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1. #626598
   On February 18th, 2009 at 9:54 pm, regularguy said:

   I’d say throw the bums out and hold new elections, but the electorate is so unworthy and the voting system so corrupted, we’d be right back to where we started, only with a different criminal in office. Gawd, it’s hopeless out there.

2. #626599
   On February 18th, 2009 at 9:54 pm, JDinTX said:

   I also would like to see the Republican names. I want to know who these traitors are.

3. #626602
   On February 18th, 2009 at 10:00 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

   Murtha has no shame whatsoever. He should’ve never been re-elected. Nevermind the other 104.

4. #626606
   On February 18th, 2009 at 10:02 pm, fred5676 said:

   I am totally out of ideas on how to stop this institution’s corrupting influence on American society – and by that I mean our own U.S. CONGRESS!

   I’m afraid Tom Clancy has the only solution:

   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sum_of_All_Fears

5. #626607
   On February 18th, 2009 at 10:02 pm, Flyoverman said:

   “Integrity is doing the right thing, even if nobody is watching.”

   Given their “integrity” we need surveillance cameras and microphones in every congrssional office and meeting room.

6. #626608
   On February 18th, 2009 at 10:04 pm, Truesoldier said:

   No surprise here. In case you forgot, Murtha said, “I’m not interested, I’m sorry. At this point…” in regards to the FBI ABSCAM sting.

   I guess he is ready now.

7. #626609
   On February 18th, 2009 at 10:04 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

   I’ll bet there won’t be any surprises if that list is ever released.

8. #626612
   On February 18th, 2009 at 10:12 pm, Truesoldier said:

   Did you all here about how the Dem’s have spent $500,000 of taxpayer money of the past 5 years for their annual retreats? Here is more on the story.

9. #626622
   On February 18th, 2009 at 10:19 pm, beenthere said:

   42 + 62 is roughly 1/4 of WHORE (Washington: House Of REpresentatives).

   To show my support for bi-partisenship, I would be more than willing to sacrifice 42 republicans if it meant the attendant loss of 62 democrats, he said loftily . . .

10. #626623
    On February 18th, 2009 at 10:19 pm, see-dubya said:

    Bumper sticker time:

    RE-DEPLOY MURTHA TO OKINAWA!

11. #626624
    On February 18th, 2009 at 10:20 pm, Truesoldier said:

    On February 18th, 2009 at 10:19 pm, see-dubya said:
    Bumper sticker time:

    RE-DEPLOY MURTHA TO OKINAWA!

    Naw send him back to boot camp. I am sure the Drill Instructors would love to straighten out his integrity problem.

12. #626631
    On February 18th, 2009 at 10:31 pm, zorro said:

    Roast Murtha! Oink oink.

    Even though we do not have a real republican representative here in western PA I too would like to see that list.

13. #626632
    On February 18th, 2009 at 10:31 pm, rightisright said:

    Hate to look so naive, but can someone tell me the usefulness of lobbyists? Seems we mostly hear about their dirty deeds, so why are they allowed in the 1st place. It’s just another way of buying someones vote.

14. #626633
    On February 18th, 2009 at 10:33 pm, Truesoldier said:

    On February 18th, 2009 at 10:31 pm, rightisright said:
    Hate to look so naive, but can someone tell me the usefulness of lobbyists? Seems we mostly hear about their dirty deeds, so why are they allowed in the 1st place. It’s just another way of buying someones vote.

    They are allowed for the same reason we will never see Congressional term limits…It would take an act of Congress to stop it.

15. #626637
    On February 18th, 2009 at 10:41 pm, rightisright said:

    Truesoldier, no doubt about that, the question is “can someone tell me the usefulness of lobbyists?” As in what good are they to the ‘Country’?

16. #626647
    On February 18th, 2009 at 10:48 pm, karenhasfreedom said:

    William Russell ran against him in 2008. He is ramping up for the 2010 election. He is fund raising now. Let’s all give him a boost and donate now so he can counteract George Soros and ACORN in an ugly election in 2010. Murtha needs to GO!!!!

17. #626650
    On February 18th, 2009 at 10:52 pm, Truesoldier said:

    Good for William Russell. I believe he stands a better chance in his second run as it is next to imposible to defeat an incumbant in your first attempt. Not to mention I have a feeling that America will wake up from this stupper by 2010 (at least I pray they do).

18. #626665
    On February 18th, 2009 at 11:25 pm, torabora said:

    There is no native American criminal class save for Congress.

    Mark Twain knew this and he has been dead for 99 years!

19. #626684
    On February 18th, 2009 at 11:55 pm, JustAThought said:

    Hey PA voters, Big Fat Thanks from all of US to all of YOU!

