When I read the following email, I clicked posthaste on the link to sign the petition. (I don’t think I’ve ever been number 4 on a petition before, but the outrage was immediate. I think when you read it, you will want to sign too. But if by some remote chance you dither, remember this video of the man our Navy has seen fit to celebrate. But read the email first. That should suffice.)
Friends,
Congressman John Murtha was recently awarded the Department of the Navy’s highest public service award for non-employees by the Secretary of the Navy. This is an outrage. As you probably know, John Murtha has been the worst of a bad lot in Congress who exploited those serving in combat for political purposes. He was the most outspoken member of Congress in aggressively attacking Marines as “cold blooded killers” who “murdered women and children” after the Haditha incident in November, 2005, BEFORE AN INVESTIGATION WAS EVEN CONDUCTED. In fact, he slandered the Marines to such an extent, and with such disregard for the truth, that one of them sued him for libel (rumor says there’s another libel suit to come soon). It is inconceivable that the Secretary of the Navy would give such an award to such a man, yet it happened not two weeks ago with muted response. I have created an online petition to express our outrage and disgust and I’m asking you to join me in signing it. Please use the link below to visit the petition and sign it; it will take less than two minutes. Additionally, please send it on to everyone you know who cares about the reputation of our active duty military and combat veterans, we can’t allow this to pass by unnoticed. Once we receive enough signatures, it will be noticed. It is essential that you forward on the link to others, it’s the only way this will generate momentum. Please take a few minutes to make sure that this petition doesn’t stop with you.
Fight Back
Semper Fi
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61 Comments
1. Webrider:Thanks Roger, I signed it immediately (number 59.) I’d like nothing better than to see this lying jerk hauled into a court and sentenced to the rest of his days in jail for his corrupt practices, let alone his disgusting accusations of our long suffering military.
Mar 18, 2009 - 10:11 pm 2. Lee Merrick:Thanks, Roger – I had not heard about this. Murtha is a disgrace.
Mar 18, 2009 - 10:24 pm 3. Susan Watts:Murtha is a disgrace. I am ashamed as an American that he “serves” in Congress.
Mar 18, 2009 - 10:26 pm 4. Lightnin' Hopkins:He deserves prison, not honors.
(Not that it matters, but my son is a Marine)
Signed, sealed, delivered. #65.
Now where’s that Durbin petition? Just point the way.
Mar 18, 2009 - 10:28 pm 5. Gaffe Prices:You speak for me (Roger), and thats a god thing because I’m too white hot with rage to do so on my own right now. dittos and thanks. I’m going to the petition site straight away; I hope there isn’t a space for comments cause how knows what I’ll say.
Mar 19, 2009 - 3:20 am 6. Gaffe Prices:Just got back and I thought of this to say- Semper Fi means always loyal: Murtha betrayed
(gaffes ombudsman: “thats a good thing because…
Mar 19, 2009 - 3:30 am 7. Uncle Tarquin:and ” cause who knows what I’ll say
Thanks for bringing this to our attention.#365
Mar 19, 2009 - 6:18 am 8. anton:Gee I wonder if there was any pressure from the Enlightened One to make that award?
Reds have a long history of showering each other with awards.
Just remember; Some pigs are more equal than others, and Murtha is one of the most equal pigs of all.
Mar 19, 2009 - 6:52 am 9. anton:BTW I signed too (400 something)
Mar 19, 2009 - 6:52 am 10. Cap'n Eddie Ricketyback:I was also shocked by this. I manage a distribution list for the Navy Patrol Squadron I served in more than 50 years ago, and for the first time I used that list to promote a “political” position by sending a link to this petition to the group. Knowing the attitudes of my former shipmates, I don’t think I’ll get much negative feedback from them!
Mar 19, 2009 - 7:33 am 11. J. Rockford:As a retired career Naval Officer, I am so sorry to see the U.S. Navy’s good name linked to this travesty. Over 700 signatures by the time I signed. I’m guessing the politically appointed SecNav was told to do this by his left-wing masters.
