images.dailykos.com/images/738708/large/AScoutisClean.jpg?1573926326" title="AScoutisClean.jpg"> <figcaption>Taking your country to the cleaners does not count</figcaption> </figure> <h2>A Scout Is Reverent</h2> “A Scout respects the beliefs of others.” Well my Trump tally for the Scout Law is 0-12 — he can’t follow a single one of these. In what kind of world can a guy who goes 0 for 12 with the Scout Law and could never ever be a Boy Scout for more than 9 seconds, how can that guy be nominated by a major political party and then be elected to hold the nation’s highest office — and in the face of overwhelming evidence of his enduring lack of honor and repeated abuse of the public trust, how can that man now — after lengthy and careful reviews in the Muller Report and the Impeachment Inquiry that have exposed his manifold character flaws and numerous misdeeds — how can this guy be allowed to remain in high office and furthermore what sort of person would want him to? For crying out loud, why would anyone continue to defend this sack of nostoc slime. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned"><img alt="Milt Priggee / www.miltpriggee.com" src="https://images.dailykos.com/images/738701/large/scouttoon09.jpg?1573925659" title="Milt Priggee / www.miltpriggee.com"> <figcaption>A Trump Scout is nobody you should follow heed admire watch trust elect or wish on your worst enemy</figcaption> </figure> </div> Nothing fresh new or unique here, but some things bear repeating <a href="https://www.outsideonline.com/2230111/all-ways-donald-trump-broke-scout-law-his-speech-boy-scouts" target="_blank">www.outsideonline.com/…</a> Does a guy who does not exhibit a single one of the qualities expected of a boy scout — not a single one — does such a person deserve to hold high office? I’m not sure that this will sway any of the conservative Republican Fox News watching members of my extended family, but when Impeachment comes up over the Thanksgiving Holiday, I’ll try to make this part of the discussion. rss@dailykos.com (ARodinFan) BePrepared Brave cheerful Clean Courteous disgrace dishonor Friendly helpful Honor Impeachment kind loyal MentallyAwake MorallyStraight NoBoyScout obedient PhysicallyStrong Rescued Reverent selfimpeachment thrifty trump trustworthy _1899928 Sat, 16 Nov 2019 21:10:28 +0000 "Memorial Day is America's Most Sacred Holiday" - OK Tom, so where is the Commander in Chief? https://www.dailykos.com/story/2019/5/25/1860403/--Memorial-Day-is-America-s-Most-Sacred-Holiday-OK-so-where-is-the-Commander-and-Chief Arkansas Senator and former US Army Captain Tom Cotton and I are just not going to agree on very many things. An ideological ocean divides us. Cotton has called Memorial Day our most sacred holiday — <blockquote> "an occasion we set aside to honor those who have fallen in combat." </blockquote> I’ll accept that thought, many people — even Christians like Cotton — might think Memorial Day is more important than Christmas or Easter and Veteran’s Day or the 4th of July. Regardless of how we might rank national holidays, honoring those who have sacrificed to defend the nation and what it stands for is certainly worthy of our full attention, sober reflection and respect at least once each year. So as we approach this most sacred day — where will the Commander in Chief be on Memorial Day? At Arlington National Cemetery — laying a wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier? Nope — did that when it was more convenient — and besides the photos will look fine on Monday <a href="https://www.militarytimes.com/newsletters/daily-news-roundup/2019/05/24/trump-visits-arlington-national-cemetery-before-memorial-day/" target="_blank">www.militarytimes.com/...</a> Visiting the troops overseas? maybe. Pardoning war criminals? Perhaps, although that crazy plan is now apparently on hold and he now says he’ll wait until the trials are over (we’ll see about that) <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/05/24/donald-trump-pardoning-war-criminals-memorial-day-unpardonable-editorials-debates/3770633002/" target="_blank">www.usatoday.com/...