General JC Christian, Heterosexual, has a link to a Young Republican conference press release put out by the incredibly ignorant "chairman" of the YRNC politburo assuring the faithful that us heathens would not be able to disrupt their lovefest.
He also proudly proclaims the attendance as the "master of ceremonies" for the conference of Kelly Perdew, winner of "The Apprentice".
Additionally, star of the television show The Apprentice, former Marine and military booster Kelly Perdew shall serve as master of ceremonies at the premier Convention event.
Which sounds ok, but there's a little problem with that description in the press release:
Kelly also served as a military intelligence officer in the US Army and successfully completed both Airborne and Ranger training. He holds a BS degree from the United States Military Academy, West Point...
Kelly Perdew. Not a Marine. Now or ever. But the the YRNC Chickenhawk gets better...check this out (emphasis added):
"The childish insults and threatened protests of these leftists reveal ignorance of, and disrespect for, the sacrifice borne by many hosted by the Convention," Taylor continued. "Most of our members either serve, have served, or plan to serve in the United States Armed Forces, or have participated in events or projects supporting the United States Armed Forces. We will not be intimidated."
Sure, not a bit of argument with those who "...either serve, have served..." or even "plan to serve". But as for the mommy's basement, cheeto-eating, video-gaming assholes who have "participated in events or projects supporting the United States Armed Forces": Fuck Off. Sign up or Shut up.
As for Kelly Perdew being their Master of Ceremonies, he's basically a hired gun. Pay him enough, he'll show up, I'm supposing. It's what he does. If he's all that committed to he YRNC chickenhawks, more power to him. I'd be interested to hear his take on some of these 'yr's' who want to avoid serving at all costs while making up every excuse in the book while cheerleading the death and dismemberment of others doing their fighting for them in a war they support by shopping and being assholes in general.
Just a note and a thought. If you're going to be in Las Vegas this coming weekend when the YRNC is taking place, stop by and ask Mr. Taylor about his worst day walking point or one of thousands of other activities that make up the life of a warrior. Best response gets published here.
posted by Jo Fish on 07.03.05 at 09:59 PM
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For such a supposedly pro-military organization, I'm amazed that YRNC2005 didn't notice the Marine v. Army mistake.
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posted by: Karl Olson on 07.04.05 at 05:22 AM [permalink]
That Kelly Perdew feller (I thought it was a girls name, but then again, Kelly is my middle name and I'm pretty sure--make that positive--that I'm nearly as manly as Jesus General.
Anyways, getting back to Kelly P. Any chance that he's got a DD214 (or whatever the Officer Corp uses to prove they served honorably)? Any chance of finding out what units he served with, or get an interview with one of his comrades in arms? When pigs fly out of my ass, probably.
Jo; I only disagree with one of your statements. "Plan to serve" means nothing. Sign up or shut up says it all.
posted by: democommie on 07.04.05 at 06:32 AM [permalink]
You should ask them to sign or volunteer info the draft board, jo. :)
posted by: Mr.Murder on 07.04.05 at 08:52 AM [permalink]
Sorta reminds me of the "Weapons of mass destruction-related activities" that were such a threat to us a couple of years ago.
These heroic YRs should go ahead and start NOT GETTING the VA benefits actual veterans are NOT GETTING under King Goerge's non-support support for the troops.
"The arduous tasks I had to tackle at Ranger School are very similar to the Challenges on The Apprentice..."
-Kelly Perdew
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/kelly/bio.php
posted by: WTF on 07.04.05 at 10:18 AM [permalink]
You're missing the reframing the thugs are doing here:
"In recent weeks I have received numerous e-mails from leftist groups bent on infiltrating the Convention and protesting the appearance of veterans of the War on Terror. We will not allow these cowards to dishonor our servicemen,� stated Taylor.
No one is protesting veterans. We are protesting chickenhawk young republicans who refuse to fight in a war they cheerlead. Don't allow them to frame the debate!
