Posted on 05/17/2006 5:58:24 PM PDT by Coop
MATTHEWS: Draw us a picture of what happened in Haditha.
MURTHA: Well I'll tell you exactly what happened. One Marine was killed and the Marines just said we're gonna take care...we don't know who the enemy is, the pressure was too much on them, so they went into houses and actually killed civilians and...I...
MATTHEWS: Was this My Lai? When you say cold blood Congressman, a lot of people think you're basically saying you've got some civilians sitting in a room or out in a field and they're executed on purpose...
MURTHA: That's exactly what happened.
MATTHEWS: ...not because any of the Marines are scared or anybody is scared...
MURTHA: ...this was not an action...this was not...first they tried to say it was an IED, there was no IED involved in this. This was troops, they were so stressed out, they went into houses and killed children, women and children. 24 people they killed. Now this is the kind of stress they are under. Listen, I don't excuse it, but I understand what's happening and the responsibility goes right to the top. This is something that should not have happened, that should have been investigated, they've already relieved three commanding officers...but this is the kind of stuff...stress is going to cause these kind of things. That's why I'm so upset about it.
MATTHEWS: Congressman, I just want to read something from the Marine Corps and then you can continue. The Marine Corps told us today that they're not going to comment today because the investigation is still ongoing. So they're investigating...
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Thank you, and God bless you.
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When I checked maybe a week ago, she had very little financial support from PACs, whereas Murtha not surprisingly had a lot of support.
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Give it a rest.
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Damn him.
Nice quote.
Thanks buddy...
Amen! Thank you for defending our freedom. May you be effective, deadly when necessary, compassionate when possible, and home to your loved ones very soon.
God bless all our servicemembers and others serving in the GWOT!
Thank you
No, you don't really mean that. Not only would it be immoral and illegal, but this piece of trash ain't worth the effort. Plus said Marines would then be guilty of the very thing this SOB is accusing them of.
Let him defend his words.
A search shows you don't post very much for someone who signed up eight years ago. How understandable.
OK. I don;t mean to jump in a conversation I'm not part of, but wait, yes I do. So what if someone double posted an article. There are much more important things going on right now than to sit here and squabble over something as little as that. Let it go and let people talk about the article. Are you so consumed in self loathing you forget to realize we are speaking about Marines who are risking their lives and catching grief in the media because they do their jobs? Get over it.
Also, what is the deal with your tagline? Did I miss something there? what I love about this website is you get to here many people's opinions on various subjects. Discussin issues is what maeks them understandable from other points of view.
My tagline is unfortunately incredibly accurate.
Yes, I will concede when it is necessary. Right now, I feel rather idiotic. I saw something and jumped at it, without even realizing it. I hope you accept my apology.
I do. You are concerned with far more important matters than I am. Stay safe!
That is what is great about seeing this website. The troops love seeing strong support, and that is what we see when we get on here. I thank you all!
The troops love seeing strong support, and that is what we see when we get on here. I thank you all!
You mean former not latter.
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