Murtha Laughs Off Cheney: At Least He Didn’t Blame Me For The British Pulling Out
Murtha Laughs Off Cheney: At Least He Didn’t Blame Me For The British Pulling Out
Today on Meet the Press, Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) laughed off Vice President Cheney’s attack that Murtha’s plan for Iraq would “validate the al Qaeda strategy.” “He didn’t blame me for at least getting the British out,” Murtha said. “I thought he might blame me for that.”
Murtha pointed out that Cheney “just does not listen to what I’m saying.” Cheney ignores the military’s readiness crisis and the fact that “the future threats to this country significantly increased in the last year because we have no ground strategic reserve. … He doesn’t talk about the policy and the results of what I’m saying.” Watch it:
Transcript:
RUSSERT: How does it feel to be linked with al Qaeda by a vice president?
MURTHA: It’s unfortunate that the vice president does not have the argument — he just does not listen to what I’m saying. We can’t send troops into combat without equipment. We can’t send troops into combat without training. We can’t extend them past the one-year boots-on-the-ground policy that they have, and we can’t continue to have them over in Iraq more than a year. That’s what he’s not saying, and he’s not saying our strategic reserve and the future threats to this country significantly increased in the last year because we have no ground strategic reserve. That’s what he is not saying. So he attacks my differences but he doesn’t attack the policy. He doesn’t talk about the policy and the results of what I’m saying.
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RUSSERT: Did he apologize?
MURTHA: Oh, no. He said that overseas. He didn’t blame me for at least getting the British out. I thought he might blame me for that.
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In terms of who is more credible on military actions, let us remember, trolls, that Murtha served his country while Deferment Dick never did.
March 4th, 2007 at 11:29 ameven trent lott pulled the "slow bleed murtha" meme this morning...
March 4th, 2007 at 11:40 amabc, i think...
Dick can't even come up with anything original. He is a brick wall-whose mortar is crumbling and decaying.
Murtha got the point across again. He is steps ahead on this issue, and the Democratic party needs to pressure for immediate change in policies.
March 4th, 2007 at 11:42 amHow anybody can even think of watching MTP after the testimony in the Libby trial, where evidence was presented that Russert was the go-to guy for the administration to get a story out, is beyond me.
I won't watch ANY NBC programming because it is not legitimate. They are solidly on the side of the administration and the military industrial complex.
I think Russert lied under oath and that he has no integrity at all. I refuse to waste my time on him.
March 4th, 2007 at 11:45 amemerald, The Democratic Party needs to do the one thing it pulled off the table the moment it ascended into a modicum of power; hold impeachment hearings!
March 4th, 2007 at 11:45 amlet us remember, trolls, that Murtha served his country while Deferment Dick never did.
That at least partially explains why ole dead eye has been wrong about every decision involved in this war. Including the decision to launch it.
March 4th, 2007 at 11:50 amThis is even bigger news:
Iran president, Saudis vow cooperation
Consider the implications if the Shi'ites and the Sunnis decide to stop fighting each other.
Consider, too, the implications if they realize that they have been played against each other by Bush using covert ops.
March 4th, 2007 at 11:51 amThe true caveat of this semantic drivel from the Failed Administration is this; Why do they send troops into theatre without gear? Why do they send troops into harms way without Humvee kits, training, or rest?
This should be asked 1,000 times a day by every Dem in Congress. This is the only relevent questions and the only thing the sheeple will understand.
March 4th, 2007 at 11:52 amDeadeye Darth Cheney has so much military experience and know-how, right? The coward takes swipes from thousands of miles away -- true to form for the chickenhawk.
Murtha speaks with credibility - everyone may not always agree with him, but his credibility cannot be denied. He will make the best choices relative to the troops, and that's a far cry from what Cheney does for the troops. Cheney has brass balls to speak as he does when the facts are clear - he has been wrong at every turn, from the very start.
March 4th, 2007 at 11:55 amBriseadh na Faire, one could only wish but the zealot hatred between extreme Sunni and Shiite go back 1400 years. It is sad that that that egg cannot be unscrambled.
