Losing their religion: dissing the Navy SEALs is a GOP mistake

Losing their religion

by digby


The Republicans are losing it. This is almost as dumb as going after Medicare:

House Republicans say they have no plans to follow the Senate in passing a resolution honoring the military mission that killed Osama bin Laden.

The decision by GOP leaders follows new rules they enacted in January scrapping the tradition of congratulatory measures, which they complained clogged up the House floor.

The Senate on Tuesday passed a resolution, 97-0, commending “the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and the United States intelligence community for the tremendous commitment, perseverance, professionalism and sacrifice they displayed in bringing Osama bin Laden to justice.” The measure commended President Obama and reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment “to disrupting, dismantling and defeating al Qaeda.” It also recognized former President George W. Bush’s efforts after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

The lack of House action drew criticism from some Democrats, who said an exception to the new rules was more than warranted for the killing of America’s No. 1 enemy.


Naturally,the Democrats complained about the process instead of attacking them for their lack of patriotism, which is just weak. This is one of those things they should use to embarrass the GOP and make their own followers feel uncomfortable. They may hate Obama and they may hate Osama but no God fearing, flag waving All American wingnut can possibly endorse disrespecting the US Navy SEALS. The lat ten years have created such a military fetish in our culture that you can't even ask a soldier or sailor to move his coat without thanking him for his service beforehand.

Regardless, this is one of those things that will be noticed by the brass. It's just not cool to be partisan when it comes to honoring martial courage in a military empire. This is a mistake.


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