Kerry, Hagel, Biden rescued by U.S. troops stuck in Iraq
posted at 4:59 pm on February 21, 2008 by Allahpundit
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No no, actually this was in Afghanistan, the “good war” where no one is stuck. Except, momentarily, John Kerry:
Helicopters carrying three senior U.S. senators made emergency landings Thursday in the mountains of Afghanistan because of a snowstorm.
Sens. John Kerry, Joseph Biden and Chuck Hagel were aboard the aircraft. No one was injured, according a statement from Kerry’s office. The senators and their delegation returned to Bagram Air Base in a motor convoy, and have left for Turkey.
“After several hours, the senators were evacuated by American troops and returned overland to Bagram Air Base, and left for their next scheduled stop in Ankara, Turkey,” the Kerry statement said. “Sen. Kerry thanks the American troops, who were terrific as always and who continue to do an incredible job in Afghanistan.”
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It’s funny because we don’t like them (and they weren’t hurt).
frankj on February 21, 2008 at 5:01 PM
Then they proceeded to complain that the US military is too undereducated to fix helocopters so that is why they crashed
/moonbat justification
William Amos on February 21, 2008 at 5:01 PM
I wonder if Kerry was superficially injured and if so, will he be writing his own Purple Heart Citation?
rbb on February 21, 2008 at 5:03 PM
May not like them, but wish them home safe.
Perhaps they’ll learn a lesson and fund the troops.
Kini on February 21, 2008 at 5:03 PM
They could have just driven away and left the three of them in the snow-covered mountains… just sayin’, is all.
Frozen Tex on February 21, 2008 at 5:03 PM
Oh god we are not going to have a new self promoting video of Kerry doing a Rambo on jihadis are we?
conservnut on February 21, 2008 at 5:04 PM
Meanwhile Murtha redeployed to Okinawa to avoid the afganistan congressional rush
William Amos on February 21, 2008 at 5:05 PM
KHB, complicating our mission.
Show Support, don’t showboat.
Chakra Hammer on February 21, 2008 at 5:05 PM
Kini…Don’t bet your last dollar on it !
DoctorDentons on February 21, 2008 at 5:05 PM
Three Turkeys going to Turkey?
Pilgrimage?
EJDolbow on February 21, 2008 at 5:05 PM
Snowstorm? Global Warming!
AAALLLLLLLLGOOOORRRE!!!!!!
Brat on February 21, 2008 at 5:05 PM
The three were looking for Osama…to upstage Bush 43…
Entelechy on February 21, 2008 at 5:06 PM
Can’t we just leave them there?
That would leave only 97 more to get rid of!
woodswalking1 on February 21, 2008 at 5:07 PM
Hagel is a Republican?
ctmom on February 21, 2008 at 5:07 PM
just glad their not hurt
Defector01 on February 21, 2008 at 5:10 PM
Notice the lack of right-wing blogs issuing statements to the effect of wishing al-Qaeda and/or Taliban terrorists had ambushed the helicopter, or shot it down, murdering all on board. Notice the distinct lack of threads wishing brutal deaths upon all of these politicians. Had it been upstanding Republican senators, it’s a guarantee that leftists would’ve been showing their true colors.
Again.
Notice the difference between the ‘right wing’ Conservatives and the lefty (peace-loving) liberals.
Virus-X on February 21, 2008 at 5:11 PM
If they had been killed just imagine the leftist “Paul Wellstonian” type conspiracy of how bushy had them murdered to regain the senate.
William Amos on February 21, 2008 at 5:11 PM
Somebody please let Kerry know that he’s not in Cambodia this time. The snow may make him think of Christmas.
Sugar Land on February 21, 2008 at 5:12 PM
Kerry could have skied out of there. He doesn’t fall down, you know.
Nosferightu on February 21, 2008 at 5:12 PM
Afterwards, Kerry had it re-enacted and filmed on a Super-8.
Tzetzes on February 21, 2008 at 5:13 PM
Wouldn’t it be funny if one of the soldiers said to Kerry, Hagel and Biden, George sends his regards.
Kini on February 21, 2008 at 5:14 PM
Flashback:
Matticus Finch on February 21, 2008 at 5:14 PM
Meanwhile Canada bails out of Afganistan
Canada says Afghan mission will end in 2011 By Randall Palmer
Thu Feb 21, 12:02 PM ET
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada’s minority Conservative government, bowing to a key opposition demand, said on Thursday its military mission in southern Afghanistan would end in 2011 and would not be extended.
William Amos on February 21, 2008 at 5:16 PM
ALSO: an event caused by global-COOLING - and these 3 senators believe in global warming.
reliapundit on February 21, 2008 at 5:17 PM
Startling, isn’t it.
I can picture them now with their hunting jackets and caps with the ear flaps.
I wonder what the real purpose of their mission there was.
Kini on February 21, 2008 at 5:18 PM
Is it too soon to start conspiracy-based rumors? I’m thinking that Chuck Schumer had a hand in this out of fear that the others would beat them to jumping in front of a news camera.
