topic : Brian Baird
October 2007
by Phan Nguyen
Representative Brian Baird of Washington’s 3rd Congressional District has been in the media spotlight ever since returning from a trip to Iraq in August and proclaiming both his support for the troop “surge” and his rejection of a timeline for withdrawal. He has made several media appearances, including MSNBC, CNN, NPR, PBS, and conservative talk radio, where he is portrayed as a stauch antiwar Congressman who made a complete turnaround after he witnessed the reality on the ground of Iraq. But what’s missing from this picture?
How many Iraq trips?
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October 2007
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The view of Iraq looks great from here! Iraq summer trip, August 11, 2007. From left to right: Gen. Petraeus, Rep. Baird, Rep. Hall (R-TX), Ambassador Crocker, and Rep. Shays (R-CT).
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October 2007
Brian Baird at the Olympia town hall meeting, September 17, 2007. (photo by Robert Whitlock)
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October 2007
To: Congressman Brian Baird, Washington State, 3rd District
From: Curt Pavola
Brian,
This is my moment as an American, as a voter, to shape the future of our world. I’m amazed and saddened that you’ve chosen a pro-conflict role in world history. You’ve made a fundamental shift in alliances, and humanity, perhaps for generations, will now be suffering directly by your hand. You’re playing the inside game of the rich and powerful. The people on all sides in Iraq become chess pieces; the important people are the politicos and business executives who conquer, nation-build and create wealth.
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