March 4th, 2007 at 11:55 amThey may talk compliance but their actions show they will fight and we will continue to fail foward with a deplorable incompetent foreign policies.
#5 Briseadh-you are right! I am not sure even that would stop the "slow bleed" Dubya and Company are inflicting on Americans, however.
March 4th, 2007 at 11:58 amThat at least partially explains why ole dead eye has been wrong about every decision involved in this war. Including the decision to launch it.
Comment by klyde — March 4, 2007 @ 11:50 am
And megolamnical delusions of grandeur and small genitals are the other parts? :)
March 4th, 2007 at 12:02 pmHeterodoxy, Ireland provides a model for peace, even with long-standing zealotry. So, too, does the European Union. For how many centuries did the French, British and Germans fight each other? Europe had to experience total devastation via WWI and WWII for the message of peace to collectively sink in. But must that be the case for every country? I hope not.
March 4th, 2007 at 12:07 pmWatching MTP was like being at the "laugh factory":Did anyone catch Sen. Lindsey Graham ,Repuke of South Carolina, saying that the "whole world" was wrong on Sadaam having WMDs.Last time I checked the Russians, French, Germans and & Chinese expressed doubts that Iraq possessed WMDs that can threaten the US.
March 4th, 2007 at 12:16 pmRussert never challenged him.
Graham and his cohorts in South Carolina support flying the confederate flag ,on MTP he said we(US) can't allow extremism between Shiites and Sunnis in Iraq.But he sees nothing wrong with extremists in South Carolina.What hypocrisy.Repukes have no shame or conscience.
Looking back, we're probably lucky Dick Cheney was able to defer the draft five times. He would've ended up shooting his fellow soldiers in the face.
March 4th, 2007 at 12:16 pmDick Cheney is pretty much insane these days.
March 4th, 2007 at 12:22 pmDidn't Murtha fight in an illegal war?
Doesn't that make him a war criminal?
Hasn't he refused to release his military records?
March 4th, 2007 at 12:23 pmHe would’ve ended up shooting his fellow soldiers in the face.
Comment by And You Thought REAGAN Was Stupid
Dick would have become a victim of "friendly fire," shortly after de-planing.
March 4th, 2007 at 12:23 pmIraq is a Republican mess and the war-supporting, Bush-supporting, neocon-supporting GOP will have tough questions to answer come 2008. There are no good choices in Iraq--not even GOP-inspired "false choices" (you're either with us or for the terrorists) can fix the mess we created. It will be tough enough being a Republican in 2008, even without Coulter's hate speech.
March 4th, 2007 at 12:24 pmThe BS never ends with these right-wing idiots. Millions of people marched to protest the start of the Bush war of fascist imperial colonial aggression on the Iraqi people, but the Bush gang didn't care, doesn't care and will never care about anyone not a member or a goosestepping supoorter of the Bush Crime Family...
March 4th, 2007 at 12:28 pmCheney is only interested in continuing the corporate gravy train to his buddies. He will say anything that helps this cause.
He has no impetus regarding the interests of the United States whatsoever.....just what welfare he can milk out of the Government.
March 4th, 2007 at 12:38 pmComment by tommy — March 4, 2007 @ 12:23 pm
whenever your link is to CNS, you identify yourself as a troll.
March 4th, 2007 at 12:39 pmon friday's show, rachel maddow remarked on how darth's breathing is so obvious... she made an issue of it, like it was new to her...
i've noticed how labored his breathing is for months... every inhalation is like a gasp for air...
this guy's heart is giving out... slowly but surely...
and, i remember the way my dad's breathing sounded just like that for weeks before he succumbed to the emphysema... if he had had a breathing treatment that morning, he would not have been admitted to the ER that night, and stayed in the hospital a week before dying...
March 4th, 2007 at 12:42 pmnot that darth has emphysema, but he could sure use a breathing treatment...
just sayin'...
Good Morning all, this will likely be my only post for the day, maybe forever...The TP sit does strange thing's to my old iMac every time they have a clean up day which infect's and affect's my computer, like a few day's ago and the time before...Like being banned, impossible to read or post.
