John Murtha is the new Brian Baird
No, he still hasn’t apologized to the Haditha Marines he smeared and defamed. But John Murtha is back from Iraq and spreading the word that the “surge is working.”
Nancy Pelosi, reach for your Maalox.
The Politico reports on Murtha then and now:
Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.), one of the leading anti-war voices in the House Democratic Caucus, is back from a trip to Iraq and he now says the “surge is working.” This could be a huge problem for Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and other Democratic leaders, who are blocking approval of the full $200 billion being sought by President Bush for combat operations in Iraq in 2008.
Murtha’s latest comments are also a stark reversal from what he said earlier in the year. The Pennsylvania Democrat, who chairs the powerful Defense subcommittee on the House Appropriations Committee, has previously stated that the surge “is not working” and the United States faced a military disaster in Iraq.
Murtha told CNN on July 12, following a Bush speech, that the president’s views on the success of surge in Iraq were “delusional.”
…Murtha even yelled at a reporter during a recent press conference, telling the reporter that the news coming out of the Pentagon regarding Iraq is not believable.
“They don’t need to do the things — you’re missing the point — because the Pentagon says it, you believe it?,” Murtha yelled. “You believe what the Pentagon says? Huh? With all the things that they have told us, you believe what — I mean, go back and look — ‘mission accomplished,’ al Qaeda connection, weapons of mass destruction, on and on and on, and you believe the Pentagon?”
Allahpundit takes you on a video trip down memory lane.
Reminder: Murtha has an Army vet challenger for his seat. Check him out.
Meantime, will the nutroots do to Murtha what they’ve done to Democrat Rep. Brian Baird?
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Oh the left has to be wetting their pants about this one!!!
But, that still doesn’t get this fat disgusting clown off the hook. I suspect he hopes it might take a little heat off him but it better not.
Regardless…I can’t wait to get the reaction from the anti-war crowd. Their spin will be funny to hear.
Murtha’s finished politically anyway, but I’m glad he’s finally admitting the truth. Grace can reach even as far as Jack Murtha’s transgressions. Could an apology for the Haditha Marines be far behind?
Has anyone checked the weather conditions in Hell lately?
Screaming from the bottom of the pork barrel maybe? Wouldn’t want to give up while there is still so much pork to go around now would he?
Sadly, that is the only reason I can see that he would change his position at all.
He has finally seen the light.
It would be dishonest after having been to Iraq to report and anything other than the truth. I applaud him for being honest. Now if he could just keep that going… I know, I know, baby steps.
Man I wish I could believe that about ANY of our politicians. You have more faith than I do 30.
I hear ya WarTip. Trust me, I’m keeping my eye on him. You don’t denigrate our troops, not apologize and get a pass from me. But I appreciate his honesty about Iraq.
I think the firestorm he’ll face from the Dems is miniscule in comparison to what would have happened had he come back from Iraq stating that the surge isn’t working.
I’m certain he has his own best interest in mind. Being called and Ex-Marine may not have sat to well with him…
I believe he came back with an oil contract to admit this!
Look this guy is JUST a politician this isn’t a Leader this isn’t a Statesmen all this guy cares about is the politics. Why does Pennsylvania keep re electing him?
The surge is working but the State Department, needs to get in there and help build the Iraqis Government’s infrastructure or it is going to be all for naught. The State Department that had a rebellion not to long ago because people in the State Department, didn’t want to go to Iraq. General Patreaus stated, there isn’t a military solution-there needs to be a Political solution. He meant that he could create a window of opportunity, for the “State Department” to help the Iraqis create a Stable Government. Our State Department needs to step up to the challenge. If not, turn it over to the International Community and partition the country. This has happened in other parts of the world, when we can’t stop different factions from killing each other.
As far as Joh Murtha is concerned, if possible he should try some soul searching.
Maybe he is worried about this
http://blogs.govexec.com/fedblog/2007/11/army_civilian_furlough_plans_t.php
I wonder how many in the porksters state would be affected by it.
Thanks to snooper,original poster at WakeUpAmerica.
If one of your members comes back from a war zone, reports that our nation’s armed forces are making progress and that’s a “real headache” for you, then what does that say about your party?
It’s one thing to think a war is wrong or being prosecuted incompetantly. It’s quite another thing to be disappointed to hear that we’re winning.
If you’re rooting for your country to lose a war you’re a traitor, period. If you perceive that your political interests are best served by your country and its people suffering harm then you’re a traitor.
Me neither,UHRA! I have a feeling that Murtha may have had Army protection but if I know my brother’s in the Corps the question was how can we frag this a-hole, at least it would have definitley been a thought in my mind. He is still a disgrace to all that have served in the Corps I personally will not forgive the POS even if he apologizes. He has disgraced the Corps and is no longer considered my brother, ever.
Murtha reminds me of Eddie Haskle. Sure, he said it but what is his motive. Murtha only does what benefits Murtha.
Keep watching.
I’m sure it has something to do with his re-election efforts. If he had come back with anything other than the truth his opponent would take issue with it. This way he can claim to have been against the war all along, but recognize the efforts of our troops is succeeding thanks to congress’ support.
Play both sides of the street as it were.
With this final about-face for Murtha, I have to wonder what the status is on that lawsuit that Marine filed.
