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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: imahawk
Ted Kennedy to John Murtha: "This isn't global warming."
921 posted on 02/09/2010 7:40:26 AM PST by eccentric (a.k.a. baldwidow)
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To: digital-olive
Thank you again, I'm flattered. I do try to use 'tact' but you know, some things are just so outrageous.....I cannot contain my opinion. lol (that's why no hubby....If you do happen to see a Tommy Lee Jones/Sam Elliot/John Wayne sort running around single...and he has the opinions of Rush & TGO....be sure to let him know about the old OW. LMAO! Have a great day!
922 posted on 02/09/2010 8:08:25 AM PST by Outlaw Woman (If you remove the first Amendment, we'll be forced to move on to the next one.)
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To: Livfreeordi

“Ordinary” graft and corruption is one thing, but Murtha hamstrung our National Defense by funneling DoD dollars through the front companies of his cronies on projects that the Pentagon didn’t want or need. Legislators routinely misdirect billions of our taxpayer dollars in exchange for a few hundred thousand bucks worth of campaign donations and special favors.

Because of his close call in ABSCAM, he laid low for a quarter-century, then in autumn ‘05 he decided to leap into the national spotlight by cynically riding the anti-war issue to fame and glory. His lust for the spotlight induced him to throw away any semblance of ethics and he really went over the line when he accused fellow Marines of cold-blooded murder without knowing the evidence, and when they were acquitted, he refused to apologize.

In my book, that puts him beyond the pale.


923 posted on 02/09/2010 8:18:19 AM PST by sinanju
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To: freema

I realize I am not supposed to speak ill of the dead but.....

John Murtha never apologized to any of the Marines Cleared of the accusations brought by him when he accused them of COLD BLOODED MURDER on National Television

John Murtha never apologized for supporting Code Pink whose efforts supported our enemies in Fallujah that lead directly to the deaths of Young Marines in the battle there.

John Murtha never apologized to the United States Marine Corps for the damage he personally did to its reputation because of his unceasing attacks on the conduct of young Marines in battle.

John Murtha never apologized to the country as a whole for his role in ABSCAM, especially since he was not convicted for taking money, the only reason he was not convicted was because HE HELD OUT FOR EVEN MORE MONEY THAN THE FBI COULD PAY HIM IN THEIR STING OPERATION.

John Murtha never apologized for one of the grossest waste of money earmarked in Congress, his only personal airport that allowed him to commute to and from Washington DC at his leisure anytime of the day on a scheduled airliner that was never filled to more than half its capacity.

John Murtha never apologized to congress for his blatant disregard for parliamentary procedures when he counted the aye and nays any way he felt like it to push through his own agendas.

I have prayed for John Murtha, prayed with my whole heart and soul that the gall with which this man has harmed this country and especially his Fellow Marines would somehow cause him to apologize for all the wrong he has done. In the end my prayers were in vain, and the unmitigated gall with which this man thrived upon ended his life.

When the Army or the Navy ever gaze on heavens scene,

They will find John Murtha is UA from his post....


924 posted on 02/09/2010 8:18:50 AM PST by usmcobra (Your chances of dying in bed are reduced by getting out of it, but most people still die in bed)
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To: MrB

Most appropriate post i’ve seen thus far.


925 posted on 02/09/2010 9:24:46 AM PST by gimme1ibertee ("In a time of universal deceit,telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act"-George Orwell)
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To: pillut48

The blame is not all on Murtha. Blame the brass, too. And they can hide their complicity better.


926 posted on 02/09/2010 9:27:34 AM PST by RobbyS (Pray with the suffering souls.)
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To: My Favorite Headache

We all die. I will not be a hypocrite: He lived his life in such a way that he will not be missed by many.


927 posted on 02/09/2010 10:01:18 AM PST by mikeus_maximus ("I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people.")
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To: My Favorite Headache

I wonder what monument to him the govt will build at our expense?


928 posted on 02/09/2010 10:17:54 AM PST by PeterPrinciple ( Seeking the truth here folks.)
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To: digital-olive

Yeah, the piety around here feels phony or forced.


929 posted on 02/09/2010 10:56:07 AM PST by LussaO
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To: ari-freedom

This is a pretty long thread for a man who should be forgotten.

* * * * * *

It’s gonna turn into a fest of either “I hated him more than you did” or “I can restrain myself better than you can out of respect for his family.” It’s kind of funny.


930 posted on 02/09/2010 10:59:48 AM PST by LussaO
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To: ari-freedom

I wish it would never have been reported here. To me, saying nothing would be the greatest indication of our feelings.


931 posted on 02/09/2010 11:30:14 AM PST by Portcall24
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To: ari-freedom

Freeper IPWGOP is Linda Eddy. She posted a thread last night;

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2447254/posts?page=1#1

http://www.iowapresidentialwatch.com/Righties/AboutTheArtist.htm


932 posted on 02/09/2010 12:19:28 PM PST by potlatch (- What a co-inky-stink!)
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To: LussaO

As a fitting tribute to Mr. Murtha, the federal government and the state of Pennsylvania should erect a giant pyramid costing taxpayers one trillion dollars.


933 posted on 02/09/2010 12:33:52 PM PST by jimmygrace
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To: bigheadfred

;’)


934 posted on 02/09/2010 2:42:12 PM PST by SunkenCiv (Happy New Year! Freedom is Priceless.)
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To: bigheadfred
Great poem!!
935 posted on 02/09/2010 2:53:59 PM PST by Chieftain (2010 begins the new revolution!)
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To: OldArmy52

USMC going to put their flags at half mast?

Surely you jest!


936 posted on 02/09/2010 3:29:19 PM PST by Taxman (So that the beautiful pressure does not diminish!)
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To: freema; Ernest_at_the_Beach

Post #860 Picture. Perhaps the baby squirted a pint of fuming sulphuric acid on the guys face...


937 posted on 02/09/2010 5:15:06 PM PST by Marine_Uncle (Honor must be earned....)
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To: SunkenCiv; Chieftain
So many people being nice. Screw that. This fat ba$tard was the antithesis of what a public SERVANT should be. Little tin god. Spit.


938 posted on 02/09/2010 6:33:09 PM PST by bigheadfred (Be who you are and say what you feel: Those who mind don't matter.Those who matter don't mind.)
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To: pillut48

[No. It is the Hand of God, answering the prayers of America’s people for salvation from liberalism.]

God may answer some prayers, but the people must work to help themselves. Otherwise we could just sit and pray and leave it to Him. The ‘Tea Partiers’ have done a lot.

Enjoyed reading your account of your experience at Sarah’s book signing!


939 posted on 02/09/2010 7:15:58 PM PST by potlatch (- What a co-inky-stink!)
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To: BlueDragon

Lol.


940 posted on 02/09/2010 7:16:27 PM PST by potlatch (- What a co-inky-stink!)
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