Mar 19, 2009 - 8:13 am 12. David Thomson:John Murtha’s loyal constituents should be deeply ashamed of themselves. They repeatedly cast their votes for him regardless of his misbehavior. And Murtha’s political survival is a quintessential example of many voters’ hypocritical attitudes toward earmarks. The Pennsylvania congressman remains in office because he so superbly brings home the bacon. The majority of his supporters could care less about anything else.
Mar 19, 2009 - 8:17 am 13. Susan:David Thomson, I think that’s it in a nutshell- he brings home the bacon.
Mar 19, 2009 - 11:18 am 14. Northlander:Is that all that matters to his constituents? Pork? For shame.
Roger thanks for getting this out! I signed @#240 and as of @ 1 PM PDT over 3000 signatures and climbing. It would be interesting to know how this got started. These things don’t happen by themselves–someone, somewhere started the process. It would be nice if some “journalist” somewhere did a little investigating. This travesty needs to broadcast as far as possible!
Mar 19, 2009 - 1:10 pm 15. Instapundit » Blog Archive » ROGER SIMON: A petition to the Navy re Congressman Murtha….:[...] ROGER SIMON: A petition to the Navy re Congressman Murtha. [...]
Mar 19, 2009 - 5:27 pm 16. Alan Kellogg:#4685
By the time I had a look at the latest names on the petition, it was up to #4697. Word is getting out.
Mar 19, 2009 - 5:37 pm 17. Eric Porvaznik:Too many thanks for posting this, Roger!!! Chicago rules for signing early and often applicable?
Mar 19, 2009 - 5:52 pm 18. Dennis Dunn:Nothing to add. He is jerk.
Mar 19, 2009 - 6:05 pm 19. Omar:The following is the citation of the award. It’s funny that they’d grant this while he’s still the chair of the subcommittee – it looks like blatant pandering.
“Congressman Murtha’s selfless devotion to the Nation’s Sailors and Marines ensured they were provided the resources necessary to effectively conduct the Global War on Terrorism. His courageous leadership, vision, and loyalty to the men and women of the Department of the Navy greatly contributed to their quality of life and helped create the most modern and highly trained fighting force in history. As Chairman of Subcommittee on Defense of the House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Murtha’s tireless advocacy helped maintain the Navy and Marine Corps team at the highest levels of combat readiness to meet the challenges of the 21st century. With grateful appreciation for his outstanding contributions to the Nation and the Navy and Marine Corps, Congressman Murtha is awarded the Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award.”
The certificate of award is signed by Donald C. Winter, the 74th Secretary of the Navy.
Mar 19, 2009 - 6:13 pm 20. gloria:Thanks for the petition. I signed as soon as I read about it. I am # 5077. two brothers served in the Navy ahnd one in the Army. his remains are still in Korea. Doing my best toget thisresoved but no luck so far. Murtha is a disgrace.
Mar 19, 2009 - 6:16 pm 21. Daily Pundit » Help Stop An Outrage:[...] SIMON: A petition to the Navy re Congressman Murtha. [...]
Mar 19, 2009 - 6:32 pm 22. Help stop a disgrace « Way Too Opinionated:[...] sense.
Mar 19, 2009 - 6:33 pm 23. malclave:Signed, looks like it’s closing in on 6000 soon. Looking at some of the signature pages shows a lot of vets are signing, as well as some active duty and family members.
Mar 19, 2009 - 6:54 pm 24. Raymond Slusarz:The Navy lost my respect by wasting such an ‘honor’ on such a poor excuse for a veteran.
Mar 19, 2009 - 7:16 pm 25. Chemman:Thanks for the link. #5870. As an Air Force Veteran I am appalled at this award. Couldn’t say what I wanted would have meant using profane language for the first time since the 1960’s.
Mar 19, 2009 - 7:19 pm 26. Barrett:I signed too. My dad served in the Navy in World War II. Now he is a man worthy of honor. I am very lucky.
