tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post2368664919551257105..comments2024-01-03T05:18:54.650-05:00Comments on CDR Salamander: USS John Murtha, LPD-26CDR Salamanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05981221786954902349noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-5539439176412100082013-03-14T20:43:36.762-04:002013-03-14T20:43:36.762-04:00buy ativan online quitting ativan side effects - g...<a href="http://www.cafb29b24.org/docs/buyativan/#medication" rel="nofollow">buy ativan online</a> quitting ativan side effects - get lorazepam prescription onlineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-70759624182381291502011-01-07T15:18:56.000-05:002011-01-07T15:18:56.000-05:00the next thing you know the politicians will be wa...the next thing you know the politicians will be wanting to name something the FONDA.<br /><br />one in three million club will meet at 2000 at LBNSTA OClub room 22 this evening.<br /><br />CPKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-22950197803293582432011-01-07T15:03:42.000-05:002011-01-07T15:03:42.000-05:00t:
can you imagine a NAVY without an enterprise?
...t:<br /><br />can you imagine a NAVY without an enterprise?<br /><br />all you have to do is walk up the gangway to the hanger deck and look at the bulkhead decoration that starts out..... ENTERPIRSE, EIGHTH SHIP OF THE NAME..............<br /><br /><br />c PKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-41218311202927011662011-01-07T14:12:49.000-05:002011-01-07T14:12:49.000-05:00Anyone seen the Murtha autopsy report? The only th...Anyone seen the Murtha autopsy report? The only thing that makes sense...Murtha died at National Naval Medical Center...unexpectedly...after routine surgery... Sounds like the Navy is interested in making amends to the Murtha political cirlces...at the expense of its own national Honor. Sure, he was a Marine. So was Lee Harvey Oswald.<br /><br />There is no other reason to support the John P. Murtha naming. The name "Johnstown" would do much better. It is from PA 12th Congressional district (where Murtha represented) and honors the Sailors & Marines from PA. It even starts with John... Sheeeesh!<br /><br />While it is true that Title 10 does authorize SECNAV to name warships, don't think he selects names on a whim. He gets plenty of "help" from POTUS, SECDEF, members of Congress, Office of Legislative Affairs, etc.CaptainCurtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-73714090834570523612010-05-03T09:56:24.000-04:002010-05-03T09:56:24.000-04:00LPD-26 John Murtha ...LPD-26 John Murtha Incredibly, the Navy (yes, OUR Navy) apparently is planning to name a warship after the late John Murtha -- a contemptible human being who served many years as a U.S. Congressman. A ragtag but vocal opposition movement is developing on Facebook.<br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=109473479090697" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=109473479090697</a><br /> <br /> Most of the opposition is because of Murtha's remarks calling military personnel cold-blooded murderers. These "murderers" were later found innocent of the charges, and yet Murtha refused to apologize. You'd think that alone would be enough to keep the Navy from naming a ship after him.<br /> <br /> But it's not. It turns our that senior military and defense folks sell names of ships to career Congress critters (regardless of their character) in exchange for the politicians' votes support of military appropriations bills.<br /> <br /> So let me add a bit more ammo on why this incredible scumbag should not have a warship named after him:<br /> <br /> 1. This Wikipedia article details how Murtha (and others) was caught agreeing to take bribes in the Abscam scandal. He SHOULD have gone to jail -- or at least thrown out of the House, but he was not -- much to the shame of both Congress and the voters in his district.<br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abscam" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abscam</a><br /> <br /> 2. Murtha was a stain on democracy. Watch this stunning video of him temporarily chairing the House of Representatives. It's what one expects to see in Third World dictatorships.<br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywgUCdefSW8" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywgUCdefSW8</a><br /> <br /> 3. Consider this "must watch" video (many of you have likely already seen it) on ABC News about the expensive but empty "John Murtha Airport" -- one of those insane pork projects that deserves "Hall of Shame" status. A hundred million dollar airport Murtha funded with our tax dollars that handles three small planes carrying a total of 20 passengers a day.<br /> <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/Politics/story?id=7412160&page=1" rel="nofollow">http://abcnews.go.com/Business/Polit...7412160&page=1</a><br /> <br /> 4. Murtha's insolence is topped only by his corruption. Here's a good website with several other examples demonstrating Murtha's true character -- or lack of same. <br /> <a href="http://www.crewsmostcorrupt.org/summaries/murtha.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.crewsmostcorrupt.org/summaries/murtha.php</a><br /> <br /> Yeah, some might say I'm beating a dead horse -- but that'd be a gratuitous insult of all horses, both living and dead.<br /> <br /> Dead Murtha's despicable career in Congress is still an issue -- but only because senior Navy numb-nuts deem him worthy of a ship name.Richard Rider, Chairman San Diego Tax Fightersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-42190776370638778192010-04-17T20:48:38.000-04:002010-04-17T20:48:38.000-04:00<p><span>Robert,</span>
