Posted on 01/13/2006 11:53:53 AM PST by paltz
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..........
Thanks. I figured I was going to get hamered on my opinion.
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.
Interesting article! Thanks for posting it, and ignore the critics.
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.
"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.
I agree. Not a smart move to be perceived as "attacking" a veteran.
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.
Absolutely great find!!
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.
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....
Thank you for serving our country.
BUMP!
"Tombstone" promotions ended a while back.
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.
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dumb dumb
Exactly what I mean. I can't imagine why he is saying some of this at all.
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.
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