Reid Links Marine Deaths to Sequester

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D) raised questions on Tuesday about the effects of sequestration while invoking the training accident that killed seven Marines and left several injured at Hawthorne Army Depot in Nevada. "It's very important we continue training our military, so important. But one of the things in sequester is we cut back in training and maintenance," Reid said on the Senate floor. "These men and women, our Marines were training there in Hawthorne. And with this sequester, it's going to cut back this stuff."

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#4 | Posted by paneocon at 2013-03-20 10:51 AM | Reply | Flag:

He's making Biden look normal.

#5 | Posted by wisgod at 2013-03-20 10:54 AM | Reply | Flag:

If Reid can be elected, anyone can.

#6 | Posted by sames1 at 2013-03-20 10:56 AM | Reply | Flag:

wow, there are only so many failures of the federal govt you can blame on the sequester.

i think they've hit their limit with this one. [...]

#7 | Posted by eberly at 2013-03-20 11:01 AM | Reply | Flag:

Look on the bright side, they can retire "Bush's fault" now.

#8 | Posted by kanrei at 2013-03-20 11:02 AM | Reply | Flag:

#8 | POSTED BY KANREI

That will never happen in our life time. See www.drudge.com

#9 | Posted by paneocon at 2013-03-20 11:10 AM | Reply | Flag:

If Reid can be elected, anyone can.

ergobama

#10 | Posted by Jak_Se_Mao at 2013-03-20 11:24 AM | Reply | Flag:

this man has gone even lower than the scum he was before....

#11 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2013-03-20 10:23 PM | Reply | Flag:

not only that but the marine corps is proving that JUST LIKE THE MITT TAX ISSUE.

he's a lying blankity blank blank and then some

#12 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2013-03-20 10:24 PM | Reply | Flag:

"If Reid can be elected, anyone can."

You have to consider who the Republicans put up to oppose him to understand how he got reelected. He should just retire. I hear he wants to run again, he's a fool.

#13 | Posted by danni at 2013-03-21 07:51 AM | Reply | Flag:

If Reid can be elected, anyone can.

#6 | Posted by sames1

Now you tell me!

Etchy.

Reid- please retire. You're starting to make Republicans look good.

#14 | Posted by northguy3 at 2013-03-21 08:25 AM | Reply | Flag:

this, is just inconceivable to a rational human being.

Which is why Republicans have made a career of it.

"Willie Horton" ring a bell?

#15 | Posted by northguy3 at 2013-03-21 08:27 AM | Reply | Flag:

Seven dead Marines, somebody's sons, somebody's fathers, somebody's brothers, seven dead Marines,

Gee, according to the righties here, discussong Bush's Excellent Iraq Adventure, they volunteered and just made a bad life choice. But it is nice to see the righties once again being selectively concerned about the troops.

#16 | Posted by northguy3 at 2013-03-21 08:29 AM | Reply | Flag:

You have to consider who the Republicans put up to oppose him to understand how he got reelected. He should just retire. I hear he wants to run again, he's a fool.

#13 | Posted by danni at 2013-03-21 07:51 AM | Reply

Reid will always get re-elected---he's got the Las Vegas union vote locked up---he could streak down the main street of L. V. and still hold office.

#17 | Posted by matsop at 2013-03-21 08:50 AM | Reply | Flag:

Republicans
Posted by danni

Etchy...Republicans
Posted by northguy3

Republicans..."Willie Horton"
Posted by northguy3

righties...Bush
Posted by northguy3

Glad to see we're on topic here.

#18 | Posted by JOE at 2013-03-21 09:03 AM | Reply | Flag:

"he could streak down the main street of L. V. and still hold office."

I'm not sure that's even frowned upon there.....

#19 | Posted by eberly at 2013-03-21 09:05 AM | Reply | Flag:

#13

I disagree with you Danni, it is the slime campaign that appeals to stupid uneducated voters that got Reid re-elected. It is a party that puts expediency ahead of morals, convenience ahead of babies lives, the "we will give you free government money" if you vote for me, the party that tells the uneducated voter we are saving the middle class while it is quietly destroying it. That is how people like Reid get re-elected. The uneducated voter that does not want to face reality, the reality of suffering some pain so as to not bury our children and grandchildren in debt.

Charles Manson should be able to beat Reid at the polls, his re-election says volumes aboout the intelligence, or lack of, of the Nevada voters. "No one in this world, so far as I know -- and I have searched the records for years, and employed agents to help me -- has ever lost money by underestimating the intelligence of the great masses of the plain people. Nor has anyone ever lost public office thereby", H.L. Mencken Chicago Tribune.

#20 | Posted by gtjr at 2013-03-21 09:10 AM | Reply | Flag:

Reid is the worst kind of politician. One who's sole purpose in life is the promotion of political party. And for the record, such vermon populate powerful positions on both sides of the isle. And that is a huge part of the problem. Maybe we need a Federal Law that makes it an imprisoble crime for elected or appointed officials to either lie or distaort the truth to the public....Just a thought.

