Michelle Malkin » Boot Murtha: Support Bill Russell

Boot Murtha: Support Bill Russell

By Michelle Malkin • June 18, 2008 10:33 AM

I blogged about Bill Russell last fall (see here). It’s time for a re-introduction. He’s an Army vet, 9/11 survivor, and small business owner who is challenging smear merchant/corruptocrat Rep. John Murtha. I saw Russell at the fantastic Pennsylvania Leadership Conference last month (where the photo above was snapped). He is a staunch conservative, a true American patriot, and he deserves your support. If there were ever a time for the grass-roots to come together and help an underdog Republican candidate make a difference, this is it.

William Russell for Congress.

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#1

On June 18th, 2008 at 10:35 am, Goldwater Knight said:

Great. It’s a start in the right direction.
#2

On June 18th, 2008 at 10:37 am, twiggman said:

DONE….
#3

On June 18th, 2008 at 10:38 am, BobK said:

Damn Right!!!!! Donation sent.

Thanks Michelle.
#4

On June 18th, 2008 at 10:39 am, abstractmind said:

Outstanding!

Go get um bill!
#5

On June 18th, 2008 at 10:40 am, 30 pcs of silver said:

We’re rooting for you Bill! I bookmarked his website… will contribute some funds tomorrow.
#6

On June 18th, 2008 at 10:45 am, taylork said:

Done, anything to get Murtha to stop representing PA (even if it’s not my part of PA).
#7

On June 18th, 2008 at 10:55 am, BobK said:

taylork,

I don’t live in PA but I still made a donation. I am driven by 2 things. First to get conservatives in office and the second is my personal feelings about that scumbag Murtha.

Oh, and because I live in Ill-noise where socialism is king. I am sick of it.
#8

On June 18th, 2008 at 10:58 am, ACHefty said:

This is one of those times I can cheer on the Army. As a former Marine, I am ready to strip Murtha of his status of Marine. He carries no honor.
#9

On June 18th, 2008 at 11:00 am, taylork said:

Michelle,
Is there a way to contact Mr. Russell so that us local can help volunteer on the campaign? I didn’t happen to see anything on his website.
#10

On June 18th, 2008 at 11:00 am, oldcollegeguy1980 said:

Contribution will be on it’s way this afternoon.

I hope others will also do the same.
#11

On June 18th, 2008 at 11:01 am, sfcmac said:

On June 18th, 2008 at 10:58 am, ACHefty said:
This is one of those times I can cheer on the Army.

There’s plenty to cheer on about my Army. This is just the latest.

I hope Russell wins in a landslide.

HOOAH!
#12

On June 18th, 2008 at 11:01 am, Bob in Topeka said:

ACHefty, I concur! Bravo Zulu! (Navyspeak for ‘Well Done.’)
#13

On June 18th, 2008 at 11:07 am, June said:

DONE

$$ sent.
#14

On June 18th, 2008 at 11:08 am, Christian Soldier said:

I contributed last Oct. 07 SOOOOO glad he’s still in the race!
#15

On June 18th, 2008 at 11:12 am, Christian Soldier said:

OOH KKKKKK # 8 ACH…

Go Army / Beat Navy
I HAD to do it.

Seriously:This Californian supports any Patriot –from any state!
Once they get into office>>>>their votes affect us ALLLLLL!
#16

On June 18th, 2008 at 11:14 am, Donut44 said:

I ain’t voting for him for Congress . . . I’m voting for him for President!
#17

On June 18th, 2008 at 11:24 am, Just A Grunt said:

Does this mean if I announce that I am running for congress I can get my picture taken with Michelle?
Hmm it costs $4,000 to get on the ballot here in GA. Anybody got any spare change?
That is the only context I use the word change. And that is a campaign promise.
Bill Russell is the real deal and don’t forget about all the other veterans running for congress on the Republican ticket. You might find one in your area.
#18

On June 18th, 2008 at 11:38 am, orlandocajun said:

Calling all voters with half a bring in PA. Please send that SOB traitor back home for good.
#19

On June 18th, 2008 at 11:39 am, RedDog said:

BTW. Why was Murtha never prosecuted for ABSCAM? He should have been removed from office 15 years ago.
#20

On June 18th, 2008 at 11:39 am, Christian Soldier said:

# 16 thank you–

I’m sending your link to all of my politically active friends!
#21

On June 18th, 2008 at 11:40 am, diggafromdover said:

$$$ sent - come on Boys and Girls, let out do the Lizards.
#22

On June 18th, 2008 at 11:42 am, conblognh said:

