Don't Bet on It

Do you think the Republicans in the Senate and the House will vote out resolutions condemning Rush Limbaugh for labeling soldiers who object to the war in Iraq as phony? Do you think the rest of the Orcosphere, including Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, Neil Boortz, Bill O'Reilly, and the rest of Fox News will demand his head on a platter?

Somehow I don't think so.

Patrick Murphy, who served in Afghanistan and is now a member of Congress, put it this way.

Someone should tell chicken-hawk Rush Limbaugh that the only phonies are those who choose not to serve and then criticize those who do. I served proudly, so did two of my fellow paratroopers in the 82nd Airborne who spoke out and died just weeks ago. Generations of American veterans have worn the uniform with pride and we know it is no contradiction to serve your country and still disagree with the Bush-civilian leadership that mismanaged this war.

There is a real way to support the troops. Go here and make a contribution to Fisher House, a charity that helps the families of soldiers at the worst times of their lives. The link takes you to the site in support of the families of the soldiers in the 82nd Airborne that Rep. Murphy mentioned. This is a joint project of liberal and conservative bloggers. I already chipped in; go thou and do likewise if you can.