Mar 19, 2009 - 7:30 pm 27. Octus:Murtha should have been jailed after Abscam. A lifetime of corruption.
Mar 19, 2009 - 7:38 pm 28. JorgXMcKie:The problem I see is that Murtha is just the worst example of why Congress is so bad. Neither party seems willing to go after the various abusers like Murtha. His career shows no evidence of any real ability other than moving budget dollars to his district and winning elections. The system reinforces his bad behavior. (And don’t even get me started on Charlie Rangel, Bawney Fwank, and John Conyers.)
Mar 19, 2009 - 8:25 pm 29. kenny komodo:I’m 6509. Wonder if Murtha is aware of how many people really don’t like him.
Mar 19, 2009 - 9:03 pm 30. JJ Murray:Thank you, Roger. During Vietnam, I served in various intelligence operations. I saw first hand the difference between real warriors and politicians in uniform. The latter, like Murtha and Kerry, were always a disgrace to the uniforms they wore. Murtha has no honor and he probably initiated the award for himself, a la Kerry. Disgusting. Just disgusting.
Mar 19, 2009 - 10:34 pm 31. Sea Links « New Wars:[...] petition to the Navy re: Cong. [...]
Mar 20, 2009 - 4:26 am 32. Stephen Koyen:The treatment of the veterans has been poor. As a Vietnam era Navy vet, I saw it then and see it now. This man is part of the political process that sends our soldiers to war and then treats them as if they were criminals or trash. He lacks honor.
Mar 20, 2009 - 6:33 am 33. Citizen:Thank you for this means of speaking out. John Murtha is a disgrace to the people he represents in Congress, and a blight on the honor of all who serve this nation. Murtha represents, so sadly to say, a man who has sold his soul.
Mar 20, 2009 - 6:40 am 34. American Patriot Journal » Blog Archive » Murtha Receives navy Distinquished Service Award:Washington D.C. seems to be full of these type of humans.
[...] PajamasMedia.com, a commentator wrote: “I don’t think I’ve ever been number 4 on a petition [...]
Mar 20, 2009 - 7:14 am 35. zfredz:The number is now over 11,000. At this rate, it easily should be above 30,000 by the end of this week-end. 50,000 wouldn’t suprise me.
Mar 20, 2009 - 7:27 am 36. Lt Col Gerald H Smith:Murtha is definitely a disgrace. I donated generously to LTC William Russell, USAR [Retired], who gave him a good fight in the last election, and is gearing up to run again. Please give substance to your comments by donating to Russell’s campaign.
Mar 20, 2009 - 7:29 am 37. C.J.McLeod:This is disgraceful.What was Winters thinking?
Mar 20, 2009 - 8:03 am 38. Tracy Miller:I am outraged that someone who so blatantly stabbed our defenders in the back would receive an honor from any branch of the armed forces.
Mar 20, 2009 - 8:26 am 39. Horace Wells:Funny how Murtha became a lightening rod for people outraged at those trials. Congress does not run military court martials. I guess it’s easier to hold an anti-war Democrat Congressman responsible for an Executive Branch action instead of directing your anger to the cons in the Pentagon and Whitehouse who really were responsible.Be a good contard, find a liberal to blame, don’t think, just get outraged and pout.
Mar 20, 2009 - 9:05 am 40. Guess what Murtha has been given by the Navy! | Political Revolution:Maybe you should stop wondering why those wonderful Iraqis we freed aren’t bowled over in gratitude?
[...] PajamasMedia.com, a commentator wrote: “I don’t think I’ve ever been number 4 on a petition before, [...]
Mar 20, 2009 - 9:40 am 41. Guess what Murtha has been given by the Navy! « Conservative Thoughts and Profundity:[...] PajamasMedia.com, a commentator wrote: “I don’t think I’ve ever been number 4 on a petition before, [...]
