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Posted on 11/01/2008 8:49:32 PM PDT by smoothsailing
From:pluksik@aol.com
To:luksik.peg@gmail.com
Subject:Murtha on warpath
Date:Saturday, November 01, 2008 5:04:28 PM
As I write this, Congressman Murtha has pulled out every stop in a desperate attempt to save his seat!
Democratic big guns and big money - from Bill Clinton to Nancy Pelosi to MoveOn.org are contributing time and money. He has lied about Bill Russell's military record, his background, his wife, his FEC report, and his statements.
Thanks to your generosity, we have been able to stand against the lies in the media. Now we need to counter the lies in the district.
I know that this goes against every political letter you have ever received, but I am not asking you for money. I am asking you to TALK.
Share this letter with EVERY SINGLE PERSON that you know and ask them to share it with EVERY SINGLE PERSON that they know in this district. Use e-mail, hand deliveries, and telephone calls. But do not skip a single person, and ask each person you share with to do the same.
Why?
Because if there was ever a time when we regular people had a chance to stand up to the Washington power brokers - this is it.
Let's start with Mr. Murtha's lies.
FICTION - Murtha's latest campaign ads claim that Republican challenger William Russell paid himself $185,000 with funds from his campaign.
FACT - The fact is, at no time during the campaign, has William Russell paid himself a salary of any kind. Throughout the campaign, Bill's only access to campaign funds has been through a small travel expense account. At no time has Bill had access to any other campaign account. As Campaign Manager Peg Luksik said, "Even a cursory search of the campaign's FEC reports online would reveal the total falsehood in Mr. Murtha's ads. The people of western Pennsylvania deserve to be represented by someone who will not stoop to outright lying to hold off a strong challenge. It appears that the Congressman is not only insulting the values of his constituents, but their intelligence as well.
Here is the site for looking at the FEC report.
http://www.fec.gov/DisclosureSearch/mapHSCandDetail.do?detailType=cand&cand_id=H8PA12044&category=disH&stateName=PA&congressId=12
FICTION - Murtha claims that Bill Russell and his family live in Virginia, where his wife works and his children attend school.
FACT - Bill Russell, his wife Kasia and their two children Anna and Stasiu have a home and live in a Johnstown suburb. They actually live less than 2 miles from John Murtha. They bought their home before his retirement so it would be ready when Bill finished his military service. His children attend a local elementary school near their home. Bill's only connection to Virginia was that the Pentagon was his last duty station (it was after he returned from Iraq), and the family rented a house in VA while he served there. To claim that the Russell's do not live in the district is both factually incorrect, and an outright lie.
FICTION - Murtha says that Russell claims to be a graduate of West Point.
FACT - Bill Russell is not a graduate of West Point and never said he was. The official campaign website, www.russellbrigade.com says very clearly that Bill attended West Point, and later graduated from Louisiana State University where he received his officer commission. There was an endorsement letter from the Vet's For Freedom organization which was posted on the Russell website that contained a sentence stating that Bill had graduated from West Point. The Vets for Freedom organization was immediately contacted about the error and submitted a revised endorsement with the correction, which was also posted to the website within one business day. The Russell campaign does not edit or redact any endorsement letters or other comments received from individuals or organizations.
The fact is, while at West Point, Bill contracted a severe case of mono, which prevented him from achieving the necessary GPA to continue his study there. So he enlisted in the Army, worked his way up through the ranks, and resumed his studies at LSU where he earned his degree, and was commissioned as an Army officer through the OCS program.
FICTION - Murtha says FISHER HOUSE charity does not endorse Russell.
FACT - Actually, Murtha did get a part of this one right. There was no endorsement by Fisher House, nor did Bill, his campaign or website claim any endorsement. The fact is, The Russell campaign held a BILL RUSSELL'S HOT DOG DAY event on Sunday October 19th with all the proceeds donated to FISHER HOUSE (over $10,000). At no time did the Russell campaign claim any endorsement, in fact a disclaimer was posted at www.russellbrigade.com specifically stating that as a charity, FISHER HOUSE does not endorse any candidate, and that no one should interpret the campaign's support for them as the charity's endorsement of us.
FICTION - Murtha claims Bill Russell was charged for illegal campaigning while in the Military.
