John Murtha..Trade honor for political gain?

Five-O · 05-30-2006, 07:18

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How can it be the people of Pennsylvania elected this coward and traitor to office? I am embarrassed to admit I live in PA and offer my most sincere apolgies. Mr Murtha, what ever happened to due process and the assumption of innocence? Especially during combat operations were these Marines just saw a buddy killed in a horrific manner? Maybe their actions were unjustified, maybe there is/was a cover up....maybe not. The point is to allow the UCMJ process to unfold and the chips fall where they may; not accuse these warriors of murder on sunday morning TV. Has the political cesspool that shit out John Murtha ( D-PA) that sick now that our elected officials use American warriors as wind dummies or worse? It seems the left has placed political gain over justice. This is just the latest of a series of Murtha-isms to come to light. Actions and words like those of Murtha do nothing but give aid, comfort and a ray of hope to an enemy that is beat up and on the run everywhere we are.

Gypsy · 05-30-2006, 19:22

I'll try to be nice as possible. I don't much care for anyone, regardless of prior service, who proclaims guilt unequivocally about things that happen in country by our Military. Especially when they weren't there.

That said, I absolutely cannot stand Murtha or his agenda. It's said once a Marine always a Marine. In his case...I have to wonder.

**Bill Harsey** · 05-30-2006, 19:28

I've held fire on this since seeing Murtha on the Sunday morning news shows.
Let's just say I really agree with Gypsy.

Gypsy · 05-30-2006, 19:31

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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey

I've held fire on this since seeing Murtha on the Sunday morning news shows.
Let's just say I really agree with Gypsy.

Then you also know what I really wanted to say...

Five-O · 06-01-2006, 06:44

Bill,
I appreciate you sensibility with checking fire. I obviously have no idea what information Murtha has seen, but I'm willing to bet he has not seen ALL relevant information regarding the Marine engagement. Even if he has (which I am sure he has not) how can he ethically/morally justify going on national TV calling these Marine murders of the worst kind. If it turns out the incident was unjustified UCMJ will determine that, not politicians with an obvious agenda. It just enrages me to see an elected official defame warriors for political gain....and that is all this is. IMHO, no need to hold fire.

**Bill Harsey** · 06-01-2006, 08:45

Five-O,
Thanks. Your speaking clearly and I agree.

I was thinking maybe Murtha should spend more time and resources finding who's making the IED bombs over there so we didn't have to worry so much about how the guys getting blown up by them are going to react.