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| Murtha says Dems will rule House of Representatives "big time" |
| 2006-10-23 |
| Greene County: Murtha calls Iraq a 'failed policy wrapped in illusion' at banquet Good. He says black, I think white. JEFFERSON -- John Murtha has never been one to hold back on what he believes. Not since he lost his mind, anyway. And the outspoken Johnstown Democrat, who is seeking re-election to Congress in the sprawling 12th District, didn't disappoint the crowd gathered Sunday night at the Jefferson fire hall to honor state Rep. Bill DeWeese as "Democrat of the Year." Must have forgotten there are other voters out there. Murtha, 74, one of several speakers at the Greene County Democratic Committee's fall banquet, said he has never seen people so eager for a change. True, if you're only counting the people who will have you over for dinner. "There is going to be a tidal wave Nov. 7. The House of Representatives is going to turn Democratic, big time," Murtha said. Hmm. What are you thinking of doing? Why? [Popcorn time!] "Because the Republicans are not paying attention to the I guess moonbats call people arrogant if you ignore their rantings. Murtha, while passionately defending his patriotism, has been criticized for his criticism of the way the war In Iraq is being handled. I guess passion will have to substitute for reason here. "This is a war that cannot be won militarily," he said. "There is a limitation of what the military can do. Our soldiers are caught up in a civil war and while we need stability in the Middle East, we cannot do it by ourselves," he said. No $hit, $herlock. Does that mean we have to get out? Does that mean we aren't trying? I don't remember anybody whining about the possility of the barbarism we are witnessing now. But we'll get it beat down eventually. He makes no apologies for his stand on the war. That's why they call it insanity. "I do this as an obligation as a member of Congress. When I see a policy I don't agree with I have to speak out," he said. Yes, but you don't have to make stuff up. Murtha, who is running against Washington County Commissioner Diana Irey, said he keeps saying to the Bush administration, "Folks, it's not going the way you said it would go. You are painting too rosy a picture. We have kids being killed and we have to change course and we have to change direction." Pure genius. Battle plans evaporate as soon as they see the enemy. More details, please? He said no one supports the military more than he does. WTF? A former Marine colonel, Murtha said he has three brothers who served in the Marines, and his father and two uncles were World War II veterans. I wonder what their opinion of all this is. I'm pretty sure the dead ones have been whirring along at about 20,000 RPM ever since he accused those marines of violating ROEs and intentionally killing innocent civilians. "I support the military but I cannot support a policy having young people in harm's way in the middle of a civil war" he said. Your ideas here, please? Run away as soon as they start shooting each other, perhaps? Good precedent. Murtha said there were a lot of people who thought he would back down when people started to attack him. Maybe you should take your own advice and get the heck out of town when your own people start taking potshots at you. "I talk to the military all the time Where did you borrow that from. Murtha also said this country should be worried about North Korea and Iran, both of which have nuclear potential, something Iraq never had. We are. "Yes, we should be worried because of how we have depleted our reserves in this Iraqi war. We have to work this out diplomatically with North Korea and Iran," he said. Good luck with that. They only listen to food and the 12th Imam, respectively. |
| Posted by:gorb |
| #11 Murtha's an idiot that needs to be locked up along with about 70 other dimmidonk traitors, such as Kerry, Kennedy, Reid, Pelosi, Boxer, et ceteral, et al. I think the entire Donkey establishment is in for a huge surprise November 7th. They may take the House, but it will be by one or two votes, at most. The Dems haven't covered themselves with much probity lately. |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2006-10-23 22:06 |
| #10 I hope he communicates to Diane Irey the dimensions of his office windows. I'd hate to see her get the wrong size drapes. |
| Posted by: DMFD 2006-10-23 21:31 |
| #9 Looks like the Dems aren't gonna take the House. I mean, fer crissake, when was the last time Murtha was right about anything? |
| Posted by: Robert Crawford 2006-10-23 20:52 |
| #8 With Murtha ensnared in the Abscam scandal - and this speech - I can't see a whole lot of daylight between him and George Galloway. |
| Posted by: mrp 2006-10-23 20:26 |
| #7 no problem OS - I had to rewrite #3 to avoid the sinktrap for pure meanness |
| Posted by: Frank G 2006-10-23 20:01 |
| #6 It isn't uncatholic, oldspook, it is because you love your country. |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2006-10-23 19:49 |
| #5 I've contributed but the machine there (Pork trough) is going to be too much. Its very uncatholic of me, but I hope Jack Murtha drops stone f*cking dead next week. He deserves it with the traitorous words and deeds, all for political gain. |
| Posted by: Oldspook 2006-10-23 19:28 |
| #4 It would be SOOOOO Sweet if this turd got flushed. |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge 2006-10-23 19:02 |
| #3 74 - hmmmm how's the ticker, traitor? Better to elect Irey - you know she'll finish her term |
| Posted by: Frank G 2006-10-23 18:43 |
| #2 What a pompus REMF! Vote Irey and get this ugly wart out of the 'news' ! (USMC '60-'64) |
| Posted by: Phineter Thraviger1073 2006-10-23 17:37 |
| #1 I'm on pins and needles! |
| Posted by: badanov 2006-10-23 16:59 |