Why Do Republicans Hate Our Troops

This comes from Americans Against Escalation in Iraq:

Like the majority of Americans, many of our brave men and women who have served in Iraq are calling for an end to the war. But on Wednesday, Rush Limbaugh called troops who favor Iraq withdrawal “phony soldiers”, sparking outrage across the nation...

“Limbaugh’s outrageous statement is emblematic of a party which has been out of touch with the American people on the war in Iraq every step of the way,” said Moira Mack, spokeswoman for Americans Against Escalation in Iraq. “While the vast majority of Americans want our troops brought home safely, President Bush and his allies continue to block a safe end to the war in Iraq. Americans are fed up. President Bush and Republican members of Congress should immediately denounce the offensive statement and demand an apology on behalf of America’s veterans and military families who have sacrificed so much.”

Limbaugh’s outrageous statement comes on the heels of House Republican Leader John Boehner’s remark that the U.S. is paying “a small price” in Iraq. The anger over Republican House Minority Leader John Boehner’s comments that the costs of the war and the sacrifices of our troops in Iraq are a “small price” continues unabated around the country.

Americans Against Escalation in Iraq today released youtube video testimonials from Iraq war veterans and military family members denouncing Boehner’s remark and calling on Congressional Republicans to demand an apology from Boehner. Boehner’s statement sparked a backlash against him and his fellow republicans since 3,800 U.S. soldiers have been killed in Iraq, 28,000 more have been injured or wounded and about $452 billion has been spent.

Here are a selection of responses to the comments made by Limbaugh and Boehner and other Republican extremists:

From a retired general in New Mexico:




From Maine:




From Michigan:




From Minnesota:






From Iowa:




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From Pennsylvania: