[LZ_Bayonet]

accusing him of being a Michael Moore, was disgraceful and was not worthy,

"At least it is now universally recognized that being compared to Michael Moore is very undesirable."

If Powell was directly, or indirectly, disagreeing with the WH comparison to Moore, then I agree with Powell. I felt that way when I first heard it and still feel that way. Murtha may be wrong, and he may be getting older, and he may be too emotional (which may be based on his many visits with wounded troops and their families) but he doesn't deserve to be compared to Michael Moore. And, though I think Powell's comment was based on hindsight, Murtha's raising of the issue, and the Republican call for a "Put Up or Shut Up" vote did provide a clarifying moment for all, especially the troops. I think Powell's statement is also positive in that it gives a non-spoken indication (he was "livid") that Powell has a very, very low opinion of Moore.

[BunnySlippers]

When did the Whitehouse compare Murtha to Moore?

[FreeReign]

but he doesn't deserve to be compared to Michael Moore.

Why don't you actually show the comparison that McClellan made instead of repeating some regurgitateted, secondhand, non specific propaganda.

What McClellan actually said;

McClellan:[It's]baffling that [Pennsylvania Rep. John Murtha] is endorsing the policy positions of Michael Moore and the extreme liberal wing of the Democratic party.

Murtha deserves McClellan's remark. It is right on target. It's a specific and true comparison of Murtha's policy to Moore's advocation of policy.

[Diplomat]

but he doesn't deserve to be compared to Michael Moore

Then he should get out of politics and resign his House seat. When it walks, quacks, and swims like a duck, you call it a duck.

Military service should not grant you exemptions and preferential treatment in politics. Or do you believe it should?