Murtha will have to testify in defamation case
posted at 5:10 pm on September 28, 2007 by Bryan
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He’ll have to submit a deposition. Hopefully he’ll be more forthcoming this time than his office was when I called them up last month. Perhaps by the time he testifies, he’ll actually know what’s going on in the trials. Not that not having all the facts slowed him down from pronouncing the Marines guilty of murder “in cold blood” starting last year.
A federal judge refused Friday to dismiss a defamation case against Rep. John P. Murtha and ordered the Pennsylvania Democrat to give a sworn deposition in the case.
A Marine Corps sergeant is suing the 16-term congressman for alleging “cold-blooded murder and war crimes” by unnamed soldiers in connection with the deaths of Iraqi civilians in the town of Haditha.
The deaths became known in May 2006 when Murtha, who opposes the Iraq war, said at a Capitol Hill news conference that a Pentagon war crimes investigation will show Marines killed dozens of innocent Iraqi civilians in the town in 2005.
Murtha’s office declined to comment on the ruling. He has said his intention was to draw attention to the pressure put on troops in Iraq and to cover-up the incident.
The Justice Department wanted the case dismissed because Murtha was acting in his official role as a lawmaker. Assistant U.S. Attorney John F. Henault said the comments were made as part of the debate over the war in Iraq.
This is one of the many areas where I’ll depart from the Bush administration, which is in charge of the Justice Department. Murtha slandered those troops and his repeated slanders of them echoed throughout the entire world. Murtha damaged our cause in the war. A civil slander suit is the least of the legal problems he ought to face for that.
And as the judge points out, giving Murtha a pass here might set dangerous precedent.
“You’re writing a very wide road for members of Congress to go to their home districts and say anything they choose about private persons and be able to do so without any liability. Are you sure you want to do that?” Collyer said, adding later, “How far can a congressman go and still be protected?”
Collyer said she was troubled by the idea the lawmakers are immune from lawsuits regardless of what they say to advance their political careers.
If average Americans can’t get away with slander, why should Murtha?
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“Well, were you in the service? I was in Korea and Vietnam and the trial’s not over yet and…”
Because Murtha is a goddamn cowardly two-faced piece of scum who uses his service as a political tool.
MadisonConservative on September 28, 2007 at 5:12 PM
OMG! It was all out of heartfelt concern for the poor lads.
Gag.
Gregor on September 28, 2007 at 5:13 PM
Very good. I am quite pleased, Murtha needs to answer for his actions.
Spirit of 1776 on September 28, 2007 at 5:15 PM
I’m sure Murtha will be in Tammany Hall this evening locating another judge who will lay aside this ruling in exchange for a full freezer. Oooops….did I just defame him? I’m right here John, HA can give you the address.
Limerick on September 28, 2007 at 5:15 PM
Good! It’s about time this scum has to answer for his seditious words.
jdawg on September 28, 2007 at 5:17 PM
I thought they are immune only if they were speaking on the floor of the House/Senate. Otherwise, they have to abide by the same standards of defamation as the rest of us (in theory).
jaime on September 28, 2007 at 5:18 PM
Agreed! Fire up the coals and get a rake
Kini on September 28, 2007 at 5:19 PM
If I am remembering correctly, Congressman are only immune for remarks made on the floor of Congress. CNN and Hardball appearances somehow didn’t make the immunity cut.
Redbird on September 28, 2007 at 5:20 PM
Will Media Matters prep him for his testimony?
JammieWearingFool on September 28, 2007 at 5:21 PM
They need to come down hard on that despicable bum. Most of those politicos are nothing more than two-bit snake oil salesmen and they deserve no special protection or consideration.
rplat on September 28, 2007 at 5:22 PM
Sorry, but on this one the Justice Department is part of the problem, not part of the solution. Fortunately Judge Collyer appears to be more fair-minded. Here’s hoping Grandpa Simpson perjures himself, the backstabbing bastard.
ReubenJCogburn on September 28, 2007 at 5:23 PM
If average Americans can’t get away with slander, why should Murtha?
Slander? How about treason?
JWS on September 28, 2007 at 5:32 PM
Damn right, and Murtha is just the perfect a$$hole to be first…
doriangrey on September 28, 2007 at 5:34 PM
His intent?!!!! It was to the damage the Corps’ reputation. Why oh why didn’t I do a Geraldo on him when I had the chance when he was here in MN last election and I refused to shake his hand? Arrrgh! Oh I know why, I’m a Marine.
