Can America Reelect John Murtha And Still Be America?
Friends,
Has there ever been a war when mistakes have not been made? Mistakes in leadership circles, mistakes in planning, mistakes in tactics, and yes, mistakes by war fighters? Of course mistakes have been made. What the shark infested media’s insatiable appetite for “a story” at any cost ignores is the United States military Uniform Code of Miliary Justice. The UCMJ is well arranged to deal with mistakes and does so in a policy of “policing it’s own”.
What is appalling is the fabrication of “so-called warrior mistakes” by media and others and an all too willing government attempting to leap great prosecutorial chasms to support “political correct” legal success. For too long our military heroes of all services have taken the brunt of unsubstantiated rumors planted by anti-America elements, unscrupulous journalist, disgruntled citizens, self-serving media, and selfish, power hungry politicians, to name a few sources.
As an example. We know facts surrounding Pennsylvania Rep John Murtha’s announcement branding Marines associated in Haditha, Iraq combat as murderers of innocent civilians in cold blood.
“Our troops overreacted because of the pressure on them and they killed innocent civilians in cold blood.” Congressman John Murtha, USMC Retired
We also know Murtha made these statements before the smoke cleared from the battlefield, prior to any investigation, without consideration of any verified evidence. It does not stretch the judgment for a reasonable person to conclude Murtha’s motive was selfish, focused on his agenda, an opportunity to advance a political position, at the expense of an American time honored principle of “innocent until proven guilty” all leading to a despicable, terrible betrayal of combat Marines.
We also know, “with one exception, all of the Haditha Marines now have been exonerated. The exception is SSGT Frank Wuterich…” A lame-brain politician and a half baked journalist makes public statements based on rumor that Marines murdered innocent civilians contributing to an unbelievable legal horror show for combat Marines. To even charge these Marines in the first place is a gigantic miscarriage of justice.
This is not a democrat, republican, independent or any other political party issue. This is about a politician that has proven he is untrustworthy, without judgment, a political opportunist, a betrayer of our Marines in the case of the Haditha issue, a stain on the integrity of America, a reflection of aiding and abetting the enemy, and the cause of enormous pain on innocent Marines and their families.
Now we’re at the point where the rubber meets the road. Will we allow the ilk of John Murtha to again be elected as a Representative of the people of Pennsylvania, speak for America, and sit in the United States Congress? Or will citizens search their hearts and consider what’s best for America? That’s the question.
My personal opinion is that if Murtha is reelected, America no longer gives a damn about our freedom, our flag, our integrity, but chooses the cowardly, dishonorable, disloyal character of Murtha over the honorable, courageous,loyal character of our warriors and our nation, trashing the bedrock principles embedded in our Constitution.
Murtha has opposition. Lt. Colonel William Russell is a decorated combat veteran who has served in Desert Storm, the Iraq War, and the Pentagon on 9/11….an intelligent, courageous, viable candidate opposing Murtha in the congressional fight. Again, this is not about political party, it’s not even about Bill Russell or John Murtha, it’s about honor, integrity, and all the principles that have carried America as the greatest nation in the world which are being eroded.
Have we had enough of the slime coming from politicians to say, “I’m mad as hell and I’m going to do something about it” and really mean it? Are we willing to put politics aside and vote out a self-serving, betraying politicians and seat a fresh face? God help us, I hope so.
If so, go to William Russell’s web site and sign on to receive his information, read what Russell is about, watch a u-tube presentation, and send him a contribution.
Pass this information to your email friends, add it to your web sites…….let’s sink our talons in John Murtha’s ass and carry him somewhere other than the Congress of the United States.
Harry Riley, COL, USA, Ret
Crestview, FL