Posted on 11/18/2005 4:16:30 PM PST by MikeA
Forgive the vanity, but I just heard that Rep. Jean Schmidt, the newest Republcan congresswoman from Ohio, had to withdraw her remarks in the debate about the bill about withdrawl from Iraq. She was merely quoting a Marine who wrote her and said of Democratic appeaesment "Cowards cut and run. Marines finish the job." Why on earth would she be made to apologize for this? She was not directly calling anyone cowards, but these Democrats are most assuredly that for their emerging cut and run policy on Iraq.
It's amazing, Democrats can make the most outrageous comments attacking the president on the floor of the House accusing the president of lying to get America into war and other such slanders, but Schmidt quotes a Marine far better than any of those low lives on the Democratic side and she's made to apologize?? Nancy Piglosi regularly makes the most ugly and vile accusations against the president and never is she called to account for it.
Amazing, even when the Republicans finally go bare knuckles against these Scumbagcrats, still the Republicans act like wussies and back down from saying what should be said. Heck, what Schmidt said is the least that should be said against these Rats. We should be on the floor calling them seditious liars emboldening our enemies and causing our allies in Iraq to doubt our staying power which will only prolong how long it takes to hand over security to the Iraqis.
Why is it wrong to quote a Marine who is dead-on accurate but okay to take to the floor of the House like Murtha did and give a morale boost to our enemies who today celebrated their big moral and political victories in Congress this week by blowing up Shiites in their mosques and setting off car bombs across Bagdhad. Why is it wrong to call them on this and lay the blood spilt today at their feet? Why is decorum more important than standing up to people bluntly and candidly who advocate for things that will greatly damage American security? Why is it wrong to expose them for what they are but Murtha is worshipped as a hero for giving a tremendous energy boost to our enemies while demoralizing our troops and our allies in Iraq? When will anyone ask Murtha what the cost will be when we're forced to go back into Iraq if we retreat now to end the rogue, Al Qaeda regime that will take over there and turn Iraq into another Afghanistan?
We're living in a topsy-turvy country right now where right is considered wrong and wrong considered right. And we have few moral voices to speak up against it. And when they do, they're swatted down even by members of their own party. Our republic is in jeopardy my friends.
just drive in (by bus) and vote
no need to move
"Our republic is in jeopardy my friends."
This generation is finally seeing the results of the Communist and Socialist infiltration of our educational system, media, and government. The seeds were planted in the 50's and 60's and early 70's. We are now seeing the results. When a college professor can say real freedom is when soldiers shoot their superiors and still maintain a job, we are truly in jeopardy.
Shoot, I live in her hometown and I didn't vote for her because of that.
Hey, Jean Schmidt is brand new to Congress and I think you have a lot of conservatives who think she did a pretty good job last night!
I agree...can't unring the proverbial bell.
Guess you need new neighbors????
Per his biography, he served in active duty 1952-1955, and 1966-1967 and was Marine Corps Reserves, 1955-1966, and 1967-1990
So his active duty service was somewhere around 4 to 6 years. In his first tour of active duty he rose to NCO (see other bio page), then volunteered to go to Vietnam for a year just before going into politics
This lady has moe b@33$ than all the slimy, cowardly RINOs in Congress put together.
What she said was TOTALLY appropriate.
Murtha is a disgrace to his office, to the marines and to his record of service to the COuntry.
He belongs in the same cesspool as Benedict Arnold.
I am sure you will like this comment as well as the one about destroyed overnight!
Bump the sign suggestion!
"Cowards cut and run. Marines never run."
I work with the USMC and this is the Corps views on Murtha now. They think of him as being like a respected parrish priest who has been exposed as a child molester. It is like he is being excommunicated from their ranks for heresy. His name is mud with them like Kerry's is.
Pretty much... there ain't no polish(or MSM spin) made that can put a shine on his comments. I'd put Kerry right in that stink-tank with him too.
I read somewhere here on FR that Murtha got 2 Purple Hearts - for 2 scratches on his face. I can't source it - can someone help me?
If this is true - it is reminding me of another supposed Rat war hero named Kerry!!
To: pittsburgh gop guy Interesting. I went looking about Murtha and ABSCAM, since his name didn't ring a bell, and came across this little tidbit on what looks to be FOIA FBI files. Seems somebody didn't think much of Murtha in 1980. And the wording sounds very familiar for another Dimwitocrat today: ====== I was very pleased to read about your "sting" investigation and to learn that you have finally uncovered Congressman John P. Murtha for what he has been doing to the people of thie Congressional District. He has been parading up and down this 6-county area wwith a twice-wounded Vietnam war hero background, and even has teh audacity to list this in the Congressional Directory. In your investigation, you will discover a phony: Murtha's own Marine Corps official record indicates that he incurred two lacerations during his Vietnam service -- March 22, 1967 -- on the cheek May 7, 1967 ----- above the left eye ON BOTH OCCASIONS, HIS RECORD INDICATES THAT OFFICER WAS TREATED IN FIELD AND RETURNED TO DUTY. NEXT OF KIN WAS NOT NOTIFIED. For the above, he allegedly received two purple hearts and commendations galore. In my judgement, the above merit no such acclaim, nor od the people of this District deserve to be deceived in the manner. You should investigate for yourself. ====== I don't write 'em folks, just copy 'em. http://foia.fbi.gov/abscam/abscam1b.pdf 52 posted on 11/18/2005 9:10:59 PM PST by VeniVidiVici (What? Me worry?)
Marines are the best and they must detest cowards like Murtha. He may have served honorably in the past, but he's been coopted by the left and has dishonored his service.
Yeah, pretty surprising how similar this claim of Murtha's service is to Kerry's, isn't it?
And it was written by somebody 25 years ago!
Since the FBI found Murtha involved in ABSCAM, I wonder why they never indicted him?
A thought she did a great service for the Republicans. Why does one have to apologize for telling the truth. (And the words were quoted from a soldier!!)
White a bunch of nonsense...........she did well!
When she read that Marine's quote the Democrats on the floor started shreiking like teenage girls. I hope he gets to see that footage.
What better quote could anyone ask for from a warrior? The Senate should have erupted in cheers, not boos.
Jean Schmidt was most likely picked by the leadership, probably to name Murtha directly even though it would be striken, to drive the point home.
The fall back is her "rookiness". That is why a senior, long serving member did not get up with a like charge.
Clearly playing to the republican base on this one, and that is a good thing! IMO, of course.
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