Murtha Rival Says Congressman's Top Aide Threatened to Have Him Court-Martialed

[TheSarge]

Talk about hardball politics.

Rep. John Murtha's opponent in the 2008 election claims the Pennsylvania congressman's chief of staff has threatened to have him recalled to active duty and court-martialed for campaigning while in the military, which is in violation of military code.

Bill Russell, an Iraq war veteran who served with the Army, told FOXNews.com that Murtha's chief of staff, John Hugya, made the threat on two occasions -- first to his former commanding officer and then to his face in March.

"It's a terrible, terrible threat to make," said Russell, a Republican who lost to the Democratic powerhouse in November but plans to challenge him again in 2010. Asked if Murtha is trying to bully him out of a rematch, Russell said: "It was a direct intent to intimidate."

Russell was on active duty for a three-month period -- from April to July -- of his campaign for Congress last year. But he said he did not campaign during that period, as Hugya was suggesting, and so did not violate military code that prohibits doing so.

"I'm very comfortable with the fact that I didn't do anything wrong and there's nothing to court martial me for if they try to do it," he said. But he said Murtha's reputation as a powerbroker on Capitol Hill puts him on edge.

"When you have a threat to be made so brazenly and openly ... you've got to take it seriously," he said.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/05/13/murtha-rival-says-aide-threatened-court-martialed/

[THA HOUSTON PIMP IS IN DA HOUZ!]

Yawn.

Nothing will come of this.

The MSM, in their typical m.o., will ignore it.

Why do the PA peeps keep re-electing this treasonous old coot bastage?
 

[NHSparky]

And no doubt Stretch Pelosi is right on the phone to the Ethics Committee about this "culture of corruption"...oh wait--it's a Dem being corrupt.

Move along people, nothing to see here.

[NHSparky]

Yawn.

Nothing will come of this.

The MSM, in their typical m.o., will ignore it.

Why do the PA peeps keep re-electing this treasonous old coot bastage?
 

Because most of them are old FDR-era yellow dog Dems who wouldn't think of pulling the lever for a Republican.  Kinda like most of Mass, etc.

[THA HOUSTON PIMP IS IN DA HOUZ!]

Because most of them are old FDR-era yellow dog Dems who wouldn't think of pulling the lever for a Republican.  Kinda like most of Mass, etc.

God, I'm glad I live in Texas. 

[NHSparky]

The same state that gave us LBJ.  Sorry, but southern Dems were just as prevalent, and just as crooked.

[Eupher]

I contributed to LTC Bill Russell's campaign, knowing full well that he would lose. No, Russell and Murtha are not in my district - I live in Missouri.

But that's how deep my loathing of Murtha is.

Murtha. Must. Go.

[rich_t]

Murtha needs to be sued in civil court for slander and libel.

He is an absolute disgrace to every Marine that has ever worn the uniform.

[TheSarge]

Has he apoligized to any of the Hadditha 6 yet?

[Thor]

God, I'm glad I live in Texas. 

Texas is no better at politics than any other state. I recall a recent article where a Dallas area Mayor had one of his city council members arrested for disturbing the council meeting only because the one city council member was vociferous in his opinion on a subject before the council.

[rich_t]

Has he apoligized to any of the Hadditha 6 yet?

Not as far as I know.  But he sure has hell slandered the crap out of them for his own personal politcal gain.

[Lacarnut]

I do not question the validity of Bill Russell statement that he was threatened by a scumbag like Murtha but if it were me I would have blown the whistle on him back then. It seems odd coming out now. I guess better late than ever. That is what is wrong with conservative Repubs, they are scared to death of the O, Democraps and the liberal press. That lack of backbone really pisses me off.  

[rich_t]

Texas is no better at politics than any other state. I recall a recent article where a Dallas area Mayor had one of his city council members arrested for disturbing the council meeting only because the one city council member was vociferous in his opinion on a subject before the council.

So when are you leaving the country?

LOL.

Dude, I'd take TX over CA, NH, MA, NJ, NY, PA. WA etc. any day of the week and twice on Sundays.

There is no perfect state, county or city when it comes to politics.  Some just **** it up more than others.

[rich_t]

I do not question the validity of Bill Russell statement that he was threatened by a scumbag like Murtha but if it were me I would have blown the whistle on him back then. It seems odd coming out now. I guess better late than ever. That is what is wrong with conservative Repubs, they are scared to death of the O, Democraps and the liberal press. That lack of backbone really pisses me off.  

You aren't the only one that is pissed off about the lack of GOP spine.

[THA HOUSTON PIMP IS IN DA HOUZ!]

Come on yall, where's the love for Texas?    Lol

Sure, we have our share of bovine escrement politicians.   lol

But we got a very good Governor Rick Perry, we got U.S. Rep Ted Poe (real conservative), Sen. John Cornyn (staunch border control advocate) and few other politicos with a backbone.   And did I mention, no state taxes, 100's of miles of beach, low cost of living, excellent college universities, extremely hot looking women, great medical facilities, hot women, great food, friendly warm people,  hot women.