</p&g...<p><span>Robert,</span><br /></p><p><span>Really it is very simple, just two words and Murtha fails against this standard, “Semper Fi” (Always Faithful). </span><br /></p><p><span>MAC</span><br /></p>Master AssClownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-3301321608530099672010-04-17T14:51:54.000-04:002010-04-17T14:51:54.000-04:00Robert, In addition to the well-stated objections ...Robert, In addition to the well-stated objections offered by CDR S and MAC there's a more basic albeit symbolic one: what did John Murtha do to warrant this unique recognition? His military accomplishment, although note-worthy, pale in comparison with the deeds of the sailors and marines we've honored like this in the past. If you doubt me just Google some of the names I listed below.<br /><br />If it's primarily because of his political work then I say we just go ahead and name ships after all 3-term senators and 5-term representatives who have held influential positions on the Armed Services or Appropriations Committees. Sure we've done it before (JOHN C. STENNIS, CARL VINSON, HENRY M. JACKSON, etc.) but that doesn't make it right.C-dore 14noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-78505240620180800702010-04-17T13:48:46.000-04:002010-04-17T13:48:46.000-04:00Robert,
Murtha was a disgrace and dishonored hims...Robert,<br /><br />Murtha was a disgrace and dishonored himself by his "Cold blooded killers" remarks. He threw the Corps under the bus like a cheap cigar without flinching. Did he ever apologize, this is rhetorical, no he did not. The fact that he had a direct connection to the Corps means he had that much more responsibility and professional acumen expected up him. Life is about the present. He seemed to have a good past in the Corps and might have received a lot of "atta boys" and "BZs" but the one "Ah shit" that he created himself makes him illegitimate as riding the hero pony in any field.<br /><br />MACMaster AssClownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-32200878686370970792010-04-17T12:30:17.000-04:002010-04-17T12:30:17.000-04:00Robert,
You need to follow the links and watch the...Robert,<br />You need to follow the links and watch the video. His corruption is not the main issue - it is the abuse of his power in order to smear and dishonor Marines in a time of war that is the issue.cdrsalamandernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-80017171524917957322010-04-17T12:17:00.000-04:002010-04-17T12:17:00.000-04:00Anyone else think some of the Anti-Murtha remarks ...Anyone else think some of the Anti-Murtha remarks are a little overblown? He was a US Marine Drill Instructor, earned a commission, and served honorably in Vietnam. Yes, he was corrupt as a representative, but I didn't hear about him taking money for personal use - a la Duke Cunningham. I'd think he would have had some prison time if that were the case. No, he brought home the bacon to his district.Robertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-92163441287321968942010-04-16T17:30:53.000-04:002010-04-16T17:30:53.000-04:00Robery Byrd (D-WV) has GOT to be circling the drai...Robery Byrd (D-WV) has GOT to be circling the drain. He is 128 or some such....UltimaRatioRegisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-36515177831689016432010-04-16T15:53:36.000-04:002010-04-16T15:53:36.000-04:00Casey, Excellent point. Several KNOX-Class frigat...Casey, Excellent point. Several KNOX-Class frigates were named for Vietnam War heroes (ROARK, REASONER, MARVIN SHIELDS, etc.) while the war was still in progress. The Navy has already honored its two MOH recipients (DUNHAM and MURPHY) by naming BURKE-Class DDGs after them. I think, however that there are plenty more out there worthy of this type of recognition before they get around to John Murtha.C-dore 14noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-33045203816312786342010-04-16T13:57:42.000-04:002010-04-16T13:57:42.000-04:00LOL, that is a good one. Duke was a crook and shei...LOL, that is a good one. Duke was a crook and sheister but Murtha was a overall degenerate and scumbag, but neither need their own hull.Master AssClownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-42358408278570864262010-04-16T00:11:37.000-04:002010-04-16T00:11:37.000-04:00Agreed, sir. As you and CV-60 have pointed out, th...Agreed, sir. As you and CV-60 have pointed out, there are more than enough genuine candidates. What about someone from the past 10 years who served in the Gulf, off Iraq or Afghanistan?