Call Congressman John Murtha
I'm not so sure that a quick exit from Iraq is our best move. But Congressman John Murtha is. And he knows what he's talking about - the man earned a bronze star and two purple hearts in Vietnam. According to CNN, "Murtha is considered hawkish on defense issues and is influential with both parties."
Now the White House is out to smear him, saying "it is baffling that he is endorsing the policy positions of Michael Moore and the extreme liberal wing of the Democratic party. The eve of an historic democratic election in Iraq is not the time to surrender to the terrorists."
Everyone in Colorado should call Murtha's office to voice support. If the White House succeeds in cowing a moderate war hero, nobody else is likely to come forward. Put down your morning coffee (or your lunchtime burrito, for some of you) and call 202-225-2065 right now.
UPDATE: Rollcall Magazine reports that House Republicans plan to launch an ethics probe of John Murtha. The man speaks out, and the next day the GOP attempts to ruin his career. Obviously, they want to make an example of him. I haven't the slightest clue how Republicans sleep at night.
UPDATE #2: Send a note to Congressman Murtha at democrats.org/page/petition/shameonthem.
Now the White House is out to smear him, saying "it is baffling that he is endorsing the policy positions of Michael Moore and the extreme liberal wing of the Democratic party. The eve of an historic democratic election in Iraq is not the time to surrender to the terrorists."
Everyone in Colorado should call Murtha's office to voice support. If the White House succeeds in cowing a moderate war hero, nobody else is likely to come forward. Put down your morning coffee (or your lunchtime burrito, for some of you) and call 202-225-2065 right now.
UPDATE: Rollcall Magazine reports that House Republicans plan to launch an ethics probe of John Murtha. The man speaks out, and the next day the GOP attempts to ruin his career. Obviously, they want to make an example of him. I haven't the slightest clue how Republicans sleep at night.
UPDATE #2: Send a note to Congressman Murtha at democrats.org/page/petition/shameonthem.
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Murtha on Cheney, via talkingpointsmemo.com: "I like guys who've never been there that criticize us who've been there. I like that. I like guys who got five deferments and never been there and send people to war, and then don't like to hear suggestions about what needs to be done."
Kerry on Murtha, via an email: "Whether you agree or disagree with Jack Murtha is irrelevant. These despicable attacks on Jack Murtha's patriotism and courage must be met with an enormous public outcry. Call your local talk radio show, write a letter to the editor, phone your members of Congress - join me in acting now to reject these "Swift Boat" style attacks on Jack Murtha. It disgusts me that a bunch of guys who have never put on the uniform of their country have aimed their venom at a marine who served America heroically in Vietnam and has been serving heroically in Congress ever since. No matter what J.D. Hayworth says, there is no sterner stuff than the backbone and courage that defines Jack Murtha's character and conscience. Dennis Hastert -- the Speaker of the House who never served -- accused Jack Murtha of being a coward. Well let me tell you, Jack Murtha wasn't a coward when he put himself in harm's way for his country in Vietnam and earned two purple hearts -- he was a patriot then, and he is a patriot today. Jack Murtha's courage in combat earned him a Bronze Star, and his voice should be heard, not silenced by those who still today cut and run from the truth."
I realize this is an older thread, but I just got an e-mail from the Denver Democrats saying that John Murtha will be speaking at the annual dinner on September 16, 2006! I found this blog doing a search to find out more about him, and thought you might be interested to learn that you can hear him 1st hand!
Thanks for the update, Anon!
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