And here I thought that we were talking about THE Bill Russell…LOL

I’ve got Celtics Overload…sorry.
#23

On June 18th, 2008 at 11:43 am, Snooper said:

LTC Russell has been on our BTR shows 4 times and he truly rocks. I also had lunch with him in DC during the last Vets For Freedom event. He does indeed have a shot at defeating the Turd Murtha.
#24

On June 18th, 2008 at 12:01 pm, DBNinKY said:

I wish Bill Russell the best in this pivotal election, but he has a hard task ahead; Murtha, like WV’s Byrd, is a one-man employment agency for the people in his district, making the job of unseating him very difficult.
#25

On June 18th, 2008 at 12:06 pm, Brian72 said:

I was watching “America’s Newsroom” on FOX earlier this morning and they were talking about the Haditha Marines being cleared. 7 down, 1 to go!

They played the video of that press conference where Murtha declared the Marines guilty of murder and blamed it on Bush’s War.

Then an interview with Col. Ollie North (USMC-ret.), who while discussing the facts of the cases with Megyn Kelly delivered a jab at Murtha’s military record. Something like the only fight Murtha saw was the one he ran from.

You think Allah has the video yet Michelle? It was only a couple of hours ago. Everyone who cares about the USMC would agree with the good Col.
#26

On June 18th, 2008 at 12:29 pm, love2rumba said:

Finally someone I can vote for…the money is on its way!

KICK MURTHA’S ASS
#27

On June 18th, 2008 at 12:31 pm, kiwiwgranny said:

Heard about Bill Russell when you first blogged on him Michelle and made a donation back then and will donate again. Make sure you check out the other Vets running. I found one of these Vets running in the district south of me, Allen West. I have met him several times and he is one awesome guy. We in Florida would be so lucky to have him in Congress. Check out his website and donate there too if you can manage it. http://www.allenwestforcongress.com
Wouldn’t it be great if all these 17 guys made it into Congress. From all accounts Allen has a good chance. I wish Bill all the very best in beating that turd Murtha.
#28

On June 18th, 2008 at 12:36 pm, DesertLover said:

Brian72

If I remember correctly Col. North said something like “the closest Murtha ever got to a firefight was hearing the noise from the other side of the hill” … or something along those lines …

I know that when he was in Viet Nam for his single tour from late 1966 to mid 1967 that Murtha was a Battalion S-2 Officer (Intelligence) and that means he spent all of his time on a base in the rear … wasn’t much action in the rear areas on the permanent bases except some occasional incoming rockets … sure weren’t any direct attacks and firefights by the time he was there … but somehow he got awarded 2 purple hearts and a bronze star … (sound familiar … as in Kerry-esque) … BTW … that was his only combat duty …

The MSM likes to claim he was in Korea … that’s BS … he enlisted in the USMC in 1952 and Korea was winding down and the Korean cease-fire was signed in 1953 … another misleading line of aggrandizement …

The Dems also like to claim he spent 37 years in the military … well … that is including all of his Reserve time … nothing wrong with serving in the reserves but that is not the impression they try to give people … he actually only spent a total of about 8 of those years on active duty …
#29

On June 18th, 2008 at 12:41 pm, Just A Grunt said:

I have just become aware of another GWOT veteran running for our state senate. These guys having successfully fought the war on Islamic terrorists are now coming home, and unlike previous generations, and much to the dismay of the liberals, they are running for office at all levels, to ensure that what happened in the wake of Vietnam does not happen again. Ladies and gentlemen this is truly the New Greatest Generation.
Hunter Hill for GA State Senate.
#30

On June 18th, 2008 at 12:52 pm, kiwiwgranny said:

Just a Grunt. I absolutely agree. If the other 16 Vets running on the Republican ticket are anything like Allen West they are truly going to be the next Greatest Generation. Another shameless plug for Allen, he was also accused and relieved of his duty in Iraq, for what they called torture. All charges were later dropped in his case as well. but it finished his military career. You can find the full story of what happened on his website.
#31

On June 18th, 2008 at 1:05 pm, right_on said:

Maybe this is a little redundant, but I’ll say it anyway…

Go Patriots!!!

(Not the football team, lgm!)
#32

On June 18th, 2008 at 1:12 pm, kiwiwgranny said:

Just found this on Bill Russell’s website linked to You Tube http://williamrussellforcongress.com/
#33

On June 18th, 2008 at 1:14 pm, kiwiwgranny said:

Well that is not the right link, but you can click on the link on the left side of the page and get to the You Tube link.
#34

On June 18th, 2008 at 1:23 pm, Ordinary Coloradan said:

So did Murtha, as a REMF, “gundeck” (as I recall the Marine/Navy term being) his awards?
#35

On June 18th, 2008 at 1:33 pm, dlkuzara said:

Before making a contribution I did a Google news search and came up with this from THE TRIBUNE-DEMOCRAT (Johnstown, Pa.)June 4, 2008:

http://www.tribune-democrat.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_157103114.html

12th district candidate strangely silent
Editorial: William Russell — Missing in action

“Russell has given an “Invisible Man” performance that would make Claude Rains envious.