</a>. This is rough territory for Trump, a leader who never served his country — those pesky bone spurs. His mixed message on Memorial Day last year <blockquote> "Happy Memorial Day! Those who died for our great country would be very happy and proud at how well our country is doing today. Best economy in decades, lowest unemployment numbers for Blacks and Hispanics EVER (& women in 18years), rebuilding our Military and so much more. Nice!" (Memorial Day 2018 DJT) </blockquote> was perhaps an object lesson to just get out of Dodge, so he is off to Japan to shill for fair trade, meet the new emperor and of course play a round of golf in the land of the rising sun. Maybe he’ll take a break from the pomp and pageantry of that important schedule to visit troops in some foreign land. Or maybe he’ll just tweet out some words of wisdom. I suspect some surprise visit is on his agenda. If Mr. Trump does visit troops overseas on Monday — you can bet its for his own glory and not to honor their service. Honor is clearly not something that President Trump understands. He frequently uses his position to rub elbows with honorable men and women with a backdrop of flags and uniforms and salutes — awarding medals as much it seems for the photo op - so he can see himself standing gloriously shoulder to shoulder with heroes and people of substance. I guess he thinks that makes him look heroic and substantial. I just see the contrast. Of all his manifold faults as a man, an American, a human being and a ‘leader’ — this one galls me the most — the frequent efforts to steal thunder from those who have actual achievements, those who have behaved in brave and selfless ways —earning honor. The eagerness to pose with heroes, as if he too had earned the right to stand among them through some heroic sacrifice or honorable deed is despicable fantasy. On Monday, I expect more of the same clueless narcissism and self aggrandizement we saw on day one in his disgraceful speech at CIA headquarters. <a href="https://www.politico.com/story/2017/01/trump-cia-langley-233971" target="_blank">www.politico.com/</a>… The man is a hero in his own mind. He’ll pull some clumsy made for TV reality show stunt — arriving unannounced and posing with wildly cheering servicemen and women magically decked out in freshly laundered bdu camos and MAGA hats. At the moment when you expect him to simply thank them for their service and sacrifice — he is sure to disgrace himself by complaining about the witch hunt and the ‘coup attempt.’ rss@dailykos.com (ARodinFan) Clueless dishonor Honor MemorialDay Presidential trump WithoutHonor _1860403 Sun, 26 May 2019 00:47:17 +0000 Republicans Can Not Govern Honorably https://www.dailykos.com/story/2018/7/19/1781834/-Republicans-Can-Not-Govern-Honorably Who was the last honorable Republican president? Was it Bush Sr? Eisenhower? We are well aware that the current occupant of the White House regularly partakes in receiving emoluments, attacking federal agencies, denigrating opponents, disparaging allies, coddling dictators, and colluding with Russia. Donald Trump also has personal issues that are widely considered immoral or unethical, such as laundering money for criminals, as well as, infidelity to wives and business contracts alike. But, is Trump an aberration or a symptom of increasing malignancy? How far back do we have to go to find a Republican president who fulfilled his duties with honor? Nixon set the precedent for criminal behavior in the modern Republican party with the break in and theft of DNC materials. The criminal cover-up of those crimes led to his resignation, thanks to pressure from Republicans with a modicum of shame and honor. Reagan followed up a half decade later by negotiating for Iran to keep our hostages until he became president. Then, during his term, he either ignored or approved the illegal selling of arms to Iran and using the proceeds to illegally fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua. Now, Reagan is practically considered a saint, while members of his administration who carried out the crimes are revered among Republicans. George HW Bush might have been the most honorable of the modern lot, but he was caught up in Iran-Contra too, and later invaded Panama on dubious pretenses before starting the decades long military intervention in Iraq. George W Bush, under false pretenses, eventually invaded Iraq, which killed and hurt millions of people, and which has been a significant contributor to instability in the region to this day. Let’s also not forget the previously unacceptable torture that Bush Jr approved. Perhaps we have to go back to Eisenhower to find honor in a Republican president. Or, maybe George HW Bush was the only honorable modern Republican president. At best, he was forced to bloody his hands as all presidents must do in this imperfect world. Still, Iran-Contra, Panama and Iraq hang over him. Yet, that is not what kept him from a second term. That happened because he committed a sin that was