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Gains in Iraq show folly of 'redeploying' the troops ANOTHER VIEW [besides Jack Murtha's]
Allentown Morning Call ^ | 6/17/06 | Donald Hoffman

Posted on 06/17/2006 2:53:57 PM PDT by Coop

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...[t]here's a link on the congressman's Web site documenting Murtha's leadership against the errancy of Bush's ''failed'' Iraq policies. It's titled, ''Jack's Stance on Iraq.'' Clicking on the link allows you to peruse no less than 14 of congressman Murtha's press releases, where he lists in detail everything that he finds wrong with the way George W. Bush and company are handling the war in Iraq. Murtha also lays out his own strategies, including the ''redeployment'' of America's troops, because, as the retired colonel stated on May 18, ''We have done everything we can do militarily in Iraq.''

The 15th release included with ''Jack's Stance on Iraq'' was posted on June 8. That was the day that U.S. forces, supporting the rise of the most advanced democratic government in the Arab world, used Iraqi intelligence to kill Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, al-Qaida's ''mastermind'' in Iraq. On that same day, Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki announced the new democracy's approval of three critical cabinet ministries: interior, defense, and national security. And on that same day, Iraq's government ''of the people'' began dozens of raids on terrorist hideouts...

While Rep. Murtha hasn't abandoned his call for ''redeployment'' out of Iraq, the retired colonel seems to be eating some well- deserved humble pie. In Iraq, America's military people have shown there's plenty more they ''can do.'' On June 8, what Prime Minister al-Maliki calls the Iraqi ''thirst for liberty'' crossed a threshold much like the Battle of Gettysburg was in America's own Civil War. Iraq's June 8 is a turning point where Americans, along with the citizens of Iraq, can be truly thankful that the tenacity of America's Commander in Chief never swayed to defeatist campaigns of the likes of Congressman ''Jack'' Murtha...

(Excerpt) Read more at mcall.com ...


TOPICS: Editorial; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; US: Pennsylvania; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: coward; cutandrun; iraq; irey; murtha; murthaisadisgrace; murthaisapos; murthawatch
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A nice piece from an Allentown PA publication.

Donald Hoffman is a freelance columnist living in Fountain Hill. His e-mail address is hoffman50287@msn.com

1 posted on 06/17/2006 2:54:03 PM PDT by Coop
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To: 4yearlurker; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; acsrp38; angcat; armydawg1; AuH2ORepublican; b4its2late; ...
Diana Irey ping

www.irey.com

2 posted on 06/17/2006 2:55:19 PM PDT by Coop (Jack Murtha - Semper Treasonous)
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To: Coop
Bump & Dump Murtha!

http://Vets4Irey.com

3 posted on 06/17/2006 3:04:15 PM PDT by W04Man (Bush2004 Grassroots Campaign We Did It! NOW.... PLEASE STAY THE COURSE!)
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To: Coop

They need to take Jack Murtha and dump im in the Sunni Triangle. Let his "friends' take care of him.


4 posted on 06/17/2006 3:06:28 PM PDT by RobbyS ( CHIRHO)
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To: RobbyS

That ain't gonna happen. So let's concentrate on stuff we can control... like throwing his despicable derriere onto the street in November!


5 posted on 06/17/2006 3:07:21 PM PDT by Coop (Jack Murtha - Semper Treasonous)
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To: Coop

Well, I am going to contribute. The RNC keeps bugging me, but I will reserve my few bucks for Irey's campaign.


6 posted on 06/17/2006 3:14:01 PM PDT by RobbyS ( CHIRHO)
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To: Coop

Good piece by Hoffman. He nailed it when he alluded to the death of Zarq taking a lot of wind out of Murtha's sails on his hair brained Iraq redeployment.

As more of the Marine's side of the story comes out, I think he get a lot quieter on his assassination of them too.

Support Diana Irey, http://www.irey.com/


7 posted on 06/17/2006 3:19:29 PM PDT by jazusamo (DIANA IREY for Congress, PA 12th District: Retire murtha.)
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To: Coop

I think Irey can beat this dirtball.


8 posted on 06/17/2006 3:50:14 PM PDT by pissant
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To: RobbyS

Good. Thanks for the support.


9 posted on 06/17/2006 3:54:34 PM PDT by Coop (Jack Murtha - Semper Treasonous)
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To: pissant
I think Irey can beat this dirtball.

So do I. She doesn't need to match Murtha's fundraising, but she does need enough $$$ to get her message out.

10 posted on 06/17/2006 3:58:51 PM PDT by Coop (Jack Murtha - Semper Treasonous)
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To: Coop

She needs to do TONS of doorbelling too. I hope she has comfortable shoes.


11 posted on 06/17/2006 4:09:09 PM PDT by pissant
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To: pissant
There was an interesting admission by the NY Times today in an article you posted earlier. The article was crap but did say, "Marines and their lawyers...are only now beginning to speak out after months of harsh portrayals of their actions."

I hope Murtha is directly challenged by one of the Marine lawyers on a news show. It'd be the best way to defend our brave Marines and puncture that windbag.

Your thread is at http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1651201/posts

12 posted on 06/17/2006 4:13:27 PM PDT by RedRover (DIANA IREY for Congress, PA 12th District: Fire Murtha! http://www.irey.com/)
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To: RedRover

Yes it did. But despite the admission, the Times felt very comfortable framing these guys. Grrrrr.


13 posted on 06/17/2006 4:15:03 PM PDT by pissant
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To: pissant
Of course, I would have prefered the Times to say, "Marines and their lawyers...are only now beginning to speak out after months of harsh, politically-motivated, and treasonous gabberings by a buffoon whose previous misjudgements helped bring about 9-11.
14 posted on 06/17/2006 4:35:16 PM PDT by RedRover (DIANA IREY for Congress, PA 12th District: Fire Murtha! http://www.irey.com/)
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To: Coop

Murtha also lays out his own strategies

Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory is a strategy?


15 posted on 06/17/2006 4:35:53 PM PDT by Valin (http://www.irey.com/)
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To: Coop
Unfortunately that requires money. Which is where you and I come in. 10,000 people sending $10.00...I'm not a math guy but I bet that would be enough to bury a certain incumbent.
16 posted on 06/17/2006 4:41:18 PM PDT by Valin (http://www.irey.com/)
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To: Valin

That would be $100,000. Not nearly enough to bury an incumbent. But 2,000 people sending $200 would be $400,000, which is not enough to bury but gives her a fighting chance.


17 posted on 06/17/2006 4:48:30 PM PDT by Tennessean4Bush (I would never belong to any club that would have someone like me as a member.)
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To: pissant
She needs to do TONS of doorbelling too. I hope she has comfortable shoes.

She was out doing that today, from what I heard. :-)

18 posted on 06/17/2006 4:51:43 PM PDT by Coop (Jack Murtha - Semper Treasonous)
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To: Tennessean4Bush; Valin

Who knows what the exact amount should be? But keep in mind this particular incumbent has been kind enough to grab a shovel and start the hole himself. We just need to help Diana raise enough for several more shovels, a classy headstone (politically speaking, of course), and a nice bouquet of flowers. Not that the EX-Marine deserves 'em, but it would be a nice touch.


19 posted on 06/17/2006 4:54:14 PM PDT by Coop (Jack Murtha - Semper Treasonous)
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To: Coop

I just read the entire column and it is FANTASTIC! Please read it, it is a must read for everyone.


20 posted on 06/17/2006 5:26:55 PM PDT by True Republican Patriot
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