I keep wanting to call people like Taylor pussies or chickens. Then, of course, I realize that those are, while derogatory, just euphemisms. Taylor and his pals are loudmouthed cowards who would be the first ones to sellout their countries to whoever might invade, would secure cushy jobs as collabarators and turn in those who might resist. Collaborators. Cowards. They are beneath contempt.
How are the barbecues going? Hope it’s chicken, fish or pork and NOT beef! (different story)
I thought I’d leave a little seagull drippings for ya' all.
Fine job you're doing here.
These piddling pachyderm squat-and-pee punks are just like every little slimeball that has slithered the earth over the millinia. Neptune oughta get a good shot at these golliwogs.
These pandered poop-butts couldn't polish the knob on the tiller stick of the USS Lollie Pop. Worthless as Brasso on a bad case of hemorrhoids. (although it does chase those crabs out of the redwood forest.)
Maybe stick a hose in their piehole, place a chipping hammer in their paw -- throw 'em over the side and let 'em clear baranacles and dingle-berries from sea-cocks aft by the twin-screws.
But one thing is for sure: Even if one of these YR type's do join up and is in basic training -- You can usually tell when they attend hand grenade training. They pull the grenade and throw the pin!
Oh well . . .
May the warm wind at your back be your own.
Admirably yours and anchors a'weigh . . .
Admirable Jonah D. Wail
Commanding Officer
The Glorious Brigantine USS Lollie Pop
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Letter sent to Nathan of the YRC on July 4 -- something to lighten up his holiday while he has the servants serve up his barbeque. (Hope this doesn't post twice.)
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Come on, Nathan. "Participating in events or projects supporting the United States Armed Forces?" What's that include, throwing a kegger and toasting all those boys in uniform protecting your pristine white ass?
If you support this war, then there's no reason in God's green earth you shouldn't be running down to your recruiting station to sign up to defend your country from creeping Communism, I mean terrorism. But like all your chickenhawk brethren, I'm sure you have a *good* excuse. What's yours? Pilonidal cyst? "Football" knees? Too many blacks storming the recruitment center for you to find a place in line? Or is it just that you can't be bothered?
No, it's the job of everyone else to protect your lily-white ass while you spend your time figuring out how to beat the boss on Level 53 of the latest Mortal Kombat video, or work on your short shot at Daddy's country club.
On second thought, stay at home, Nathan. No one in uniform would trust you, or anyone like you, to protect their back in combat.
I can not find a birthdate listed for Kelly Perdew but to figure out his age, he went from high school to West Point, score 18+4=22, and then into the military where he was a Ranger and Intelligence Officer.
Not trusting my memory, a check reveals a Ranger has Basic, Advanced Individual, Airborne then RIP for 3 weeks and then is assigned to a unit for 5-14 months, followed by Advanced Ranger Training for 61 days.
So all Rangers have Airborne (which little skip would have skewered Kerry) and adds up to one to two years total training.
I assume Kelly missed Desert Storm as well as Afghanistan and Iraq so his service must have been during the Iraqi "Hiatus" and he got out as a First Lt, which does not speak of much for a "Westy" or a "Pointer", particularly one who was #1 in his class.
Where are the Swiftboat guys when you need them? I bet they could find out where Kelly is a member of the bar, having completed law school.
posted by: ent lord on 07.05.05 at 09:56 AM [permalink]
When they have to reinstate the draft (and it's coming, mark my words!)these hard-charging (or is it hard drinking?)patriots from the CRNC ought to be on the top of the list. Having a national kegger party while wearing a business suit does not equal "supporting the troops" even if you are wearing a flag lapel pin and have a yellow ribbon on the back of your Escalade or Hummer. As a former Marine (unlike their special guest Mr. Perdew)nothing would please me more than to see these chickenhawks in full desert cammie with an M16 in their hands. It's for sure that the first time they came under fire they would probably piss themselves with fear.
posted by: Rick Vance on 07.05.05 at 03:32 PM [permalink]
