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US Rep. Murtha says he wouldn't join military now
Reuters ^ | January 3, 2006

Posted on 01/02/2006 5:36:07 PM PST by jmc1969

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To: norton

Sir, Having spent the biggest part of my life accompanying my husband, who proudly served over 30 years as an officer in the Navy and USAF (all active duty) from base to base in many parts of the world, I think I can rightfully claim to know just a little about the military thankyou!


161 posted on 01/02/2006 8:51:04 PM PST by AmeriBrit (The 'hildabeast' must be stopped. RELEASE THE BARRETT REPORT.....NOW!)
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To: Names Ash Housewares
"Ill never forgive any of these people for the awful things they have said during this war. They can never make up for it, ever. Never forget."

Time to start a "Mothball Murtha" PAC?

IIRC, he's not planning to run again. Wouldn't it be great to take away his (very fat) seat?

162 posted on 01/02/2006 8:51:11 PM PST by cookcounty (Army Vet, Army Dad.)
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To: jmc1969
I am 56 years old, overweight and out of shape. I would love the opportunity to kick the Congressman's ass.

*I served 3 years in Pershing Missiles, US Army
*My dad was a gunnery officer on the Cleveland in WWII
*His dad was an ordinary seaman in WWI
*My mom's dad was an Army surgeon in WWII and made Lt Col in the Air Force reserves.
*3 of my 4 ggrandfathers served.
*At least 12 of my ancestors fought for the South including a Captain of Texas Calvary, Gen. Mouton - 18 Louisiana Inf., and Major General Gardner
*My ggggrandfather Ralph McGee (Battle of Bexar)and a couple of Taylors were in the Texas Revolution.
*His father David was at Valley Forge.
*Mom had several uncles in WWI (mostly Marines) some cousins in Korea and Viet Nam. and a great uncle in the Army of Cuban occupation.

We do our duty in this family and mine is to tell this "marine" to F**K OFF.

End of rant

163 posted on 01/02/2006 8:52:00 PM PST by HoustonCurmudgeon (I will not support evil just because "It's the Law.")
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To: Taxman
The "Real Deal" would be Rep. Sam Johnson, Colonel, USAF (Ret). Fighter pilot; 29 years in the USAF; 7 years in the Hanoi Hilton; many medals and accolades in USAF and in Congress. He was a Colonel, then he became a politician.

Thank you for your service, Taxman.

And thank you for pointing to Sam Johnson!!

164 posted on 01/02/2006 8:56:16 PM PST by Just A Nobody (I - LOVE - my attitude problem! WBB lives on. Beware the Enemedia.)
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To: kempo

What would George Patton say to Mr. Murtha today?


165 posted on 01/02/2006 8:58:49 PM PST by ONETWOONE (onetwoone)
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To: jmc1969
If he had any real respect for the military, he would have based his opinion on the service itself rather than his blinding hatred of whomever the current President may be.

Murtha has just insulted every member of the U.S. Armed Forces with his self-serving and hateful comment. I hope his words eat at his soul like caustic acid.
166 posted on 01/02/2006 9:04:55 PM PST by reagan_fanatic (Darwinism is a belief in the meaninglessness of existence - R. Kirk)
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To: jmc1969

The question this raises for me is this: Is he saying that our country would be better off if everybody made the choice he says he would make? Does he think that if the country is in a war that he thinks we shouldn't be in, the correct action is for everybody to quit the military, leaving our country defenseless?

Should a person chose to gto into the military based on the war we are fighting now, or based on defending our country from evil? Does Murtha believe that our country is no longer worth defending, and will he change his position if a democrat gets elected?

Should democrats be allowed to quite the military whenever a republican wins election? How about republicans whenever someone like Clinton is in power?


167 posted on 01/02/2006 9:24:33 PM PST by CharlesWayneCT
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To: jmc1969

He's too old and fat, of course he wouldn't join!


