Comments on: Murtha reelected http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Beyond BIZARRE as PA Rednecks & Racists Re-elect 17 Term Representative John Murtha in Pennsylvania … BTW PA, You are a Coal State | Scared Monkeys http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2061295 Beyond BIZARRE as PA Rednecks & Racists Re-elect 17 Term Representative John Murtha in Pennsylvania … BTW PA, You are a Coal State | Scared Monkeys Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:18:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2061295 [...] elected Murtha in an overwhelming 58% majority.   You have got to be joking! In the end, Murtha’s racists and rednecks re-elected him back to Washington, [...] [...] elected Murtha in an overwhelming 58% majority.   You have got to be joking! In the end, Murtha’s racists and rednecks re-elected him back to Washington, [...]

]]> By: ogechi barrah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2057986 ogechi barrah Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:32:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2057986 ANew dayhas come,finally we have shownthe world what democracy really means and a good model for the whole world congrats America and GOd bless USA ANew dayhas come,finally we have shownthe world what democracy really means and a good model for the whole world congrats America and GOd bless USA

]]> By: Ash http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2057506 Ash Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:59:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2057506 If you lived in murtha's district you would want him to win as well. Research the area & understand the economics that have been significantly boosted by him. We all say things we wish we could take back, but sometimes the truth hurts. For people who know that area racism boils under the surface. It may not be obvious but murtha's statement wasn't far off If you lived in murtha's district you would want him to win as well. Research the area & understand the economics that have been significantly boosted by him. We all say things we wish we could take back, but sometimes the truth hurts. For people who know that area racism boils under the surface. It may not be obvious but murtha's statement wasn't far off

]]> By: eric http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2057050 eric Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:33:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2057050 What's really amazing here is that most of you think it's an insult to be called a redneck. I consider it an honor. What's really amazing here is that most of you think it's an insult to be called a redneck. I consider it an honor.

]]> By: Kory http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2056498 Kory Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:50:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2056498 He's not afraid to speak the truth. I grew up in southwestern PA, he didn't lie, it's an incredibly racist area. He's not afraid to speak the truth. I grew up in southwestern PA, he didn't lie, it's an incredibly racist area.

]]> By: pensfan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2056341 pensfan Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:23:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2056341 shaking my head as to why he won after calling us racists rednecks and then asking for our vote. shaking my head as to why he won after calling us racists rednecks and then asking for our vote.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2056194 Anonymous Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:39:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2056194 the comment about Murtha trafficing money into western Pa is true. He also uses his connections to bring jobs to the area. Even though he is not well liked the general population will continue to vote for him. Once he is gone, so are the jobs that he has brought to the area!! So can you really call the people of western Pa stupid rednecks for wanting to stay employed? the comment about Murtha trafficing money into western Pa is true. He also uses his connections to bring jobs to the area. Even though he is not well liked the general population will continue to vote for him. Once he is gone, so are the jobs that he has brought to the area!! So can you really call the people of western Pa stupid rednecks for wanting to stay employed?

]]> By: jeff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2056163 jeff Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:19:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2056163 Congratulations Mr. Murtha. I hope that you use all of your experience to avoid future problems. Congratulations Mr. Murtha. I hope that you use all of your experience to avoid future problems.

]]> By: shtick dreck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2055933 shtick dreck Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:48:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2055933 if he can win why not obama if he can win why not obama

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2055770 Anonymous Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:59:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2055770 congrats to MURTHA for he is one to speak the truth. Martini in Playa del re california congrats to MURTHA for he is one to speak the truth. Martini in Playa del re california

]]> By: Dave http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2055620 Dave Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:31:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2055620 As a person raised in Western PA, I find the guy disgraceful. He's an old and obviously senile jerk that needs to hang up his hat. What really amazes me, is the people he offended voted for him. As a person raised in Western PA, I find the guy disgraceful. He's an old and obviously senile jerk that needs to hang up his hat.

What really amazes me, is the people he offended voted for him.

