Comments on: Josh Mandel: From The House of Representatives to Iraq http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/ Follow FOX News reporters and producers around the globe to get raw, behind-the-scenes access to the stories making headlines. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:48:23 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Pajamas Media » Democrats Disgrace Themselves in Ohio http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-87221 Pajamas Media » Democrats Disgrace Themselves in Ohio Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:33:46 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-87221 [...] a leave of absence from the legislature when he was called up for a second tour in Iraq, which he completed earlier this [...] [...] a leave of absence from the legislature when he was called up for a second tour in Iraq, which he completed earlier this [...]

]]> By: Joel Mowbray reports: Star on the rise | The Conservative Syndicate http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-51886 Joel Mowbray reports: Star on the rise | The Conservative Syndicate Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:11:26 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-51886 [...] didn't inspire high expectations at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley this past Sunday night. The former Marine, who has served two tours in Iraq and currently sits in the Ohio legislature, is tall and lean, but [...] [...] didn’t inspire high expectations at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley this past Sunday night. The former Marine, who has served two tours in Iraq and currently sits in the Ohio legislature, is tall and lean, but [...]

]]> By: Mitch Slotnick http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-47566 Mitch Slotnick Thu, 22 May 2008 21:07:19 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-47566 Josh, You and I have much in common my friend. First-off; welcome home, whole and healthy. From one Marine to another, I am happy that you have accomplished so much in your young life and still have so much more to give, tempered in large part by the experiences you picked up while in service with Uncle Sam's Misguided Children! There are not many conservative Republican, card carrying NRA members that happen to be former US Marines and come from nice Jewish families! Remember that I started this message saying that you and I have much in common? That was what I meant! It's too bad that so few of us (Jewish men) volunteer for service in the Corps. I guess we like breaking stereotype's. I know I love it! Hey Jarhead, if you ever find yourself (and your family) on the North Shore of Long Island on a Shabbos evening with no dinner plans arranged, feel free to contact me. My family would love to offer up some NY hospitality to yours. I sincerely hope you take me up on this invitation. It is an open one. Semper Fidelis, pal. Baruch Hashem too! Mitch Slotnick-out Josh,

You and I have much in common my friend. First-off; welcome home, whole and healthy. From one Marine to another, I am happy that you have accomplished so much in your young life and still have so much more to give, tempered in large part by the experiences you picked up while in service with Uncle Sam’s Misguided Children! There are not many conservative Republican, card carrying NRA members that happen to be former US Marines and come from nice Jewish families! Remember that I started this message saying that you and I have much in common? That was what I meant! It’s too bad that so few of us (Jewish men) volunteer for service in the Corps. I guess we like breaking stereotype’s. I know I love it! Hey Jarhead, if you ever find yourself (and your family) on the North Shore of Long Island on a Shabbos evening with no dinner plans arranged, feel free to contact me. My family would love to offer up some NY hospitality to yours. I sincerely hope you take me up on this invitation. It is an open one. Semper Fidelis, pal. Baruch Hashem too!

Mitch Slotnick-out

]]> By: Norman Ross http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-47564 Norman Ross Thu, 22 May 2008 21:00:07 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-47564 I am a veteran of the Korean War. I served in the cold, damp frozen weather that was Korea in 1951 and 1952. Today, I am a proud member of the Jewish War Veterans, Korean War Veterans Association (where I also serve as Judge Advocate for the Department of Arizona), and am on the City of Tucson Veterans Affairs Committee. When I read Josh Mandel's story, it reminded me of a guy here in the Tucson area who also left his Arizona legislative seat to serve in Iraq. His name is Jonathan Paton, and like Josh, is a hero who deserves the accolades and total respect for what they have done. I don't know what Josh's plans are for the future, but there is no reason, in my view, why he couldn't reach the summit of American politics. After all, haven't a draft dodger and Member of Congress who hides behind a wall of anti-American shame, be in the process of possibly achieving that? I am a veteran of the Korean War. I served in the cold, damp frozen weather that was Korea in 1951 and 1952. Today, I am a proud member of the Jewish War Veterans, Korean War Veterans Association (where I also serve as Judge Advocate for the Department of Arizona), and am on the City of Tucson Veterans Affairs Committee.