unforgiveable to proponents of supply-side economics; he broke a promise of no new taxes. This hints at why modern Republicans cannot govern with honor. Their philosophy prevents it. Modern Republicans govern in compliance with Reagan’s famous quote. <blockquote> The nine most terrifying words in the English Language are, I’m from the government and I’m here to help. </blockquote> They have demonized the government. They can’t admit that government can be helpful and even necessary. So, they discredit and destroy government whenever it suits their purposes. This anti-government fervor dovetails with adoration of the market. Private enterprise and markets are the solution to all of our economic needs. Taxes are believed to distribute from the efficient market to the inefficient government. Wealth is idolized. Poverty is considered a choice. Increasing inequality is ignored. All of which complements the racism Republicans foster. Government destroying welfare queens, who happen to be black or brown, are created whole cloth to vilify all social programs and convince racists that cutting their own benefits is the best way to prevent the demise of the republic. Not that they will publicly admit to any such duplicity, racist or otherwise. They don’t have to. They can lie about their true intents. The ends justify the means. They can withhold forthright discussions to private settings. Fundamentalist Christians are particularly prone to concealing their true intentions. They fervently believe that they must do god’s will, which they believe is opposed at every turn by evil beings, including nonbelieving humans. Therefore, in order to assist in reestablishing god’s dominion over earth, they are free to use the weapons of deception and cheating in the ongoing spiritual war. In fact, they are not entirely good Christian soldiers if they fail to incorporate these tools into their arsenal. When truth is optional, facts may be the enemy. Only facts that confirm their worldview are acceptable. Therefore, rational and critical thinking are discouraged. Education is not necessary in their “real world”, so, it is thusly scorned. With a dearth of facts and reality supporting their stances, the entire Republican movement has shifted to a cult of mythology and personality. Democrats and liberals are ugly creatures inhabiting dimly lit television commercials. Republicans are heroes simply for opposing heinous Democrats. Above all is the mythology that shall not be questioned. Republicans are for law and order. They support our troops. They are fiscally responsible. They are better for the economy. Facts be damned. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned"><img alt="dishonor1.jpg" src="https://images.dailykos.com/images/143612/large/dishonor1.jpg?1453581863" title="dishonor1.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> One by one, facts and reality disprove the Republican myths. But, they are too invested to heed the facts. They risk annihilation and eternal damnation should they change course. They must maintain control and not give in to alternative explanations. Ostensibly dishonorable acts are simply misinterpreted as such by loathsome nonbelievers and liberals, according to Republican mythology. They have to act as they do. To them, it’s a holy war. They believe that it’s an us or them world. If blacks or immigrants gain, white people must lose. Never mind the stagnant wages and growing inequality. We must give to the rich. Supply-side is king, and the rich will save us. It’s part of the mythology. But, it’s wrong, or, at best, incomplete. Republicans will not regain their honor until they acknowledge and act on this. It doesn’t have to be a zero sum game. Everybody can be provided support and opportunity. We don’t have to blame anybody. There can still be rich people, and there is enough to go around to take care of each person. We just have to spread the riches more equitably. To do so, Republicans will have to reassess some of their core tenets. To this end, here are some relevant points. Government can work for people Government does good things Democrats have good ideas and policies Liberals are worthy of respect Supply side economics has failed for most people What’s best for the country is not always best for the wealthy Money should not be more influential than people <hr> If they can’t change their views, then the dishonorable actions will continue. Both sides are not equally culpable in this. Democrats make mistakes, but are willing to admit mistakes and adapt to changing conditions. The