i was disgusted by this POS... now i'm simply amused. i was disgusted by this POS... now i'm simply amused.(From) XXXXXX
November 21, 2005
Via Facsimile to: (814) 539-6229
Representative John Murtha
P.O. Box 780
Johnstown, PA 15907
Representative Murtha:
During the dark days of the American Revolution the Commanding General, George Washington seemed unable to win any victories. There were wholesale desertions, troops were starving, the fledgling government was sporadic with money, food and ammunition in short supply. Out of this darkness emerged a genuine American Hero. This officer brilliantly led his troops in combat and though seriously, and almost mortally wounded, won victory after victory for the desperate and beleaguered American Continental Army.
After helping to turn the tide of war in the favor of the Americans, this officer's fame grew as did his prestige, but his prowess on the battlefield, his courage under fire and indeed all of his life, is forgotten because of one act. His name is now synonymous with "traitor" in the dictionary. General Benedict Arnold, like you, had a brilliant military career of courage, honor, and sacrifice. Like you, in my opinion, he was a traitor to his country and to his oath as an American soldier. It is indeed fitting that you are member of the same political party as another traitor and seditionist, former Lieutenant John Kerry USN, who betrayed his country, not only on the very floor of the House of Representatives that you now serve, but also, secretly, in the presence of our enemies in Paris, France.
Unlike you, he is a self proclaimed warrior and you earned your decorations, but the pair of you forgot one important thing. The United States of America and indeed the world are at war. We are at war with an implacable enemy. An enemy of racist, bigoted fanatics whose sole goal in life is to destroy the people of the United States of America, their culture and their religion. More American civilians have died on U.S. soil in this war than died in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, and Desert Storm put together.
We are at war, Representative Murtha, and your actions and conduct give aid and comfort to our enemies. Just in case you have forgotten the definition of treason and sedition, I have attached Webster's definition as Tabs A and B to this letter.
A wise man once said, "There are no former Marines, only dead Marines."
He was wrong. You are not a Marine. You have lost the right to use that title. You have dishonored all of those who have fought and died up to the day you stood on the floor of the House of Representatives and demanded that we withdraw immediately. You lied to the press, when you said you did not make that statement. I watched you make that statement. Albeit your Bill, submitted, which I have also read, added a caveat, "as soon as practicable." That is pure horseshit and you know it. Yes, Representative Murtha, you have given aid and comfort to our enemies in a time of war. You have given them hope, which they have fast been loosing, due to all of the victories and sacrifice by our sons and daughters on the field of battle in Iraq and Afghanistan. You have been honored by our enemies on the front page of Al Jazeera.
No, Representative Murtha, you are no longer a Marine. Your soul is dead. Your honor is dead, and without a soul or honor, you are nothing.
Be advised, my son is a Marine Officer. He has commanded men in battle through two (2) tours and he is due to return to Iraq on a third tour. If he should be harmed in any way as a result of your actions on the floor of the House this week, I will do everything in my power to see to it that you are driven from office and that you are charged and tried for treason and sedition.
The Marine Officer whose message was read on the House Floor by fellow member of Congress, Jean Schmidt, was right. You are a coward. Marines do not cut and run.
Fortunately, your obesity prevents you from wearing your Marine Uniform with even a semblance of pride, but I know your face. If I am in a room when you arrive, you will not enter. If you are in a room, when I arrive, you will leave. It is as simple as that.
OUT.
(Signed)
Just how does Murtha think the interests of our country should best be served?
This Murtha character seems to have taken leave of his senses.
I have met Jack Murtha and heard him speak at a couple events in Johnstown, PA. My read on him is this: I believe his heart was in the right place (re: caring for the troops) but something happens to some older folks in their 70's - he has been overcome by the casualties. He has frequently visited the wounded in Bethesda and Walter Reed and they have gotten into his mind. Hence his anti-war stance now.
Have run into a couple retired Army people (70 or 80) who are also against the war on islamofascism.
My two cents...
Semper Fi,
McCain: Murtha “Has Become Too Emotional”
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MR. RUSSERT: You gave an interview to Byron York in the New Republic magazine and he writes this: "John Kerry, McCain says, doesn't have `the strength to see it through.' And John Murtha is `a lovable guy,' but `he's never been a big thinker; he's an appropriator.' ...McCain tells me that Murtha has become too emotional about the human cost of the war. `As we get older, we get more sentimental.'"