]]> By: BAMIDELE BAMIDELE NIGERIA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2055528 BAMIDELE BAMIDELE NIGERIA Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:11:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2055528 Americans has show the world that their is hope for every body living in the USA by the election of OBAMA as the next American president. LONG LIVE OBAMA LONG LIVE THE USA Americans has show the world that their is hope for every body living in the USA by the election of OBAMA as the next American president. LONG LIVE OBAMA LONG LIVE THE USA

]]> By: Patrick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2055374 Patrick Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:55:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2055374 Are you kidding me! Murtha was right, the people that live in that part of the state are red necks. He stabbed our troops in the back over and over again, and yet you re-elect him. You deserve what you get. Are you kidding me! Murtha was right, the people that live in that part of the state are red necks. He stabbed our troops in the back over and over again, and yet you re-elect him. You deserve what you get.

]]> By: Joe P http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2055315 Joe P Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:53:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2055315 It is hard to beat an incumbent even when he bad mouths his own constituents. Good luck to murtha,Pres elect Obama and our country It is hard to beat an incumbent even when he bad mouths his own constituents. Good luck to murtha,Pres elect Obama and our country

]]> By: Maimuna http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2055233 Maimuna Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:50:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2055233 yaaaaaaay!!!! Obama won!! Woooo hoooo!!! yaaaaaaay!!!! Obama won!! Woooo hoooo!!!

]]> By: Phil http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2055226 Phil Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:50:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2055226 Murtha represents everything that is wrong with politics today. I'm a Democrat and even i hope he loses next time out. Murtha represents everything that is wrong with politics today. I'm a Democrat and even i hope he loses next time out.

]]> By: J J http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2055138 J J Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:47:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2055138 This is one guy that should go away This is one guy that should go away

]]> By: Txrepub http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2055089 Txrepub Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:44:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2055089 If the people of PA are stupid enough to re-elect this toad after what he said, then they deserve what they get. Idiot rednecks If the people of PA are stupid enough to re-elect this toad after what he said, then they deserve what they get. Idiot rednecks

]]> By: Joe Regis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2055059 Joe Regis Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:42:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2055059 I tip my hat to you for being a great American and truthful. I tip my hat to you for being a great American and truthful.

]]> By: Thomas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2055055 Thomas Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:41:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2055055 Thank God !! Thank God !!

]]> By: Obvious http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2055008 Obvious Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:38:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2055008 So, Murthat got re-eleted. I guess his voters are proud that he considers them racists and rednecks. So, Murthat got re-eleted. I guess his voters are proud that he considers them racists and rednecks.

]]> By: Obvious http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054997 Obvious Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:37:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054997 So, if murtha got re-elected, i guess he was right; his constituents are racist rednecks.......... So, if murtha got re-elected, i guess he was right; his constituents are racist rednecks..........

]]> By: robert ottavianop http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054996 robert ottavianop Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:36:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054996 this old man needs to retire this old man needs to retire

]]> By: RumorMill http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054989 RumorMill Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:36:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054989 CONGRATULATION Murtha. God Bless You. OBAMA / BIDEN CONGRATULATION Murtha. God Bless You.

OBAMA / BIDEN

]]> By: dick d. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054971 dick d. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:35:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054971 murtha is a simpleton putz.... plain and simple... murtha and anyone who voted for him is an uneducated delinquent. murtha is a simpleton putz.... plain and simple... murtha and anyone who voted for him is an uneducated delinquent.

]]> By: vahe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054946 vahe Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:33:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054946 yes we can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yes we can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: S.B. Stein E.B. NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054941 S.B. Stein E.B. NJ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:33:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054941 Some people are really willing to forgive. Murtha needs to watch what he says. He might think some of these things, but he shouldn't say them as freely as he is allowed to think them. He could have lost and I don't know how close the race was. He might not make it next time. Some people are really willing to forgive. Murtha needs to watch what he says. He might think some of these things, but he shouldn't say them as freely as he is allowed to think them. He could have lost and I don't know how close the race was. He might not make it next time.

]]> By: jbaby http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054935 jbaby Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:33:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054935 You go boy! You go boy!

]]> By: Ed http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054926 Ed Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:32:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054926 How dumb are you people in Pennsylvania? This guy slapped you all in the face and you re-elect him? He's a piece of crap. Thank God he's old... How dumb are you people in Pennsylvania? This guy slapped you all in the face and you re-elect him? He's a piece of crap. Thank God he's old...

]]> By: From TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054907 From TX Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:31:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054907 So Pennsylvanians ARE as stupid as Obama thought. So Pennsylvanians ARE as stupid as Obama thought.