My thought for this morning is this...We alway's say this administration has failed this or that...Failed who is the question.?.Our country, the troop's and the world, Yes, they failed miserably...The bush administration,no failing's at all, all win's for greed and power...We know by their action's and dreadful accomplishment's they have not failed their evil group but done nearly all they set out to accomplish....Note yesterday it came out they have been working on the new H Bomb for a couple of year's...And we all know the people that are in control of the (RED) button...
It must be terribly disturbing to them all every time a smidgen of truth and their greed is uncovered...Note they go into orbit, speaking engagement's. photo op's and talk show's .It slow's down their eternal march to one world domination...
May I submit though, from our side of the fence, which is to save America and the world, the work to uncover and return our constitution and country to stability is a huge hill we must climb....HUGE.
My opinion is, every time this administration screw's up we need to demand it be presented front and center for the public to see.Not just the internet communety ...We also need to demand, as I did (in a pleasent way.LOL) through massive email's, letters and phone call's that Palosi and Reid put Impeachment back on the table...BnF mentioned this in his post.
We know what this entire administration has been doing is wrong but the majority of john q public is still out shopping and untill all of this administration's dirty deed's are brought out in the open we are considered the troublemakers and "against them".. Remember the famious "with us or against us" deviding our country and the world...Many people do not see bushco for what they are because of media and photo op's...Let's work together in shining light on EVERY problem and Evil deed this administration has done and is doing....
Hug some one or something today...Smile at every one and say Hello! It make's them wonder what your up to and some even smile back....Have you done something good for our country or the world today,? Please do....Blessings and Peace
March 4th, 2007 at 12:55 pmPeople have to understand Cheney got 5 deferments because he was scared so when it comes to military combat he doesn't understand it. Now talk stealing oil and he's all over that. Two leaders one a drunk and a weak coward who's Daddy out him out of the military as others went to war GW.
March 4th, 2007 at 1:04 pmCheney used the system to sneak out even using his wife having a child to chicken out. What do you expect from these two. It's like asking a 3 year old child about NATO.
whenever your link is to CNS, you identify yourself as a troll.
Comment by Briseadh na Faire — March 4, 2007 @ 12:39 pm
And, in this case, a Bush-Cheney worshipping, koolaid lapping, talking point robot.
March 4th, 2007 at 1:08 pmIf this whole Iraq episode wasn’t so sad maybe I could laugh along with Rep. Murtha.
When will people be held accountable for this disaster?
When that finally happens maybe a small smile will come to my face.
March 4th, 2007 at 1:13 pmDid we learn nothing from the passage of the so-called "Patriot Act"? If Murtha had simply titled his bill the "Support the Troops Act," it would have passed both houses of Congress with veto-proof majorities by now. And this time around, the title would have told the truth.
March 4th, 2007 at 1:15 pmThe main problem of Bush Not Talking to Iran.....
LONDON (Dow Jones) -- Oil majors are laying the foundations for potentially lucrative energy deals in Iran.
In a signal to Washington that they won't bow to U.S. pressure to isolate the Islamic Republic, many energy giants desperate to boost their flagging energy reserves are eyeing multibillion dollar Iranian projects that could give them access to some of the world's largest oil and gas fields.
Companies including China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (SNP), or Sinopec, Norway's Statoil ASA (STO), Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSA), Italy's Eni SpA (E), Total SA (TOT), Russia's Lukoil (LKOH.RS) and Austria's OMV AG (OMV.VI) listened intently as Iranian oil officials offered, in a polished and professional presentation, 17 oil blocks for development. Foreign oil executives there were quick to defend their right to do business with Iran.
Oh I dont notice any american companies bidding for Iran oil .... Bush should have not cut his bridges off
March 4th, 2007 at 1:16 pmComment by Tobey Tall — March 4, 2007 @ 1:16 pm
Yet those companies, and countries, will be cut out of the loop once Bush starts dropping bombs on Iran.
The Carriers are in place, and the clock is ticking. Bush will have to act fast if he is to prevent Iran, Saudi Arabia and Syria from reaching an accord.