MNDavenotPC on September 28, 2007 at 5:36 PM
Own it, Murtha. Own it and let it eat you alive, you corrupt old bastard.
Not that I have strong feelings about it or anything.
Merovign on September 28, 2007 at 5:38 PM
Hmm, Casey’s mom had a bench warrant out, Murtha gets sued, these are very nice developments.
bbz123 on September 28, 2007 at 5:40 PM
I question the timing of Media Matters going after Rush.
Buy Danish on September 28, 2007 at 5:42 PM
That’s kinda insulting to a$$hole’s isn’t it? :)
Pam on September 28, 2007 at 5:45 PM
Let’s see. Murtha says that he’s far too valiant to be judged by any mere civilian….
Well, that can only mean he’d happily submit himself to trial by a jury of his peers — fellow United States Marines, right?
Or maybe not. Maybe he’s just a little bit terrified he’d learn the hard way how that “Semper Fi” stuff he keeps trying to hide behind either works BOTH WAYS – or not at all.
logis on September 28, 2007 at 5:50 PM
I’ll gladly serve on his jury, but to call me a peer of his, I won’t accept. I and my brothers of the Corps are better. Yes, I know I’m being arrogant.
MNDavenotPC on September 28, 2007 at 5:55 PM
I hope those Marines ask for a whole lot of money.
And the jury gives them even more.
trigon on September 28, 2007 at 5:58 PM
Down Down Down, Down to the ring of FIRE. Finally a judge with some common sense. You go judge its you’re birthday.
mjkazee on September 28, 2007 at 6:04 PM
50,000? per word/Marine? It’s not just money. I hope the judge forces him to recant and publicly apologize. Then retire.
jdawg on September 28, 2007 at 6:08 PM
That fat, pig-butt sucking scum should be exposed for the POS he is. Damn, I am so pi**ed about this scum. What the heck is wrong with the people who keep voting him in?
Bet the MSM doesn’t cover this.
Army Vet 1961 – 1967
BobK on September 28, 2007 at 6:13 PM
This is outstanding news. Maybe they can go after Ted “Abu Ghraib is open under new management, American management” Kennedy. Or Dick “Pol Pot” Durbin. Let these b@stards know they can’t spout off without consequences.
Of course the libs will be complaining that BushCo is stifling free speech and soon will be taking over congress and shipping the the Dems to Guantanamo.
Mallard T. Drake on September 28, 2007 at 6:14 PM
Well this slippery POS got away with his involvement in abscam. I am not encouraged that he will have to pay for his irresponsible remarks.
csdeven on September 28, 2007 at 6:15 PM
If Murtha had just thrown in some weasel words–if he had just said some of our Marines may be guilty of terrible crimes, I’d be inclined to let him go. But Murtha didn’t employ any weasel words. He made strong claims and as such his statements were lies. Thus, he should be harshly punished given how his lies damaged our country. It may seem a little weird that such a small difference in wording should be treated so differently, but this small difference makes a big difference in terms of propaganda. A weasel worded statement would have had little propaganda value for our enemies.
Perhaps politicians like academicians should talk cautiously. On the other hand, I loved Churchill and Thatcher best when they were blunt. However, they didn’t lie. The issues in this paragraph overwhelm me & I’m confused.
thuja on September 28, 2007 at 6:15 PM
Marines “semper fi”
murtha “interdum fi”
redshirt on September 28, 2007 at 6:19 PM
I am not encouraged that he will have to pay for his irresponsible remarks.
csdeven on September 28, 2007 at 6:15 PM
Agree.
JWS on September 28, 2007 at 6:35 PM
TERM LIMITS!!!!!!!
ctmom on September 28, 2007 at 6:37 PM
There’s nothing arrogant about being a higher form of life than Murtha.
Tennessee Dave on September 28, 2007 at 6:49 PM
Politicians (Democrats) get away with vehicular manslaughter, drunk driving, insider trading, outright theft and a whole laundry list of offenses normal citizens usually do hard time for; what makes slander so darned special.
kiakjones on September 28, 2007 at 6:52 PM
Leaving the Americans with no civil means of protecting themselves from slander by Congressmen would leave them only with uncivil means. My point seems especially pertinent to a case brought by a warrior on behalf of warriors. I don’t know that a warrior class has ever before been so capable, yet so mild toward its government and the other citizens. It seems such a condition can’t last forever even under the best circumstances. Yet it seems likely to last longer, if the Americans are careful to go on according each other, and especially their warriors, civil means of redress for harms they think have been done them by unarmed Congressmen.