He has held no news conferences to challenge Murtha’s voting record or stances on issues. He has not been front and center at public events. He has not put forth his own agenda to counter Murtha’s more than 30 years of public service.

Basically, he’s done nothing. Zilch.”

Is this accurate?

Comments, please!
#36

On June 18th, 2008 at 2:35 pm, rooster said:

I served in the Army with William T Russell in Germany and Kosovo. He was a infantry officer who earned his Ranger tabs. Russell, while serving with the Big Red One as a Division Staff Officer had the opportunity to go on a mission with a Marine artillery section during the Battle for Fallujah, he always enjoys telling me(ex artilleryman) how he got to pull tail with the Marines. Russell is an honest, decent man, the kind our country needs to replace vermin like Murtha.
#37

On June 18th, 2008 at 3:51 pm, Barry F. said:

I thought I read something a while back that his candidacy ended, because the election officials told him he didn’t get something filed in time….or something like that.

But, if he is still in the running, that is great news!

Go, Bill!!!
#38

On June 18th, 2008 at 4:18 pm, terrig said:

I agree, Murtha has to go. We sent money two years ago to Diane Irey (I think that was her name). I so wanted her to win. Guess we need to find out if he’s doing anything or not.
#39

On June 18th, 2008 at 5:31 pm, Send_Me said:

While you’re at it, consider this guy who’s trying to unseat our good friend, Sen. Dick Durbin.
http://www.moveondickdurbin.org/
http://www.sauerberg2008.com/
#40

On June 18th, 2008 at 6:25 pm, oldcollegeguy1980 said:

If there are any other candidates in your states that need recognition and donations I encourage you guys to list them all.

Maybe we could start some sort of weekly roundup of the good guys who are running this fall.

Or if there is already one listed somewhere and I missed it, please link that also.

In order to make real change, not the Ubama brand change, we must support this folks who throw their hats in the ring.

I cannot imagine a better Christmas present than Murtha, Durbin and a few, make that many, others heading for the unemployment line in 2009.

Let’s make this happen.
#41

On June 18th, 2008 at 6:42 pm, kiwiwgranny said:

I absolutely agree oldcollegeguy. We need to be working hard to get these good guys in and a list every week or so to remind people of who the good ones are and who they are running against is a very good idea. I imagine that this would be up to Michelle though as this is her site. Michelle?
#42

On June 18th, 2008 at 8:42 pm, ArmoredCAV said:

Read the “what I believe” link on his site. All republicans should have to sign an affidavit attesting to the same thing in order to run as an (R).
#43

On June 18th, 2008 at 8:47 pm, beenthere said:

I don’t want to come across as negative, but do we really know that this guy is a true conservative? Think about it: has McCain cussed him out? Ever? Has McCain demanded he withdraw his ads? These are sure fire indicators that he is the real thing. But I don’t believe McCain has done so, so you have to wonder.

And what if dlkuzara is right and this guy is running his campaign the same way Fred did his? That would be bad. So maybe some caution is in order. That’s all.
#44

On June 18th, 2008 at 8:53 pm, Bachbone said:

As a former Pennsylvanian and an Army vet, it’s a pleasure to donate a few bucks to help Mr. Russell! Let’s hope he wins, which will show anti-military loudmouths like Murtha that there are consequences for their actions, and also help provide a conservative firewall to the inevitable flood of crap liberal legislation that will come from whichever candidate wins the presidency.
#45

On June 19th, 2008 at 8:23 am, Wade said:

On June 18th, 2008 at 8:47 pm, beenthere said:
I don’t want to come across as negative, but do we really know that this guy is a true conservative?

We sure as hell know Murtha is not.
#46

On June 19th, 2008 at 9:28 am, corona said:

Did anyone bother reading the article?
#47

On June 19th, 2008 at 7:35 pm, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

On June 19th, 2008 at 9:28 am, corona said:
Did anyone bother reading the article?

As to what corona? It wasn’t very long. But I’ll read it again.

On June 18th, 2008 at 8:47 pm, beenthere said:

I don’t want to come across as negative, but do we really know that this guy is a true conservative?

I hope he is. But he is running against Murtha and that is good enough for me. Hell, in WWII we allied with Stain. So contribute I did.