Uniformed Soldier censored at daily kos convention

[dobtoronto]

The moderator shouldn't have acted that way.

The sergeant said that Iraqi casualties had gone down since the surge.

This is true - but it doesn't mean that the surge caused the reduction in casualties.

Segregation of Sunni and Shia neighborhoods in Baghdad and around Iraq contributed to the reduction in casualties.

Pacts between the US and Sunni militia contributed to the reduction in casualties.

Finally, casualties in 2005 were incredibly high - remember explosions at markets and mosques?

[LIBERTYMADISON]

Don't be fooled. The far left liberals don't care though when the uniform is worn in anti-war protests. The Sgt. probably wasn't planning on speaking but then, when he heard the panel denegrate him and this country, he spoke up. Which is more than people can do on Daily Kos where you get literally banned for expressing a polite opinion.

[Kabloooy]

Ya, that guy did dodge the question. The sgt asking the question was on shaky ground by speaking in public in uniform though. He really needs permission from superiors to speak in public with the uniform on.

He did have a good point about the situation in Iraq and was just stating facts so I hope he doesn't get into trouble over this. If I was in uniform at a meeting of left wingers I would have trouble staying quiet as well. Left wing nut jobs hate when they are presented facts.

[Whoo69]

Why didn't the guy at the panel answer the Sgt's question? It's a simple question. Even if the guy was 'breaking the law' by wearing the uniform there and making a "political" statement, the fact is, the guy on stage dodged the question and refused to answer for superficial reasons because he was afraid he'd have to admit he got his facts wrong.

[InfidelOnTheGo]

The Communists/Terrorists at the Daily Kos represent 1% of the American public. And that 1% is located entirely in San Francisoe.

P.S How many minorities appeared at the Yearly Kos? Zero!

[VanSpeedwagon]

Are you insinuating that minorities were denied access to this panel?

[LIBERTYMADISON]

You're forgetting that the loons over at the Daily Kos are equal-opportunity discriminators. Since people are given the power (based on popularity) to delete and ban at will, you can get booted just for breathing.

[enoch64]

He's defending a record of fact on behalf of the military. Nothing political there. That's like saying the sky is blue and the red-sky idiots cry "politics" in order to dismiss it. I think the words "common sense" have been erased from the dictionary.

[8x56]

Free speech is a great thing,as long as you agree with them. The commisar approved this message.

[IBERJEN]

Daily Kos are fags and communist loving brats!!!!

[wesvillager]

The daily KOOKS make me want to throw up. They are traitors, and are politically committed to failure in Iraq. What kind of sickness taints people who position themselves so that we must lose a war for them to increase their power? These men are working alongside our enemies with the same goals. Shame, shame on the KOOKS. Most Americans see right through you.

[m015094]

This wasn't about the DailyKos panel censoring anyone. It was about Soltz warning David Aguina not to make any political comments while in uniform. Why did he wear his uniform to this convention anyway? Aguina should have known better.

[arkgunslinger]

Was that ole pfc Zúniga himself threatening the Sgt. and telling him to "stand down"?

[Snuffleupagusasaurus]

He's braking the law! That uniform soldier is breaking the uniform code by being politically active in uniform.

[xenomorph42]

You guys are idiots!