<br /><br />While the blue-water Navy might feel left out, certainly there are more than sufficient Marine candidates, "corpse"-men, and such. {/snerk}Casey Tompkinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-34385485340396451272010-04-16T00:06:49.000-04:002010-04-16T00:06:49.000-04:00...and he would have done so at 31 knots!...and he would have done so at 31 knots!Casey Tompkinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-76967179881591406162010-04-15T20:59:10.000-04:002010-04-15T20:59:10.000-04:00<p><span>Dear Honorable Congressman xx...<p><span>Dear Honorable Congressman xxxxxx,</span><br /></p><p><span>I recently learned that a U.S. Navy ship would be named the USS John Murtha. This is a very disturbing fact in light of his disrespectful, dishonorable and disgraceful conduct towards U.S. military combat forces and the U.S. Marine Corps in particular. Furthermore, the ship will carry Marine Corps personnel and this seems very much a disrespectful slap in the face of the proud legacy, tradition and rich heritage of the U.S. Marine Corps and all military personnel. Request your assistance with replacing the name with a suitable honorable name to correct this imprudence. </span></p>Flush the Murtha Name ASAPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-29728267791448213632010-04-15T20:29:07.000-04:002010-04-15T20:29:07.000-04:00This kind of irresponsible behavior naming a ship ...This kind of irresponsible behavior naming a ship after a dishonorable person like this really makes you wonder what caliber of people are minding the civlant helm. The modern force is obviously in serious need of some real leadership. Maybe it can be outsourced? I hope that people voice their opinions loudly and respectfully with their respective Representatives. Someone should be on the pad over this travesty of poor judgment.Master AssClownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-1836185704772061512010-04-15T19:07:09.000-04:002010-04-15T19:07:09.000-04:00A damn sad day for the Navy and Marine Corps. When...A damn sad day for the Navy and Marine Corps. When you have a USS John Murtha and no USS Okinawa or USS Guadacanal. SECNAV should immediately resign and ask the Almighty for absolution.ShawnPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-40370777063780935182010-04-15T14:22:07.000-04:002010-04-15T14:22:07.000-04:00CV60, I agree totally. I've been thinking of ...CV60, I agree totally. I've been thinking of the ships in which I served now out of commission and the people whom they honored. Those ships were named for the WW II Commander of the Pacific submarine force, the CO of the carrier SARATOGA, a submarine CO who is still "on patrol", and a Marine Corporal who received the MOH for heroism on Iwo Jima, among others. It isn't like there's a shortage of heroes out there.C-dore 14noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-223482254534240652010-04-15T13:30:30.000-04:002010-04-15T13:30:30.000-04:00well, we all do...
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I hadn't checked the...well, we all do...<br /><br /> :) <br /><br />I hadn't checked the Ghoul Pool in a while, who are the current front-runners?Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-89171770578212776702010-04-15T10:20:26.000-04:002010-04-15T10:20:26.000-04:00I make an exception for the USS Ronald Reagan. If...I make an exception for the USS Ronald Reagan. If anyone deserves to have a big, beautiful carrier named after him, it's the President who did so much to help the Navy rebuild after its years in the wasteland.DeltaBravonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-25725633184216029662010-04-15T09:10:34.000-04:002010-04-15T09:10:34.000-04:00...eugh....eugh.JTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-88981178847966523772010-04-15T08:46:39.000-04:002010-04-15T08:46:39.000-04:00"This is a big F&%#$@&! Deal."
..."This is a big F&%#$@&! Deal."<br /><br />The real MARINES who ride this ship named after a person of this level of quality will probably think of the namesake everytime they flush the WC.Master AssClownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-95893185156931852010-04-15T02:59:54.000-04:002010-04-15T02:59:54.000-04:00Alas, the boomers have horned in a bit on BB (stat...Alas, the boomers have horned in a bit on BB (states) territory, and attack subs on CG/CL (cities) turf.<br /><br />According to Wiki, the "modern" convention with respect to naming carriers is: "Aircraft carriers are named after American admirals and politicians, usually presidents."<br /><br />Agree that we should go back to the older convention of naming carriers for famous victories, or notable (previous) carriers.<br />Considering the above, could you imagine how many rpms Rickover would generate in his grave if they named a <i>carrier</i> after him? :) <br /><br />...Yeah, I know, SSN-709... But still, it would be funny.Casey Tompkinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704146.post-16606541268706553012010-04-14T22:38:40.000-04:002010-04-14T22:38:40.000-04:00You obviously haven't seen the DDG-666 "C...You obviously haven't seen the DDG-666 "Cindy Sheehan" in port yet, have you?slayerdaddy@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.com