This is a CYA action from Murtha and apparently he is a tad worried about the 2008 election. It certainly isn’t about giving credit to the military and supporting the US’s war in Iraq. Too little, too late. Everyone has the number of this ex-Marine.
Murtha’s contempt for the intelligence of the public is astounding. Let’s hope that his district is paying attention this time. I am at a loss to understand how he has stayed in office this long.
flip, flop, flip, flop, ect……….
He’s slime, no doubt about it. Let’s see what the Dems will do their own who has good news to spread about the situation in Iraq.
James Felix said it best: “It’s one thing to think a war is wrong or being prosecuted incompetently. It’s quite another thing to be disappointed to hear that we’re winning.
If you’re rooting for your country to lose a war you’re a traitor, period. If you perceive that your political interests are best served by your country and its people suffering harm then you’re a traitor.”
I am sure the challenger has him worried and the layoffs wouldn’t play well in his district.
Having said that I suspect that some money changed hands for him to change his position, he has demonstrated a proclivity to this approach over the years.
The plan by the Army has the 300 Civilians at Mountain Home AFB nervous about being furloughed too. Murtha needs to be taken out back for some wall-to-wall counseling due to his failure to fund the troops. I can’t believe this man every claimed to be a Marine.
Then - “Beware of Greeks bearing gifts!”
Now - Beware of Murthas singing praise!
Do not trust this clown…he either has an ulterior motive, or is preparing to spin his visit into something negative. I don’t trust him as far as I could throw him, and that wouldn’t be very far, considering his baggage.
Eddie Haskell,gotta love it.The troops say hes the most fragable guy they know.
It’s called CYOA. He’s scared he’s going to get sued by active duty Marines. The first time in Marine Corps history this has happened. (A retired Marine General getting sued by the troops.) He’ll be a trivia question in Marine Corps boot camp. “Who was the only Marine General sued by enlisted Marines?” This question will be worth 2 points on the BST test. (Battle Skills Test).
Hello? Where are all my fellow MichelleMalkin.com Marines? DL, Jarhead, leatherneck, que pasa? It’s time to comment on this Retired Marine Corps Officers’ conduct.
/s/
the guerilla
Political expediency is all it is. He’s concerned about his challenger and will do or say anything to save his seat in Congress. Does anyone believe this clown has had a “Damascus Road” experience?
The rhetorical question as to why the people in his district keep reelecting him is the same reason the State of West Virginia keeps reelecting Robert Byrd. Pork. Ever driven through that state - everything is named after the Byrd man or his wife.
Murtha’s press release will read which of the following:
A: I was misquoted
B: I was qouted out of context
C: I didn’t really say “cold-blooded”
D: I plead the fifth
E: I am a senile old fool and no longer responsibile for my words or actions
As a resident of Murthaland,I could not agree more with the commenters here.The guy is a disgrace to everything America stands for.30 pcs.,I also would like to believe he has seen the light,but I am certain the only light the dip$hit ever sees is the light reflecting off the cash before he puts it into his pocket.
I think this bodes really well for Iraq. If the Al-Qaeda cheerleaders can’t even spin the situation in Iraq to suit their needs, the situation in Iraq must be that good!
Keep up the good work in Iraq!
Jose,
I am an Army vet and while I would be happy to defer to the marines here, I would also consider it an honor to comment on this loser, especially since he and I both served in Vietnam, or at least I know I did.
Murtha does nothing unless it benefits Murtha. Please rewind the FBI surveillance tapes and you’ll see what I mean.
It is my sincere hope that the people of PA will send this loser packing. He’s a crook and I will never forgive or forget what he said about our troops.
I agree with pgtips (#28).
There might be a latent purpose to this sudden turnabout, but it might also be that the fine work by our men and women in Iraq is making such a case that even diehards like John Murtha know they have to change their stance.
As much as I would like to think that this will put some of the issue to rest, I am rather certain that the Dems will just change tactics as usual. I still remember when it was ‘impossible’ to overturn Saddam. Then there was ‘no way’ that we were going to find him when he went into hiding… etc.
You got 2 out of five saw him on MSNBC as well as CNN back tracking.
josetheguerilla
Hey there Jose … I was in travel mode all day Friday so missed a lot here …
You can be sure that, as Tim said, Murtha has something up his sleeve from which he expects to benefit … I am pretty sure that means he wants to get elected again. With any luck the people in PA have been awakened and finally paid attention to what this miscreant has done to their reputation as a community.
Blind-Mule … slight correction … Murtha retired from the reserves as a Colonel … not a General … but he is still worthless and undeserving of inclusion in the brotherhood of Marines.
FYI … for those that are not aware of the rest of Murtha’s anti-military actions … this is not the first time he has proclaimed defeat and called for withdrawal … he was the primary advisor to Slick Willy and was calling for getting out of Somalia in 1993 …
yes … the very same withdrawal that inspired Bin Laden to claim victory over the United States Military …
yes … the very same withdrawal that inspired and encouraged Bin Laden and AQ to feel they could attack the US on its own soil on 9/11…
Murtha has a lot of blood on his hands .. not only the blood of those fighting today, but as I see it he has the blood of all those lost on 9/11 on his hands as well …
Read about it here:
http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2005/11/21/100353.shtml