few tenets that Democrats insist on include the notion that human rights are universal and that all people deserve respect. Even in opposition, Democrats have engaged Republicans in respectful debate. A notable example of this is the health care insurance debate in which Democrats engaged in exhaustive discussions and offered multiple compromises when they controlled the debate, which Republicans unjustly called ramming down their throat, while Republicans held far fewer hearings and only included Democrats to the minimum extent required by existing legislative standards when Republicans controlled the debate. When warranted, Democrats have demonstrated time and again a willingness to admit mistakes and to adapt. Republicans lie and cheat to avoid changing course, and, therefore, act with dishonor. It sullies not just their name. It threatens the survival of our constitutional republic, as well as, with climate change accelerating, everything up to and including modern civilization. Until and unless they are able to step away from the corner they have backed into, Republicans will continue to push towards a dark precipice. If we cross that threshold, it will not be good for any of us. The winners will have to rebuild from the ruins, with no guarantee that they can even get back to where we are now. Republicans can adhere to their myths and personalities, or they can act with honor and give all of humanity a chance to advance. rss@dailykos.com (greenandblue) Cult dishonor mythology Republican Rescued _1781834 Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:00:17 +0000 President Trump's Unguided Military https://www.dailykos.com/story/2017/11/29/1717140/-President-Trump-s-Unguided-Military On June 17 the USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) in an incomprehensible act of incompetent seamanship killed seven sailors when it hit the MV ACX Crystal container ship off the coast of Japan. The repair will cost more than $250 million dollars <a href="https://news.usni.org/2017/07/27/repair-bill-uss-fitzgerald-collision-will-cost-fix-uss-cole-terror-attack" target="_blank">perhaps as much as $800 million</a>. In the Pacific Ocean the ship’s crew couldn’t find an open piece of water to sail through. <blockquote> On board the Fitzgerald , the bridge watch members failed to understand the evolving situation; did not operate equipment properly, although it is unclear whether that equipment was broken or simply not understood; failed to adhere to navigational rules; were unsupported by watches charged to back them up; and failed to alert the commanding officer (CO) at any point prior to disaster. </blockquote> The Chinese press labeled the US Navy as a <a href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/opinion/2017-08/22/content_30941259.htm" target="_blank">hazard to navigation</a>. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned"><img alt="chinese_fitzgerald_cartoon.jpg" src="https://images.dailykos.com/images/475903/large/chinese_fitzgerald_cartoon.jpg?1511418415" title="chinese_fitzgerald_cartoon.jpg"> <figcaption>Chinese Cartoon</figcaption> </figure> </div> rss@dailykos.com (CA148 NEWS) Army Collision dishonor flynn Military Navy trump USSFitzgerald _1717140 Wed, 29 Nov 2017 21:55:59 +0000 There is NO Honor at the USPS https://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/8/23/1414790/-There-is-NO-Honor-at-the-USPS I just saw an article at AmericanOverlook.com that called for the firing of a black supervisor for throwing parcels into the back of a truck. (See end for article link) And as someone who has worked for the post office for thirty years, I am amazed at the ignorance and racism displayed by a lot of the people who left comments. They all seem to think that one person is all that is wrong with the Postal Service and that all problems would be solved by firing her. B.S. What's wrong with the Postal Service has NOTHING to do with one person being black or white. It has ALL to do with honor and respect on a national level... and time and money. How so? rss@dailykos.com (StandUpToRacism) AFL AmericanPostalWorkersUnion CIO Democrats dishonor grievances NALC Racism Republicans Unions USPS _1414790 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 19:49:55 +0000 Mitt's Laundry List of the most uttmost importance https://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/9/7/1129157/-Mitt-s-Laundry-List-of-the-most-uttmost-importance Chronicles of Mitt should carry this but just in case, I won't keep my mouth shut on this .  