When I read Josh Mandel’s story, it reminded me of a guy here in the Tucson area who also left his Arizona legislative seat to serve in Iraq. His name is Jonathan Paton, and like Josh, is a hero who deserves the accolades and total respect for what they have done.

I don’t know what Josh’s plans are for the future, but there is no reason, in my view, why he couldn’t reach the summit of American politics. After all, haven’t a draft dodger and Member of Congress who hides behind a wall of anti-American shame, be in the process of possibly achieving that?

]]> By: rich http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-47556 rich Thu, 22 May 2008 20:22:37 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-47556 Thank you Josh for your service to this country and to the district you serve. I am proud to call you my State Representative as you represent the city I live in, Solon. Consider me a loyal Josh Mandel supporter, one who will vote for you for any office you will run for in the future. Thank you again Rep. Mandel. Thank you Josh for your service to this country and to the district you serve. I am proud to call you my State Representative as you represent the city I live in, Solon. Consider me a loyal Josh Mandel supporter, one who will vote for you for any office you will run for in the future.

Thank you again Rep. Mandel.

]]> By: Rance, Plano, TX http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-46557 Rance, Plano, TX Tue, 13 May 2008 14:57:16 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-46557 First and foremost to close Gitmo we will have to transfer the inmates or detainees to the Continental US. My recommendation is to clear a Federal Correctional Institute such as FCI Dublin by relocating the inmates there to other facilities nation wide. What happens next will be very ugly. The ACLU will fight to ensure that all the detainees are to be handled under a civil rather than military trial. This will eventually happen regardless whether in California or any other Continental US facility. Next will be the trial lawyers who will request bail hearings for their clients under the civil law. This again will most likely approved by the trial judge and most will be allowed to reside on the local economy at the expense of the taxpayer. Should the (now former) detainees be found not guilty or a lack of evidence show they cannot be found guilty they would then be offered the chance to be deported back to the country they were retrieved from, however San Francisco is a sanctuary city. Under the laws by the Mayor of San Francisco they could now reside within the city limits of San Francisco with all the benefits of an American citizen. Personally, I can not think of a better way and place to learn our lesson about mixing the Law of Warfare and Civil Law. This would also give the citizens a chance to see the reality of Terrorist Warfare verses sanctuary cities (at their own expense) without endangering those of the majority of Americans who already know better. http://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/dub/index.jsp First and foremost to close Gitmo we will have to transfer the inmates or detainees to the Continental US. My recommendation is to clear a Federal Correctional Institute such as FCI Dublin by relocating the inmates there to other facilities nation wide. What happens next will be very ugly.
The ACLU will fight to ensure that all the detainees are to be handled under a civil rather than military trial. This will eventually happen regardless whether in California or any other Continental US facility.
Next will be the trial lawyers who will request bail hearings for their clients under the civil law. This again will most likely approved by the trial judge and most will be allowed to reside on the local economy at the expense of the taxpayer.
Should the (now former) detainees be found not guilty or a lack of evidence show they cannot be found guilty they would then be offered the chance to be deported back to the country they were retrieved from, however San Francisco is a sanctuary city. Under the laws by the Mayor of San Francisco they could now reside within the city limits of San Francisco with all the benefits of an American citizen.
Personally, I can not think of a better way and place to learn our lesson about mixing the Law of Warfare and Civil Law. This would also give the citizens a chance to see the reality of Terrorist Warfare verses sanctuary cities (at their own expense) without endangering those of the majority of Americans who already know better.

http://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/dub/index.jsp

]]> By: Alan Schonberg http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-11611 Alan Schonberg Sun, 11 May 2008 19:47:50 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-11611 Welcome home, Josh ! It is a privilege and pleasure to know you, to support you and to see how you serve your country,your constituents and the common good. Best wishes for good health,happines,continued success--and may your contributions to our society ever increase. Alan Schonberg Welcome home, Josh !

It is a privilege and pleasure to know you, to support you and to see how you serve your country,your constituents and the common good.

Best wishes for good health,happines,continued success–and may your contributions to our society ever increase.

Alan Schonberg

]]> By: Nor*Cal Marine http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-11556 Nor*Cal Marine Sat, 10 May 2008 17:41:10 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-11556 SSgt Mandel brought us knowledge, depth, and experience to the battlefield and I am proud to have served under him out of Barwanah, Iraq. Good luck to you, SSgt! SSgt Mandel brought us knowledge, depth, and experience to the battlefield and I am proud to have served under him out of Barwanah, Iraq. Good luck to you, SSgt!