    Chumps

20. #626686
    On February 18th, 2009 at 11:59 pm, ErinF said:

    Anybody ever notice Murtha’s face looks like a big, fat, white cellulite ass?

21. #626701
    On February 19th, 2009 at 12:34 am, ErikTheRed said:

    Enact the death penalty for legislators convicted of being “on the take.” There are no ethics problems in Washington that a few public executions can’t fix.

22. #626702
    On February 19th, 2009 at 12:43 am, Joy said:

    B..but, I thought no one cared about earmarks and pork… just those “chattering classes.”

    Oh wait, I’m one of those people! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

23. #626718
    On February 19th, 2009 at 1:58 am, hitcharide said:

    As if we didn’t know…it will take forever for the names to be fully released. All republicans will be soundly denounced by both sides and forced to either resign or make an appropriate act of contrition. All democrats will start by denying involvement….then hold hearings on “ethics’, undoubtedly led by the likes of pelosi, rangel and frank…and end up being whitewashed and forgotten by a hope’n'change kind of media. Isn’t that nice…republicans will be held accountable and democrats will get another line for their resume (hell, looks like we now have 62 more qualified people for cabinet position in the obummer administration!) If I have to wait two years for willfully mislead dem voters to take any action whatsoever (probably not gonna happen) against “the most ethical congress,” so be it, but we’ll start cleaning house on our side right away. Frankly, I’ll be amazed if any of the msm identify even one democrat, but we the people are entitled to know the names and hold every pandering sell-out congressman accountable in full!

24. #626728
    On February 19th, 2009 at 2:22 am, Cosmo said:

    Murtha’s highlight reel: “unindicted co-conspirator in ABSCAM.” “Rednecks.” “Haditha.”

    Murtha is a disgrace to the Congress. Murtha is the reason term limits should become a national reality.
    Murtha should be sent to Guantanamo for treason.

    His last three decades have been a shameful example of unethical, selfish and hypocritical behavior.

25. #626753
    On February 19th, 2009 at 5:52 am, graysonret said:

    Murtha has a “practical” philosophy. If you can get away with it, why not? Sooner or later, such “practicality” may backfire on him, but he hopes…later rather than sooner. By then, he won’t care. You can get an idea of such philosophy, to a lesser degree, when you see people fly down the 55 mph highway, at 70-75. The man needs to be censored and retired, but the voters don’t care.

26. #626770
    On February 19th, 2009 at 7:32 am, JohnnyD said:

    On February 18th, 2009 at 10:02 pm, fred5676 said:

    From the very moment I read that passage in this book, I knew that might be the only way. It is saddening to think about it, but what choice will they leave us? Term limits will never happen with this bunch. Voting them out? Fat chance with the gerrymandering that’s gone on and not to mention the dumbing down of the voters. Then there is the abject apathy that infects this nation.

    No, Murtha and the rest of these weassels will have to be carried out on their desks without ANY honor for serving our great country and it’s people.

    It truely is The Sum of All Fears.

27. #626774
    On February 19th, 2009 at 7:37 am, MarcoPolo said:

    Unless there’s a pretty girl or an underage boy involved, nobody in the main stream media will care. John Murtha’s best defense is that he does not make for good TV.

28. #626778
    On February 19th, 2009 at 7:46 am, tre said:

    RE-DEPLOY MURTHA TO OKINAWA LEVENWORTH!

    There, that’s better Seedubya.

29. #626789
    On February 19th, 2009 at 8:18 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    This is all part of the demoncrats master plan, to defile this once great nation down to the very lowest despicable ghetto imagineable, so that no one would want to live here. Immigration problem solved! I really think they’re on to someting.

30. #626811
    On February 19th, 2009 at 8:58 am, jag5775 said:

    Re: tre #28: Re-deploy Murtha to Okinawa–now Levenworth!
    I’ve lived in Okinawa, even the locals do not deserve Murtha. I’ve also lived in Kansas, and the locals do not deserve Murtha. How about Gitmo! It would serve a new purpose, and there would be space for additional personnel that also deserve this type of vacation.

31. #626813
    On February 19th, 2009 at 9:01 am, RedDog said:

    The public should be able to sue Congress. Make them cease and desist. At least they would be forced to respond to the legitimate charges against them.

32. #626814
    On February 19th, 2009 at 9:01 am, ctmom said:

    Culture of corruption, indeed.

33. #626859
    On February 19th, 2009 at 9:56 am, corona said:

    This is a non-story.
    Porkulus is what it is.
    The disciples of The Obamassiah don’t care about details.

34. #626909
    On February 19th, 2009 at 10:20 am, cabrerski said:

    The worst aspect of all of this:

    We taxpayers end up paying for the bribes of our Congressional Representatives and Senators. The earmarks go through and the return on investment is made via campaign donations (or more devious paybacks).

    Just another cost of doing business with D.C.