MURTHA. Damn but I always get her name wrong. Can't expect me to remember an ex-Marine who caterwauls like an old lady, so pardon my confusion. Anyway, one of the cool things about being my age is the amount of contacts you can have, literally the world over. And one of the bad things about being my age is the amount of contacts, yadda, yadda. Virtually impossible to get back to everyone on a timely basis, and there are some I file away for future reference then give a great oops when, I've as usual forgotten.
The following is a fax sent to Representative Mar, Mar, MURtha, from a retired army Colonel:
Via Facsimile to: (814) 539-6229
Representative John Murtha
P.O. Box 780
Johnstown, PA 15907
Representative Murtha:
During the dark days of the American Revolution the Commanding General, George Washington seemed unable to win any victories. There were wholesale desertions, troops were starving, the fledgling government was sporadic with money, food and ammunition in short supply. Out of this darkness emerged a genuine American Hero. This officer brilliantly led his troops in combat and though seriously, and almost mortally wounded, won victory after victory for the desperate and beleaguered American Continental Army.
After helping to turn the tide of war in the favor of the Americans, this officer’s fame grew as did his prestige, but his prowess on the battlefield, his courage under fire and indeed all of his life, is forgotten because of one act. His name is now synonymous with “traitor” in the dictionary. General Benedict Arnold, like you, had a brilliant military career of courage, honor, and sacrifice. Like you, in my opinion, he was a traitor to his country and to his oath as an American soldier. It is indeed fitting that you are member of the same political party as another traitor and seditionist, former Lieutenant John Kerry USN, who betrayed his country, not only on the very floor of the House of Representatives that you now serve, but also, secretly, in the presence of our enem! ies in Paris, France.
Unlike you, he is a self proclaimed warrior and you earned your decorations, but the pair of you forgot one important thing. The United States of America and indeed the world are at war. We are at war with an implacable enemy. An enemy of racist, bigoted fanatics whose sole goal in life is to destroy the people of the United States of America, their culture and their religion. More American civilians have died on U.S. soil in this war than died in Wor! ld War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, and Dessert Storm put together.
We are at war, Representative Murtha, and your actions and conduct give aid and comfort to our enemies. Just in case you have forgotten the definition of treason and sedition, I have attached Webster’s definition as Tabs A and B to this letter.
A wise man once said, “There are no former Marines, only dead Marines.” He was wrong. You are not a Marine. You have lost the right to use that title. You have dishonored all of those who have fought and died up to the day you stood on the floor of the House of Representatives and demanded that we withdraw immediately. You lied to the press, when you said you did not make that statement. I watched you make that statement. Albeit your Bill, submitted, which I have also read, added a caveat, “as soon as practicable.” That is pure horseshit and you know it. Yes, Representative Murtha, you have given aid and comfort to our enemies in a time of war. You have given them hope, which they have fast been loosing, due to all of the victories and sacrifice by our sons and daughters on the field of battle in ! Iraq and Afghanistan. You have been honored by our enemies on the front page of Al Jazeera.
No, Representative Murtha, you are no longer a Marine. Your soul is dead. Your honor is dead, and without a soul or honor, you are nothing.
Be advised, my son is a Marine Officer. He has commanded men in battle through two (2) tours and he is due to return to Iraq on a third tour. If he should be harmed in any way as a result of your actions on the floor of the House this week, I will do everything in my power to see to it that you are driven from office and that you are charged and tried for treason and sedition.
The Marine Officer whose message was read on the House Floor by fellow member of Congress, Jean Schmidt, was right. You are a coward. Marines do not cut and run.
Fortunately, your obesity prevents you from wearing your Marine Uniform with even a semblance of pride, but I know your face. If I am in a room when you arrive, you will not enter. If you are in a room, when I arrive, you will leave. It is as simple as that.
OUT.
LTC Christopher J. Stark IN USAR
Strong stuff indeed, and pretty much sets the tone for the ones I've been reading from current as well as former service members. I do not for a second believe that Congresscritter Murtha says anything from the heart, as he is an accomplished politician who left his honor at the door to his office and will say or do anything that gets and keeps him in office. That's the nature of the beast, at least most of the time. Do I feel he is a traitorous scumbag for doing so?
Yep. He knows full well what Cronkite and the lefty's did to us back in the late 60's, early 70's, and for him to yell Cut & Run is beyond redemption. I wouldn't flat out deck the old fucker because I retain a certain level of honor, but I sure wish someone would. He deserves it. And more.
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