Should War Veteran John Murtha be elected to top Majority Leader Post?
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Murtha exposed facts that people don't like to accept.\nWhen Rumsfeld resigned there was a sigh of relief heard within ten mile radius of PENTAGON.\nDubya Lied.\nRumsfeld Lied.\nMurtha threw out some unpleasant truths.
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The main issue with this guy is his appointment as Majority Whip, isn't it? Perhaps Republican spinners and agitators figure the dumb masses don't understand this and that it's better to play on his membership on an Intelligence Committee. \n\nBut no matter, you've raised an issue about serious charges made against Alcee Hastings while he was a judge 25 years ago. The alleged bribery occurred in 1981, and a judge taking bribes is very serious. This is a complex case, and it seems to involve a partial acquittal. I can't find much more information now, but I'm sure there will be articles reviewing his history in the next few days and weeks.\n\nI'd be more concerned if there were more recent charges. Perhaps he's kept his nose clean knowing that he got a free pass in the early 1980's.\n\nI hate to say "the other side does the same" because this is a frequent and usually false Republican argument. However, when it comes to the small pool of candidates for Congressional leadership, a direct and fair comparison can be made.\n\nA few years ago, John Boehner, the current  Republican Majority Leader passed out checks from tobacco lobbyists to other members of the House, right on the floor of the house. Two other guys that were in line for Tom DeLay's job had records that were even more tarnished. And of course, Tom DeLay, the former Majority Leader, is under indictment and will likely do jail time for election law violations.\n\nCurrent Speaker of the House Hastert, failed to remove Foley and endangered young pages for as long as 5 years. Hastert got his job because the candidate before him had too much taint, and the moral majority leader of the impeachment against Clinton, Newt Gingrich, was a serial adulteror who was involved in a long affair with a young aide.\n\nAll I can say is the leadership pool seems pretty tainted, and if someone's record  has been clear for 25 years, that's probably the best they can do. After all, McCain was heavily involved in a scandal involving the failure of the savings and loan industry about 25 years ago also. And that fact will probably not impact his bid for the presidency.
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Murtha has been a strong voice in Congress for many years. His experience will benefit our nation.\n\nHe does have one big black streak upon him. Remember Abscam? He told the agents he wouldn't accept their bribe, "at this time". It is something he will never be able to live down. Many watchdog groups are crying foul over his possible leadership position.
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Murtha is absolutely right. \n\nEvery reason the Bush administration has given for going to Iraq has proven to be a lie, and every justification they have made for staying in Iraq is complete nonsense.\nIt is time to declare Iraq a failed mission, and cut our losses. It is time to come home.
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Yep, she is going to clean up congress by putting Murtha the bribery crook up for one position, nominating one of only 6 impeached federal judges for another...."and the beat goes on.....the beat goes on".\n\nHell, remember the Democrat Check bouncing scandall of the early 90's?  That was childs play to what is coming.
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*Pondering* Try running a google search for the most info, but short answer is...\n\nA popular Defence Minister in India who resigned because of scandal...
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"Monday, March 14, 2005\nCongressmen With Sons in Iraq\nBy James Joyner \nIt is often noted that relatively few Members of Congress have served in the Armed Forces and that their sons and daughters are quite unlikely to have to fight in the wars that they authorize. CNN highlights a few Members who do have a very personal stake in the Iraq War. \n\nLawmakers share parents’ fears\n\nFor more than a year, Rep. Joe Wilson’s desk at the House Armed Services Committee was the intersection of his personal and political interest in the Iraq war. On the table were bills about how to pay for and supply the conflict. Underneath, a handheld computer buzzed with real-time reports from his son Alan, an intelligence officer in southern Iraq. “I would get a ‘Hey Dad’ message almost every day,” the South Carolina Republican recalls. “I felt like I was voting on legislation, but I was living it simultaneously.”\n\nFor about half a dozen members of Congress who have had kids serving in Iraq, the war is far more than a matter of public policy. They debate it and often defend it — with eyes on public opinion, like almost any elected official. But they also live the war through those most dear to them. Therein lies a lesson about the limits of power. Lawmakers may be able to shift billions of dollars to pet projects or get seats at a state dinner. But none has the muscle to keep a child safe in a war zone, half a world away.\n\nSo at 6 a.m. on February 25, when his radio delivered the not-uncommon news that three Marines were killed in Iraq, Sen. Kit Bond felt it in his gut. “Tightness in my stomach,” Bond, R-Missouri, recalled, a jaw muscle flexing at the memory. “An involuntary reaction.” Bond’s only child, Samuel, 24, had left for Iraq just three days earlier to serve as an intelligence officer in the Marines. Samuel was safe that day.