]]> By: Shrley Andricks http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-11548 Shrley Andricks Sat, 10 May 2008 16:27:25 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-11548 Dear Josh, Welcome home, and a big THANK YOU! You truly represent what it means to love your country. May God bless you. May we be reminded of those now who are still serving, God be with them. In Grateful Appreciation, Shirley Andricks Dear Josh,

Welcome home, and a big THANK YOU! You truly represent what it means to love your country. May God bless you. May we be reminded of those now who are still serving, God be with them.

In Grateful Appreciation,
Shirley Andricks

]]> By: david millerman http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-11480 david millerman Fri, 09 May 2008 19:05:46 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-11480 you have set a very fine example of what our country is suppose to be made of, keep up your good work and god bless you, and thanks for protecting us . david millerman vetran you have set a very fine example of what our country is suppose to be made of, keep up your good work and god bless you, and thanks for protecting us .

david millerman
vetran

]]> By: TERRY http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-11476 TERRY Fri, 09 May 2008 18:49:04 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-11476 I think all politicians should serve a tour in Iraq. Then they would KNOW what should be done about the war. What better way to serve the people than to serve as a warrior? Way to go Josh! If I lived in Ohio, I would vote for you. I think all politicians should serve a tour in Iraq. Then they would KNOW what should be done about the war. What better way to serve the people than to serve as a warrior? Way to go Josh! If I lived in Ohio, I would vote for you.

]]> By: Nick in Virginia http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-11468 Nick in Virginia Fri, 09 May 2008 18:28:46 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-11468 Great story, great man. Hope to hear more about him in the future. Great story, great man. Hope to hear more about him in the future.

]]> By: Owen B.Merrill http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-11467 Owen B.Merrill Fri, 09 May 2008 18:22:32 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-11467 Just a staight up thank you for accepting the responsibility of your duty to your country and then to be respective of your position while serving. Thanks again. Sincerely, Owen B ,Merrill (sgt .u s marine korea) Just a staight up thank you for accepting the responsibility of your duty to your country and then to be respective of your position while serving. Thanks again.

Sincerely,

Owen B ,Merrill (sgt .u s marine korea)

]]> By: Bruce Boettger http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-11466 Bruce Boettger Fri, 09 May 2008 18:21:59 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-11466 Josh, God Bless You and Keep You Safe! Carry on!! All the very best, Bruce A. Boettger Josh,
God Bless You and Keep You Safe!
Carry on!!
All the very best,
Bruce A. Boettger

]]> By: Mark http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-11465 Mark Fri, 09 May 2008 18:21:58 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-11465 Senators and Reps regardless of age should be part of a special lottery where they are embedded with the troops just like the journalist were. Do a 90 tour. I'd just about bet my last death row joint not only would they appreciate their unit for keeping them alive but see first hand the needs and effects of their votes. Senators and Reps regardless of age should be part of a special lottery where they are embedded with the troops just like the journalist were. Do a 90 tour. I’d just about bet my last death row joint not only would they appreciate their unit for keeping them alive but see first hand the needs and effects of their votes.

]]> By: Anissa Krick http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-11462 Anissa Krick Fri, 09 May 2008 18:08:44 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-11462 Thank you Representative Mandel! Too bad all of our leaders do not have half of your intestinal fortitude. Semper Fi, A. Krick Thank you Representative Mandel! Too bad all of our leaders do not have half of your intestinal fortitude.

Semper Fi,

A. Krick

]]> By: Tom Funari http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-11461 Tom Funari Fri, 09 May 2008 17:40:30 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-11461 I don't know about the "typical republican" comment, but I will say a stand up citizen of this country, I wish there were more like Josh at every level of politics. People who's service isn't long behind them and willing to get up and be there on the front lines of what they've voted for. (Although, in Josh's case being a state rep, obviously he didn't vote for the war.) Thank you for your service and inspiration Josh! I don’t know about the “typical republican” comment, but I will say a stand up citizen of this country, I wish there were more like Josh at every level of politics. People who’s service isn’t long behind them and willing to get up and be there on the front lines of what they’ve voted for. (Although, in Josh’s case being a state rep, obviously he didn’t vote for the war.)

