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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
Happy Memorial Day.
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In the spirit of bi-partisanshipism, I find it sad and pathetic, when the either the left or the right attempt to exploit our fallen heroes for cheap political messenging, as Ty is obviously doing here.
Interesting that Ty only posts the pictures, obviously in order to evoke a leftist sentiment, but leaves out the words of this hero's family:
Though Regan died in combat,, his family's support for the Iraq war remains strong. Criticism of it, either in the media or by politicians, serves to undermine the effort, said Regan's father, who is also named James Regan.
"What is written in the papers and what is being politicized out there by our candidates is undermining our service," said James Regan, a senior vice president at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, a Manhattan financial services investment bank.
"These gentlemen that are out there are mission-focused," he said of the troops. "They're trying to do the best job they possibly can. There have been mistakes made, why even list them? ... You cannot put men in the field of battle and then change your mind and go out as a whip-dog. Let the men do their job." cite here:
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/jjregan.htm
Indeed Ty, GGG, Ironwuss et al. Let the men do their jobs whilst you boys clam up. America, love it or leave it! Bi-partisanly, of course.