Mar 20, 2009 - 1:21 pm 42. Valjean:Roger,
Thanks — up to 17,800+
Horace,
Mar 20, 2009 - 2:45 pm 43. Big Red:Do you have something substantial with which to defend Murtha in this case? Or do you just figure obfuscation and name-calling counts as an argument? Outrage and pouting, indeed.
19,255 Thanks for linking this. They say there are no “former” Marines. There is one, and his name is Murtha. He seems to have forgotten things like Duty, Honor, Country and what ALWAYS Faithful truly means.
Mar 20, 2009 - 5:51 pm 44. Charles Patterson:There are not words to describe the utter disgust I have with this Benedict Arnold. As a son of a Korean and Vietnam veteran I am totally PI**ED at these limp wrist cowards denigrating our servce personel. By GOD, these people answer the call of their country to go to ungodly places to perform near immpossible missions and some back stabbing, tratior has the gall to accuse our guys of murder and when they are all but exonerated he dosen’t have testicular fortitude to man up and apoligize. TAR AND FEATHER THE SCUM. LITERALLY!!!! I’ll buy the tar. No, we give tratiors medals and honor. Dear GOD help our poor lost souls.
Mar 20, 2009 - 6:10 pm 45. Don Cutlip:Charles Patterson has it down perfectly. Tar, Feather and hang the SOB.
Mar 20, 2009 - 6:54 pm 46. zfredz:20,000
Mar 20, 2009 - 7:45 pm 47. Wayne H Rost:A very black time for our servicemen and women. God Bless our service personel Dame this Corrupt government.
Mar 20, 2009 - 7:58 pm 48. Wayne H Rost:A very black time for our servicemen and women. God Bless our service personel Damn this Corrupt government.
Mar 20, 2009 - 7:59 pm 49. Bill Aselage:I am shocked that the Navy would honor such a man in spite of his criticsm of our armed forces. It is a slap in the face for our armed forces.
Mar 21, 2009 - 5:35 am 50. Roger Carson:no comment
Mar 21, 2009 - 8:13 am 51. Bob Hoover:The SEC should resign. What a disgrace!
Mar 21, 2009 - 12:23 pm 52. Robin Tucker:I want to thank Brian Welker for letting me know about this petition.
Support our troops!
Mar 21, 2009 - 4:27 pm 53. jess greenwood:Thanks for including me in the petition distribution. Murtha and whoever is current SECNAV should both be sent to Gitmo!
Mar 21, 2009 - 8:24 pm 54. Bill Hook:It is a disgrace for the Secretary of the Navy to honor this despicable person
Mar 21, 2009 - 10:39 pm 55. Henry FLoyd:Washington DC is filled with representatives and senators who are or want to be a disgrace to this country. Why we have to be annoyed by people of this ilk I don’t know. However, if they had to serve two years as a seaman for each statement they made that is unAmerican or helping the enemy it might realign their thinking.
Mar 22, 2009 - 10:32 am 56. John W. Underwood:All bad
Mar 22, 2009 - 1:00 pm 57. John Murtha Given Service Award By Navy | Support Your Local Gunfighter:[...] is the excerpt from Roger L. Simon’s blog: When I read the following email, I clicked posthaste on the link to sign the petition. (I don’t [...]
Mar 22, 2009 - 1:01 pm 58. James G. Padgett:I’ll be honored to sign this petition anytime.Thanks to Jack Cadigan for passing this on to me.
Mar 22, 2009 - 6:21 pm 59. James Rooney:Who in the world in Defense was/were the a-hole/s who generated this idiotic notion/motion for Murtha. They should be named publicly and in every military post/base newspaper along with the story if true.
Mar 22, 2009 - 6:22 pm 60. RW Hobert, LTC, USAF (Ret):Murtha disgusts me. He is beneath contempt.
Mar 22, 2009 - 6:27 pm 61. Frank B. Jacobellis:Murtha=Dirtbag.
May 10, 2009 - 2:19 pm