\n\nOf course, six out of 535 Members is still a tiny percentage (1.1%). The article actually mentions only five, four Republicans (Wilson, Bond, Rep. Todd Akin of Missouri, and Rep. Duncan Hunter of California), and one Democrat (Sen. Tim Johnson of South Dakota). \n\nUpdate/correction (1035): A couple of commenters have questioned whether this percentage isn’t actually rather high given the age of the typical Member. A fair point. I can’t find demographic data with which to compare. The 1.1% Members (even 0.9% if the five listed is the complete set) is likely high compared to others in their wealth/education bracket. It would almost certainly be higher, too, if grandchildren were factored in. \n\nPermalink | Comments (4) | Send TrackBack | Trackbacks Off \n\n\nNOTE: My spam filter automatically deletes any TrackBacks that do not actually link and refer to this post. Those doing it manually should ensure they have linked the post before sending the TrackBack ping.\nAlthough I am betting the percentage of troops in Iraq verses the general population is any higher than 1.1%. \n\nI think what is more interesting is that the majority of the children in combat are the kids of republicans, and the one kid of the democrat is a democrat from a state where democrats tend to be of the more conservative variety. \n\nPosted by: Just Me at March 14, 2005 10:20 Permalink \n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nJust did the math, and the percentage of troops verses population is .05%, granted you have to factor in that some people in the general population are too young to have kids, but then many members of congress have kids who are too young or too old to be in the military. \n\nPosted by: Just Me at March 14, 2005 10:22 Permalink \n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nConsidering the age of most of our senators, I wonder if that number increases significantly if you include grandchildren!\n\nWe seem to be creating political dynasties where military service is still a plus. \n\nPosted by: Maggie a
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As a Minnesotan, I would proudly cast my vote for our former governor, Ventura. He served our state well; better than many expected!\n   Additionally, I feel no Commander in Chief should be allowed to hold office and command American troops unless he or she has served in our armed forces. Ventura was a Navy SEAL, and the discipline and vision required to achieve that speaks volumes.
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Yes.  Millitary action has to be taken against Pakisthan so that the terrorist problems in Kashmir will come to end.  The right person to take millitary acgtion is US. Only Bush dare do it. The only male President US has ever seen is none other than Mr. Bush.  Like he has controlled terrorism in Afgan and Iraq, he should step in Pak and control its nose poking activity. Then India will always be a trusted friend of US.
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Yes ; the Democrat Party is not being represented adequately . Most democrats do not loath our military . I can see that the left wing radicals are slowly trying to bring the democrats to communism ; and perhaps all of America .  If you look at who their heroes are ( and it's not America or our Military ) , you will find many communist ties . John Kerry , for one is honored in the War Museum in Ho Chi Minh, as a hero who helped them win the Viet Nam War AGAINST AMERICA . Kerry is a poor representative of anything American . I heard a little boy asking his mother about what Kerry said ..and then he said , " Mommy, is he an American "?
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Yeah, he's a decorated "war hero"....coughbullshitcough....  Yeah, he's demonstrated that he can pull out of a fight when his unit needs him with the best of 'em.\n\nI've gotten the elitist impression from him before, but this "study hard or you'll wind up in Iraq" BS is just over the top.  I was 10 friggin' points from qualifying for the triple nines (that's way over being just a MENSA) & I was a Marine infantryman.  If I was still in the corps, you know where I'd be?  That's right, Iraq.  Study hard, students, or you'll wind up becoming a whack-job elitist left-wing politician.
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You can trust him to continue falling off the deep end. Of course not, some scientists invented a military computer communications system, and when the Senator Gore was on a cmte he voted in favor of allowing some of that technology into the public eye. He wasn't even an important senator on that committee
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He's not just the Majority Leader, he is my Senator here in Nevada, and I think he has done a good job; and I think he will be a great Majority Leader as well.  \n\nRegarding "chainsaws" comment about the possibility of taxes going up:  Taxes are part of being an American citizen.  It is the only way to fund our way of life.  It is up to the citizens to speak up and make sure tax increases are used for the right things, and not on frivolous expenses.\n\nViva Harry Reid!!!
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Mahajan was a very secular leader. He was expected to become the next PM from the NDA. His demise leaves a great impact on the Sena-BJP alliance as he was a emerging social Hindu leader
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I don't know of a Jon Carry. However, any aspirations John Kerry had in becoming our next president was blown away by his idiotic remarks about our troops. The liberals in Massachusetts may keep re-electing him ( after all, they keep re-electing a murderer ), but he is toast as far as any other political office.
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Vijayakanth has to go a long way in Politics. He should clear his stands in vital issues and long term plans and policies. Just now he started a party and all of a sudden he should not dream about CM. Except him, people doesn't know any other person in DMDK. \n Let us see how he is performing at Virudhachalam.If he can show an outstanding performance at Virudhachalam and still keeps the integrity of the party till 2011, he can expect some more seats and become a 'king maker'.But, let him prove himself first.
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Definitely Murtha. Dean comes in a very close second, while Kerry and Clinton are tied for third.