Kralizec on September 28, 2007 at 7:01 PM
lol. That’s a good line. I don’t know where you got, but I’m stealin’ it from you.
samuelrylander on September 28, 2007 at 7:10 PM
We have a words for guys like murtha in the Corps, Sh*tBird A*sbag, Scrote, Non-hacker, Poge, and Smack to name a few.
TheSitRep on September 28, 2007 at 7:10 PM
ctmom: Big,huge,gianormous DITTO to TERM LIMITS.Sure would solve some problems….
Regney on September 28, 2007 at 7:14 PM
An old Army buddy sent me an email with a country song about A**holes and murtha’s picture along with a bunch of others is featured in the video portion. I just had to put it on my bog site.
WildBillK on September 28, 2007 at 7:21 PM
If anyone just wants to see the country song video and skip the blog site, it’s at: http://wildbillkblog.blogspot.com/2007/09/country-song-about-aholes.html
WildBillK on September 28, 2007 at 7:23 PM
Murtha does not possess the guts to face the military he has done so much to slander and defame these days. Too bad the Marines can’t revoke his one time standing in the Corp. He disgraces the uniform he once claimed pride in wearing.
pilamaye on September 28, 2007 at 7:24 PM
O.K. so I apologize for making a$$holes look bad… :(
doriangrey on September 28, 2007 at 7:25 PM
Would solve lots of problems – Kennedy, Kerry, Murtha, Durbin, oh, just about any with (D) after their name, and a few of the rino (R)’s too.
IrishEyes on September 28, 2007 at 7:28 PM
That made me smile….really big smile…
doriangrey on September 28, 2007 at 7:29 PM
Agreed. It would have be nice to have an Attorney General with some malkins pursue criminal action againt the scumbucket.
infidel4life on September 28, 2007 at 7:37 PM
I’m not even in the Marine Corps, and I still hope they smoke the crap out of him.
Of course, I am in the Army, and loathe what that man tried to do with what is still man for man the greatest military force on the planet.
Spc Steve on September 28, 2007 at 7:53 PM
If lawmakers are immune then everyone else should be too.
Speakup on September 28, 2007 at 7:57 PM
Hooray hooray hooray! Scumbag gets his day.
warriorlawyer on September 28, 2007 at 7:59 PM
Let’s hope that things go well and Murtha has to pony up a lot of dough to those guys he slandered. If only the entire US Military could sue Kerry, Reid, et. al.
Catie96706 on September 28, 2007 at 7:59 PM
I.
CAN’T.
WAIT!
shooter on September 28, 2007 at 8:33 PM
[kiakjones on September 28, 2007 at 6:52 PM]
LOL. Well, here’s hoping he won’t have a box to live in after this is over … or pennies to cover his eyes. (I’m still laughing at that one.)
Dusty on September 28, 2007 at 8:48 PM
To rake across the coals can be used in two different ways that I am aware of.
1) To drag someone across a bed of hot coals
2) To stir up the coals in a fire….as if to dredge up stuff from years ago.
Both are apropos in this case!
csdeven on September 28, 2007 at 9:23 PM
I am sure the reason for the immunity the congress gets is so that they will be free to discuss all issues uninhibited. It is sound reasoning.
This is NOT what Murtha was doing. He was expressing his opinion as if it were fact. He made an accusation. That opinion, even on the floor of congress would/should be challenged.
He is the typical politician that has been insulated from his behavior for so long, he doesn’t care how far over the line he goes. It’s time to knock him down a couple pegs with a substantial monetary penalty.
csdeven on September 28, 2007 at 9:28 PM
I believe there’s ample grounds in our legal system to hold politicians accountable to the same standards of law that hold for Hollywood stars, lawyers, athletes, corporate execs, and everyday Americans.
petefrt on September 28, 2007 at 9:39 PM
If anyone is listening to Savage, I’d be interested to hear his reaction. Although I think I already know…lol. As for Murtha…he’s an idiot, period.
SouthernGent on September 28, 2007 at 9:55 PM
Sixteen term Congressman Abscam should resign immediately if not sooner. He’s a coward and traitor. Why? Because he provides aid and comfort to our enemy with his words. I would give anything to know how George Washington would have dealt with this waste of skin, Murtha.
