So Rep. Murtha Accused American Marines of Cold-Blooded Murder... So What?

FR/Various news outlets ^ | 5/17/06 | Me

[Coop]

MATTHEWS: Draw us a picture of what happened in Haditha.

MURTHA: Well I'll tell you exactly what happened. One Marine was killed and the Marines just said we're gonna take care...we don't know who the enemy is, the pressure was too much on them, so they went into houses and actually killed civilians and...I...

MATTHEWS: Was this My Lai? When you say cold blood Congressman, a lot of people think you're basically saying you've got some civilians sitting in a room or out in a field and they're executed on purpose...

MURTHA: That's exactly what happened.

MATTHEWS: ...not because any of the Marines are scared or anybody is scared...

MURTHA: ...this was not an action...this was not...first they tried to say it was an IED, there was no IED involved in this. This was troops, they were so stressed out, they went into houses and killed children, women and children. 24 people they killed. Now this is the kind of stress they are under. Listen, I don't excuse it, but I understand what's happening and the responsibility goes right to the top. This is something that should not have happened, that should have been investigated, they've already relieved three commanding officers...but this is the kind of stuff...stress is going to cause these kind of things. That's why I'm so upset about it.

MATTHEWS: Congressman, I just want to read something from the Marine Corps and then you can continue. The Marine Corps told us today that they're not going to comment today because the investigation is still ongoing. So they're investigating...

[Coop]

Yep. It's times like these when the lack of military experience among GOP senators and Congressmen really stands out to me.

[gondramB]

>>I will be more than happy to join you, however, I called 98, yes 98, SINators asking them to do or say something about Turban Dirtbin last summer. What did we get?<<

Who was the other Senator you skipped? Ted?

[Coop]

I LIKE the tagline!

[Coop]

Who was the other Senator you skipped? Ted?

I'm betting it was the other traitor - John F'in Kerry.

[gondramB]

>>Who was the other Senator you skipped? Ted?

I'm betting it was the other traitor - John F'in Kerry.<<

Hmmm Tough call... I'd be in for a dollar... :)

[Coop]

Well, at least we're in agreement on the state!

[Rummyfan]

One of which was mine!

[Coop]

Murtha should be a bit more nervous this morning. He went from the far left rhetoric to now the far, far left rhetoric where 90% of Americans won't step foot.

You're right. He and especially his staff cannot be having a very good day. I've already called the offices of my Congressman and two senators, and now I'll be calling Mr. Murtha's office.

[Just A Nobody]

LOL! Yep! I could not stomach the thought of calling the 2 from Mass! ;*)

I did manage to get through talking to the 2 from New York, and immediately hit the shower.

[Just A Nobody]

I'm betting it was the other traitor - John F'in Kerry.

Hmmm Tough call... I'd be in for a dollar.

Not tough for me, really. Who collects the dollar??? ;*)

[Just A Nobody]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[Coop]

I do, I do!

By the way, the young lady in Mr. Murtha's office was not particularly appreciative of my call. She was polite... at least until I concluded with "Tell the senile old fart to retire!"

Hey, other than that, I was pretty well behaved. :-D

[Coop]

Thank you very much for sending a strong message to Mr. Murtha, Ms. Irey and most especially our military personnel.

[Just A Nobody]

The last words I got out were, "that ex-marine needs to retire!" She said, "I'll pass your comments on. Thank you."

LOL! Thanks for calling Coop. Did you call our senile SINator yet?

[Rummyfan]

You are most welcome. Here's to Diana Irey unseating that embarassment in November!

[Coop]

Did you call our senile SINator yet?

Three times. Busy every time. But at least now I've got the number memorized. :-)

Spoke with a nice guy in Allen's office and voice mail for Tom Davis' press secretary.

[Just A Nobody]

I bet you spoke to Vince in Allen's office! He is awesome. He is also new and has had an exhausting day! LOL!!! It's wooooorking.

I got straight through to the "other one's" office, which was a first! I have a great Rep. in Randy Forbes. Was told the message would be passed on and yes, they have received a lot of calls! ;*)

[\/\/ayne]

I plan to contact my senators and Congressman...

I will do the same, even with McCain. (araarrgh!)

I ran into a uniformed serviceman just out of Iraq in the grocery store the other day and thanked him, shook hands. He was very nice and said it really does makes a difference in moral for us to do that.

People like Kerry and Murtha really amaze me with their treachery and deceit about our troops. There oughta be a term for that kind of sickness, like Americaphobia, anti-munchousen syndrome or something.

[Vigilanteman]

If Murtha looked closely in the mirror, this is who he would see.

(How many Freepers recognize the face?)

[Mo1]

WOO HOO!!

BUMP!