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Posted on 11/02/2008 8:48:32 AM PST by John Semmens
Representative John Murtha (D-Pa.), whose reelection bid has been endangered by his characterization of his constituents as “racists,” “rednecks,” and “ignorant,” made a heartfelt plea to the leftist political operation known as “MoveOn” for help in “countering the right-wing attack machine that is smearing my reputation.”
“People like Rush Limbaugh, Bill O’Reilly, Sean Hannity, and even ordinary citizens are unfairly using my own words against me,” Murtha wrote to MoveOn’s donor list. “As you well know, the Democratic Party has patented the terms ‘racist’ and ‘redneck.’ For our opponents to quote us when we use these terms violates common decency. Please give generously so that we will have the resources to enable us to prevail on election day.”
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review newspaper rallied to Murtha’s defense, saying it was “unconscionable for this great man to be pilloried for telling the truth. Because, sadly, western Pennsylvania is infested with ignorant racists and rednecks. We must not let them win. Congressman Murtha is to be applauded for his candor. We urge voters to reward this candor by returning him to office for his 19th term.”
In related news, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell augmented Murtha’s comments by pointing out that “not only are they racist rednecks, they’re also disgustingly poor. Many own only one car. They camp out for vacations because they can’t afford a hotel. Few have ever had lobster unless they caught it themselves.”
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Well done, yet again, sir!
Excellent piece on Murtha, John.
Though satire it is very difficult to tell where you’ve embellished the piece for anyone familiar with the whole truth of Murtha’s despicable actions and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s sickening endorsement of him.
“As you well know, the Democratic Party has patented the terms ‘racist’ and ‘redneck.’”
Too funny! Thanks for the giggle Mr. S.
AMF!
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It’s sad that the only descent thing this man will ever do in this world is leaving it.
LOL... loved the “lobster” bit.
Change “Murtha” to “Obama” and this will be true!
‘Is it real or is it Memorex?’ (dating myself)
Thanks for the ping. Another good one that is so close to truth that people have to read carefully before recognizing it is satire. ;)
Another jab that shows, that what is fake, can be close to reality. Gotta love it.
LOL. Darn tootin! Same here in the Southland. I haven't had a vacation away from home in years!!!
Funny stuff!
Donate to Bill Russell if you can; there’s serious blood in the water up there in Pennsylvania.
Thanks for the ping, John. Outstanding satire! I particularly liked you throwing John Dingell in there. This clown from my state has been in politics waaaay to loooong.
John P Murtha Retirement Center, John P. Murtha Post Office, John P. Murtha Building Of Industry, etc., etc. Every time I turned a corner there was another. Thought I was going in circles, looking at the same building.
I don’t care if it is satire, I’ll never forget the way he threw words around irresponsbily accusing our brave military of whatever he thought he could get away with.
Huck fim!
Excellent! You had me going there for the first couple of paragraphs . . . : )
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