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‘Real’ Pennsylvanians & the Murtha Backlash

Started by washingtonindependent · 8 months ago

Longtime Democratic Rep. John Murtha of Johnstown, Pa., is still revered in many circles for speaking out early against the Iraq war. But conservatives think he might be vulnerable this year because of his recent observation that “there is no question… ... Continue reading »

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Carlos Roveros
8 months ago

My momma always told me, racist is as racist does.

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karen
8 months 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!

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pdhen
8 months 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.

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Anonanon
8 months 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.

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