Pennsylvania – A spokesman says Democratic Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, a retired Marine Corps officer who became an outspoken critic of the Iraq war, has died. He was 77.
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He had been suffering complications from gallbladder surgery.
In 1974, Murtha became the first combat veteran of the Vietnam War elected to Congress. He wielded considerable clout for two decades as a leader of the House subcommittee that oversees Pentagon spending. But frustration over the Iraq war led him to call for an immediate pullout of U.S. troops in 2005.
Murtha’s congressional career was clouded by questions about his ethics — from the Abscam corruption probe in 1980 to more recent investigations into the special-interest spending known as earmarks and the raising of cash for election campaigns.
BD”E a good friend of the jews
there goes another democratic seat for the GOP
good riddance
Just think, all that money he screwed the citizens out of, and he’s still dead as a door nail. He’s only one…but it’s a start. Maybe he and Teddy can talk about the good ‘ol days if they can stand the heat.
Opposed the Iraq war? John should-off made sure his surgents weren’t Kosher. Most likely he will meet AirOfat and dicuss/curse the death senctences dished out by
}sreal vultures MOSSAD agents :^/
Good riddance to the man who called our soldiers Nazis.
They buried the politician today
The crowd it jeered and rang.
But as for me, I wept
For I had hoped to see him hang
let the corrupt and decadent pawns of our age know they will one day die, be judged and be punished for their crimes against their fellows. all the congress-corporate thugs and their bagmen and catamites –
murtha, joe liebermann,blair, obama, condoleeza all of them will one day arrive at hell’s gates with their puny pieces of eight, to meet a snickering satan.
who will pray for them ? can He forgive their transgressions ?
g-d will not be mocked !
This is the beginning of the great tribulation for the corrupt politicians of the American system of elitism. He may have been a soldier but he lost much respect with his voting record as he always voted for the removal of the goyims rights on all levels. Good riddance, bad politician.
He is powerful no longer.
He was one of the very few EX-marines.
Also one of the most corrupt congressmen in modern history.
This man was a decorated war hero who fought for this country and was willing to give his life for YOU. So what if you disagreed with his politics, he earned the right to have his opinions by spilling his own blood defending YOUR rights. You ungrateful pigs would dare demean this man, but happily bask in the freedoms he so bravely defended for YOU. SHAME on all of you!
I read that they nicked his bowel during the operation. so guessing rip roaring peritonitis? thats tragic. wasnt it dont by the walter reed guys?
he was a great friend of the Jews. R.I.P. John.
Since everyone is talking about the Haditha incident, and it is clear that nearly every person here got the story from Faux News, I think I’ll put a little truth into it:
1. There is little doubt that the incident occurred and 4 officers (so far) officially reprimanded by the Military.
2. One of the 8 testified that he saw another soldier gun down 5 people who were trying to surrender and then emptied his bladder on them.
3. John Kline (Republican Rep of MN) was aware of the testimony being given and said that there was no question that these Marines were lying and trying to cover it up.
4. The only reason the judge cites for dropping the charges (against some) is that they can’t prove who did what without eyewitnesses, and no Iraqis were willing to come and testify.
5. Frank Wuterich is still on trial for the incident and is facing multiple charges of nonpremeditated murder and/or negligent homicide. One of his subordinates flipped on him as he could not live with himself being involved in such a cover-up. Sanick Dela Cruz was offered immunity for his testimony.
This story is nearly proven to be true… so why attack Murtha? Unless you believe what you hear on Faux News.
bye, bye, john. hello new seat for the gop.
He was an extortionist and a traitor to his country. He will not be missed.