DISQUS

The Washington Independent: ‘Real’ Pennsylvanians & the Murtha Backlash

  • Carlos Roveros · 1 year ago
    My momma always told me, racist is as racist does.
  • karen · 1 year ago
    For some more of 'real' Pennsylvanians, check out the 100 foot tall mural painted in a field near Shickshinny, Pa. It just went up on the Pa part of Obama's website. Better yet, take a plane ride overhead. It's pretty amazing, even if I am biased!
  • pdhen · 1 year ago
    Dear Western Pennsylvanians: Please don't fire Murtha! You have to give it to the guy - he is honest. How was he to know that the unspoken rule is that people can BE racist, but NEVER EVER say it or put it in writing.
  • Anonanon · 1 year ago
    The perspective of someone who was born and raised in the Pennsyltucky part of the state:

    I saw things changing before I left, albeit slowly. But, when I left six years ago, Murtha was right. I don't think he should be condemned for telling the truth. Instead, the people of those areas should look inside themselves and see if the word fits.
  • pat · 1 year ago
    If I could, I'd vote for Mike!