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Murtha's War Hero Status Called Into Question
cnsnews.com ^ | 1/13/05 | By Marc Morano and Randy Hall

Posted on 01/13/2006 11:53:53 AM PST by paltz

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To: Fierce Allegiance

Exactly........Murtha is really a non factor. Going after his military records can do no good.

Now, I'd still like to see Kerry's, but that is a different thread..........


281 posted on 01/13/2006 10:46:47 PM PST by Shortstop7
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To: Shortstop7

Thanks. I figured I was going to get hamered on my opinion.


282 posted on 01/13/2006 10:49:14 PM PST by Fierce Allegiance (I can dance in boots just fine, thanks!)
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To: Americanexpat

You know........that's a good point. If he goes on TV and attacks the President, then he's fair game.

The Repubs don't use these tactics though........nastiness and downright lying.


283 posted on 01/13/2006 10:52:13 PM PST by Shortstop7
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To: paltz

Interesting article! Thanks for posting it, and ignore the critics.


284 posted on 01/13/2006 10:57:09 PM PST by DTogo (I haven't left the GOP, the GOP left me.)
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To: Wuli

It may not be a wise place to go, publicly, but it is interesting how this tactic of building up a phony military record is used by anti-war liberals like Kerry, and now possibly Murtha, to perpetuate "heroic" lies about themselves.

It really isn't necessary for the Pubs to do anything. Let the MSM and/or internet bloggers get hold of this and run with it. The attacks made on Murtha were by fellow Dem Vets or lawmakers, not Pubs. We've got nothing to lose and everything to gain by just sitting back and let this info about Murtha percolate out there. It's a freebie for the Pubs.


285 posted on 01/13/2006 11:11:57 PM PST by flaglady47
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To: dirtboy

"Best to deal with Murtha in the present, not the past."

Good point. Even Mark Steyn has said he doesn't care
what Murtha did in the last war, but what he's done
in THIS one.

Let Murtha rest in his own hell, if he deserves it.
Let's take him on NOW.


286 posted on 01/13/2006 11:14:37 PM PST by righttackle44 (The most dangerous weapon in the world is a Marine with his rifle and the American people behind him)
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To: K-oneTexas; GSWarrior

I agree. Not a smart move to be perceived as "attacking" a veteran.


287 posted on 01/13/2006 11:55:27 PM PST by Choose Ye This Day ("Without God all things are permissible." -- Dostoevsky)
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To: All

Anyone with combat experience knows that Military Intel. officers are in the rear with the gear. His claim that he was in the bush most of the time is B.S. I'm a 29 year SF vet, been there.


288 posted on 01/14/2006 12:19:33 AM PST by roughman ( roughmen stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm (orwell))
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To: paltz

Absolutely great find!!


289 posted on 01/14/2006 12:54:35 AM PST by RaceBannon ((Prov 28:1 KJV) The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.)
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To: paltz

Hi, paltz:

Focus on Mutha's Congressional record and find out just how much of a "Hawk" he really is.

My guess is..... Not much.

Jack.


290 posted on 01/14/2006 1:04:11 AM PST by Jack Deth (Knight Errant and Disemboweler of the WFTD Thread)
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To: Dick Vomer
"we all got killed!!!

Excellent post FRiend. My two cents....not all military personnel are heroes...regardless of awards, medals or citations. I don't care if Murtha was a Marine or not, a liar is a liar and Murtha sold his soul for politics long ago....

291 posted on 01/14/2006 2:28:50 AM PST by ScreamingFist ( The RKBA doesn't apply if I have a bigger gun than your bodyguard. NRA)
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To: cmotormac44

Thank you for serving our country.


292 posted on 01/14/2006 3:07:27 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: river rat

BUMP!


293 posted on 01/14/2006 3:11:31 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: paltz
"Admiral BOORDA committed suicide for far less."
294 posted on 01/14/2006 3:21:04 AM PST by UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide (Give Them Liberty Or Give Them Death! - IT'S ISLAM, STUPID! - Islam Delenda Est! - Rumble thee forth)
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To: usmcobra

"Tombstone" promotions ended a while back.


295 posted on 01/14/2006 3:50:25 AM PST by Jimmy Valentine's brother (Democrats would rather whine than win)
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To: dirtboy
I think this approach will backfire. Best to deal with Murtha in the present, not the past. Agreed. The Dems have already gone that route with George Bush. The guy gave 37 years to his country and that I can respect and up until recently, he had been a supporter of the war and no one called his service into question. Now that he has, this comes up. Deal with the DUMB DUMB rhetoric that is coming out of his mouth now. That's a lot easier to act upon.
296 posted on 01/14/2006 3:58:56 AM PST by moog
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To: moog

http://www.drudgereport.com/flash6.htm
MURTHA: VAST MAJORITY OF U.S. TROOPS WILL BE OUT OF IRAQ BY END OF YEAR
Fri Jan 13 2006 17:14:15 ET

Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) believes the vast majority of U.S. troops in Iraq will be out by the end of the year and maybe even sooner. In his boldest words yet on the subject, the outspoken critic of the war predicts the withdrawal and tells Mike Wallace why he thinks the Bush administration will do it. The interview, a portion of which will appear on tonight's (13) CBS EVENING NEWS, will be broadcast on 60 MINUTES Sunday Jan. 15 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

"I think the vast majority will be out by the end of the year and I'm hopeful it will be sooner than that," Murtha tells Wallace, in the 60 MINUTES interview.

snip
dumb dumb


297 posted on 01/14/2006 4:02:08 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Christian4Bush
My thoughts exactly, kelly. He's the one that brought up the "chickenhawk" slur against those who didn't serve (when we first heard of him), particularly slurring VP Cheney and his "five deferments

(Didn't say anything about John Kerry's FOUR deferments...)"


not to forget that Clinton dodged the draft THREE FRIGGIN' TIMES!
298 posted on 01/14/2006 4:20:27 AM PST by kellynla (Freedom of speech makes it easier to spot the idiots. Semper Fi!)
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To: MEG33

Exactly what I mean. I can't imagine why he is saying some of this at all.


299 posted on 01/14/2006 4:20:40 AM PST by moog
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To: moog

If he constantly put his service out as legitimizing his right to say these things, then I believe Marines and vets have right to investigate the truthfulness of his claims.

I always leave it up to people who who served to critique.

I honor his service but do not respect his demoralizing our troops or cavorting with Code Pink. His service, no matter whether he "padded" his part or not, does not justify what he has said recently.
He hurt our troops so I hold him accountable.


300 posted on 01/14/2006 4:29:37 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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