Mitt Romney said in an interview.... <blockquote>When you give a speech you don't go through a laundry list, you talk about the things you think are important.</blockquote> Laundry List for Mitt and his way of thinking. Tax cuts for my friends at Wall Street Lie about anything of real progress in America Cheat on taxes  (make it sound fair) Lie about being a man of faith Cut any and all safety nets Pretend to care about the middle class Make outsourcing easier De regulate all workings of investments and the SEC Get the minimum wage down as much as possible Voucher care...no medicare JOBS..for people overseas Make life so miserable for most they self deport Cut 11 billion dollars from healthcare for those who give us a reason to make money through private no bid contracts wherever there is conflict. Humiliate the poor, disabled, less fortunate, uneducated and disrespect those  who served in prior conflicts that helps with making profit for war. Use Dick Cheney, John Bolton as role models. ADD to the deficit via Ryan's budget. Be loyal only to those who have assets, portfolios, and wealth ISN'T THIS YOUR LAUNDRY LIST, MITT YOU UNPATRIOTIC PIECE OF SHIT ! You enjoy freedoms and provileges from men and women you have financially ruined and paid dishonor to our veterans and troops, who have shed blood, lost limbs and paid the ultimate price while you stood on a Bible and proclaimed faith? You did this while  allowing your party of disgrace to dishonor nuns who have given vows to God!  You are a Chickenhawk who sported around the European elites while boys of your age were fighting in the jungles of Vietnam. Mitt, I did not think we could be more ashamed of any person to run for president  since W but when you make George W Bush look like a moderate, those who support you have sunk to a new low and those who vote for you should hang their heads in disgrace.  They should be ashamed for being so ignorant or so evil. YOU have no reason to run for office for a country you clearly hate.  America is full of Americans.  It is indeed a shame that for a country you say you love, you clearly have no respect for it's citizens.  You do not deserve to live in this country, much less lead it.  YOU could not lead a fly to a pile of steaming crap.  I live in reality and this is about as real as I can get about my opinion of a man named WILLARD MITT ROMNEY THE KING OF CHICKENHAWKS Veterans everywhere.....heeeeeeeeeeeeere's Mitt <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rPjCYoQ0SVA" frameborder="0" defang_allowfullscreen=""></iframe> rss@dailykos.com (Vetwife) Community dishonor Health Care HealthCare ignorance Rant Troops Veterans _1129157 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:35:55 +0000 John McCain Is A Dishonorable Political Hack and A Disgrace to the United States Navy. https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/11/3/650912/-John-McCain-Is-A-Dishonorable-Political-Hack-and-A-Disgrace-to-the-United-States-Navy There I said it. So sue me. John McCain is a despicable backstabbing liar, a dishonorable fraud and a ruthless opportunist (I hope I didn’t leave anything out.) He has no business even running for President of the United States of America. He should have been kicked out of the United States Senate years ago after the Keating Five Scandal. He has no honor. As a Navy man, I am ashamed that John McCain and I wore the same uniform. Are you waiting for the even though, or the despite all that, or a notwithstanding his valiant blah blah blah? Well there isn’t one. He used up all of that with me years ago. rss@dailykos.com (Earl Haffler) 2008 Election 2008Election Barack Obama BarackObama dishonor Jeremiah Wright JeremiahWright John McCain JohnMcCain Liar Vote _650912 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:58:24 +0000 VA GOP Chair Compares Obama to Osama https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/10/12/628732/-VA-GOP-Chair-Compares-Obama-to-Osama Despite the admonishment from his hero John Lewis, McCain's campaign continues to spread hate against Obama.