Zorro on September 28, 2007 at 10:10 PM
Murtha should be tried for Sedition but since we don’t have any political leadership with a nut sack “don’t question their patriotism” as they slander our military our nation and give hope and comfort to the enemy. In WW2 Tokyo Rose had to operate from Japan in 2007 she operates from Congress/Senate/most newspapers/and allot of news shows. Doubt that explain to me why wearing a freeking US label is disturbing or outright refused when you are a suppose to be a American news outlet?
Sorry for the Rant I do hope that those Marines left are also vindicated and then together take Murtha for the maximum of whatever slander charges can bring.
C-Low on September 28, 2007 at 11:09 PM
Burn Murtha! Burn! Damn you.
FireFly on September 28, 2007 at 11:18 PM
Is the trial still going on?
Mike Honcho on September 28, 2007 at 11:32 PM
Oh Johnny boy, never thought you might be held accountable for your lies did you?
robo on September 28, 2007 at 11:35 PM
Although I hope the Marine(s) suing get plenty of cash out of this, (since that seems to be the only thing ones like Murtha value, personal intergrity means nothing) I’m more looking forward to Murtha having to publicly eat a whole picnic of excrement sandwiches over his words. I’d like to see him have to make apologies repeatedly in front of the biggest group of Marines that could be gathered, both current and past active ones. Let him apologize directly to the group he still tries to belong to only when it’s in his favor.
El Cazador on September 28, 2007 at 11:40 PM
Geez… I wonder how much coverage his enablers at MSNBC will give of the proceedings??? Probably some inasmuch as they can label it a carriage of gross injustice against an esteemed member of Congress. I suspect CNN will be a little more even-handed in its coverage. FNC, of course, will keep us all up to date… LOL
D2Boston on September 28, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Huh. In other words, politicians are not above the law. Thanks for the reminder…I vaguely remember learning that in high school civics, but had quite forgotten now.
RushBaby on September 29, 2007 at 12:01 AM
So what about the NY Times, Media Matters, CNN, Michael Moore, etc..?
http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/31/michael-moore-getting-sued/
Can anyone give me a follow up on the last one?
El Guapo on September 29, 2007 at 12:13 AM
It looks like Bush is siding with the liberals and against America once more.
All Murtha had to do was tell the truth and say, for example: “I believe that these guys are all cold-blooded murderers; and I feel absolutely no need to wait and hear any defense.” THAT would be a statement of personal opinion and argument.
But he didn’t have the guts to make that argument or any other. Instead, he falsely pretended that he knew some magical facts about the case that hadn’t been publicized yet.
That was a lie, and it was intended to defame specific individuals. Sure, he told that lie and defamed those Marines in order to advance his political agenda; but that doesn’t magically make it “debate.”
This is slander, pure and simple.
logis on September 29, 2007 at 12:16 AM
Last year before our deployment, I had to correct one of my subordinates when he echoed Murtha by saying he really thinks Marines are indiscriminately killing civilians. And yes he unfortunatley watches/listens to BBC.
El Guapo on September 29, 2007 at 12:16 AM
Bush lost his backbone long time ago. So did his top brass.
Thank you politics and the PC/human rights police who care more about the rights of Gitmo prisoners who eat better and get better medical care than I do, home or deployed. And those guys want to kill the same gays they are supposedly definding as well.
El Guapo on September 29, 2007 at 12:20 AM
Plain, pure, and simple…..I served a decade……some you trust behind you, some you keep in front of you….guess where John marched.
Limerick on September 29, 2007 at 12:21 AM
Im thinking John may have been like Kerry. Everyone watched him like a hawk. I work with some like that now.
Sorry to hear you didn’t finish to collect your retirement. But thanks for your service. The good ones always seem to be driven out.
El Guapo on September 29, 2007 at 12:28 AM
Back at ya El Guapo…..:) beer and bbq on me.
It wasn’t politics (even though Jimah was king) I was trying to save a marriage…..and it didn’t work out anyway.
That’s ok…life has been grand.
Limerick on September 29, 2007 at 12:31 AM
Jimah!? Were you in during the Carter debacle!? You just made me feel young! Just kidding! I’ll pour my first beer tomorrow night in your honor. As I do for all my comrads.
El Guapo on September 29, 2007 at 12:51 AM
Better yet…pour one for the boys in the Cav…..that is where my son is.
Cheers friend!….(hat tip to you).
