NY STATE FOCUS: Republicans Disrespect Veterans

This comes from Michael Bouldin on Daily Gotham. Seems Republican Randy Kuhl has no respect for retired Veterans:

What is it with republicans and actual veterans? They cut their healthcare, let things like Walter Reed happen, start illegal wars, and when push comes to shove, point to yellow-ribbon bumper stickers to cover up their systematic abuse of America's military and the men and women in uniform.

From the 29th District comes another such tale of woe. It starts, predictably enough, with potshots taken by draft-dodger, Certified Wingnut™ and incumbent republican Congressman Randy Kuhl against Democratic challenger Eric Massa, a retired Navy Vet. In this specific case, Kuhl broke ground with an interesting description of military retirees.

To Kuhl, these aren't retired military personnel - they just don't have a job. This from a professional politician who has served in elected office for almost three decades.

Now, you'd think that even a Randy Kuhl would realize that this kind of slur is somewhat inappropriate. You'd think so, but you'd be wrong.

Hornell Evening Tribune

Kuhl previously took aim at Massa, saying he didn't have a job, which struck a nerve with the potential challenger. Massa responded by pointing out he was retired from the Navy.

During his stop in Hornell, Kuhl didn't back down from his previous statements.

“I've got a job to do, I don't care what he's doing,” he said. “I guess he's a professional politician.”

Kuhl also took another swipe at Massa, saying there is nothing but negativity coming out of the Democrat's camp.

Allow me to translate from the wingnutese: "Yo, dude! Get a frigging job! And stop being so negative!"

It's time for Randy Kuhl to be out of a job. We have Eric Massa and other fine netroots candidates on our ActBlue page - show them some love.

Support the troops - Elect Democrats.

On the web: Eric Massa for Congress