168 posted on 01/02/2006 9:25:07 PM PST by xrp (My current list of worshippers: MNJohnnie)
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To: jmc1969

I don't givvadam what he did in the last
war. I'm only interested in what he's
doing in THIS one.

What I've seen in our troops, Murtha
wouldn't qualify, and none of his
people would trust him at all.

Most of our troops have honest and integrity. Murtha
has neither.

(I have not served. My tagline honors my son and my cousin.)


169 posted on 01/02/2006 9:25:13 PM PST by righttackle44 (The most dangerous weapon in the world is a Marine with his rifle and the American people behind him)
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To: jmc1969

Rep. John Murtha, a key Democratic voice who favors pulling U.S. troops from Iraq, said in remarks airing on Monday that he would not join the U.S. military today.


It's just as well. He wouldn't LAST in today's military.


170 posted on 01/02/2006 9:25:53 PM PST by Just Lori (The road to hell is paved by liberals.)
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To: jmc1969

Fine. Who wants a 70-year old recruit?


171 posted on 01/02/2006 9:26:21 PM PST by RobbyS ( CHIRHO)
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To: ONETWOONE
What would George Patton say to Mr. Murtha today?

What an excellent question! Quite an entertaining thought. It would be sheer poetry, no doubt.

172 posted on 01/02/2006 9:31:17 PM PST by Just Lori (The road to hell is paved by liberals.)
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To: 2nd Bn, 11th Mar
I believe his heart was in the right place (re: caring for the troops)

If he "cared" for the troops, he would respect them and not be shooting his mouth off getting them killed right now!

He has frequently visited the wounded in Bethesda and Walter Reed ... Hence his anti-war stance now.

I visit the wounded at Walter Reed every week. I never had an anti-war stance, but with every wounded warrior I talk to, my support for them and the war grows.

I have never met more honorable men and women in my life. All are proud of the just and noble mission for which they served. Many are itching to get back to Iraq to help complete the mission. Some had volunteered for 2nd and 3rd tours. They talk about the freedom the Iraqis now enjoy and how appreciative they are for what America has done for them.

No - if this pos really cared for the troops, he would listen to what they have to say, honor their sacrifice and support the completion of the mission.

173 posted on 01/02/2006 9:38:39 PM PST by Just A Nobody (I - LOVE - my attitude problem! WBB lives on. Beware the Enemedia.)
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To: HoustonCurmudgeon

Well done.


174 posted on 01/02/2006 9:41:45 PM PST by TWfromTEXAS
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To: jmc1969

Are we suppose to be upset about this news??


175 posted on 01/02/2006 9:54:11 PM PST by Mo1 (Republicans protect Americans from Terrorists. Democrats protect Terrorists from Americans)
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To: big'ol_freeper

The military wouldn't want losers like Murtha today either.


176 posted on 01/02/2006 9:55:12 PM PST by DarthVader (Do something positive for America today: Insult an America hating leftie.)
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To: MamaB

I know of a Vietnam Vet, who used to be a customer of mine, who not only said he'd be willing to go fight in Iraq, but he drove to the recruiting center with his fellow former Marines on their Harleys.

They went in 20+ strong, but were turned back because of being passed the legal age.

His wife just shook her head and said, "he's dead serious."


177 posted on 01/02/2006 10:54:00 PM PST by TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig (I get paid to get in your business.)
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To: digger48

My thoughts exactly.


178 posted on 01/02/2006 10:58:23 PM PST by Roy Tucker
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To: jmc1969

Murtha undermining the war effort and giving propaganda aid to the enemy, sickening.


179 posted on 01/02/2006 11:01:16 PM PST by Dane ( anyone who believes hillary would do something to stop illegal immigration is believing gibberish)
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To: Spanaway Lori

Poetry in motion, no doubt, lol.


180 posted on 01/02/2006 11:15:49 PM PST by ONETWOONE (onetwoone)
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