Hollowpoint on February 21, 2008 at 5:19 PM
The only thing that I would enjoy is knowing that the three of them soiled their pants while waiting for rescue by ” the killers of civilians”. (Sorry, the Viet vet USMC region of my mind said that).
MNDavenotPC on February 21, 2008 at 5:20 PM
Too many funny comments to quote just one:
Pilgramage…….awesome
Super 8……………ready to piss myself
Hunting caps………priceless
omnipotent on February 21, 2008 at 5:22 PM
In related news: John Kerry scraped his leg on a rusty screw while getting out of the helicopter, and has applied for a fourth purple heart…
JetBoy on February 21, 2008 at 5:25 PM
They declined the offer of company by any Pres. candidates.
Speakup on February 21, 2008 at 5:27 PM
Is there any real precedent for senators visiting “war-zones” or even visiting other countries with diplomatic pretenses? It wouldn’t be an issue if they held polite disagreement with the President’s foreign policy, but supported it abroad because its their duty. Instead we get this trio visiting Afghanistan (IMO to lend credence to any future denunciation of the war - “I’ve been to Afghanistan…”) and Kucinich in Syria having breakfast and badmouthing our President.
So is any of this appropriate? Legal? I have no clue, but was hoping someone would have some insight…
blankminde on February 21, 2008 at 5:29 PM
Don’t forget Polosi donning a head scarf (expensive I might add) and rushing to Bashar al-Assad side.
Kini on February 21, 2008 at 5:31 PM
Afghanistan is Genghis Khan territory. If this website is to be believed it belies his imagery that Genghis Khan was a ruthless, village-razing, conquerer.
For example -
Wanting no divisions rising from religion, he declared freedom of religion throughout his empire. Favoring order and tax producing prosperity, he forbade troops and local officials to abuse people.
Which demonstrates once again that Joking John Kerry can’t seem to get anything right.
Buy Danish on February 21, 2008 at 5:32 PM
I’m glad they are safe.
terryannonline on February 21, 2008 at 5:32 PM
Well, thank goodness no one was injured.
Midas on February 21, 2008 at 5:33 PM
To appear more significant and popular than they are at home.
Entelechy on February 21, 2008 at 5:35 PM
Another ‘fact finding’ junket. VIPs, even in rear areas(no pun intended), are a royal pain in the keester. All the extra troops needed, coordination, communications, kowtowing……stay home and pick up the phone. Oh that’s right, you can’t believe your own generals about anything. These fellas were there for the ‘new’ administration to pave the way for surrender.
Limerick on February 21, 2008 at 5:36 PM
Did I get that quote right?
Mr. Bingley on February 21, 2008 at 5:39 PM
Sounds like Kerry alright.
blankminde on February 21, 2008 at 5:40 PM
I doubt this will change Jon Cary’s mind on our Troops’ intelligence.
But all the same, I’m glad nobody got hurt.
Tony737 on February 21, 2008 at 5:41 PM
What in the hell would one of these three ChickenHawks have for being there? I guess Kerry thought it would be a another opportunity to put himself in for another Silver Star and a few more Purple Hearts.
volsense on February 21, 2008 at 5:43 PM
Kudoes to the flight crew. It’s hard to land whilst trying not to vomit.
thebookkeeper on February 21, 2008 at 5:44 PM
I guess this was the first shot at establishing War Heros for Obama.
volsense on February 21, 2008 at 5:46 PM
Birds of a feather………. :)
ThePrez on February 21, 2008 at 5:48 PM
Finally, the brutal Afghan winter makes its appearance.
Kralizec on February 21, 2008 at 5:48 PM
“Senators, I’m sorry that due to budgetary constraints, there are no vehicles available to transport you. But, if you’ll just stand by the side of the road with your thumbs stuck out, I’m sure some nice Afgani will come along & give you a ride.”
Dave from Flint on February 21, 2008 at 5:50 PM
Yeah, but these birds almost lost their tail feathers and put our soldiers in danger.
As a taxpayer, I should be allowed to make these three stooges stand in the corner till they learn their lesson.
Kini on February 21, 2008 at 5:52 PM
First time Kerry’s been bailed out by someone other than a rich foeign debutant.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 21, 2008 at 6:01 PM
Are you saying he’d use ketchup to make the effect more dramatic?
Kini on February 21, 2008 at 6:04 PM
Kerry, Hagel and Biden huh? Guess you can start calling Hagel “fingercuffs”.
LtE126 on February 21, 2008 at 6:06 PM
…on his mule
urbancenturion on February 21, 2008 at 6:07 PM
How much of the limited WOT funds did this cost?
davidk on February 21, 2008 at 6:13 PM
Someone let Berkely know.
SouthernGent on February 21, 2008 at 6:16 PM
What were they there for? Perhaps to accept the Taliban’s terms of surrender?
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 21, 2008 at 6:19 PM
Team America has landed!