Limerick on September 29, 2007 at 12:57 AM
Copy that! God Speed to your son.
El Guapo on September 29, 2007 at 1:08 AM
“The Justice Department wanted the case dismissed because Murtha was acting in his official role as a lawmaker.”
Congress is prohibited by the Constitution to make “findings of guilt” concerning criminal matters. See Article 1, Section 9, paragraph 3.
georgej on September 29, 2007 at 1:46 AM
Murtha deserves EVERYTHING that happens to him over this. I hope the court awards everything he has to the Marine and impoverishes him.
georgej on September 29, 2007 at 1:48 AM
I think you could even go so far as to say he gave comfort and aid to our enemies. I believe that fits the Constitutional definiton of treason.
Buford on September 29, 2007 at 2:09 AM
“Collyer said she was troubled by the idea the lawmakers are immune from lawsuits regardless of what they say to advance their political careers.” [emphasis mine]
At long last! A judge who actually gets it!
“The Justice Department wanted the case dismissed because Murtha was acting in his official role as a lawmaker. Assistant U.S. Attorney John F. Henault said the comments were made as part of the debate over the war in Iraq.”
When did slandering troops in the field become part of the lawmaking process? His comments were made as part of a self-serving powerplay, and he was acting in his role as the official anti-war, anti-Bush, go-to guy in every available media venue. Sheesh. The Justice Dept. ought to be indicting him, not defending him. How exactly does that work?
logis:
“It looks like Bush is siding with the liberals and against America once more.”
At this point, I’m afraid all those much vaunted “career professionals” are running the shop.
JM Hanes on September 29, 2007 at 2:10 AM
Well, Preston Brooks is my hero, hopefully someone will repeat history on Murtha.
Tim Burton on September 29, 2007 at 2:18 AM
georgej you want to clarify?
No bill of attainder or ex post facto Law shall be passed.???
http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.articlei.html
Murtha said this to the international press, not just the congress, with no data to suport it. Unfortunatley our law states that any lawsuit for slander or libel must show criminal intent to ruin ones image or reputation….
Murtha will walk, just like Kennedy in Chapaduowic (spelling?). because just like Kennedy, they are both just rich dumba$$es.
El Guapo on September 29, 2007 at 2:19 AM
You cleared it up very well. If I were the judge, I wold state this in my sentencing.
El Guapo on September 29, 2007 at 2:22 AM
Article I:9:3: Nice get, georgej!
Bit of a stretch, but well within the spirit of the thing. Certainly a strong argument that Murtha was clearly not acting in an official capacity, but rather to the contrary, flirting with a constitutional abuse of power explicitly prohibited to Congress.
JM Hanes on September 29, 2007 at 2:30 AM
JM Hanes
There should be mandatory breathalizer tests for anyone debating or casting a vote. After all, I have to give up my not-so-free time for wiz-quizes when I am busy at (military) work.
In fact, does congress even undergo random drug screaning? Afterall, no is is above the law.
El Guapo on September 29, 2007 at 2:35 AM
El Guapo:
If this judge got the political advancement angle and the dangers of (preemptive!) immunity right off the bat, I think we’re in good hands here. Of course, I’ve been disappointed before, and before that, and….
Bill of Attainder: “A legislative act that singles out an individual or group for punishment without a trial.”
JM Hanes on September 29, 2007 at 2:39 AM
El Guapo, JM, if the Justice Department’s opinion that Murtha was acting in the role of a legislator was correct, then Murtha was PRONOUNCING guilt upon these Marines, and doing so as a legislator. That what a a Bill of Attainder is. A BoA does NOT require a vote of a legislature just an act of one or more legislators pronouncing guilt, especially when the legislator in question is in charge of military appropriations.
The Separation of Powers doctrine is rather clear. The Judiciary is the only branch allowed to determine guilt, not Congress. Congress is limited to impeachment and removal of officers of the United States or their colleagues. They have zero role in determining the guilt or innocence of men charged with criminal violations.
Congress MAY establish lower courts (and they have, including the military courts system), but the STILL are not allowed to pronounce guilt. It is obvious that Murtha did, indeed, pronounce the men guilty of the crimes they were accused of.
If, as the judge ruled, Murtha was NOT acting as a legislator, then he has no immunity and can be sued for defamation. If he was acting in the role of a legislator, then he was clearly violating the Constitution.