Did I mention that the chics here are awesome?   lol

And as for Murtha, the fumb duck definitely needs to at least be sued for the things he said about the Hadditha 6.   The P.O.S. is a disgrace.

[ReaganForRushmore]

Come on yall, where's the love for Texas?    Lol

Sure, we have our share of bovine escrement politicians.   lol

But we got a very good Governor Rick Perry, we got U.S. Rep Ted Poe (real conservative), Sen. John Cornyn (staunch border control advocate) and few other politicos with a backbone.   And did I mention, no state taxes, 100's of miles of beach, low cost of living, excellent college universities, extremely hot looking women, great medical facilities, hot women, great food, friendly warm people,  hot women.

Did I mention that the chics here are awesome?   lol

And as for Murtha, the fumb duck definitely needs to at least be sued for the things he said about the Hadditha 6.   The P.O.S. is a disgrace.

Poe, Culberson,Olson, McCaul, and Brady are above average conservatives.

Governor Goodhair is not a conservative

Cornyn supported Specter, enough said.....

Texas, like other states has it's pros and it's cons, will remain a conservative state as long as we adhere to sound fiscal policy. I fear the 2010 census because ACORN is ramping up big time in Dallas and Houston.

That being said, yes, the women are hot

[Thor]

So when are you leaving the country?

LOL.

Dude, I'd take TX over CA, NH, MA, NJ, NY, PA. WA etc. any day of the week and twice on Sundays.

There is no perfect state, county or city when it comes to politics.  Some just **** it up more than others.

Especially all of the God damned Yankee Libtards that have infested Texas. I AM a Native Texan and I just cry as to what this once great state has digressed to.

[Thor]

Come on yall, where's the love for Texas?    Lol

Sure, we have our share of bovine escrement politicians.   lol

But we got a very good Governor Rick Perry, we got U.S. Rep Ted Poe (real conservative), Sen. John Cornyn (staunch border control advocate) and few other politicos with a backbone.   And did I mention, no state taxes, 100's of miles of beach, low cost of living, excellent college universities, extremely hot looking women, great medical facilities, hot women, great food, friendly warm people,  hot women.

Did I mention that the chics here are awesome?   lol

And as for Murtha, the fumb duck definitely needs to at least be sued for the things he said about the Hadditha 6.   The P.O.S. is a disgrace.

No state income tax, but sales tax is way high and property tax is through the roof. I thought that Minnesota property taxes were bad. They aren't when one looks at the actual percentage rate. Of course, my home town and county have some of the highest property tax throughout the state. I just may make the move across the Red River, into Oklahoma.

[TheSarge]

Especially all of the God damned Yankee Libtards that have infested Texas. I AM a Native Texan and I just cry as to what this once great state has digressed to.

You just gotta move far enough West to where they are too scared to come.  Anything on I-20 from Abilene westward is 99.9% Libtard free.

[Airwolf]

Maybe someone should find Tonya harding and ask her what she has planned for the next election. I hear she is really good with kneecaps.

[Bluesuiter-Retired]

Maybe someone out to remind Murtha[phucker] that he TOO could be recalled to active duty to face a courtsmartial.

It would be too funny to see the composition of the members of the courtsmartial, especially if it included Marines whom he accused on national television of cold blooded murder.  He would be dead meat.

[Thor]

You just gotta move far enough West to where they are too scared to come.  Anything on I-20 from Abilene westward is 99.9% Libtard free.

Who the hell would want to live in the Permian Basin or the desert ?!?!?!?!?

[Crazy Horse]

Maybe someone out to remind Murtha[phucker] that he TOO could be recalled to active duty to face a courtsmartial.

It would be too funny to see the composition of the members of the courtsmartial, especially if it included Marines whom he accused on national television of cold blooded murder.  He would be dead meat.

 

[Lacarnut]

Maybe someone out to remind Murtha[phucker] that he TOO could be recalled to active duty to face a courtsmartial.

It would be too funny to see the composition of the members of the courtsmartial, especially if it included Marines whom he accused on national television of cold blooded murder.  He would be dead meat.

Having a Marine beat him to pulp (numerous broken bones) would work for me.

[5412]

Having a Marine beat him to pulp (numerous broken bones) would work for me.

Hi,

The Marines have a way of taking care of their own; particularly when they misbehave. 

It is taught at a very young age.  When we were recruits at Parris Island we had a Puerto Rican kid from NY named Kramer.....his nickname very quickly became "scuzz", for good reason.  Well he cost us big time in an inspection.  That night after the lights went out, I heard rumors that several folks took him into the shower and took their metal scrub brushes to him and cleaned him up.  As the saying went, "scuzzy wuzzy ain't scuzzy no mo!"  Kinda the way things work for the good of everyone.  If the Corps had a shot at Murtha, my guess is he would be really sorry for all the lies he has told along the way.

I do not know a soul who has any respect for the man.  He better not ask for a military funeral, particularly with a Marine color guard because they may be very few voulnteers.  If he stands tall for a 21 gun salute he better be careful, they are not likely to miss........

regards,
5412