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General Category => Politics => Topic started by: Warph on October 16, 2008, 03:55:33 PM

Title: Murtha apologizes for calling western Pennsylvania 'racist'
Post by: Warph on October 16, 2008, 03:55:33 PM

(CNN) -- Pennsylvania Rep. John Murtha, a supporter of Barack Obama's presidential bid, apologized Thursday for calling western Pennsylvania "a racist area.

Rest of the story at the liberal CNN: http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/16/murtha.racism.apology/index.html

Well... gee whiz, John.... aren't you up for re-election in the 12 district???  I don't think this was a very smart move on your part.  Getting a little senile after thirty-four years in Congress?  You were a great Marine but, as a congressman of late, you stink, John.  Too much Obuma Koolaid.... time to give it up.

Title: Re: Murtha apologizes for calling western Pennsylvania 'racist'
Post by: pam on October 16, 2008, 04:36:36 PM
I mean seriously, does anybody really think there isn't a wee bit of racism in EVERY part of the country be it western Penn. or BF Missouri or Kansas? I mean really, I've worked for guys down here who are very racist, whether it's mexicans or black people or even orientals. All the news guys need to give the guy a break, least he had guts enough to say it lol
Title: Re: Murtha apologizes for calling western Pennsylvania 'racist'
Post by: mtcookson on October 16, 2008, 04:55:53 PM
I'm an equal opportunity racist... I hate everyone.


Ok... ok... just kidding. :laugh:
Title: Re: Murtha apologizes for calling western Pennsylvania 'racist'
Post by: pam on October 16, 2008, 09:20:49 PM
 :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Murtha apologizes for calling western Pennsylvania 'racist'
Post by: srkruzich on October 16, 2008, 09:24:23 PM
Quote from: pam on October 16, 2008, 04:36:36 PM
I mean seriously, does anybody really think there isn't a wee bit of racism in EVERY part of the country be it western Penn. or BF Missouri or Kansas? I mean really, I've worked for guys down here who are very racist, whether it's mexicans or black people or even orientals. All the news guys need to give the guy a break, least he had guts enough to say it lol
I don't have any use for murtha after he tried to use his power to influence the conviction of innocent marines over haditha iraq killings.

Now the marines are suing him for defamation of character along with some other things. 
Title: Re: Murtha apologizes for calling western Pennsylvania 'racist'
Post by: Teresa on October 16, 2008, 10:49:04 PM

The following makes it even harder to swallow....

Service/branch:   United States Marine Corps
Rank:   Colonel
Battles/wars:   Vietnam War
Awards:   American Spirit Honor Medal, Bronze Star, Purple Heart (2), Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, Navy Distinguished Service Medal

Impeach the jackass.....