March 4th, 2007 at 1:30 pm"In terms of who is more credible on military actions, let us remember, trolls, that Murtha served his country while Deferment Dick never did.
Comment by unbelievable — March 4, 2007 @ 11:29 am"
So? What's your point? I served during Viet Nam, does that make me more qualified than Cheney?
March 4th, 2007 at 3:30 pm"Murtha got the point across again.
Comment by emerald — March 4, 2007 @ 11:42 am"
He did? I must have missed it, care to explain?
March 4th, 2007 at 3:33 pm"emerald, The Democratic Party needs to do the one thing it pulled off the table the moment it ascended into a modicum of power; hold impeachment hearings!
Comment by Briseadh na Faire — March 4, 2007 @ 11:45 am"
It will never happen, besides it's too late!
March 4th, 2007 at 3:34 pm"That at least partially explains why ole dead eye has been wrong about every decision involved in this war. Including the decision to launch it.
Comment by klyde — March 4, 2007 @ 11:50 am"
Glad we don't have to rely on people like klyde for our security!
March 4th, 2007 at 3:35 pm"Murtha speaks with credibility"
He does? Explain?
March 4th, 2007 at 3:37 pm“Murtha got the point across again.
Comment by emerald — March 4, 2007 @ 11:42 amâ€
He did? I must have missed it Comment by michael
There is so much that you have missed and will continue to miss because your eyes, ears, and mind are closed while your mouth is wide open.
March 4th, 2007 at 3:58 pm"There is so much that you have missed and will continue to miss because your eyes, ears, and mind are closed while your mouth is wide open.
Comment by PatrioticLiberalChristian(PLC) — March 4, 2007 @ 3:58 pm"
And you can provide examples to back this up? No? I didn't think so.
March 4th, 2007 at 4:12 pm“There is so much that you have missed and will continue to miss because your eyes, ears, and mind are closed while your mouth is wide open.
Comment by PatrioticLiberalChristian(PLC) — March 4, 2007 @ 3:58 pmâ€
And you can provide examples to back this up? No? I didn’t think so.
Comment by michael
Yes, you need only look back on any thread where you post to see your quipped one-liners littering the thread. Oh, probably somewhere around 20 posts per hot topic for you.
That's blowing more hot air out of your mouth than you're consuming.
(i.e. More time flapping yer yap and less time sitting back and drinking your gallon of SHUT THE HELL UP.)
Just thought I'd point that out since it's flying WAY over your head...
March 4th, 2007 at 4:34 pm“There is so much that you have missed and will continue to miss because your eyes, ears, and mind are closed while your mouth is wide open.
Comment by PatrioticLiberalChristian(PLC) — March 4, 2007 @ 3:58 pmâ€
And you can provide examples to back this up? No? I didn’t think so.Comment by michael
See this thread, posts 31, 32, 34, 35, and 37 for recent examples where you try to set up strawmen and try to divert the discussion with inane questions and commentary. Yes, I do think.
March 4th, 2007 at 4:43 pmSaid John Murtha "THAT Torticola B(ugger) Cheney!
March 4th, 2007 at 4:44 pmBy Gad, that fella is unspeakably ZANY!
He smirks when he's SAD
And laughs when he's MAD
I think Cheney is COMPETELY INSANEY!!!!!"
I AM IN COMPLETE AGREEMENT WITH THE HONOURABLE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN MURTHA!!!!!
"Yes, you need only look back on any thread where you post to see your quipped one-liners littering the thread. Oh, probably somewhere around 20 posts per hot topic for you.
Comment by wake-n-bake — March 4, 2007 @ 4:34 pm"
I see you can't tell the difference between making a statement and challenging a statement. I have no reason to talk about comments Cheney makes about Murtha. I do however challenge some of the statements made by you liberals in support of Murtha. For example:
"Murtha served his country while Deferment Dick never did"
So?
"Murtha got the point across again"
I asked how and still have not received an answer!
"ole dead eye has been wrong about every decision involved in this war"
Again I asked for examples and got none!