]]> By: Thomas Smith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054892 Thomas Smith Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:30:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054892 Well, OK then. Your member of Congress twice insults the character of you and your fellow residents of his district. Yet you return him to Congress. Western PA gets exactly what it deserves then. Well, OK then. Your member of Congress twice insults the character of you and your fellow residents of his district. Yet you return him to Congress. Western PA gets exactly what it deserves then.

]]> By: COLORADO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054889 COLORADO Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:30:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054889 Now we can say, "YES WE DID!" instead of Yes we can. GREAT NIGHT FOR AMERICA! OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!! Now we can say, "YES WE DID!" instead of Yes we can. GREAT NIGHT FOR AMERICA! OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: David Charles Lacks http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054885 David Charles Lacks Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:30:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054885 HARD, HARD, HARD to believe you re-elected Murtha. However, I hope you get EXACTLY what you voted/wished for! HARD, HARD, HARD to believe you re-elected Murtha. However, I hope you get EXACTLY what you voted/wished for!

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054867 Anonymous Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:29:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054867 Its a shame he won Its a shame he won

]]> By: Texas Trail Kitty http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054788 Texas Trail Kitty Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:25:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054788 Congratulations Rep. Murtha! YES WE CAN! YES WE DID! Congratulations Rep. Murtha! YES WE CAN! YES WE DID!

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054714 Mike Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:24:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054714 Self-interest wins again, and the King of Pork-Barrel reigns on. Self-interest wins again, and the King of Pork-Barrel reigns on.

]]> By: Watch Word http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054700 Watch Word Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:24:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054700 This district deserves him and his thoughts/actions. So good to have him back to add to the discourse with such intelligent statements. This district deserves him and his thoughts/actions.
So good to have him back to add to the discourse with such intelligent statements.

]]> By: DE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054562 DE Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:21:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054562 Quite frankly if Obama keeps his promise to bankrupt the coal industry, Pennsylvania voters and residents deserve to suffer the consequenses. Quite frankly if Obama keeps his promise to bankrupt the coal industry, Pennsylvania voters and residents deserve to suffer the consequenses.

]]> By: Peter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054464 Peter Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:19:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054464 I want to thank Bush for our wonderful and Historical achievement. God bless AMERICA and GOD blees Barack Obama!! Now let's all move forward together!!! Peter I want to thank Bush
for our wonderful and Historical achievement.
God bless AMERICA and GOD blees Barack Obama!!
Now let's all move forward together!!!
Peter

]]> By: David S. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054412 David S. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:18:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054412 Just shows that any of these crooks will get relected no matter how scummy they are as long as they can port up their District and people are ignorant enough to allow it to happen. Nothing will change in Washington, good job Pennsylvania Just shows that any of these crooks will get relected no matter how scummy they are as long as they can port up their District and people are ignorant enough to allow it to happen. Nothing will change in Washington, good job Pennsylvania

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054262 Anonymous Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:15:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054262 You people deserve Murtha - I would be ashamed to live there! You people deserve Murtha – I would be ashamed to live there!

]]> By: Christa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054224 Christa Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:14:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054224 He was right. Western PA is EXTREMELY racist. There was no need to apologize. He spoke the truth. The individuals who got mad by his comments would have been the ones who ARE racist. He was right. Western PA is EXTREMELY racist. There was no need to apologize. He spoke the truth. The individuals who got mad by his comments would have been the ones who ARE racist.

]]> By: Edmund http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054218 Edmund Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:14:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054218 Murtha is a bigot. He won Pennsylvania. I am in shock. Murtha is a bigot. He won Pennsylvania. I am in shock.

]]> By: Tiff of lithia springs http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054123 Tiff of lithia springs Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:11:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054123 WHEW!!! THAT WAS A CLOSE ONE MURTHA. WATCH WHAT YOU SAY NEXT TIME! WHEW!!!

THAT WAS A CLOSE ONE MURTHA. WATCH WHAT YOU SAY NEXT TIME!

]]> By: Griff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/after-flap-over-racist-comments-congressman-murtha-re-elected/#comment-2054099 Griff Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:10:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28991#comment-2054099 I said it eight months ago, CNN... Bye... I will never listen to this News Program again.. Pity!???????????????????? I said it eight months ago, CNN... Bye... I will never listen to this News Program again.. Pity!????????????????????

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