Nice article about Murtha on AOL. Will put tears in your eyes.

The last couple of pharagraphs put tears in my eyes. Murtha is a beautiful and sincere person and it shows.



Hawk Democrat Calls for Immediate Pullout
John Murtha, a Vietnam Veteran, Voted for Invasion of Iraq
By LIZ SIDOTI, AP

WASHINGTON (Nov. 17) - One of Congress' most hawkish and influential Democrats called Thursday for an immediate U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, sparking bitter and personal salvos from both sides in a growing Capitol Hill uproar over President Bush's war policies.

"It's time to bring them home," said Rep. John Murtha, a decorated Vietnam combat veteran, choking back tears during remarks to reporters. "Our military has accomplished its mission and done its duty."

The comments by the Pennsylvania lawmaker, who has spent three decades in the House, hold particular weight because he is close to many military commanders and has enormous credibility with his colleagues on defense issues. He voted for the war in 2002, and remains the top Democrat on the House Appropriations defense subcommittee.

"Our troops have become the primary target of the insurgency. They are united against U.S. forces and we have become a catalyst for violence," he said. "The war in Iraq is not going as advertised. It is a flawed policy wrapped in illusion."

Continued at: http://aolsvc.news.aol.com/news/article.adp?id=20051117110009990002

What do you think of Murtha's call for an immediate withdrawal from Iraq?
I applaud it 55%
I think it's irresponsible 31%
I have some reservations 14%
Total Votes: 133,345
Note on Poll Results

I especially loved this part:

"I like guys who've never been there that criticize us who've been there," said Murtha, a former Marine. "I like that. I like guys who got five deferments and never been there and send people to war, and then don't like to hear suggestions about what needs to be done."

It's about time somebody in the legislature called Unka Dickie out for the true coward he is!

Murtha is my new hero! :applause:

I caught it by accident, and was just riveted. I hope it's in the newspapers all over the country, and continues to be excerpted for tv news.

Hekate

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