What "liberal" could let this go unanswered?
White House's response to John Murtha's Proposal:
Congressman Murtha is a respected veteran and politician who has a record of supporting a strong America. So it is baffling that he is endorsing the policy positions of Michael Moore and the extreme liberal wing of the Democratic party. The eve of an historic democratic election in Iraq is not the time to surrender to the terrorists. After seeing his statement, we remain baffled -- nowhere does he explain how retreating from Iraq makes America safer.
If ever there were a time to profane, this is definitely it. But, despite the fact that I am rather attached to my profanity and this certainly warrants some in my opinion, I'll try to "use my words" and take the high road (quite uncharted territory for me).
Mr. Bush,
Is it so bafflng that John Murtha, decorated war hero, retired marine (37 years hooyah), is endorsing the policy positions of the dreaded liberal Michael Moore? What I find baffling is how your Administration ever hopes to dig its way out of this hole when you refuse to admit that 65% of Americans now agree with the "extreme liberal wing of the Democratic Party". Is there not anyone in the White House with enough nerve to alert you that us radicals are more in touch with mainstream Amurika than your neocon friends? That we are the ones with our hands on the pulse of this country and that this rhetoric and intimidation is no longer swaying anyone?
Is the best strategy that the White House can think of to counter the growing frustration and criticism of Iraq to attack people who used to be on your side? Cause, newsflash! You're not talking to the tiny piece of the population who could see through your lies from the very beginning. You're talking to MOST of Amurika now, yes even those with their face glued to the tv waiting to see who wins Amurkin idol. Telling them that you don't owe them an explanation and that they have no right to question you will not fly. You may throw up your middle finger to us "fringe liberals" but you're in no position to condescend to the rest of the population. Not anymore. Your reign is up.
Here's the thing. I think that these people who USED to glorify your swagger and your War President routine and believed you were gonna protect them are going to realize their error when they see the REAL THING. And make no mistake about it, John Murtha is the real thing. He will appeal to all of those people you've lost and many more who are just waiting for a viable alternative to jump ship on your lame policy.
John Murtha knows nothing but serving his country. He served it for 37 years in the Marines and then went on to serve over 30 years in the U.S. Congress. His daddy didn't get him into the National Guard. He did not shun his duty by going AWOL or failing to show up for drug tests. He knows what it's like to serve and you would do well to realize that you, Dick "five deferments" Cheney, Donald "never seen combat" Rumsfeld, and Scotty "I'm a punk" McClellan have no personal merit to question this man's knowledge, integrity or understanding of our military.
When a man who has been there, done that, says it's time to get out--It's time for men who think war is a product to be sold, to get the fuck up out of the way and show some respect.
Leslie Holder
FLAMING LIBERAL and PART OF THE MAINSTREAM
(so much for no profanity)