That's pretty--you don't think John Kerry has the strength to see the war through?
SEN. McCAIN: That was a bit out of context. I said that I believe that John Kerry has gone from more troops to now pre-emptory withdrawal of troops and I don't agree with him on that. I don't--if I said--I think he's a good man and he's a friend of mine. We just have a fundamental disagreement.
In the case of John Murtha, again, John Murtha's a great patriot. He's a great patriot. And I've always respected and admired and had great affection for him. I just disagree with him. And I...
MR. RUSSERT: You said he's becoming too emotional.
SEN. McCAIN: I think he has become emotional, and understandably so. He goes to funerals. He goes, as many of us do, out to Walter Reed and he sees the price of war. And I think that that has had some effect on him, as it has many Americans.
MR. RUSSERT: "As we get older we get more sentimental."
SEN. McCAIN: I do. I...
MR. RUSSERT: Murtha's seventy...
SEN. McCAIN: I plead guilty.
MR. RUSSERT: Murtha's 73. If you were elected president in 2008, you'd be 72. Would it be an emotional John McCain?
SEN. McCAIN: I hope I would be sentimental. I love to be sentimental. It's one of my favorite pastimes.
MR. RUSSERT: But those are pretty tough words for the Democrats. Is this a new John McCain...
SEN. McCAIN: No. No, look...
MR. RUSSERT: ...who ran in 2000 as a maverick and now wanting to win Republican primaries, is...
SEN. McCAIN: No. No.
MR. RUSSERT: ...getting a little tougher on Democrats?
SEN. McCAIN: Look, that's one article. I have expressed my friendship with John Kerry for a long period of time. I've expressed my respect and affection for John Murtha over time, too. I don't--I'm not going to be any different.
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Does this mean he would go to Canada if there were a draft?
The Corps and the troops in general is/are very silent on Burtha's ass-whole's comments. Is this a military thang that says, "thou shall not make, or have opinions regarding politics"?
McCain said in an interview with Byron York for the New Republic:
John Murtha is “a lovable guy,” but “he’s never been a big thinker; he’s an appropriator.” Using language that Bush never could, McCain tells me that Murtha has become too emotional about the human cost of the war. “As we get older, we get more sentimental,” McCain says. “And [Murtha] has been very, very affected by the funerals and the families. But you cannot let that affect the way you decide policy.”
They probably wouldn't take him anyway. The day of the dumb recruit is as gone as WWII helmets.
He's too old, and fat they don't want him anyway.
"Exactly right," said Murtha
Murtha is so out-of-it that he can only say "exactly right" while the MSM interviewer has to deliver Murtha's propaganda punchline.
How long before we see this exchange;
Murtha:Uhh...Exactly right
Does he think the military would want him after his seditious statements?
Rep. Murtha: Please read tag line.
It is pathetic when political activism takes over the mind to shadow patriotism and duty.......
Our Marines have high standards.
They wouldn't take you Congressman.
IMO, Murtha is senile. The Democrats are using him to attempt to convince Americans not to serve this country. It's their repeated effort to lose this war. It is why I look at them as nothing other than Traitors any longer.
Fortunately, Murtha's time has run out. He's joined the ranks of Cindy Sheehan, John Kerry and all that came before them. The only question is which Democrat with service the Democrats will trot out next to disgrace himself/herself and that uniform he/she wore. We know they have plans to run some people in congressional races, but they won't be successful. But who will their next national point person be? Expect they'll drag out another.
And Kosovo/FRY/Bubba's war was just dandy and proper.
From another VN vet to Mutha, and to LTC Kenny;
ESAD.
John Murtha is a despicable piece of shit. I am sick of hearing what a great hero he was, Duke Cunningham was a hundred times more of a hero, and no one lauded him after he disgraced himself. Murtha continues to disgrace himself almost daily with his near-treasonous comments. I just wish the spineless worms in the Congressional GOP would take to the floor and take back all the phony praise they heaped on this creep last month.
Murtha's like, what, 85 years old? Of COURSE he can't join up now. And asking him what he'd have done 30 years ago if he felt the way he does now is a classic example of the big "so what?" Unless he has a time machine. Old idiot.