<a href="http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,1849422,00.html">Karen Tumulty</a> reports in Time about  a visit to the VA GOP headquarters. Jeffrey M. Frederick is the Chair of the GOP. Hardly a random nutjob who might wander into a rally. She says: <blockquote> With so much at stake, and time running short, Frederick did not feel he had the luxury of subtlety. He climbed atop a folding chair to give 30 campaign volunteers who were about to go canvassing door to door their talking points — for instance, the connection between Barack Obama and Osama bin Laden: "Both have friends that bombed the Pentagon," he said. "That is scary." It is also not exactly true — though that distorted reference to Obama's controversial association with William Ayers, a former 60s radical, was enough to get the volunteers stoked. "And he won't salute the flag," one woman added, repeating another myth about Obama. She was quickly topped by a man who called out, "We don't even know where Senator Obama was really born." Actually, we do; it's Hawaii. </blockquote> rss@dailykos.com (organicdemocrat) dishonor hatemongering JeffreyFrederick John McCain JohnMcCain _628732 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:18:10 +0000 A Veteran's Disgust With John McCain: Actions Speak Louder Than Words https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/10/9/625176/-A-Veteran-s-Disgust-With-John-McCain-Actions-Speak-Louder-Than-Words A huge part of what shaped my life and turned me into the man I am today was my time serving our country in the Marine Corps.  In that time I learned what it meant to lead my life in an honorable way that would never tarnish the image of my Country or Corps.  When I became an NCO I did my best to impress upon my subordinates the importance of these attributes, so they too could carry on the tradition of Honor, Courage, and Committment.  It is that knowledge which I have carried with me into the civillian world and apply to my daily life, hopefully passing it on to my 2 boys in the process.   It was during the primaries that I began to measure the candidates by using these same principles and traits to determine who would be the best Commander In Chief and CEO for our Nation.  Sadly, over the past few weeks, a sickening realization has been growing within me.  The notion that a man who I and many others once saw as a hero, was nothing more than a dishonorable, power hungry politician intent on winning at all costs, country be damned... Senator McCain, you are unfit to be Commander In Chief, and let me tell you why... rss@dailykos.com (acseeley) dishonor John McCain JohnMcCain MarineCorps Veteran _625176 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:03:10 +0000 FLASHBACK: McCain's "secret plan" to get bin Laden https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/9/11/594757/-FLASHBACK-McCain-s-secret-plan-to-get-bin-Laden Back in January, <a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2008/01/27/mccains-secret-plan-to-capture-bin-laden">John McCain talked about having a secret plan to get bin Laden</a>: <blockquote> "One thing I will not do is telegraph my punches. Osama bin Laden will be the last to know," he said today while riding on the back of his bus between Florida events. In other words: he’s not telling. Why not share his strategy with the current occupant of the White House? "Because I have my own ideas and it would require implementation of certain policies and procedures that only as the president of the United States can be taken." </blockquote> Last night, Keith Olbermann had a <a href="http://www.crooksandliars.com/2008/09/10/special-comment-on-the-gops-trademarking-of-september-11">special comment regarding the politicization of 9/11 by the republican party</a>.  Of course, the one thing that the republican party is very good at is politicizing national tragedies, as we saw from the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/05/keith-olbermann-apologize_n_124179.html">death porn "tribute" at the republican National Convention</a> a few days ago. rss@dailykos.com (clammyc) dishonor John McCain JohnMcCain KnowYourMcCain Osama bin Laden OsamabinLaden Pandering Politicization _594757 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:39:33 +0000 "Say it to my face, John McCain" https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/9/10/593800/--Say-it-to-my-face-John-McCain "I don't believe John McCain believes a word his campaign is saying, and I will prove it.  Tomorrow, John McCain will be together with me in New York.  If he believes what is being said, and is the honorable man he says his, he will be willing to make these charges directly to me.  Otherwise, this conversation ends now.  ENOUGH!!" Those are the words Barack Obama should be saying in front of every camera he sees for the rest of the day. He should also issue the Democratic 11th Commandment "Thou shall not use the words John McCain and honorable ever again in the same sentence.  EVER" It is simple.  John McCain is attempting to punk Barack Obama, just like George Bush did to him, and Bush Sr. did to Dukakis.  