Tuesday, 31 October 2006
 

Vote or shut the @#$% up!!
Contributed by Zero Ponsdorf

This will be last of my pre-election rants.

The experts, pundits, and wags are still calling the thing a toss-up.

I think voter turnout with be the deciding factor.

If there's any question, I'm gonna be voting anti-Democrats, yet again! I hate it, but it's the Devils choice. Here in WV there's a decent chance at the State level to see a real change. Whether that is an improvement or not, who knows.

I have 3 things to close with.

1 - If you don't vote STFU!!!!!

2 - I'm headed back to PA this weekend (weather permitting) to do a small thing to Boot Murtha. What have you done?

3 - Term limits is a good idea that doesn't go far enough. If we're gonna think of changing the Constitution I'd like to propose we take it several steps further.

We select our congresscritters out of the jury pool. If a jury is wise enough to decide life or death issues they are wise enough to sit in DC. They'd be paid and treated exactly like our military - live in barracks, eat military chow, etc.

VOTE!

[edit] I need to extend my emphasis somewhat. You need to make a real effort to change one mind, or one vote.  Voting and doing nothing else is only a half step.

Contributed by Zero Ponsdorf on October 31, 2006 at 10:44 AM in Current Affairs, Diana Irey, Mad Jack Murtha, Zero Ponsdorf | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack


Friday, 29 September 2006
 

Murtha - the Big Fish that Got Away
Contributed by George Mellinger

Everyone is focusing attention on Jack Murtha's current anti-war raging. And a few vets are going back even further to question the reality of his claimed military record and supposed heroism in Viet Nam. But what about all those years in between? Hasn't he been a good congressman in the interim? Decide for yourselves. But first remember Abscam. The story of Murtha and the FBI is here.

So one thing we must give Murtha credit for... he's a lot more crafty than a lot of his fellow DEMOcrats.

-Rurik

***  22:11

Bill Faith adds: See also YouDontKnowJack.org.

Contributed by George Mellinger on September 29, 2006 at 10:04 AM in Dem Dumbness, Diana Irey, George Mellinger, Mad Jack Murtha | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack


Tuesday, 26 September 2006
 

MURTHA in Trouble?
Contributed by 1stCav

Murtha is now in a hellava fight for his seat in PA district 12. Some of our pack of Old War Dogs are helping to make a difference. Keep up the good work this weekend Dogs!. Wish I could be there. Two active duty Marine nephews are telling me that their respective units totally despise Murtha. That fits with the overwhelming majority of veterans and other active duty troops informally polled. Article is HERE. Diana Irey is pulling very close to defeating the once thought well entrenched and funded Murtha.

This is gonna get real interesting especially with losers Max Cleland and sissy Wes Clark trying to counter the Veterans For The Truth (VFTT), the Boot Murtha rally, and the Operation Street Corner grassroots campaign against Murtha. How dare Murtha say our troops "killed innocent civilians in cold blood" even before a final investigation is complete. A little support to the VFTT/Boot Murtha would go a long way to help retire the traitorous Murtha.

IREY ADVISORY: DIANA IREY TO CALL FOR FEDERAL INVESTIGATION INTO MURTHA FUNDRAISING PRACTICES
Diana Irey for Congress ^ | 9/26/06 | Press Release

Posted on 09/26/2006 7:13:20 AM PDT by smoothsailing

IREY ADVISORY: DIANA IREY TO CALL FOR FEDERAL INVESTIGATION INTO MURTHA FUNDRAISING PRACTICES

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

(PITTSBURGH, September 26) -- Washington County Commissioner and Pennsylvania 12th district Republican Congressional nominee Diana Irey -- the woman standing up to U.S. Rep. Jack Murtha -- will hold a press availability today, Tuesday, September 26, on the sidewalk outside the office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, at 700 Grant Street, in Pittsburgh, at 11 AM.

