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John Murtha Has Died
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Posted on 02/08/2010 11:42:50 AM PST by My Favorite Headache
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TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: 111th; bds; bdsliveson; coldbloodedmurderers; haditha; johnmurtha; murtha; obituary; pa; pa2010; pennsylvania
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To: Publius6961
To: hal ogen
I respect his service to our country as a marine. Although it is not PC, I think it should be stated, that he
dishonored the soldiers at Haditha, and to my knowledge, never apologized for the misinformation, and damage to those
brother marines.
It is my hope, that before he died, he did express regret, and apology to those men he falsely accused.
We all watched for months as, one by one, each marine was exonerated for any and all actions in Haditha, and at each
occasion, John Murtha was asked if he would apologize for incorrectly accusing them. On each occasion, he played
politician, never giving a straight answer, and in fact, specifically NOT apologizing.... See More
This affected not only their professional careers, but their private lives. I will not expect those self-same brothers
in arms to speak ill of John Murtha, even tho he defamed them as he did.
So, I will speak for the many who might have liked, and perhaps respected John Murtha, had he not levelled his sights on
guilt before trial, of each of his fellow marines.
Unfortunately, what he did IMO to many, many Americans, was to demonstrate, the worst in leadership, the worst in care
to brothers in arms, while in harms way.
His legacy, whatever it may have been, was forever marred in history, as an unapologetic egotist, not as a great
statesman, and lifelong public servant.
How sad.
http://www.floppingaces.net/category/haditha-marines/
This link chronicles each marine as he was exonerated, and Murtha’s refusal to apologize each time. Now all that is left is Wuterich, he sued Murtha, and murtha claimed congressional priveledge, and can not be sued. That too is covered in the link.
Let us hope that his replacement lives by the spirit, as well as the word of the constitution to represent his state.
723
posted on
02/08/2010 3:57:57 PM PST
by
SunkenCiv
(Happy New Year! Freedom is Priceless.)
To: BufordP
It is a Pure D mystery to me: Why did this miserable sonofabitch kept getting re-elected to Congress?
IMHO, his “service” in the Congress is a microcosm of the difficulties that continue to plague America, and will continue to plague America until we permanently bar professional politicians FRom serving — i.e. Term Limits!
And, we must eliminate Congressional pensions and lifetime medical care.
We also need a Constitutional Amendment to allow line item veto.
There are more limitation we should impose on Congress and the federal government, but these will do for starters!
724
posted on
02/08/2010 3:58:28 PM PST
by
Taxman
(So that the beautiful pressure does not diminish!)
To: BufordP
!@#$ John Murtha and the scumbags he aided and abetted.
So when is the election?
725
posted on
02/08/2010 3:58:56 PM PST
by
csvset
To: BufordP
Murtha sold his soul and betrayed our troops.
Today the devil called in the chips and collected his due.
726
posted on
02/08/2010 3:59:32 PM PST
by
onemiddleamerican
(FUBO - and all your terrorist buddies, too!)
To: whatisthetruth
True that. Vengeance isn’t mine so I’m not speaking ill of him.
727
posted on
02/08/2010 4:01:21 PM PST
by
floriduh voter
(Charlie Crist, pls stop your Senate bid & go make Halloween costumes w/ your wife.)
To: WVNan
Byrd’s in terrible shape and imo, he has dementia based upon the last interviews he granted.
728
posted on
02/08/2010 4:02:35 PM PST
by
floriduh voter
(Charlie Crist, pls stop your Senate bid & go make Halloween costumes w/ your wife.)
To: jazusamo; Girlene; RedRover; Lancey Howard; pissant; smoothsailing; P-Marlowe; brityank; ...
It will be interesting to see if this impacts Wuterich’s case.
729
posted on
02/08/2010 4:03:49 PM PST
by
xzins
(Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Those who support our troops pray for their victory!)
To: floriduh voter
To: fish hawk
Someone else on the thread mentioned her as well.
Poor dems, best laid plans and all......
Like my Ol Grand Dad said “you got to strike while the iron is hot”. Dems trouble was they were stiking OUT at every turn.
731
posted on
02/08/2010 4:04:19 PM PST
by
dusttoyou
(libs are all wee wee'd up and no place to go)
To: hal ogen
Yes, he said some beyond ugly things and made outrageous claims. If there’s any redemption for Murtha it will be handled by a higher power than any of us on the internet who knows how to type.
732
posted on
02/08/2010 4:04:37 PM PST
by
floriduh voter
(Charlie Crist, pls stop your Senate bid & go make Halloween costumes w/ your wife.)
To: whatisthetruth
Where are your links taking me before I jump over there?
733
posted on
02/08/2010 4:06:41 PM PST
by
floriduh voter
(Charlie Crist, pls stop your Senate bid & go make Halloween costumes w/ your wife.)
To: xzins
Hopefully it will be quietly dismissed, that’s the best we can probably expect.
To: floriduh voter
LOL! More reflections....
To: trooprally
He's too useless to matter.
Senators by Age
As of February 8, 2010, 1 Senator is in his 90s, 3 are in their 80s, 22 are in their 70s
736
posted on
02/08/2010 4:11:03 PM PST
by
BufordP
(Once a Marine - always a Marine ... Until Jack Murtha.)
To: onemiddleamerican
737
posted on
02/08/2010 4:13:27 PM PST
by
BufordP
(Once a Marine - always a Marine ... Until Jack Murtha.)
To: Joe Boucher
738
posted on
02/08/2010 4:14:06 PM PST
by
MileHi
( "It's coming down to patriots vs the politicians." - ovrtaxt)
To: They'reGone2000
739
posted on
02/08/2010 4:14:41 PM PST
by
MileHi
( "It's coming down to patriots vs the politicians." - ovrtaxt)
To: whatisthetruth
740
posted on
02/08/2010 4:15:03 PM PST
by
floriduh voter
(Charlie Crist, pls stop your Senate bid & go make Halloween costumes w/ your wife.)
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