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Murtha believes US forces are an "occupation."
Washington Times ^ | 11/19/05 | Steven Dinan

Posted on 11/19/2005 5:50:38 PM PST by Luke21

For his part, Mr. Murtha, a decorated, retired Marine Corps colonel, said his goal was to let Iraqis know they must step forward and take control. "All of Iraq must know Iraq is free -- free from United States occupation."

(Excerpt) Read more at insider.washingtontimes.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: iraq; murtha; sowhat
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We were all over Murtha's comments about whether he was speaking about our troops or the Iraqui's in his "troops are the enemy" statement.

According to the Washington Times, he also believes the US forces are an occupying force. This guy is a hack and a loon on all fronts. I am so pleased to see the GOP standing up to the media fabricated image of this nutball and discrediting him immediately.

1 posted on 11/19/2005 5:50:40 PM PST by Luke21
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2 posted on 11/19/2005 5:53:17 PM PST by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: Luke21

Does anyone else think this name sounds like a 1970's Japanese monster movie character?


3 posted on 11/19/2005 5:54:59 PM PST by riri
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To: Luke21
Nope, no agenda here.
4 posted on 11/19/2005 5:55:14 PM PST by inquest (FTAA delenda est)
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Isn't that the reason the insurgents still have sympathy from many in the Arab states? Because the insurgents believe we are an "occupying" force? Murtha's rhetoric is what is keeping this war going longer than it could be. Murtha's a liar and a traitor.


5 posted on 11/19/2005 5:55:17 PM PST by manwiththehands
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To: Luke21

Of course they are an occupation force. And the minute they leave, there will be an Al Qaeda/Sunni occupation force.


6 posted on 11/19/2005 5:58:36 PM PST by Sam Cree (absolute reality)
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To: Luke21

Who cares what he thinks - the House has spoken 403-3!


7 posted on 11/19/2005 5:59:05 PM PST by YummiBox
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To: Luke21
Those who claim we "occupy Iraq" also see the enemy who are now killing other Iraqis wholesale as simply the "resistance" and that they are not committing terrorist acts, just "acts of desperation".

Despite his prior service, it is hard to give Murtha any respect because his views are so extreme.

8 posted on 11/19/2005 5:59:11 PM PST by Doctor Raoul (Raoul's First Law of Journalism: BIAS = LAYOFFS)
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To: Luke21

Murtha can do his nation an even greater service by not running for reelection.


9 posted on 11/19/2005 6:01:32 PM PST by NapkinUser ("Our troops have become the enemy." -Representative John P. Murtha, modern day Benedict Arnold.)
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To: Luke21

Sheehan and Galloway have destroyed his brain. He may make a good impression with the press, but I bet you he likes to howl at the moon and carry on conversations with a 10 foot invisible rabbit when he thinks no one else is looking.


10 posted on 11/19/2005 6:11:17 PM PST by dr_who_2
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To: Doctor Raoul
Despite his prior service, it is hard to give Murtha any respect because his views are so extreme.

It makes me very sad to read/hear what he says about our troops, especially when he hangs his hat on being a Vietnam vet. But I also have to remember Kerry is a vietnam vet with 3 purple hearts.

11 posted on 11/19/2005 6:15:09 PM PST by eyespysomething (This ashtray, the paddlegame, the remote control, the lamp and the chair. That's all I need!)
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I heard him cite an Iraqi poll.

83.5% of all statistics are made up on the spot.


12 posted on 11/19/2005 6:20:19 PM PST by Jemian (Message to Murtha: ONLY COWARDS CUT AND RUN.)
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To: Luke21
[CITE: 18USC2381]

TITLE 18--CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

PART I--CRIMES

CHAPTER 115--TREASON, SEDITION, AND SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES

Sec. 2381. Treason

Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 807; Pub. L. 103-322, title XXXIII, Sec. 330016(2)(J), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2148.)

13 posted on 11/19/2005 6:22:31 PM PST by NonValueAdded ("To the terrorists, the media is a vital force multiplier" Brig. Gen. Donald Alston (USAF) 10/31/05)
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To: Doctor Raoul
Despite his prior service, it is hard to give Murtha any respect because his views are so extreme.

Why didn't he vote for the measure?

"My plan calls:

To immediately redeploy U.S. troops consistent with the safety of U.S. forces.

14 posted on 11/19/2005 6:22:47 PM PST by WildTurkey (True Creationism makes intelligent design actually seem intelligent)
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To: Luke21

Are the Iraqi and Jordanian women and children part of the US Military now? Seems like that's who is the target these days.

And can someone tell me exactly what is going "worse" over there? The Dems tell us it is all falling apart at a rapid pace, but they offer no examples except a body count that is miniscule in in comparison with the history of warfare.


15 posted on 11/19/2005 6:23:22 PM PST by digger48
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To: riri

YES! Mothra.


16 posted on 11/19/2005 6:25:24 PM PST by GOPPachyderm
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To: eyespysomething

But I also have to remember Kerry is a vietnam vet with 3 purple hearts

All of which he wrote himself up for and none of which he earned.

Where is the Form 180 you promised us Kerry you POS?


17 posted on 11/19/2005 6:25:50 PM PST by sgtbono2002
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To: sgtbono2002

Just what is Murtha's pedigree? I'd like to see an accurate listing of his duty in the military.


18 posted on 11/19/2005 6:29:15 PM PST by ChildOfThe60s (If you can remember the 60s......you weren't really there.)
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To: Luke21
I think Murtha's just another cog in the Democrat machine.

The years have shown that no Democrat does anything that hasn't been scripted and storyboarded as a part of a larger strategy from the central committee.

-PJ

19 posted on 11/19/2005 6:31:14 PM PST by Political Junkie Too (It's still not safe to vote Democrat.)
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To: sgtbono2002

Did Murtha actually need more than a band-aid or an ice pack for his Purple Hearts?


20 posted on 11/19/2005 6:31:55 PM PST by digger48
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