This is where the rubber meets the road.  Barack Obama is in the middle of the process of being turned into a wimp just like all of his predecessors.  It is now time to say ENOUGH!!!   rss@dailykos.com (justmy2) Barack Obama BarackObama dishonor Enough John McCain JohnMcCain Stand Up StandUp _593800 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:16:02 +0000 John McCain: Man of Dishonor https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/9/10/593683/-John-McCain-Man-of-Dishonor Crossposted at Huffington Post and Smirking Chimp. rss@dailykos.com (Barry Yourgrau) dishonor KarlRove mcCain Rove SexEducationAd _593683 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:47:21 +0000 James Carroll writes about McCain and honor. https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/9/8/591042/-James-Carroll-writes-about-McCain-and-honor I've been watching the grand display of McCain's painful POW experience used as a campaign tool. It has made me terribly uncomfortable. I watched his speech like a rubbernecker who can't take her eyes off that crushed wad of metal that isn't my car, wondering if I'll see a bloody body pulled from the wreckage. This is in contrast to my feelings when watching Obama speak, where I felt elated and warily embraced the hope that we might be wise enough this time around to move in a more mature direction as a country. I've had difficulty putting words to the feelings of how wrong the exploitation of McCain's trauma is. I've tried talking to friends and I kind of, sort of get to it. But along comes <a href="http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2008/09/08/war_honor_and_john_mccain/">James Carroll</a> and he's written it so well, I am relieved of the challenged of articulation. He explains it as a competing definitions of honor and dishonor. rss@dailykos.com (UnaSpenser) BostonGlobe Campaign2008 dishonor Honor JamesCarroll John McCain JohnMcCain _591042 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:27:38 +0000 What's Happening? https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/4/23/501748/-What-s-Happening The "Market" has caught up with the "Oil Maggots". The result is that the "Oil Maggots" are earning dollars that are worth less than they were before the price of oil went up! This "condition" will persist until we rid ourselves of the people that have placed themselves in our White House---through fraud. The "Oil Maggots" are trying to get as much as they can before the "House of Cards" collapses. We will elect a Democrat to the Presidency to restore the name "American" and the respect it deserves to the rest of the World. The "Oil Maggots" have made a fatal mistake.  They have called attention to themselves.  Their theft has affected the very currency they are stealing.  When you are called a thief where ever you go, it is a very unpleasant circumstance. rss@dailykos.com (edscan) dishonor _501748 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:19:09 +0000 ABC: Let Us Know When Peter Jennings Stops Spinning In His Grave https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/4/17/497450/-ABC-Let-Us-Know-When-Peter-Jennings-Stops-Spinning-In-His-Grave Please is the letter I faxed to ABC News, ABC World News and ABC Good Morning America. (If you do try to FAX them, expect their lines to be so overloaded it will take multiple attempts.) rss@dailykos.com (dmhlt 66) 2008 ABC News ABCNews Barack Obama BarackObama CharlesGibson Debate disgrace dishonor GeorgeStephanopoulos Hillary Clinton HillaryClinton Ignominy Shame shills _497450 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:57:59 +0000 Don't Tread On Me https://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/4/15/323474/-Don-t-Tread-On-Me I already knew about the <a href="http://cseserv.engr.scu.edu/StudentWebPages/MTran/ResearchPaper.htm">radioactive cereal fed to retarded children</a> in one of those strange little ivy-covered buildings that dot the North Shore of Massachusetts. I already knew about the syphilis experiments performed <a href="http://blog.lib.umn.edu/perry032/impossible/cat_ethics.html">on black prisoners</a>. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:TrangBang.jpg">This image</a> will always be with me when I try and distinguish the difference between chemical weapons and napalm, and I will always wonder if we wanted Saddam to use the chemical weapons we helped him acquire. If not... then why did we help him? I already knew about <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_State_shootings">Kent State.