Conservatives Who Demanded We ‘Listen To’ And ‘Stand Behind’ Gen. Petraeus Now Disregard Him (1 Viewer)

[AppleSaint]

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While conservatives are currently on the offensive against Petraeus’s concerns today, they thought differently in 2007. As the country was heatedly debating our policies in Iraq, leading conservatives demanded that we listen to Petraeus and agree with the views he advocated:

– Boehner said in the Fall of 2007 that Petraeus has “earned” the right to be listened to. In a statement put out condemning a Moveon.org advertisement criticizing Petraeus, Boehner said, “I call on my colleagues to listen to what General Petraeus has to say. He’s earned it.” [9/10/07]
– Cantor said it was important to show that we “stand behind” Petraeus and his advice on Iraq. During an appearance on PBS’s Newshour, the congressman endorsed the “Petraeus plan for victory” and said that supporting him was a way to “send a message to our troops that we stand behind them.” [3/22/07]
– Brownback called Petraeus an “exceptionally smart and thoughtful man.” In a press release lauding President Bush’s appointment of Petraeus as the new top military commander in Iraq, Brownback noted that he knows Petraeus “very well” and that he’s an “exceptionally smart and thoughtful man” who “will do a superb job.” [1/5/07]
– Lieberman and Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) asked their colleagues to “listen carefully” to Petraeus’s advice on Iraq. In a Wall Street Journal op-ed published in September 2007 titled “Listening To Petraeus” the senators implored their colleagues to “listen carefully” to the General’s advice about how to stablize Iraq. [9/10/07]​

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[mb504]

They were for him before they were against him.

 

[Flipx99]

Ironically, one the virtues of being "conservative" is changing when the circumstances dictate.

I guess that was the point of this thread, to demonstrate that conservatives are actually flexible and open minded.

 

[BullDawg]

Why not just post in the on-going conversation on the topic?

http://saintsreport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156947

 

[N.O.Bronco]

Ironically, one the virtues of being "conservative" is changing when the circumstances dictate.

I guess that was the point of this thread, to demonstrate that conservatives are actually flexible and open minded.

Actually Ive never heard someone define conservative in that way......at least not since the days of Eisenhower.

Flexible and Openmindedness is not something i think anyone would accuse any mainstream conservative of in this era.

Now callous, stuck in their ways and politically mischievous to those that dont support their version of reality - now that description i can get behind.


......though that description is probably apt for many on the other side as well.

 

[67Bndwagnfan]

Ironically, one the virtues of being "conservative" is changing when the circumstances dictate.

I guess that was the point of this thread, to demonstrate that conservatives are actually flexible and open minded.

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That's a postive way to spin it.

 

[Flipx99]

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That's a postive way to spin it.

Hey now, this is the no spin zone.

 

[AppleSaint]

I guess that was the point of this thread, to demonstrate that conservatives are actually flexible and open minded.

Is that what you tell yourself?

 

[champ76]

Well, the whole premise of the Think Progress story is misleading, as if the Republicans are publicly rebuking Patraeus. The author takes two disjointed stories and tries to make a point, but misses badly.

That being said, Patraeus' warnings should be heeded and his take on the subject put into the diplomatic mix of what to do with that mess. The Republicans should not reflexively attack the Administration simply because.

 

[Shawn]

Well, the whole premise of the Think Progress story is misleading, as if the Republicans are publicly rebuking Patraeus. The author takes two disjointed stories and tries to make a point, but misses badly.

That being said, Patraeus' warnings should be heeded and his take on the subject put into the diplomatic mix of what to do with that mess. The Republicans should not reflexively attack the Administration simply because.

I haven't read any of the original story, but I'm going to endorse your response as the correct answer. I bet your right.

 

[Flipx99]

Is that what you tell yourself?

Oh boi.

 

[RazorOye]

Ironically, one the virtues of being "conservative" is changing when the circumstances dictate.