Max Cleland plans pro-Murtha rally -- the day before VFTT's Boot Murtha Rally in Johnstown, PA

BootMurtha.com ^ | 8/26/2006 | IPWGOP

[IPWGOP]

WELCOME BACK, MAX!
Max Cleland is coming back to Johnstown!!

Former Sen. Max Cleland of Georgia is throwing a rally in Johnstown, PA for Rep. John Murtha -- the day before Vets for the Truth's Boot Murtha Rally.

The news is highlighted in the following release from Murtha's re-election committee:

[EXCERPT:]

JOHNSTOWN, Pa., Aug. 25 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Murtha for Congress Committee said that former U.S. Sen. Max Cleland (D-Ga.) announced last night he's leading a large-scale effort among his veteran brothers to support U.S. Rep. John P. Murtha (D-Pa.), who is coming under attack from "radical right-wing forces in the veterans' community" aimed at "swift-boating Murtha, like they did former Democratic nominee for president Sen. John Kerry.

The rally will be held Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006 at 11 a.m. in Central Park in Johnstown, Pa. Cleland said he expects veterans from all over America to make the journey "to support Murtha in an unprecedented show of unity against the war."

VFTT's Boot Murtha Rally is set for Sunday, Oct. 1 starting at 2 pm. Rally participants will gather at Central Park in Johnstown and proceed to the Cambria County War Memorial Arena for the full event. Pennsylvania radio personalities Quinn & Rose of the popular "War Room with Quinn & Rose" show will be co-emcee'ing the Rally. Also lined up for the Boot Murtha Rally:

Terry Pennington, father of Rob Pennington, one of the so-called "Pendleton Eight," who are being held without bail at the Camp Pendleton, CA, brig.  They are being charged with murder and conspiracy, those seven Marines and one Navy Corpsman. 

David Beamer, father of Todd Beamer, leader of the anti-hijacker group on Flight 93 (the man who said, "Let's roll!"

John Wrobleski, father of a Marine killed in Iraq, and who deeply resents the dishonor brought upon the USMC by Murtha's comments.

Gregg Garvey, father of Justin Garvey, who was killed in Iraq, founder of a program that enables local communities to purchase and erect memorials to their fallen sons and daughters.  He will lead the memorial service that precedes the rally.

 

BootMurtha.com

[Coop]

Remember, our "hawkish, decorated combat veterans" are hallowed resources, and their opinions are irrefutable.

Unless said hawkish, decorated combat veterans are criticizing a Dem politician. Then they're radicals who must be silenced.

[onyx]

I read the headline and I am too mad to talk right now.
Will ask husband for money for Irey.

[stratman1969]

Is he going to whine and say his patriotism was questioned by those Republicans?

[Coop]

It's been over three months -- so what?

[Coop]

Thanks for channeling your anger into something constructive.

[IPWGOP]

Is he going to whine and say his patriotism was questioned by those Republicans?

You can absolutely count on it.

[StarCMC]

BTTT

I was watching Fox News today (I hate it when I forget the news guys' names) and he was going to do a segment where someone was accused of "swiftboating Murtha." I laughed out loud. I guess "swiftboating" someone means that you stand up and tell someone they are lying their butts off and don't have the leadership skills that they want everyone to think they have by telling the truth as it is and not letting their lies, innuendo and half-truths pass as Truth. At least that's what it means to me! So by all means, if there's a "leader" who ain't fit, swiftboat 'em. I'd think that's quite a compliment!!

[potlatch]

Thanks GD!

[Tinian]

And the purpose of this long post is ...?

Perhaps to show that Ann Coulter is right about Dems using Messengers who can't be disputed because of some life tragedy? In this case a Senator elected only because he lost limbs in Vietnam rather than his positions on issues.

Exactly.

His injuries and rehab had to be horrible, but the truth is he was a victim of carelessness (like any industrial accident) rather than combat. Yet the Democrats (literally) roll him out as if he is a combat hero for every election.

[Badray]

I signed and sent an invitation to my list for them to sign and forward the invite to their lists too.

[CDB]

I'm proud to be a member of these radical forces.

So am I!

[Coop]

Bump

[CDB]

That's one of the ugliest pigs I've ever seen.

Which one?

[Coop]

Great! Are you coming to the 1 Oct rally?

[Coop]

Heard anything from today's "Support the Troops" Rolling Thunder rally? For those not aware, Diana Irey appeared and spoke there, and Boot Murtha had a display set up (I think).

[Broker]

Our former Georgia Senator had an "industrial accident"; Army talk is "FRAGGED". My sources say he was less than courageous on the DMV and got airlifted out, thinking his platoon men all dead. They weren't. Nuff said. Let smarter people than me put the puzzle together.

Bottom line, Max Cleland and Murtha served. God knows how they live with their guilt.

[Coop]

Back up your claim. Otherwise, save it for the gossip corner. This thread is about Jack Murtha's despicable behavior, and veterans rallying for or against it.

[mbennett203]

"swift-boating "

Swiftboating: - Exposing the lies, deceit and fraud of self-glorifying public officials or candidates for public office who exaggerate their military service by lying about their feats of heroism and combat wounds. (from Boothmurtha.com)

Yeah, that's it to a T.

[jw777]

keep him away from your grenades. apparently, he drops them.