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...
(Excerpt) Read more at freerepublic.com ...
Thanks for the reminder Coop and I'm not forgetting...Never!
MURTHA: That's exactly what happened.
I missed the part where he was an eyewitness to the events...
Murtha is a cold-blooded traitor bump.
He really is quite the superhero, isn't he?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1672883/posts
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1672426/posts
Spreading-the-word-and-reminding ping. I've donated to the Irey campaign. Win or lose in November, I'll be glad I did. But we can win and I hope you'll consider helping.
Have I told you lately that I love you?
BTW, lil' sis mentioned the other day that she wants to make some more cookies for ya! )
If it really upsets you, what are you going to do about it? Post a few angry remarks on a thread (status quo), or do something meaningful?
What's my definition of meaningful?
Speak the only language most of these politicians understand - support Murtha's opponent Diana Irey
Or as a wise man once said, money talks bulls*it walks.
BTTT
Thanks for the heads up. I'll do my part.
Jim
Thanks, Jim! Coop has been a tireless advocate for Diana Irey on FR. When we boot Murtha, it'll be due in part to the unheralded patriot netroots.
Good ping, thanks very much.
Awwww, you're too sweet. Please, send the cookies! The delivery vehicles is warmed up and ready to go.
Thanks for your support. Would you like to be on the Irey/Murtha ping list? Fairly low volume, and since I like you - no charge! ;-)
Sure, sign me up!
You're on the ping list, thanks much!
His boots have been on the ground. He's already stood on her podium.
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He has been doing more than posting. He's already participated in one of her events.
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