Thank you for your service and inspiration Josh!

]]> By: Light http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-11460 Light Fri, 09 May 2008 17:36:57 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-11460 Josh Mandel for President 2016! He might be 35 by then. Josh Mandel for President 2016! He might be 35 by then.

]]> By: Jim D http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-11459 Jim D Fri, 09 May 2008 17:32:29 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-11459 Unfortunately, Mr. Mandel is in the minority in the House. During the early years of our country's birth most of our representitives were or had been citizen warriors - if not in the Revolution, then in the French Indian, etc. Wars. I feel 1000% more comfortable with elected representitives who have served than those who have not. Which is not to say there aren't horrible lawmakers who have served - like Murtha, and great ones who haven't. It's just that it is less likely someone who served in the Military is going into politics to get rich, than someone who didn't. Who maybe went to law school as a means to an end. Unfortunately, Mr. Mandel is in the minority in the House. During the early years of our country’s birth most of our representitives were or had been citizen warriors – if not in the Revolution, then in the French Indian, etc. Wars. I feel 1000% more comfortable with elected representitives who have served than those who have not. Which is not to say there aren’t horrible lawmakers who have served – like Murtha, and great ones who haven’t. It’s just that it is less likely someone who served in the Military is going into politics to get rich, than someone who didn’t. Who maybe went to law school as a means to an end.

]]> By: Veritas http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-11458 Veritas Fri, 09 May 2008 17:19:59 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-11458 Typical Republican, proud and patriotic. Doing the right thing for the people and his country. An inspiration to all of us. Thanks, Josh. Semper Fi. Typical Republican, proud and patriotic. Doing the right thing for the people and his country. An inspiration to all of us. Thanks, Josh. Semper Fi.

]]> By: J Stoddard http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-11457 J Stoddard Fri, 09 May 2008 17:19:13 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-11457 This is what we need to hear about. WWII documentaries were always about how well we were doing and how courageous and strong our troops were in the face of battle. Modern media actually runs down our country, President, troops, congress, judges; you name it. If you haven't got a solution then don't bother bringing up the problem...a good anecdote. This is what we need to hear about. WWII documentaries were always about how well we were doing and how courageous and strong our troops were in the face of battle. Modern media actually runs down our country, President, troops, congress, judges; you name it. If you haven’t got a solution then don’t bother bringing up the problem…a good anecdote.

]]> By: Paul M. http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-11454 Paul M. Fri, 09 May 2008 17:15:24 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-11454 Great story, Thanks for telling it Rick! I'm know it is just one of 1,000's of similar story's from our military volunteer's - that we owe an untold gratitude! Thanks! Great story, Thanks for telling it Rick! I’m know it is just one of 1,000’s of similar story’s from our military volunteer’s – that we owe an untold gratitude! Thanks!

]]> By: Gregory A. Robeson, GySgt (USMCR) http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-11453 Gregory A. Robeson, GySgt (USMCR) Fri, 09 May 2008 17:08:34 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-11453 Well Done and Welcome Home! It's always good to know we have eyes and ears in the government that know what we've been through as a Marine. Well Done and Welcome Home! It’s always good to know we have eyes and ears in the government that know what we’ve been through as a Marine.

]]> By: Sharon Noullet http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-11452 Sharon Noullet Fri, 09 May 2008 16:55:21 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-11452 How lucky are the people of his district to be represented by a person of such high character and sense of duty and a love of country that is willing to sacrifice for it? Bravo! How lucky are the people of his district to be represented by a person of such high character and sense of duty and a love of country that is willing to sacrifice for it? Bravo!

]]> By: Bianca http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/05/09/josh-mandel-from-the-house-of-representatives-to-iraq/#comment-11451 Bianca Fri, 09 May 2008 16:51:44 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=796#comment-11451 Now, if only all the other politicians would do the same thing!! Josh Mandel will be president!! It's a proud day for Americans when the politicians put the country before themselves... This family is proud of you Rep. Mandel!! Now, if only all the other politicians would do the same thing!! Josh Mandel will be president!! It’s a proud day for Americans when the politicians put the country before themselves… This family is proud of you Rep. Mandel!!

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