Vets Against the War on Capitol Hell

Posted By Blackfive

IVAW brought a few anti-war vets to capitol hill today to testify, not under oath (but they brought lawyers anyway), about war crimes, racism, tons of harsh language, starchy underwear, and really bad army food...oh, and one guy complaining that the military is racist because his unit referred to local Iraqis as Hadji.

Over at "The Sniper", you have the run down of events, live blogged by Thus Spake Ortner, in hilarious fashion.  The stuff is sad. - Farce in the time of Cholera:  The not so under oath testimony of IVAW

...OK kiddies, here we go. TSO is back in his Attila the Celt chair, ready and eager to listen to the testimony of the heroes of IVAW and give you a blow by blow commentary on the asshattery that will ensue before the Congress. And by "Congress" I of course mean only those Members of the Progressive Caucus that actually go.

So, stand by for good times. It should have all the allure of watching John Tesh conduct an orchestra of homeless people play trashcan lids. It should be as exciting as playing lawn jarts while blindfolded. As dangerous as shaving your arse with Greg Louganis' razor. As soothing as cleaning a scrotal laceration with hydrochloric acid. As sexy as Rosie O'Donnell in a coconut bikini. As (ok, ran out of similes, make up your own.)...

Jonn Lilyea at This Ain't Hell was there at the "testimony" - IVAW takes the Road Show to Congress.  Here is Jonn describing one of the new Winter Soldiers/IVAW/testifiers not under oath:

Kristopher Goldsmith told the committee that he’d only joined the Army because he wanted to kill, that his longing for killing went back to his youth - but we shouldn’t be afraid of him because he’s not a killer or a racist anymore.

Whew.

I'll be in DC soon.  Too bad I missed this circus.  I could have bought Lilyea a beer...

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[Tom W.]

"Kristopher Goldsmith told the committee that he’d only joined the Army because he wanted to kill, that his longing for killing went back to his youth - but we shouldn’t be afraid of him because he’s not a killer or a racist anymore."

Well, but what can we expect from a guy who doesn't even know how to spell his own first name?

[Snooper]

IVAW = cowardice in the lone of fire that more then likely swore The Oath - if at all served - under false pretenses.

May they all rot in hell.

[Snooper]

IVAW = cowardice in the line of fire that more then likely swore The Oath - if at all served - under false pretenses.

May they all rot in hell.

[Jonn Lilyea]

Well, ya know, there's always time for you to buy me a beer. Thanks for the link.

[tankerbabelc]

I think John needs something stronger than beer for all of the hours he's spent listening to these nut jobs and losers. H O L Y C O W!

No matter how I try to figure it out I will NEVER figure out how Congress is allowed to waste their time on junk like this. ARRRRRRRGH!

Thanks for the report.

[David M]

The Thunder Run has linked to this post in the - Web Reconnaissance for 05/16/2008 A short recon of what’s out there that might draw your attention, updated throughout the day...so check back often.

[jordan]

Still don't understand how it's legal for this group to slander fellow soldiers with unproven allegations and slander, yet not be held accountable for the truth of what they are saying. How is this legal?

Can they make these accusations of atrocities without answering for why they did nothing about it, or without this "Progressive Caucus" not following up on the incidents and what was done about them?

Can't see the difference between what IVAW did in this instance, and the hearsay, gossip and inuendo we see on The View with Barbara Walters. How is this legitimate political action, to blacken the word "soldier"?

Their goal doesn't seem to be stopping the war so much as it is weakening and discrediting the military, and giving it a black eye, all with the "credibility" of having once been in uniform.

Next question, they seem awfully well-heeled. Who pays IVAW's bills?

[El Coqui]

Jordan:

That explain why they were not sworn in. Otherwise, they will have perjured themselves as soon as the first one opened his/her mouth.

At least gain some satisfaction with the idea that anyone that saw the show will come out with the impression that tin foils hats will not have been out of the question during the hearing.