She cares so much in fact, that she is really deeply committed to making sure that if they get accused of a crime, they get their day in court. In fact, just last week she sent a letter to a constituent, saying how confident she was that three Navy SEALs accused of punching a terrorist would get justice:
Considering the substance of the charges, McCarthy’s constituents might be disappointed that she offers no defense of the SEALs in this case. The three were charged with punching (and/or allowing to be punched), Ahmed Hashim Abed – who masterminded the murder of four American contractors in Fallujah, and the hanging of their bodies from a bridge in the city. He is also alleged to have been behind a series of killings in Western Anbar. In light of the charges against Abed, and the fact that the alleged mistreatment was so minor, Ms. McCarthy might have defended the SEALs – as did dozens of her House colleagues.
Or, if she could not bring herself to defend them, she might at least pay attention to their cases. After all, she says that ‘not a day passes’ that she doesn’t think of their bravery; you’d think someone who pays so much attention would know all three have been cleared of wrongdoing - the last of the three more than a month ago. Instead, she’s sending constituents a letter that was obviously written months ago – before Huertas was cleared, before Keefe was cleared, and before McCabe was cleared. One wonders if McCarthy even reads the paper; it’s not as if the case hasn’t received tons of attention. One has to be willfully disinterested (or hostile) to the interests of our men and women in uniform not to be aware that things have changed.
You can bet that either Frank Scaturro or Frank Becker will pay more attention. Why don’t you go check them out – especially if you have the misfortune to live in the 4th District of New York.
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Adverb generator needed stat
sloeride Monday, June 21st at 10:07PM EST (link)Her intern really needs some guidance:
“…the brave servicemen and women who so diligently risk their safety…”
Diligently? Diligently? You got to review what your kids are writing, hon. “Diligently” is a good adverb when describing how a good student approaches Algebra II. When someone is risking their lives and their family’s fortunes, a more accurate modifier would be “heroically.”
Yeah and another thing, their “safety?” You idiot. If our soldiers would have run on the “safety” platform, right now, the Chancellor of Germany and the Emperor of Japan would be creating huge international waves while attempting to enforce their own respective visions regarding the most appropriate way to carve up these United States.
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Becker For Congress
nyislander Monday, June 21st at 10:16PM EST (link)This is just embarrassing. Mrs. McCarthy has overstayed her welcome. Like so many others in Congress, unqualified, overwhelmed and clueless. Yes, I live in the 4th. Bordering the great Pete King’s 3rd CD. That’s just cruel.
Fran Becker save us. Solid conservative.
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Since you live there
redtillimdead (Diary) Monday, June 21st at 10:28PM EST (link)Can you tell me about Frank Scatturo? Why is the establishment in the district so desperate to make sure he is not the nominee?
Nancy Pelosi can kiss my asstroturf.
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Kudzu (Diary) Tuesday, June 22nd at 6:12AM EST (link)Why do people inflict such pain and misery on us? Are they gluttons for punishment? Please New York…use your brains next time. I’m tired and disgusted each time I hear of a politician who disparages or other wise says stupid things (ala Barbara Boxer, Hank Johnson) about us.
It always did take two of you to take down one of me. – Jo Bob Priddy, North Dallas Forty.
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Is there some sort of prize?
RedBeard Tuesday, June 22nd at 7:13AM EST (link)Are Democrats competing to see which one can be declared the dumbest member of Congress?
The qualifying round must have been the Obamacare vote, but that didn’t really trim the field down, so now it’s awfully crowded. This is no way to run a tournament.
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You would think....
jiminga Tuesday, June 22nd at 7:47AM EST (link)a congressional intern would spend more time on research and less time in the bars in Georgetown. Isn’t this the dumbo that was concerned about our military using less energy in Afghanistan?
It Is Becoming Very Clear To Me
pirate55 (Diary) Tuesday, June 22nd at 8:13AM EST (link)….that incumbency is a DISEASE unto itself. From Day 1 I strongly supported the Navy SEALS and even my own Conservative politicians merely sent me form letters and e-mails indicating they wold “closely monitor” the situation. I have many a friend who has served this country well in a poorly supported Vietnam War and some who never returned.
Congresswoman McCarthy, please consider doing what you do best and when you discover what that is, let us all know!
A write-up on NY-4
gemimail Tuesday, June 22nd at 1:59PM EST (link)A detailed write-up on this district is available at http://www.marstonchronicles.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=407&Itemid=1250. Most analysts think this is a safe Democrat district, but maybe they are wrong.
NY-04 Is a D+6 District - Winnable, But Difficult...
IJB Tuesday, June 22nd at 2:43PM EST (link)A D+6 district means that it’s starting to be at the outer edge of what is probably winnable – you’d need a national swing to the Republicans of something like R+9 or greater to put a district like this in play.
That’s certainly possible – and chances might improve due to local factors (e.g. more McCarthy gaffes). But it’s not the kind of district I’d put too many outside resources into, unless the polling was especially encouraging…