Irey will release a letter she is delivering today to U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan requesting an investigation into Rep. Murtha's fundraising activities.

Based on news reports, lobbying disclosure reports, Federal Election Commission Records, and a study released last week by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, there is reason to believe Rep. Murtha may have violated federal law.

WHO: PA-12 nominee Diana Irey

WHAT: Press availability

WHERE: Sidewalk in front of the office of the U.S. Attorney

700 Grant Street

Pittsburgh, PA

WHEN: 11 AM

Note: Author corrected exact statement of Murtha to "killed innocent civilians in cold blood" ...a technicality IMHO.

Author: 1st Cav combat Veteran of Vietnam

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UPDATE

IREY ASKS U.S. ATTORNEY TO INVESTIGATE JACK MURTHA

(PITTSBURGH, September 26) -- Washington County Commissioner and Pennsylvania 12th district Republican Congressional nominee Diana Irey -- after delivering a letter to Mary Beth Buchanan, the United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, requesting an investigation into the activities of U.S. Rep. Jack Murtha to determine whether or not he violated federal law -- today released the following statement:

"Today I delivered a letter to Mary Beth Buchanan, the United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, asking her to open an investigation to determine whether or not Congressman Jack Murtha violated the Ethics Reform Act of 1989 by accepting campaign contributions in exchange for placing earmarked appropriations into legislation he is largely responsible for drafting and pushing to passage.

"You will find a copy of the letter in the packet you've just been handed....

Read on Here.

Contributed by 1stCav on September 26, 2006 at 11:20 AM in Diana Irey, Mad Jack Murtha, Politics, William "1stCav" Page | Permalink | Comments (9) | TrackBack


Tuesday, 29 August 2006
 

E L Core interviews Diana Irey
Contributed by Bill Faith

Go read the whole thing, by all means, but I want call attention to this particular passage:

Let’s secure the borders. Let’s build a very tall fence or wall – with a very wide gate. We need to expand our immigration program. We need to revamp it to make it more user friendly so people can become US citizens more quickly. Right now, it’s a very difficult process. There’s a gentleman who was talking to me about the process – it took him six years to go through the process. And that’s a long time. So, if maybe we made the program – the path to citizenship – a little easier, then maybe more people that are coming over are going to want to do it the right way.

But we need to make sure that we never waiver from having the mandatory learning of our language, the English language. I think that’s very important.

I don’t agree with amnesty. I think it’s not a solution to the illegal immigration problem. It’s illegal – what don’t people understand? It’s that simple.

Contributed by Bill Faith on August 29, 2006 at 08:49 PM in Bill Faith, Diana Irey, Politics, Remember the Alamo | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack


Sunday, 13 August 2006
 

Diana Irey: Just Why Did Jack Murtha Vote Against The Patriot Act, Anyway?
Contributed by Bill Faith

MONONGAHELA, August 11) -- Washington County Commissioner and Pennsylvania 12th district Republican Congressional nominee Diana Irey -- responding to the arrest in the UK of 24 alleged terrorists, and the arrest in Pakistan of another seven, including at least one who is reported to be a member of al Qaeda -- today released the following statement:

"As I said yesterday, the arrests in the United Kingdom -- and last week's and yesterday's arrests in Pakistan -- represent a significant victory in the ongoing war on terror. They couldn't have happened without the combined work of the British, American, and Pakistani intelligence and law enforcement services.

"These arrests demonstrate that enhanced intelligence collection and analysis, and enhanced international cooperation, are essential tools in the global war on terror. Giving our intelligence and law enforcement agencies greater tools, such as those contained in the provisions of the Patriot Act, the terrorist surveillance program, and sophisticated financial tracking are indispensable in our ongoing efforts to defeat those who seek our destruction.

[Read on. Hat Tip: Vets4Irey]

Contributed by Bill Faith on August 13, 2006 at 03:02 AM in Bill Faith, Diana Irey, Mad Jack Murtha, Politics | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack