The (dis) Honorable Representaive Pete Stark

Representative Pete Stark, D-California, is an embarrassment to his office and to the people he represents. This week on the floor of the United States Congress Rep. Pete Stark lost his mind, going off the deep end once again, when he made the following statement:

"You're going to spend it to blow up innocent people if we can get enough kids to grow old enough for you to send to Iraq to get their heads blown off for the president's amusement," Stark told Republicans on the floor of the House.

The comments where so outrageous that even House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed criticism:

"While members of Congress are passionate about their views, what Congressman Stark said during the debate was inappropriate and distracted from the seriousness of the subject at hand - providing health care for America's children," Pelosi, D-San Francisco, said.

No Democrat has made a public request asking Rep. Stark to apologize for his comments. The news media barely touched the story, and the Internet is filled with Liberal Bloggers who support Stark’s comments and accuse Republicans of being crybabies. Keith Olbermann found Stark’s comments “refreshing,” and a CNN poll found that 88% of their audience does not feel that Stark should apologize (big surprise!)

I understand passion and “getting lost in the moment,” but to suggest that President Bush finds any amusement in what is happening in Iraq and Afghanistan is pathetic and mean spirited. I wish that Rep. Stark had only shown this type of passion when terrorist were chopping the heads off of civilians and filming for the amusement of the fellow “freedom fighters,” because they are the real enemy, not President Bush.

Rep. Stark’s is just another example that its is the hardcore, Left-wing elements of the Democratic Party who are truly the hate-mongers and practitioners of divisive politics. Is it any wonder the current US Congress has record low approval ratings.

Rep. Stark’s Statements on the House Floor:

Rep. Stark’s Previous Tirades:

If you feel that Rep. Stark’s comments were unprofessional and require a public apologize, one that should be made on the floor of the Congress, write him and your representative expressing your disapproval:

Contact Rep. Stark

UPDATE 10-24-07:

Representative Stark apologized (sort of) for his remarks. Like most apologized offered by politicians it included a “however,” which makes the apology disingenuous.

"I AM SORRY, BUT......."