Posted on 10/13/2006 4:51:31 AM PDT by Dane
Murtha Tells MoveOn Members: 'Screw' Republicans By Randy Hall CNSNews.com Staff Writer/Editor October 13, 2006
(CNSNews.com) - "Screw them," Rep. John Murtha said of Republicans in an email sent to the liberal political group MoveOn.org on Wednesday. The Pennsylvania Democrat, who is urging a U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq, added that he needs its members' help to throw GOP congressmen "out of power -- as many of them as possible."
"A year ago when I presented my plan for Iraq, I did it to provide leadership and protect our troops," Murtha stated in his email. "The Republicans have spent their time name-calling while the situation for our troops in Iraq gets worse. They've tried to smear me, other veterans, Democrats, you and anybody who stands up to them.
"Well, let me say one thing right now: screw them," the 16-term congressman declared. "Those gravestones at Arlington cemetery don't say Democrat or Republican on them. We are all patriots.
"As long as Republicans are in charge," Murtha added in his email, "they're just going to keep playing politics instead of doing what needs to be done for the American people.
"And that's why we need to throw them out of power -- as many of them as possible," he stated.
"I've never been one to go out front and lead the charge in the elections -- but I learned that these Republicans in charge right now couldn't care less about getting out of Iraq," Murtha alleged. "Only a switch of power will change things.
"I'm working hard to turn the mess in Iraq around -- but I need more good people in Congress with me," Murtha stated. He referred to "outstanding" candidates that he would like to see elected, such as fellow Pennsylvania Democrats Lois Murphy in the 6th District and Chris Carney in the 10th District, as well as Zack Space, a candidate in Ohio's 18th District race.
"The three candidates who need your support today will fight side-by-side with me in Congress when the time comes to hold George W. Bush's feet to the fire," Murtha stated. "Can I count on you to chip in $25 or more?" he asked.
As Cybercast News Service previously reported, MoveOn.org announced in mid-August that it was coming to the defense of Murtha and other Democrats who oppose the war in Iraq.
At that time, MoveOn's Political Action Team accused "Republican operatives" of attacking Murtha and stated in an email there was "no damn way we're going to let them get away with it." The group pledged to "go on offense" against the GOP in the mid-term elections with "a hard-hitting new TV ad about Iraq."
But on Thursday, Bill Pascoe, a spokesman for Murtha's opponent, Republican Diana Irey told Cybercast News Service that "Jack Murtha's recent fundraising solicitation on behalf of the radical leftwing group MoveOn.org shows voters of Pennsylvania's 12th District again just how far out of touch with their mainstream conservative values he's willing to go to curry favor from his new liberal buddies."
"Just as important, his two-word screed about those who would dare disagree with him politically -- 'screw them' -- is evidence of his hatred for political dissent and his rejection of the notion of honest and fair debate," Pascoe added.
"This email just goes to prove what Diana Irey has been saying for months -- if you thought the Jack Murtha of 2006 was the same guy you'd been voting for, for years you don't know Jack -- and you can find out more by visiting YouDontKnowJack.org and seeing for yourself."
Also on Thursday, Larry Bailey, president of Vets for the Truth (VFTT) -- an organization working to "boot Murtha" from Congress on Nov. 7 -- agreed that the congressman's attitude in his email is something voters should consider.
Bailey told Cybercast News Service: "'Screw them' is what John Murtha has said for 32 years to:
* "Iraq War veterans, who have tried unsuccessfully to discuss that conflict with Murtha;
* "Honest citizens, who are berated, cursed and threatened by Murtha goons;
* "Taxpayers, who have to come up with the money for Murtha's self-serving appropriations 'earmarks;'
* "Troops in Iraq, who are unjustly characterized by Murtha for having 'killed innocent civilians in cold blood;'
* "Honest politicians, who object to the 'bully-boy' tactics employed by Murtha in getting his way; and
* "Anyone who dares to disagree with or vote against John Murtha.
"'Screw them' might well be the epitaph inscribed on Murtha's tombstone," Bailey stated.
"'Screw you, Murtha!' might well be the verdict rendered by the voters of the 12th District of Pennsylvania on Nov. 7," he added. "That will be what those voters will be saying to MoveOn.org as well."
"Those gravestones at Arlington cemetery don't say Democrat or Republican on them.
And they shouldn't. But if truth were known, I'll bet there are a lot more conservatives there than liberals.
Murtha is Pelosi's hand-picked candidate to screw Steny Hoyer..a naked power play..which is why, I suspect, when the Dems don't take the House, you'll see Hoyer oppose Pelosi for minority leader....
Diana Irey BUMP!
Stupid old man.
I'd say, "Screw Murtha", but there isn't a female alive who is mentally-ill enough to take the job.
Ah. Yet, ANOTHER example of tolerance from the party which owns the term. HA!
I'll bet Cindy Sheehan would for one minute of "camera time".
Murtha's a fat communist turd.
Any good or honorable task that may have been performed by Murtha while wearing the uniform has been negated and made meaningless by his sedition, his giving aid and comfort to America's enemies, and by his consistent and continuous corruption.
To paraphrase *Ambassador* Joe Wilson, I want to see Murtha frog marched out of his office in cuffs and after conviction, spend the rest of his life in a prison hospital wearing nothing but Depends(c) while babbling about how he "supports the troops".
Helen Thomas?
Repulsive.
Murtha is acting like a man who feels his feet are in concrete, instead of a man who may take a beating.
He keeps saying what he needs like he is certain to go back in to office.
He is already applying for the leadership position when he isnt elected yet
He is counting his eggs before they are in the basket and his arrogance for not debating Ms. Irey is that he feels its a waste of his time because he OWNS his seat.
I dont know whether Irey can beat him or not, but I would give a pretty penny to see his face if she does.
What kind of ass actually would vote for a weak stupid idiot like Murtha. I guess the kind with a big "D" for dope on it.
Who is blackmailing you, Murtha?
Liberal Socialist go off the deep end every time decency and common sense stand in their way of their Stalinist wishes of government and society.
I've heard that Murtha sleeps with a life size blowup doll of Lenin.
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