FACT - Bill Russell was never charged with anything. He received an outstanding final review upon leaving the Army Reserves. Here is what his final review said. "LTC Russell's outstanding performance during this rating period demonstrates his mature leadership. LTC Russell was asked to return to the OCAR G3 staff to work special projects that were crucial to the Army Reserve. His return to the G3 came during a critical time when staff turbulence was at its zenith with the summer rotation of full-time personnel. His continued efforts, literally to the last day of duty, ensured all projects working were a completely packaged and well tailored product to meet the needs of OCAR. LTC Russell specifically worked the OCAR Continuity of Operations Plan(COOP) and Force Protection development. He was instrumental in establishing working relationships with HQDA COOP planners as well as the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) personnel. The end product of his efforts resulted in the increased force protection posture of the entire OCAR staff'. .... An excellent addition to this staff, LTC Russell has demonstrated that his potential for future assignments is unlimited. Promote ahead of peers. LTC Russell once again provided consistently exceptional performance ensuring mission accomplishment during his short tour of duty in the National Capital Region. LTC Russell's contributions to the OCAR G3 staff were instrumental to successfully upgrading the readiness and force protection posture for the OCAR staff in the NCR. A consummate professional in every aspect, LTC Russell would be an outstanding Battalion Commander. Must select for promotion to colonel. A significant loss to the Army Reserve due to retirement..."
Now let's move to the reality. First, John Murtha has begged for, and gotten, money from the most radical anti-military and anti-family groups and members of Congress in his desperate attempt to keep his seat. As we all know, not one of these folks gives money away for nothing. Second, John's last minute race around the district is insulting. Until he got worried about keeping his seat, he would not respond to local constituent groups who had questions or concerns. He refused to participate in forums or debates in front of his constituents - believing that he should be re-elected without facing a single voter or answering a single question. He is taking credit for every grant that any business or non-profit earned through a competitive bid process, as if not one of the businesses or organizations in his district were good enough to compete fairly.
And now, he has declared that the sitting Commissioner of Washington County, Diana Irey, is a "ditz" on his web site press release entitled "Jack Murtha Targeted by Right Wing". He didn't even bother to get the date of the election right.
It's time that Mr. Murtha and his radical supporters find out that here in western Pennsylvania, we know that our Marines are not murderers, our family values are not racist, our conservative women are not ditzes, and our veterans are not carpetbaggers.
That will only happen if we tell them so, with our votes, on November 4. Delivering those votes depends entirely on you - right now.
If you are coming to the rally at the Day's Inn in New Stanton tomorrow from 2 to 5, I look forward to seeing you there.
God bless.
Peg Luksik
Russell e-mail ping.
oooo.....Fat Bastard II Alert!!! Murtha is such a PIG. Aside from McCain winning, I really hope he gets voted out. What he said about our Marines just pisses me off to no end. He should be in prison for saying what he did, complete and total treasonous.
Call his campaign office and tell them that you know he is lying. He lied about the Haditha marines and he is lying now. And he has a bad temper. Because of that you will be helping and donating to Russell to get elected. Call all three offices.
Murtha For Congress Committee
647 Main St. Suite 200
Johnstown, PA 15901
PHONE: 814-539-8196
800-630-8196
Murtha District Office
647 Main Street
Suite 401
Johnstown, PA 15901
P:(814) 535-2642
F:(814) 539-6229
Toll-Free:(800) 289-2642
Washington, D.C. Office
2423 Rayburn HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
P:(202) 225-2065
Good Post, Mom, but you really need to start capitalizing Marines.
I cannot stand him, he needs to be arrested for things he said about our military! Lock him up instead of electing him!
BTTT
Give em hell Peg.
You’re right. Was married to one for 18 years oooops.
Conservatives need to get MEAN. If this POS wins re-election he needs to be hounded and harassed every single day of his next term. I would be willing to donate money in an effort aimed at tearing him down for the next two years.
Oh yeah, that'll help...
Big Bump!!!!!!........
//but I am not asking you for money//
I kinda like this guy for that reason alone. Imagine that, a politician not asking for money.
Father God, I pray that Mr. Murtha’s lies will backfire on him and cause him to lose this election. I pray, Father, that all of us would seek your face during this remaining time and TAKE BACK OUR NATION from the liberal socialists and demonic spirits wanting to take the heart and soul right out of our dear country. Turn us back to You and to the nation we once knew. AMEN.
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Peg Luksik is outstanding!
(Must read-among other things, murtha called Irey a ditz.)
Opportunity to FReep:
U.S. Rep John Murtha will be joined by former President BIll Clinton at the University of Pittsburgh in Johnstown Monday for a “Get out the Vote” rally.
Doors will be open to the public at 2:30 p.m. at the university’s sports center at 450 Schoolhouse Road. The event is scheduled to begin at 3:15 p.m.
http://www.dailyamerican.com/articles/2008/11/01/news/news/news925.txt
Fergot to ping.
Murtha is a pig, ping.
Aww, you know how it is when you’re typing furiously. Typos happen. Especially when the subject involves Marines with a capital M and the names of lower forms of marine life (pond scum, bottom feeders and such) that begin with “m”, such as “murtha”.
Really weak, how about this fact that goes against Murtha, Murth calls voters in his district racist..play the tape
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