Murtha, the stupid toad, had no idea that he’d be trapped between the rock and the hard place when he gleefully went before the reporters to smear the Marines.
Either way, he deserves whatever he gets for smearing those young men.
georgej on September 29, 2007 at 3:05 AM
georgej
You summed it up right there.
If a congressman ever publicly convicted me of anything while I was deployed and defending my base/district/province/coutry, I would not rest until I took his place in congress. After I retired of course. Murtha messed up.
He needs to retire to a rest home, and smoke that bowl I know he long desires.
El Guapo on September 29, 2007 at 3:28 AM
Murtha has no shame, hasn’t had since he bought his medals after coming home from Vietnam. He’s the stereotypical fat cat politician cutting back room deals and moving money (has $150.5 million of pork in the 2008 defense budget alone). What this lawsuit will do in shine a very bright spotlight on him and keep in on him while he tries to scurry away like some fat azzed cockroach caught out in the kitchen. I have a feeling that he can’t afford too much public scrutiny and we’ll know when we’re close to something when all his DEM buddies disappear.
Buzzy on September 29, 2007 at 3:47 AM
Buzzy
I could never be a politician. Anyone wanting me to lobby for them: I say get to work and prove you are the best the gov’t can go with: give me the lowest price and best quality. You want a new road? Let’s look at where your current money is going…Get sponsors to make investments and fund the project, this will naturally create more jobs and boost the stock of your local companies with no gaurantees so if they defunct, the gov’t can go with another contractor and save $$….
I make it sound too easy. So easy, it is actually illegal believe it or not, according to the current laws.
El Guapo on September 29, 2007 at 3:59 AM
I’ve changed my mind about Murtha’s punishment. Oh, he still has to pay the cash, but on top of that he has to go to the home towns of every Marine he slandered and make public apologies. He also has to appear in front of the country in a prime time nationally televised apology.
csdeven on September 29, 2007 at 8:24 AM
I was in the Military. If I were to question Murtha as happened in that interview,would he bow to my absolute moral authority? Nope-then I would be a partisan hack who doesn’t know the facts. Then Murtha would disappear into that waiting elevator.
Doug on September 29, 2007 at 9:10 AM
You guys are going to be so disappointed. Murtha, with the best lawyers Soros’ money can buy, will most likely draw a judge who will be most sympathetic to him. In other words, nothing will come of it.
Of course, I tend to be very pessimistic when it comes to court trials. OJ, Michael Jackson, et al.
Qzsusy on September 29, 2007 at 9:13 AM
AND Murtha has to apologize to the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Miguel Terrazas. Murtha has shamefully connected this brave Marines name and sacrifice with despicable false accusations that to this day he refuses to apologize for.
csdeven on September 29, 2007 at 9:50 AM
I think any part of punishment should be having to face in person each of the Marine Corp Divisions in there home Camps.
Wade on September 29, 2007 at 9:51 AM
Wade on September 29, 2007 at 9:52 AM
More importantly what fictitious company will handle the payoff via yet another murtha pork pie?
jdkchem on September 29, 2007 at 10:02 AM
It’ll be interesting to see what if anything comes of this. Murtha sometimes seems to be coated with teflon as he’s able to slide away from situations where his ethics are under question.
Yakko77 on September 29, 2007 at 10:09 AM
What does this say about the creatures in his district. Are they scum just like him? Don’t they have any people in the armed services? They go along with this jerk? Of course they do, he ‘earmarks’ a lot of useless project money to his district. Nothing will come of this as long as Pelosi is ‘da boss’. Just like Jefferson of Lousyana. They finally went to bat in Federal Court this week on his case. Where’s the cry for his expulsion from the democ-rats? He may become the first Congressman to serve from his jail cell. Maybe Pelosi will set up close-circuit TV to his cell for voting and speeches and such. What the hell happened to our country?
countywolf on September 29, 2007 at 11:10 AM
“It’ll be interesting to see what if anything comes of this. Murtha sometimes seems to be coated with teflon as he’s able to slide away from situations where his ethics are under question.
Yakko77 on September 29, 2007 at 10:09 AM”
That’s because it a very closely held secret Murtha is in fact, mentally retarded. Apparently his IQ is barely over 80 but, ah, the members keep him there as a sort of honorary representative for these deserving folks. Part of the deal was he wasn’t supposed to actually say anything but there’s been a problem with built up tolerance on one of his core therapy drugs.
pc on September 29, 2007 at 11:52 AM
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