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[smoothsailing]

WHY DOESN'T JACK WANT TO DEBATE? REASON NUMBER 21: HE DOESN'T WANT ANYONE TO KNOW HE'S VOTED HIMSELF 12 CONSECUTIVE PAY RAISES

Monday, October 16, 2006

(MONONGAHELA, October 16) -- Washington County Commissioner and Pennsylvania 12th district Republican Congressional nominee Diana Irey -- responding to Jack Murtha's refusal to meet with her to debate the issues -- today released this statement:

"Why is Jack Murtha scared to debate me? Two leading newspapers in our district -- the Washington Observer-Reporter, and Jack Murtha's own hometown newspaper, the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat -- have now urged him to debate. Several TV stations have offered to air the debate, so that the public can tune in for themselves and see the contrasting visions we have. And the League of Women Voters has offered to sponsor and set up the debate.

"Yet Jack Murtha refuses. His official response was, 'My record's out there for everyone to see … I've done it the same way all the time.'

"Of course, Jack Murtha is counting on the fact that everyone in the district thinks he's the same old Jack Murtha they always knew. But we know otherwise. As I've pointed out before, if you think the Jack Murtha of 2006 is the same Jack Murtha you've been supporting for the last three decades, you don't know Jack -- and for proof, you can visit YouDontKnowJack.org to read up on the Jack Murtha you never knew.

"As I said last week, the only reasonable conclusion one can reach is that Jack Murtha is flat-out scared to debate me. He knows I will hold him accountable for his record, and for his behavior as our Congressman. And he knows that debating me would be a sure-fire loser for his campaign.

"But just because Jack Murtha is scared to debate me doesn't mean the voters of the 12th District should be denied the information they would have received had Jack Murtha been willing to meet to discuss the issues. So today, and for the remaining days of this campaign, I will offer one reason per day why Jack Murtha is scared to debate me. There are 21 days left to campaign, so I will offer 21 reasons.

"Reason #21 that Jack Murtha is scared to debate me: he doesn't want anyone to know that HE HAS VOTED HIMSELF TWELVE CONSECUTIVE PAY RAISES."

-- 30 -- Paid for by Diana Irey for Congress www.irey.com

[Just A Nobody]

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[RedRover]

D'oh! Should have said, "I'm betting that Murtha is going to feel LIKE Sonny Liston this November." (For you youngsters--LISTEN UP, JUSTA--Sonny Liston is the one on the canvas.)

[smoothsailing]

I got it the first time! LOL!

After Murtha has his Sonny Liston moment, hopefully he'll throw in the towel.

And as for the former Casius Clay, well, he shoulda done the same a bit later himself.

Old boxers, go figure.

[Just A Nobody]

Is Diana walking the streets,visiting flea markets, shopping malls, fruit stands, and the public squares?

Diana is quite the lady. I doubt street walking is her thing. ;*)

She did attend a pig roast yesterday. It was held at the end of the "John P Murtha Highway to Nowhere"

No kidding.....it looks just like this. I think there will be photos soon.

Diana gave an informal talk and was well received by all those in attendence.

One couple brought their WWII veteran uncle with them. He was so excited to meet Diana. He snagged a small bouquet of Red/White/Blue flowers that were adorning the tables to have when he met her.

Diana graciously posed for pictures with him and his tired, but gorgeous blue eyes opened wide and were sparkling. His smile said all that needed to be said.

His nephew and his wife said their uncle had been so excited about meeting her. He told me, paraphrasing, she needs to beat that fat old b-turd. (I need to start writing these things down. I am pretty close to a direct quote though.) It was a beautiful day and the pork and fixings were wonderful!

[Just A Nobody]

Hey smooth, think you could get the mods to remove one of the names here.....
(IREY/Murtha Countdown to VICTORY Thread)

Only one will claim the VICTORY! ;*)

[RedRover]

Thanks for the report, Justa! That highway must be the pride of the county! LOL!

[DakotaRed]

In an email received today, Murtha claims he is "disgusted." No mention of Ms. Irey, just the usual Bush bashing.

John Murtha Disgusted

[jazusamo]

Thanks for giving us a run down on the pig roast, Justa. Sounds like it was a big success.

My thanks also to the WWII veteran who was so thrilled to be there and meet Diana for his and all his brothers in arms for their service so long ago, they sacrificed a lot for all of us.

[Just A Nobody]

So....President Bush is the ONLY one required to do things different in your book, congressman???

In a word.....YES! On January 20, 2001 all the rule books were thrown out, all traditions were put to rest, decorum went by the wayside, laws were thrown out the window, the Executive branch Constitutional authority ceased to exist.

The day President Bush took his oath of office, unbeknownst to him, or we the people, all things became passe and all rules, traditions, decorum, laws and authority became new, created solely for THIS President.

[montag813]

"I-REY I-REY I-REY!"

[Just A Nobody]

Well said. Thanks

[Just A Nobody]

I have cable and never turn TV on.

Now I have no TV, let alone cable, and the President was on BOR and the thug was on Hannity & Skeleton. LOL!

the old coot could barely complete a sentence and looked like he was going to break down and cry at any moment.

That's how I remember him anytime I've ever heard him speak.

I think Diana Irey is getting to Murtha big time!

;*) Makes my day to think about it.

[Just A Nobody]

I've commented before on his possible mental state but I believe he's got a definite problem

I think you are right. I have heard others, one being an administrator of prison psych evaluations, say there is a definite brain malfunction. I think he had a name for it, but of course I CRS. I REALLY need to start taking notes!

[Just A Nobody]

I'M LISTENING!!! LOL!

"I'm betting that Murtha is going to feel LIKE Sonny Liston this November."

Well, Zell Miller thinks Diana is, "80 pounds of dynamite" and he thinks "that dynamite is going to explode in someone's face come November 7th!"

[Just A Nobody]

You are welcome! ;*)

That highway must be the pride of the county!

I was told it has been like this for 12 years. WHERE'S THE PORK??? He is supposed to be the king of pork, but can't seem to get the bucks together to finish a road. What a maroon. LOL!

Then again, we consumed a lot of pork at the pig roast. ;*)

[Just A Nobody]

Wow! What an outstanding blog! Thanks for posting this. I hope everyone reads it!

[Just A Nobody]

You are welcome Jaz!

they sacrificed a lot for all of us.

Yes, they did and it showed in his tired face and eyes. That is until he stood next to Diana and lit up like a Christmas tree. It brought a tear to my eye, and several others as well.

[smoothsailing]

Then again, we consumed a lot of pork at the pig roast. ;*)

Yeah, just rub it in, didn't even bring me back a bone. ;-(

[Just A Nobody]

HA! Did you bring me a ballpark frank, hmmmmmm???

Hey, scratch that, you brought me awesome chili!!! Okay, I owe ya!

[W04Man]

"...I think there will be photos soon..."

NO, Justa, there will be NO photos shown, UNLESS YOU PRY IT OUT OF THE CAMPAIGN STAFF!! I speak from experience.

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