Posted on 01/07/2006 7:21:56 AM PST by RepublicNewbie
For months now, Representative John Murtha, Democrat from Pennsylvania, has enjoyed enormous positive press coverage ever since he began denigrating US military operations in Iraq culminating in his shrill call for immediate withdrawal of US troops.
Like gossipy school girls running to tattle on someone, the members of the mainstream news media scamper over to Murtha following every speech by President Bush on the subject of the Iraqi conflict. This is their new war hero of the year -- a war hero who shares their anti-American views, at least on the issue of Iraq.
When the media realized that Cindy Sheehan's circus was doing more harm than good, they needed someone new -- someone who would not be exposed as a dupe for the wacky left-wing of the Democrat Party. Once upon a time, they did not have to worry about their latest heroes being exposed as shills for the radical left. But now with emergence of talk radio, Fox News Channel and the Internet, that left-wing monopoly doesn't exist anymore.
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I heard the exact comments and how they were taken out of place - somewhere this past Thursday.
A complete lack of integrity and honesty from Representative Mullah.
How did Pace strike back?
Wonder if Murtha, LtCol. Ret. (USMCR), even understands that he's getting a Dressing-Down from our Nation's equilant today of a Marine General with 5-Stars on his collar.
The general's remarks should put an end to that. Like Cindy Sheehan, Murtha should have quit while he was ahead. The more the public hears from Leftists, the less it will like what it hears.
This is an excellent point, and explains why Rep Murtha has become the latest media darling. Still, for all of his strengths over Sheehan as far as a 'useful idiot', his weakness is that as a Marine officer, he's supposed to be held to a higher standard. General Pace intends to hold his feet to the fire, and make sure that Murtha can't hijack Marine Corps honor with his abberrant philosophy.
Rep Murtha has a right to voice his opinion, but if he's going to abandon his responsibility as a former officer to remain faithful to the Corps, then it's entirely appropriate for Gen Pace to call him on it.
"I heard the exact comments and how they were taken out of place - somewhere this past Thursday.
A complete lack of integrity and honesty from Representative Mullah."
I heard the exact same thing on the "Tony Snow Show", yesterday.
Murtha has completely disgraced the uniform of the United States Marine Corps as well as himself and should immediately resign his position as a member of Congress. He should also be charged with treason, since his actions and comments have been repeated by al-jazerra and have obviously given aid and comfort to our sworn enemies.
Since I am confident that he lacks the personal integrity to do so, I won't hold my breath on that. I just hope that someone in the Department of Justice "grows a pair" and starts prosecuting those that engage in acts of treason.
POS Murtha, retired as a Colonel.
Smack Down.
Here's the live thread to the town hall meeting with links:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1552677/posts?page=1
I just love the Google-sponsored ads on that newspaper's web site. C'mon, admit it: How many of you downloaded the Bush desk clock and read the Wesley Clark op-ed?
We've done the same thing with "Chucky".
In fact, the "Chucky" thing has been so successful it's spread to the MSM, either to criticize or use.
There is no doubt in my mind he served as a exemplary Marine while in that uniform - however, now in his declining years has fallen victim to Washington politics and the need for one last campaign, this old soldier should have retired before he made a total fool of himself….he has lost perspective of what has made this nation so great; an ex-Marine who would leave his 'brothers' on the field of battle, Murtha would rather quit than win the peace. A very dishonorable stance for any soldier…………….
To me it seems like a glorified blog. They even have a disclaimer at the bottom of the home page that some of their 'news items' are copyrighted articles from other sources that has not been authorized for use. Then they say they accept NO responsibility for the accuracy or inaccuracy of "any" story or opinion.
IMO this seems pretty suspect and posting from it could open a legal can of worms for FR given the copyright jihad the MSM has against Jim Rob.
Where have you been? If it weren't for blogs like this, think you will find it in the MSM? - Free Republic is OUR conservative news paper as there are precious few news papers that print the consevative view. Post Chronicle may not be as visiable or refined as Power Line or Michelle Mallkin, but it is a fair source which can be researched.
Yes, that's what I want to know!
And being right here I'm fully aware of the copyright war against FR and the legal battles Jim Rob has been through because of it through the years and the resulting excerpt requirements.
Also, IMO a blog that dresses itself with a name and appearance in an attempt to mimic a legitimate new source seems like something the left would do. Then to have that disclaimer that they aren't responsible for "anything", well that's a real beauty.
And if Jim Rob & the Mods think Post Chronicle 'news items' are ok to post as 'news' its fine with me. I just know now which 'news' threads to avoid now.
Oh, was there a point to your Rooters link? IIRC that article was posted here on the 5th
Whatever the value of the article as a "news source" the article obviously is editorial comment. Therefore it seems as fitting as the many other commentaries we read here.
BTW, I haven't heard much from the MSM about recruiting. Can't be going too bad these days, or we'd have heard about it every day...
It's a great news source. I read it all the time. They put out news that the MSM doesn't want the sheeple to hear.
The Fourth Estate is broken!
The disgusting irony is that Murtha still receives his retirement benefits from the Marine Corps.
IMO, when someone like Murtha goes to the extent that he has to dishonor his country and his uniform, he should be stripped of all those benes.
Traitors should NOT be repaid for their treachery with the blood of young American servicemen and women, nor with American dollars.
I have always heard and believed that there was no such thing as an ex Marine, only former Marines. I think Murtha may have just made himself the first member of the ex Marine club.
' When Klintoon did exactly that, how many know what damage was done by doing so? A message of how we are viewed by terrorists for doing so.
The following paragraphs is from bin Laden’s 1996 Fatwa: “...[snip]...
But your most disgraceful case was in Somalia; where-after vigorous propaganda about the power of the USA and its post cold war leadership of the new world order - you moved tens of thousands of international force, including twenty eight thousands American solders into Somalia. However, when tens of your solders were killed in minor battles and one American Pilot was dragged in the streets of Mogadishu you left the area carrying disappointment, humiliation, defeat and your dead with you. Clinton appeared in front of the whole world threatening and promising revenge , but these threats were merely a preparation for withdrawal. You have been disgraced by Allah and you withdrew; the extent of your impotence and weaknesses became very clear. It was a pleasure for the ‘heart’ of every Muslim and a remedy to the ‘chests’ of believing nations to see you defeated in the three Islamic cities of Beirut , Aden and Mogadishu.”
B.A. Murtha, Benedict Arnold Murtha. Heroism and Honor are not the same thing. Honor is normally a lasting condition; Heroism may be a spur of the moment act by a dishonorable person.
When was the last time the Joint Chiefs spoke out on the record about ANYTHING not connected to funding? I'll bet it was a long time, if ever. This shows how deeply Mrs. murtha's words are hurting America. And this ash hole runs unopposed.
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