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While I despised the man's politics and I think he was about as corrupt as they came I respect his service. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010...p-murtha-dead/This - Murtha enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1952 and became a drill instructor at Parris Island. He served in Korea and received a Bronze Star and Two Purple Hearts for his service in Vietnam. He continued to be a member of the Marine Corps Reserves until he resigned as a colonel in 1990 . Doesn't wipe away this - A hint of scandal lingered over much of Murtha's career. The FBI named Murtha an "unindicted co-conspirator" in its ABSCAM sting operation in the late 1970s and early '80s. ABSCAM resulted in the conviction of five House members and one senator. The FBI recorded Murtha on videotape declining a $50,000 bribe from federal agents posing as Arab sheiks. But the congressman did say he could be interested in future dealings. So long to the King of Pork |
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He of flagitious motives
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« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2010, 01:12:43 PM » |
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Frankly, all I'm interested in is him getting replaced with someone who knows to step back from Health Care and Amnesty.
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A long time ago when the GAYS weren't all in your face about it ...
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« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2010, 01:13:38 PM » |
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I will plop the warning down right now: Grave dancing will not be tolerated.
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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2010, 01:16:58 PM » |
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Larry. Gloating over his death is not very polite.
He was an Eagle Scout, a Marine that worked his way up through the ranks, combat vet, small business owner, etc. The worst scandal you cited, to prove he was such a horrible person, was him declining a bribe and testifying against people that did accept bribes. In other words, not breaking the law.
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2010, 01:22:10 PM » |
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I didn't consider my comments as gloating over his death. Unless you are refereing to the "King of Pork" bit, I've heard from several sources that he was kind of proud of that label.
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Some people are like slinkies. Not really good for anything but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2010, 01:26:25 PM » |
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How will his seat be filled? Election, appointment?
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« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2010, 01:29:07 PM » |
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Not sure, but I'd guess they'd leave it empty until the November elections. Might be possible to get a temp appointment though. Depends on PA law.
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« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2010, 01:36:32 PM » |
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How will his seat be filled? Election, appointment?
The governor has ten days once the vacancy is officially declared to decide on the date for the special election, which can come no sooner than 60 days following that proclamation. That likely means the special election will be held on May 18 |
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« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2010, 01:49:56 PM » |
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The governor has ten days once the vacancy is officially declared to decide on the date for the special election, which can come no sooner than 60 days following that proclamation.
That likely means the special election will be held on May 18
What better anniversary present to get another person in Congress with a clue. But then again since it is the anniversary of my wedding it doesn't look good for our side.  |
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« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2010, 02:27:14 PM » |
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All I will say is "I hope he knew Jesus."
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« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2010, 02:56:52 PM » |
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The worst scandal you cited, to prove he was such a horrible person, was him declining a bribe and testifying against people that did accept bribes. In other words, not breaking the law.
I tend to think his pre-judging of certain troops accused of rape is more damning. That's pretty ugly behavior for a man in his position. |
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« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2010, 03:25:02 PM » |
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I won't dance on his grave (it's too far away) but I'll bet there are some Marines who will.
I shall not weep for the loss of Progressive parasites (of any party) who are doing their best to destroy our Constitution and the American way of life.
I hope he finds his peace.
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« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2010, 04:16:15 PM » |
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I'll honor the man for his military service to this country, nothing more.
May the Lord comfort his family.
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« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2010, 05:05:14 PM » |
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I'll not celebrate his life, but I'll offer my prayers for comfort to his family.....
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« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2010, 07:03:51 PM » |
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I tend to think his pre-judging of certain troops accused of rape is more damning. That's pretty ugly behavior for a man in his position.
He ended up get sued for refusing to retract his public judgment of those troops. While he had the right to disagree with our involvement in Iraq, putting our soldiers on trial in the media was NOT his shining moment in history. |
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« Reply #15 on: February 08, 2010, 07:44:14 PM » |
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I once again simply quote Mark Twain: I've never killed a man, but I've read many an obituary with a great deal of satisfaction. |
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« Reply #16 on: February 09, 2010, 04:09:01 AM » |
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« Reply #17 on: February 09, 2010, 04:57:59 AM » |
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May John and Edward have many pleasant journies over many bridges in the afterlife.
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« Reply #18 on: February 09, 2010, 05:40:44 AM » |
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By all accounts John Murtha served his country honorably while he was active-duty military.
Period.
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« Reply #19 on: February 09, 2010, 07:20:08 AM » |
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Didn't he help squash a couple of anti-gun amendments in the last year?
I didn't like his politics, but I hope he is in a better place now.
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« Reply #20 on: February 09, 2010, 08:32:03 AM » |
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Service? He slandered six US Marines, worse, he did so at wartime, in a way that ensured(for leftist political gain)the highest possible "shock" value guaranteed to spark violent reprisals against our troops in the field! His service was to himself.... |
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« Reply #21 on: February 09, 2010, 09:22:19 AM » |
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Marine, served in two wars, Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts... and he gets taken out by a botched surgery.
That ain't right.
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« Reply #22 on: February 09, 2010, 01:06:41 PM » |
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Question for the PA residents: who is likely to campaign for his seat? Anyone pro-gun, anti-healthcare bill?
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Zomg blog!If government is the answer, it must have been a really, really, really stupid question.
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« Reply #24 on: February 10, 2010, 05:02:16 AM » |
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and he gets taken out by a botched surgery. Lets see, the Dem's used Kennedy's death as a push for health reform. Wonder if they will use Murtha's for the same reason. |
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