Should I continue?
March 4th, 2007 at 4:48 pmShould I continue?
Comment by michael
If you enjoy screaming at a crowd who would rather ignore you, knock yourself out.
You don't "do" nuance very well, you're being ignored, DUH? Nobody's taking your lifeless, dull bait.
March 4th, 2007 at 4:56 pm"You don’t “do†nuance very well, you’re being ignored, DUH? Nobody’s taking your lifeless, dull bait.
Comment by wake-n-bake — March 4, 2007 @ 4:56 pm"
Nice try! I'm not being ignored you just don't have any answers!
March 4th, 2007 at 5:09 pmmichaal,
Even I ignore you.
March 4th, 2007 at 5:11 pmNice try! I’m not being ignored you just don’t have any answers!
Comment by michael
Wrong again, nutcase. We don't answer to inflammatory, rhetorical bullsh*t.
Again, YOU'RE BEING IGNORED.
Shooo fly, there's a turd somewhere with your name on it.
March 4th, 2007 at 5:18 pm"Wrong again, nutcase. We don’t answer to inflammatory, rhetorical bullsh*t.
Comment by wake-n-bake — March 4, 2007 @ 5:18 pm"
Ok, here's a challenge? Point out my inflammatory rhetoric? Silence will be interpreted as ignorance!
March 4th, 2007 at 5:23 pmSilence will be interpreted as ignorance!
Comment by michael
michael,
This statement is inflammatory.
March 4th, 2007 at 5:30 pm"michael,
This statement is inflammatory.
Comment by God — March 4, 2007 @ 5:30 pm"
I knew you liberals had nothing!
March 4th, 2007 at 5:35 pmmichael,
Are you questioning me?
March 4th, 2007 at 5:40 pmOk, here’s a challenge? Point out my inflammatory rhetoric? Silence will be interpreted as ignorance! Comment by michael — March 4, 2007 @ 5:23 pm
Lack of a point is interpreted as ignorance, as is irrelevant questions. Both of which put you at the forefront of ignorance - old man.
I knew you liberals had nothing!
Comment by michael — March 4, 2007 @ 5:35 pm
Yeah, that's not inflammatory rhetoric - you're a st*pid old fool aren't you, desk hugger?
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March 4th, 2007 at 5:59 pm"EVERY dirty little secret is revealed. It is a GREAT recent hist
Comment by rachel — March 4, 2007 @ 5:59 pm"
Really? Want to share one of them with us?
March 4th, 2007 at 6:03 pm"irrelevant questions
Comment by ValiantVenusGrewFromUranus — March 4, 2007 @ 5:50 pm"
This is irrelevant? Explain this comment:
Murtha got the point across again.
Go ahead valiant? Take your best shot?
March 4th, 2007 at 6:06 pmRachel, where are you?
March 4th, 2007 at 6:12 pm...at least Murtha...
...has an honorable past
...and decent future...
...I'm happy to say...
...L'il Dick can't say that...
March 4th, 2007 at 6:29 pmat least Murtha…
…has an honorable past
…and decent future…
…I’m happy to say…
…L’il Dick can’t say that…
Comment by big papa — March 4, 2007 @ 6:29 pm"
http://www.politicspa.com/FEATURES/baileylttomurtha.htm
March 4th, 2007 at 6:43 pmWell one thing is for sure - as a Vietnam veteran I say that no matter what anyone thinks of Kerry and Murtha, their feet were on the ground in Nam. Cheney's and the gutless President's were on the floor of their Mother's closets - hiding from the VC.
March 4th, 2007 at 7:30 pmComment by michael — March 4, 2007 @ 6:43 pm
Do you have any corroboration for that link?
March 4th, 2007 at 8:33 pm#59 - BnF,
March 4th, 2007 at 8:42 pmConsider the root source.
Jack Murtha and Benedict Arnold have much in common. Both were honourable military men ....and both sold out their country.
March 5th, 2007 at 12:37 amDid you know what dirty Dick and OZ, PM poodle John Howard were really talking about in Australia recently?
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