I wanted to use some quotes but they are mostly XXX, here is a good Team America line:
entagor on February 21, 2008 at 6:23 PM
Putz.
fogw on February 21, 2008 at 6:27 PM
You mean we had those three weanies all by themselves in the mountains of Afghanistan, where anything can happen, and we brought them back? Dang! Sometimes our guys are just too good.
Guardian on February 21, 2008 at 6:32 PM
Team America has landed! - Entagor
Best movie EVER!
“Cairo, that’s … in Eygpt.”
Tony737 on February 21, 2008 at 6:37 PM
Ooops! Egypt!
Tony737 on February 21, 2008 at 6:38 PM
God, I love that image.
I’ve gotten quite a bit of mileage from it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpRNkgqUPT0
Alalazoo on February 21, 2008 at 6:41 PM
Dear God (sorry AP), I hope the helicopter is OK !!
redrock on February 21, 2008 at 7:07 PM
It is to laugh at a fool and his freinds
William Amos on February 21, 2008 at 7:15 PM
Hahaha.
aengus on February 21, 2008 at 7:19 PM
And it was such a pity that he wasn’t waiting right there on the ground to welcome them. That would make for some priceless video from the terrorists.
trigon on February 21, 2008 at 7:32 PM
Attention Kerry and Company, attention please!
That was Karma doing a dry run.
Montana on February 21, 2008 at 7:33 PM
I noticed as well the lack of ‘death wishes’ and mentally contrasted it to, say, Tony Snows cancer for example. And it’s a nice feeling to know I wouldn’t find them here, or on most any ‘civilized’ blog.
so…….I won’t say what immediately leapt into my mind when I heard about this earlier…..no, no, I won’t say/type it out loud. But you know, yes you do, I wasn’t alone in that reaction of mine. ;)
dustoffmom on February 21, 2008 at 7:37 PM
I wonder if Kerry is going to petition for a “Purple Heat “; while he is in Afghanistan ( as he did in Vietnam). I am sure he stubed is big toe there.
oldelpasoan on February 21, 2008 at 7:53 PM
Our Troops somehow managed to rescue them despite having no armor, no guns, no food, no desire to be there, no morale, etc.
I don’t know how they did it.
Good Lt on February 21, 2008 at 8:15 PM
Am glad to hear that all are well. I hope that Senator Kerry treasures the ‘magic hat’ he was wearing during the landing.
thirtypundit on February 21, 2008 at 8:25 PM
Since they’re thankfully back safely, maybe John Kerry will consider taking his two buddies for a ride on his swiftboat if it’s a nice day tomorrow.
Travis1 on February 21, 2008 at 8:46 PM
Damn it, I’m trying not be proud of anything American, while I write my thesis. Maybe the troops will rape them before they reach Turkey so I can finish this thing this semester.
2Tru2Tru on February 21, 2008 at 10:03 PM
Headline from Fark:
Attila (Pillage Idiot) on February 21, 2008 at 10:43 PM
A snowstorm, huh? The only thing that would have made this better is if Al Gore had been on board!
c6gunner on February 21, 2008 at 10:50 PM
They were making a pilgrimage to Mecca and got a little off course.
labrat on February 21, 2008 at 11:54 PM
I bet the troops that rescued them also treated them in a fashion reminiscent of Genghis Khan.
F15Mech on February 22, 2008 at 12:43 AM
labrat on February 22, 2008 at 1:53 AM
Heh. If only.
labrat on February 22, 2008 at 1:53 AM
Dude, my coffee just came out my nose.
labrat on February 22, 2008 at 4:53 AM
Why are these bozos “over there” getting in the way of operations? Democratic, ego-friggin’ maniacs should all go to Paris instead to do their usual “we hate the country we represent” shtick, and let our troops get the job done without having to worry about these pinheads getting lost or snow on their suits.
Hening on February 22, 2008 at 7:08 AM
It’s called “humor”. It may be a bit sarcastic, but it’s still humor, and not a genuine wish that these guys are harmed. If there’s a genuine wish, it’s that we hope Senator Kerry learns to respect today’s military, instead of insulting their education level.
If you really want to fight against hate, how about asking the left to drop their “Bush is Hitler” [male bovine waste]?
Bigfoot on February 22, 2008 at 9:18 AM
Don’t ya just love that cold global warming stuff?
TimothyJ on February 22, 2008 at 11:54 AM
After several HOURS?
Can you imagine what was going through their minds? Stuck in the mountains of Afghanistan where there are probably a few people there who are less than friendly towards Americans, and who would LOVE to capture a few senators as hostages…Meanwhile, fighting hypothermia in a blizzard. And your only hope of survival and transport to safety is the military?
Yeah, that was a tiny bit of karma, right dere.
GeeWhiz on February 22, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Where are the Taliban when we really need them?
Jonas Parker on February 22, 2008 at 3:41 PM
Ironic as hell isnt it?
johnnyU on February 22, 2008 at 5:59 PM