</a> And I just found out about <a href="http://www.cfif.org/htdocs/freedomline/current/in_our_opinion/un_sterile_past.html">Indiana sterilizing "misfits"</a> (my word). So, the worn-down part of me says, with great cynicism, "we ain't perfect". More follows... rss@dailykos.com (MouseOfSuburbia) America Decency dishonor Honor indecency _323474 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 17:34:37 +0000 Let's Pretend We're Cool With Torture https://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/9/19/248051/-Let-s-Pretend-We-re-Cool-With-Torture Torture is a nasty business.  As has been stated many times by now, it destroys the soul of the tortured (obviously) as well as the soul of the torturer.  Take responsibility for another person's suffering - responsibility by way of inflicting that suffering - and you've got a lifetime of therapy ahead of you...and that's the torturer's dilemma.  Multiply by scores 'n legions, and (again, obviously) you've got the tortured's till-the-grave therapy sessions.   rss@dailykos.com (Nathan Hammersmith) dishonor George W. Bush GeorgeWBush Outrage Rescued Shame Torture _248051 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 04:18:37 +0000 The Trickle-Down of Fucking Dishonor in Our Time https://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/6/9/217366/-The-Trickle-Down-of-Fucking-Dishonor-in-Our-Time Republicans are forever extolling the virtues of trickle-down - the highly dubious idea that the rich, engorged with ever-greater monetary fruits, will let precious drops of the stuff fall into the yawning, sparrow-like mouths of the lil' Oliver Twists begging for crumbs.  The monetary theory never worked, doesn't work and can't work; we know that, all of us who deal in truth.  But what of the trickle-down that comes with rampant highest-levels law-breaking?  Do those drops fall into some sparrows' mouths, and - like in the story Hellraiser - nourish with their drip-drip-drip of heavy immorality? rss@dailykos.com (Nathan Hammersmith) BushAdministration dishonor _217366 Fri, 09 Jun 2006 19:20:43 +0000 The Sale of the United State Parks and Ports https://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/2/20/188619/-The-Sale-of-the-United-State-Parks-and-Ports The American Republican way is to offer for sale -- whatever belongs to all of us.  Thus, we now have the Columbia Gorge on the market as well as the ports of Phila,New Orleans,New York,Baltimore etc.   What do they have in common --a way of selling off pieces of the US. In the case of the parks, probably to the dearest Bush contributor.   I am reminded of the saying about the thief who takes anything not nailed down. These Rebublicans have a view of the world whereby money trumps everything--including National Security. The good Judge C could not explain in a way that made sense why he went to bed on the night he found out that New Orleans was under water about 75%.  Would you believe anything this supreme in training would say? I don't and wouldn't. And so we are witnessing a reversal of the acquisition process whereby we went coast to coast in our formative years. Is the Grand Canyon on the list - or the Statue of Liberty next-- or the Badlands . rss@dailykos.com (FranNYC) Cronyism Deception dishonor Money NationalParks Ports _188619 Mon, 20 Feb 2006 21:11:50 +0000 Why do the Republican elite hate our troops? https://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/1/14/178472/-Why-do-the-Republican-elite-hate-our-troops When I read a few days ago that Murtha was being swiftboated, I decided we needed to fight back, but how?  It always seems like we are in the position of defending one of ours after the fact.  As I read the comments after kos's post today on "Swiftboating Murtha", there was one comment that really stood out to me by Exclamation Point Brian.  EPB's comment was <blockquote>Perhaps GOP is only practicing up...for the swiftboating of all Fighting Dems in 2006. Time to innoculate each one against the inevitable smear campaigns.</blockquote> We need to go on the offensive and let the duck-and-run Republican "leadership" begin trying to defend their unpatriotic actions.  Let's not wait for them to smear us--let's get the truth out there first!  I put together a list of 10 ways that the "Republican elite" dishonor our soldiers.  Please add to the list. And let's go on the offensive NOW! rss@dailykos.com (Naniboujou) dishonor FightingDems JohnMurtha support our troops supportourtroops Swiftboating Troops _178472 Sat, 14 Jan 2006 22:54:11 +0000