#21 | Posted by bogey1355 at 2013-03-21 10:39 AM | Reply | Flag:

Reid noted a fact... cut backs in training and maintenance could contribute to these kinds of accidents.

But he should have known by bow the kind of demagoguery that comment would unleash.

#22 | Posted by Corky at 2013-03-21 10:44 AM | Reply | Flag:

I really don't know how democrats can tolerate people like Harry Reid. Trying to make cheap political points on the bodies of dead Marines.

#3 | POSTED BY PANEOCON

Its what being a democrat is all about, just ask NorthGuy.

#23 | Posted by AndreaMackris at 2013-03-21 10:47 AM | Reply | Flag:

by now

#24 | Posted by Corky at 2013-03-21 10:49 AM | Reply | Flag:

Reid is beyond a Democrat now; he's a media figure and is in it for him now. He wants to keep his name going and add to his fame. Same with Pelosi. Same with McConnell. Same with Bachman. Their first job is to represent their states, but they don't even consider that anymore. They want press. They want headlines. That is all that concerns them.

#25 | Posted by kanrei at 2013-03-21 10:50 AM | Reply | Flag:

But he should have known by bow the kind of demagoguery that comment would unleash.

#22 | Posted by Corky

He should have known the 2 were not related. But he just isn't that bright....no matter how you want to spin this one.

#26 | Posted by wisgod at 2013-03-21 10:51 AM | Reply | Flag:

no one likes you anymore Harry Reid, go home.

#27 | Posted by Kreator at 2013-03-21 10:56 AM | Reply | Flag:

-the 2 were not related

He never said they were. He said "It's very important we continue training our military, so important. But one of the things in sequester is we cut back in training and maintenance," Reid said on the Senate floor. "These men and women, our Marines were training there in Hawthorne. And with this sequester, it's going to cut back this stuff."

"it's going to cut back this stuff"

"going to", not did.

See how that works?

#28 | Posted by Corky at 2013-03-21 10:59 AM | Reply | Flag:

See how that works?

#28 | Posted by Corky

Yeah, I do. The Sequester was unrelated but he added it to his comments, trying to score politcal points. That's why he's a laughing stock. Don't take my word. Turn on your TV.

#29 | Posted by wisgod at 2013-03-21 11:02 AM | Reply | Flag:

The sequester is unrelated to this event, not to potential similar events.

But like I said, he should have known better.

#30 | Posted by Corky at 2013-03-21 11:04 AM | Reply | Flag:

"I disagree with you Danni, it is the slime campaign that appeals to stupid uneducated voters that got Reid re-elected."

Baloney. Had the GOP nominated a half-way intelligent person who wasn't an absolute extremist nut job they could have won in Nevada. Harry Reid is a Democrat who needs a primary opponent to force him into retirement.

#31 | Posted by danni at 2013-03-21 11:04 AM | Reply | Flag:

Reid engages in demagoguery and those who point it out are called demagogues. Typical DNC tactics.

#32 | Posted by nullifidian at 2013-03-21 11:05 AM | Reply | Flag:

Had the GOP nominated a half-way intelligent person who wasn't an absolute extremist nut job they could have won in Nevada.

If Harry weren't Majority Leader I believe you are right, but I doubt Nevada wants to give up such an important seat regardless who who fills it.

#33 | Posted by kanrei at 2013-03-21 11:05 AM | Reply | Flag:

You have to consider who the Republicans put up to oppose him to understand how he got reelected. He should just retire. I hear he wants to run again, he's a fool.

#13 | Posted by danni at 20

I agree

"politics makes for strange bedfellows" lol

#34 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2013-03-21 11:12 AM | Reply | Flag:

it's going to cut back this stuff"

"going to", not did.

See how that works?

#28 | Posted by Corky at 20

you CERTAINLY are not this much of a 'low information voter' but I didn't know you were this naive...

#35 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2013-03-21 11:14 AM | Reply | Flag:

#35 I must not spend enough time in the public library.

#36 | Posted by Corky at 2013-03-21 11:24 AM | Reply | Flag:

Harry Reid=Lib Hero

You guys should be really proud.

#37 | Posted by justanoversight at 2013-03-21 11:48 AM | Reply | Flag:

Bush did it.

#38 | Posted by Sniper at 2013-03-21 12:42 PM | Reply | Flag:

Your right Sniper, it is always Bush's fault. I even blame him when it rains here.lol

#39 | Posted by gtjr at 2013-03-21 01:02 PM | Reply | Flag:

Reid did not link the Marine deaths to the Sequester.

He mentioned them in the same sentence. Not the same as linking.

He warned us to not cut back in training and maintenance.

But, do continue with your Faux Rage.

I am sure it is helping.

