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    Latest Democratic retirement blamed on too much pork

    A press release from Rep. Murtha's office:

    Congressman John Murtha Passes Away at Age 77

    WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman John P. Murtha (PA-12) passed away peacefully this afternoon at 1:18 p.m. at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA. At his bedside was his family.

    Murtha, 77, was Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense.

    First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in February of 1974, Murtha dedicated his life to serving his country both in the military and in the halls of Congress. A former Marine, he became the first Vietnam War combat Veteran elected to the U.S. Congress.

    This past Saturday, February 6, 2010, Murtha became Pennsylvania's longest serving Member of Congress.
    I make no bones about my moral support for [terrorist] organizations. - chegitz guevara
    For those who aspire to live in a high cost, high tax, big government place, our nation and the world offers plenty of options. Vermont, Canada and Venezuela all offer you the opportunity to live in the socialist, big government paradise you long for. –Senator Rubio
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    Wow, you managed to be outclassed by Rush Limbaugh. Congratulations.
    Tutto nel mondo è burla

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    • #3
      Why? What'd he say?
      I make no bones about my moral support for [terrorist] organizations. - chegitz guevara
      For those who aspire to live in a high cost, high tax, big government place, our nation and the world offers plenty of options. Vermont, Canada and Venezuela all offer you the opportunity to live in the socialist, big government paradise you long for. –Senator Rubio

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      • #4
        Classy.
        "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
        Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Asher View Post
          Classy.
          True, it's not like the guy was a priest or something. Oh wait, he was a politician.

          Nevermind.
          "I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure." - Clarence Darrow
          "I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it." - Mark Twain

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          • #6
            Priest is synonymous with pedophile. They're different.
            Last edited by Asher; February 8, 2010, 16:43.
            "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
            Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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            • #7
              Meh. People get the respect they deserve. Dying doesn't change that.
              "I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure." - Clarence Darrow
              "I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it." - Mark Twain

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Asher View Post
                Classy.
                What he said.
                “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
                - John 13:34-35 (NRSV)

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui View Post
                  What he said.
                  I should respect him more than I would in life now that he's dead?
                  I make no bones about my moral support for [terrorist] organizations. - chegitz guevara
                  For those who aspire to live in a high cost, high tax, big government place, our nation and the world offers plenty of options. Vermont, Canada and Venezuela all offer you the opportunity to live in the socialist, big government paradise you long for. –Senator Rubio

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                  • #10
                    So from what we can see here, he isn't worthy of respect because he was democrat, congressman, war veteran, or some combination of those.

                    All perfectly reasonable.
                    “As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
                    "Capitalism ho!"

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                    • #11
                      I think it had something to do with publically calling certain Marines murderers and not retracting the comment when it was subsequently proved they were not.
                      "The DPRK is still in a state of war with the U.S. It's called a black out." - Che explaining why orbital nightime pictures of NK show few lights. Seriously.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by DaShi View Post
                        So from what we can see here, he isn't worthy of respect because he was democrat, congressman, war veteran, or some combination of those.

                        All perfectly reasonable.
                        Fair enough.

                        He was considered one of "the kings of pork" on Capitol Hill by taxpayer watchdog groups for requesting tens of millions of dollars in earmarks.


                        Fits the thread title.

                        Other controversies dogged Murtha's career. Critics alleged he steered Pentagon contracts to businesses that hired his brother as a lobbyist, but Murtha insisted his brother was treated like everyone else.


                        Murtha also turned up in the FBI's Abscam investigation in 1980 when undercover agents offered bribes to several members of Congress. Murtha was videotaped turning down a bribe, saying he wasn't interested "at this point." He was not charged.


                        Rep. John Murtha dies after surgery complications - CNN.com
                        http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/02/08/john.murtha.obit/index.html?hpt=T1
                        Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, a longtime fixture on the House subcommittee that oversees Pentagon spending, died after complications from gallbladder surgery, according to his office. He was 77.
                        "I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure." - Clarence Darrow
                        "I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it." - Mark Twain

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                        • #13
                          DinoDoc

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                          • #14
                            It's not even a good pun. If he died from a heart attack caused by high cholesterol, it might actually make some sense. He died from complications of a surgery that has nothing to do with either earmarks or pickled pig's feet.
                            The undeserving maintain power by promoting hysteria.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by DirtyMartini View Post
                              It's not even a good pun.
                              You're corect. I should have just left it at: Latest Democratic Retirement? Oh well. Spilt milk.
                              I make no bones about my moral support for [terrorist] organizations. - chegitz guevara
                              For those who aspire to live in a high cost, high tax, big government place, our nation and the world offers plenty of options. Vermont, Canada and Venezuela all offer you the opportunity to live in the socialist, big government paradise you long for. –Senator Rubio

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