After directing his caucus to vote “present” on a $162.5 billion proposal to continue funding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan — a move that effectively killed the bill — House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) said on the floor of the House today that, “we’re playing political games on the backs of our troops.” Watch it:

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another repuglican completely removed from reality and disconnected as to where he is standing.
it won’t be much longer before they find themselves looking out from inside a jail cell…….and going: wha happen?
May 15th, 2008 at 7:50 pmSorry Boehner, but without the tears?, I’m not to sure people will actually believe you give a care about our troops.
May 15th, 2008 at 7:51 pmAh, Mr. Boner, you repukes are the ones that started this shit, now that it has come full circle you don’t like it? Tough shit, you flung it now you can catch it.
May 15th, 2008 at 7:53 pmLike not supporting the Webb GI Bill?
Like not buying body armor?
Like not funding the VA?
Shut up and cry, Boner.
May 15th, 2008 at 7:54 pmNo one following Boner’s orders and the GOP sees their losing more States. Republicans will now do anything to keep their jobs and free load off the tax payers. With McCain as the GOP candidate the Law Makers know Homer Simpson could beat McCain in the election. Time for Cheney to bring his gun to the House.
May 15th, 2008 at 7:54 pmgod i cant wait till this guys gone.. a perfect example of the corrupt, viscously loud mouthed Ken doll style politician that is polluting washington with his hypocracy and criminal abuse of tear glands
May 15th, 2008 at 7:57 pmcome on dems.. dont let them get away with voting “present”..
all you have to do is change the policitcal attack ads from
“voted against funding the troops” to “didnt vote to fund the troops”
or just ” republuican X allowed the troops to go without needed supplies and armor because they refused to support the bill”
just change “against” to “refused support” and their stupid tricks wont matter one sh11te
May 15th, 2008 at 8:02 pmWe’re playing political games on the backs of our troops.
At least Boner is finally admitting what we’ve known all along…
PEACE
May 15th, 2008 at 8:03 pmBonebrain is the ultimate model of the oily, waxed, and very polished modern politician.
May 15th, 2008 at 8:09 pmA crook running a con.
The Boner admitted that he’s playing political games on the backs of the troops?
That sounds like a little too much self-awareness for a Republican.
Oh — he was blaming Democrats for playing political games on the backs of teh troops. Okay. That makes more sense.
May 15th, 2008 at 8:10 pmAs the moment there are 235 Democratic members in the House, 199 Republicans, and 1 vacant seat. All (with maybe a few exceptions due to recent elections) are (to steal a line from the “Survivor” host when talking about “Immunity”) are “up for grabs.” It is my educated and prescient projection that the Democrats will lose 12 seats to the Republicans and will beat the Republicans in 172 seats plus the vacant seat for a net gain of 161 seats making it 396 Democrats to 39 Republicans (there are, after all, a few fools still alive but they live someplace else). Want to bet? Give me your numbers and odds.
May 15th, 2008 at 8:26 pmYou do the Senate and state your odds? I say twenty dollars to a glass of warm pee that the Dems will have a minimum of 60 Senators plus Hillary as VP makes 61.
May 15th, 2008 at 8:29 pmCrusty Old Bastard Says:
It is my educated and prescient projection that the Democrats will lose 12 seats to the Republicans and will beat the Republicans in 172 seats plus the vacant seat for a net gain of 161 seats making it 396 Democrats to 39 Republicans (there are, after all, a few fools still alive but they live someplace else). Want to bet? Give me your numbers and odds.
Crusty Old Bastard Says:
You do the Senate and state your odds? I say twenty dollars to a glass of warm pee that the Dems will have a minimum of 60 Senators plus Hillary as VP makes 61.
From your lips to god’s ears.
May 15th, 2008 at 8:34 pmugh gawd make it end
May 15th, 2008 at 8:37 pmExit Stage Left Says:
“From your lips to god’s ears.”
Absolutely my friend! I spoke with Her just before I made the comments. Rest assured that you may be wondering how to keep the pee warm long enough to pay off the bet. I’ll consider luke warm.
May 15th, 2008 at 8:38 pmThe Republican implosion is under way. Sit back and enjoy, but beware of flying debris.
May 15th, 2008 at 8:39 pmOh no, Boner’s unhappy. Too freakin’ bad.
May 15th, 2008 at 9:13 pmBetter get another box of Kleenex out…
May 15th, 2008 at 9:17 pmNow, Ward, don’t be too hard on The Boner. He’s a sensitive type, and prone to crying jags.
May 15th, 2008 at 9:20 pmFlag pins don’t make or break patriots–actions do. Sorry is as sorry does!
May 15th, 2008 at 9:31 pmYes John you are playing political games on the backs of our troops. I suggest you go home to West Chester this weekend and seriously contemplate the consequences of your conduct. Perhaps you could do something productive when you return Monday like instructing your drones to vote “aye” or “nay”. If not, perhaps you could contemplate that razor blade sitting by the sink(remember, slitting lengthwise is more effective). Enjoy losing your leadership position a second time John.
May 15th, 2008 at 9:35 pmfrantaylor Says:
The Republican implosion is under way. Sit back and enjoy, but beware of flying debris.
LOL. Nicely said…Maybe we should bring a poncho just in case it does get messy? You are right though, it will be fun to watch. The rats are leaving the GOP is droves. It’s like the last one out has to pay the check!
May 15th, 2008 at 9:48 pmBoehner is the biggest political operative of this administration. Don’t give him too much credit. He is so out of it, he doesn’t have a clue.
May 15th, 2008 at 10:32 pmBoner, you are a total fascist f**k. You and your neocon scum buddies put a war on the troop’s back. Go have a highball and a smoke.
May 15th, 2008 at 10:56 pmBoner is a drunken sob.
May 15th, 2008 at 10:58 pmHow is it that there are so many mental defectives in Ohio? Boner is the archtype repuke, slick well-dressed, able to speak forcibly. Put the bastard in jail, preferably Gitmo.
May 16th, 2008 at 2:26 am“Boehner: ‘We’re playing political games on the backs of our troops.’â€
Exactly. Republicans are playing political games on the backs of the troops.
May 16th, 2008 at 5:38 amBoner — No S*it. You neopublicons have been playing political games on the backs of our troops for about eight years now and have never shown one bit of remorse or true compassion and empathy for them and their families.
As KO said the other night: “SHUT THE HELL UP!”
May 16th, 2008 at 7:46 amOn a lighter note-has Mr. Boehner been embalmed or “photoshopped?”
May 16th, 2008 at 10:55 am