#40 | Posted by donnerboy at 2013-03-21 01:35 PM | Reply | Flag:

35 I must not spend enough time in the public library.

#36 | Posted by Corky at 2013-03-2

everyone can spend some time in the library...there are books and movies and all sorts of informational magazines and anthologies and such...I go there as often as I can...I'm not sure what your comment is actually concerning but it's certainly good advice for anyone wanting to broaden their intellectual horizons

#41 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2013-03-21 02:29 PM | Reply | Flag:

The library comes to me now. Any e-Reader gives you access to over 1,000,000 free books including all the classics.

#42 | Posted by kanrei at 2013-03-21 02:30 PM | Reply | Flag:

He warned us to not cut back in training and maintenance.

But, do continue with your Faux Rage.

I am sure it is helping.

#40 | Posted by donnerboy a

you and corky and others....

your'e joking...right?

#43 | Posted by afkabl2 at 2013-03-21 02:32 PM | Reply | Flag:

your'e joking...right?

#43 | Posted by afkabl2

I know you can't write well but you CAN actually read can't you?

"These men and women, our Marines were training there in Hawthorne. And with this sequester, it's going to cut back. I just hope everyone understands the sacrifices made by our military. They are significant, being away from home, away from families, away from their country,"

He did not blame the sequester for this accident.

He is warning you that the sequester could affect our readiness and the safety of our troops in the future.

It is a valid concern.

enjoy your Faux Rage

#44 | Posted by donnerboy at 2013-03-21 05:35 PM | Reply | Flag:

Reid noted a fact... cut backs in training and maintenance could contribute to these kinds of accidents.

But he should have known by bow the kind of demagoguery that comment would unleash.

#22 | Posted by Corky at 2013-03-21 10:44 AM | Reply |

not really, the training accident had nothing to do with cutbacks. no shortcuts were taken. nothing more than never letting a tragedy go to waste

#45 | Posted by kersh at 2013-03-21 07:37 PM | Reply | Flag:

Reid did not link the Marine deaths to the Sequester.
But, do continue with your Faux Rage.
#40 | Posted by donnerboy

You're defending this idiot?

No rage, just amazement!

It's ok. There are still people who defend Bush. They don't care about the ridicule they get.

#46 | Posted by RonPaul at 2013-03-22 08:48 AM | Reply | Flag:

Reid noted a fact... cut backs in training and maintenance could contribute to these kinds of accidents.
#22 | Posted by Corky

Ah yes. Chaos Theory.

Rachael Maddow uses these kinds of "Facts" all the time.

Remember idiots talking about Bush cutting money for levies in New Orleans? That money was for projects that would be starting in 2007 (Katrina was in 2005).

Idiots talk. Idiots listen.

Mostly because it's what they want to hear. Reid is really good at it.

#47 | Posted by RonPaul at 2013-03-22 08:53 AM | Reply | Flag:

Interesting as you follow this nutcase Reid, how he and Oboner almost speak from the same mouth about the same issues... it is very convenient to blame all on the sequester, but shows a very negative attitude of leadership to allow it in the first place.. there are certainly reasonable alternatives to get the same job accomplished...
I think that this particular situation is only a continuing smokescreen of Reid and others like him to drive a another nail in the nation....
It is unfortunate of this training exercise for the results of brave marines and should not be USED by nation's leaders to trivialize the situation...
Sincere prayers and thoughts for those who gave innocently..

#48 | Posted by drsoul at 2013-03-22 10:44 AM | Reply | Flag:

He did not blame the sequester for this accident.

#44 | Posted by donnerboy

Yaaaaaaaa... He claimed is that if we didn't give them all the money they want, that will happen more often. You sir are picking at [...] with the chickens.

#49 | Posted by Sniper at 2013-03-22 01:22 PM | Reply | Flag:

He claimed is that if we didn't give them all the money they want, that will happen more often. You sir are picking at [...] with the chickens.

#49 | Posted by Sniper

Seems you are the one nit picking here.

He did not say to give them all the money they want.

Nor did he link the Sequester with this accident.

He highlighted the dangers our troops face on a daily basis and reminded you that "one of the things in sequester is we cut back in training and maintenance." And that this was a training exercise.

You are the one that brought in the chicken [...].

#50 | Posted by donnerboy at 2013-03-22 02:45 PM | Reply | Flag:

NORTHGUY3
al gore was the first one to mention willie horton in dem primaries then the reps picked it up

#51 | Posted by lastomykind at 2013-03-22 03:33 PM | Reply | Flag:

Reid is worthless.

#52 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2013-03-22 08:05 PM | Reply | Flag:

Reid is worthless.

#52 | Posted by Alexandrite

Can't argue with that!

#53 | Posted by donnerboy at 2013-03-22 08:19 PM | Reply | Flag:

dumb military people blowing themselves up?

good, survival of the fittest.

They all deserve Darwin Awards.

Reid is a DINO!!

#54 | Posted by ClownShack at 2013-03-22 08:29 PM | Reply | Flag: