Justice!

I'm Cheering Too!

Hallefreakinglujah!

Murtha ? Hello ?

Amen.

Semper Fi, Lieutenant.

This is terrific news. Take that Murtha.

Soldier on Lt. Grayson.

re: #2 Kreuzueber Halbmond

Justice!

!

Where do those Marines go to get their reputations back?

GREAT!

/no, you louses didn't get to turn HONEST COMBAT into SLEAZY MURDER! Not this time...

EAT SHIT Mr. Abscam!

/Yay!

Charles, this LGF Spy is just too cool.

I saw you post this story at the LGF Spy and got here before the comments started.

My hat is off to you Sir, you are an artist!

Susan

Now pray the other two are aquitted also.

OORAH!, Marine.

Sorry he had to go through it - glad it turned out this way.

Finally!

Finally, jurors with half a brain!

Sadly, the Left will continue to try to sap our military's strength by making it investigate and prosecute our service members rather than allow those service members to prosecute the fight against our enemies.

John Murtha? Where is this man's apology?

And you resignation.

And your dishonorable discharge (posthumously)?

I hope no one is holding their breath waiting for Murtha to apologize.

I'm sure Keith Olberscum will be talking about this tomorrow.
/

re: #18 savage_nation

What sentence was the Lieutenant looking at?

20 years

Now exonerated, Andrew Grayson and the others should sue John Murtha for defamation. Drag his fat ass into Court and make him defend his asinine comments.

His wife, Susan, cried as she said what she had only dared to think about for months: "It's over."

Man, what the families have to go through, also. It's sad.

I'm very happy for this verdict, but I worry that the entire story, in time, will continue to be used against our troops- kind of like how hyped "atrocities" are continually used against the Israelis.

Murtha calls press conference to apologize.

*slap*
wake
*slap*
up
*slap*
JCM
*slap*
you're
*slap*
dreaming

Congratulations to Lt. Andrew Grayson! We apologise for what politics has put you through! Let's hope the rest of the defendents get a fair trial. One down, two to go.

re: #20 Noam Sayin'

And you[r] resignation.

Absolutely.

This should be a huge issue against Fat Jack's re-election efforts. Unfortunately, given the preponderence of Dems electing crooks, criminals, impeached judges, etc for office, the kool-aid drinkers will just look at the earmarks delivered and probably send him back to DC.

re: #26 Sharmuta

I'm very happy for this verdict, but I worry that the entire story, in time, will continue to be used against our troops- kind of like how hyped "atrocities" are continually used against the Israelis.

The military is white washing atrocities!
/barking moonbat

Well, Night all, battery on the laptop in down to 20 mins, and I am too tired to go downstairs to get the charger.
Have a great night all, and Savage, stay safe out there, the hell with being late!

Eat it raw, moonbats!

This makes me very happy. I'm glad he had a jury of his peers and not a jury of moronic leftists with an agenda.

John Murtha? Where is this man's apology?

And yeah! Like he said.

The verdict came just five hours after deliberations began.

I don't know if it's the same in military trials, but in a civilian murder trial, that would be pretty much an "in your FACE" to the prosecution.

Off to bed. 'night.

I hope that fat bastard wakes up with heartburn.

re: #38 savage_nation

Moonbats can all go fuck off!

LOL! Amen to that!

re: #29 savage_nation

whoa!

Grayson, of Springboro, Ohio, was acquitted of two counts of making false official statements, two counts of trying to fraudulently separate from service and one count of attempt to deceive by making false statements. He would have faced as many as 20 years in prison if convicted of all counts.

Grayson said he refused a deal early in the case that would have reduced charges and kept him out of jail.
"I was the one that had to look at myself in the mirror," he said. "To take the easy way out, you are the one that has to live with that."

Says a lot about this young man.

It must be horrible to be a liberal or media journalist, to suddenly understand these guys are not being judged by a liberal jury packed with oppressed minorities. No these guys are being judged by their peers, and the jury understands the case. Tough shit to Murtha and his media cronies! Same goes to the Al Quadda supporters that brought this case to trial.

Anyone want to take bets as to how long it will take the Koslings to put up a diary expressing outrage at this decision?

In the eyes of the left, anyone who wears the uniform is guilty. Unless a kaffiyeh is part of said uniform.

He said the charges that he helped cover up by ordering the photos to be deleted appears to be the result of a misunderstanding. He has always maintained he was following Marine Corps policy that prohibits photos of Iraqi bodies on personal computers.

Hey, the MSM won't even show footage of victims jumping from the WTC.

Thank you and please forgive us all, 1st Lt. Andrew Grayson

re: #31 jcm

The military is white washing atrocities!
/barking moonbat

I fear you are correct, all the while not saying a damn thing about the slander leveled against them by another barking moonbat. SOP.

re: #30 Athos

re: #20 Noam Sayin'

And you[r] resignation.

I hate when that happens.

Thanks for the edit.

re: #40 Inquisitive

Grayson, of Springboro, Ohio, was acquitted of two counts of making false official statements, two counts of trying to fraudulently separate from service and one count of attempt to deceive by making false statements. He would have faced as many as 20 years in prison if convicted of all counts.

Grayson said he refused a deal early in the case that would have reduced charges and kept him out of jail.
"I was the one that had to look at myself in the mirror," he said. "To take the easy way out, you are the one that has to live with that."

Says a lot about this young man.

Sounds like he was raised well, and Marine Corps training took root.

re: #12 Macker

EAT SHIT Mr. Abscam!

/Yay!

"Uh, I'm not interested...right now...[in discussing this Haditha situation]"

I wonder what coverage this will get.

re: #51 jordash1212

You are reading it right now.

re: #49 savage_nation

And when are we going to go after his accusers and fuck them up?

One fight at a time, lets get the other two defendents cleared first, then we nail his accusers with the facts...and a 2 X 4.

re: #37 Tarkus289

I hope that fat bastard wakes up with heartburn.

Think Ray Finkel's mom in the original "Ace Ventura" movie...well, at least sort of...

re: #51 jordash1212

I wonder what coverage this will get.

Little to none- it's not the verdict the leftists wanted and to give it wide coverage wouldn't help them continue to spread the myth that Haditha is true.

re: #40 Inquisitive

Grayson, of Springboro, Ohio, was acquitted of two counts of making false official statements, two counts of trying to fraudulently separate from service and one count of attempt to deceive by making false statements. He would have faced as many as 20 years in prison if convicted of all counts.

Grayson said he refused a deal early in the case that would have reduced charges and kept him out of jail.
"I was the one that had to look at myself in the mirror," he said. "To take the easy way out, you are the one that has to live with that."

Says a lot about this young man.

Not really, most soldiers would feel the same.

I wish TFK was still on, I'd like to hear his input on this.

re: #53 song_and_dance_man

I have seen the face of Evil. Smack it at every chance.

Spit in it's face, kick it in the shin, and knee it in the groin.
And that's just to introduce yourself.

***Salute***

About damn time

Semper Fi

re: #42 paradox42

I'll bet the Koskidz won't cover this story. Any good news from Iraq is bad news for Obama.

re: #62 savage_nation

yeah, if you can figure out what he is saying!

After a few years I'm almost there.

Go USMC
And here is some foggy beauty from the top of Mt. Wilson, to celebrate.

re: #54 LoFlyer

One fight at a time, lets get the other two defendents cleared first, then we nail his accusers with the facts...and a 2 X 4.

Four enlisted Marines initially were charged with murder and four officers were charged with failing to investigate the deaths. Charges were dropped against five of the Marines.

Still to face court-martial are Wuterich, of Meriden, Conn., whose charges include voluntary manslaughter, and Lt. Col. Jeffrey Chessani, of Rangely, Colo., who has been charged with dereliction of duty and violation of a lawful order on allegations he mishandled the aftermath of the killings.

Grayson and Wuterich pleaded not guilty. Chessani has said he didn't order a formal investigation because he believed the deaths resulted from lawful combat. He has not entered a plea because in the military system that is not usually done until motions hearings are completed and a court-martial is about to start.

just another Bush blunder
like his daddy

prosecuting the Rodney King cops on civil rights charges after they were acquitted by state courts

that cost him re-election (also the taxes pledge too)
but it cost him votes

this Bush - he has no legacy, except appeasement
and he started out so well too
then ended up folding
kinda like Arnold in California

but if Obama takes the White House
time to bring back David Duke
as his opponent in 2012
then we have 2 racists to choose from

re: #68 Adrenalyn

just another Bush blunder
like his daddy

prosecuting the Rodney King cops on civil rights charges after they were acquitted by state courts

that cost him re-election (also the taxes pledge too)
but it cost him votes

this Bush - he has no legacy, except appeasement
and he started out so well too
then ended up folding
kinda like Arnold in California

but if Obama takes the White House
time to bring back David Duke
as his opponent in 2012
then we have 2 racists to choose from

Shit Duke'd work better as O's running mate. "Hate in '08"

Once the last of them has been acquitted or seen the charges dismissed, let the investigation and prosecution of the investigators and prosecutors for dereliction of duty begin...

re: #63 Killgore Trout

I'll bet the Koskidz won't cover this story. Any good news from Iraq is bad news for Obama.

HuffPo has it and guess what...the comments are turned off.

The verdict came just five hours after deliberations began.

It should not have taken five MINUTES! Praise the Lord that justice was served and Lt Grayson is a free man. Now, once the other two are acquitted, I want to see that son-of-a-bitch John Murtha, Fucknut from Pennsylvania, PUBLICALLY apologize to ALL of the Marines that had their lives and military careers completely fucked-up, courtesy, in no small part, to his irresponsible, slanderous, and just plain WRONG remarks concerning these brave men.

Shame on you, Rep Murtha. You are a disgrace to the Marines and to your seat in the Congress of the United States; a disgrace to God and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and a vile, evil sack of shit as a human being.

re: #60 savage_nation

Oh by all means get the other MEN off, then its time to rip some throats out.

The sad thing is that there is no accountability in journalism anymore. Release a false story inspired by Al Quadda stringers and motivated by the liberal disgust of the American military and the occupation of Iraq, and there are no consequences. They will be publishing the next unsubstantiated rumors by tomorrow, and no one will care, except the UN human rights commission. I hope this guy finds a good ex-military lawyer and sues and wins for libel!

re: #71 NJDhockeyfan

Heh.

Looking good Ojo! (the Mt Wilson view)

re: #1 savage_nation

God is good

Amen.

I recently read the book Warlord. About another Marine in the first go around in Falujah who was accused of murder by a real lazy sack o' shiite in his own outfit.

After this Lt got pulled from the front, his guys started dying without him there.

He was later acquitted, but it ruined his military carrier. And took what by all accounts was a suburb leader and warrior away from the front, to satisfy the PC JAG Corps and Jerks like Murtha.

This Marine had been an enlisted Marine in Gulf Part I, and just happened to be in Downtown Manhattan headed to a meeting at or near the World Trade Center on 9/11. By the end of the day he's got his hair cut, and took off to join back up. Went to Officer school and started leading men.

And because he had to relieve a Sargent who was a real slacker from his leadership position before the man got his squad killed. The guy would take his squad into enemy territory and just let them sit down in the middle of a open town square and let them take gear off and smoke or whatever without even bothering to recon the immediate area.

So the LT took over that squad personally and made the defective Sargent the radioman to keep an eye on him. He really was that bad.

Anyway they caught some Jihadi's at a checkpoint and started finding things wrong with their car, they made a move and the LT smoked them.

Sad sack Sgt Shiite bag screamed Murder, just to get revenge. That and the radio was too heavy.

So without a proper warrior LT with his head screwed on straight, good people started dying, and the LT and his family went broke trying fight the fight of his life back State Side.

We the people need to do something to drive this Liberal Socialist Politically Correct Lawyer mentality the hell out of our Armed Forces.

At the beginning of this war Officers were so jacked up, that they were actually consulting Legal council before dropping bombs on target.

I could just tear my hair out!

So glad to hear this. It's a shame it went on this long. That's a lot of that man's life and career wasted on this farce

Help, please.

Long ago, I turned off email access (inbox full too often).

I now have another provider with more room.

I've forgotten how to turn the nick blue.

And don't see it in FAQ

Well, I wonder what John Fucking Murtha is going to say now?
So far, all of the Marines he accused, judged and tryed in the media have been acquited. Oh, John Boy DID say they were all guilty, beyond any shadow of a doubt - he had that from his sources in the Marines.
I'm very pleased and happy for this Marine and, if possible, even more pissed off at John Fucking Murtha as I have been since he first broke this "story" and blackened all of their reputations.

re: #78 savage_nation

I wish I knew some. I'd find a way to get that info to the good Lt.

Don't use the lawyer I had. I developed a stronger case then he did. Complete idiot. Just wanted to be left alone to golf.

re: #61 Kragar (proud to be kafir)

About damn time
Semper Fi

Justice can be so sweet.

re: #81 Mars Needs Neocons

Don't use the lawyer I had. I developed a stronger case then he did. Complete idiot. Just wanted to be left alone to golf.

Of course mine was still in the military.

re: #79 razorbacker

OK, when you go to make a comment, you'll see lines for your e-mail and for your Web site. If you want your nic in blue, just put in your e-mail and check the box which says "Show email" and voila!
Your nic is in blue - as is mine right now!

Pretty aint it. Night all.

re: #10 razorbacker

Where do those Marines go to get their reputations back?

QFT! This crap will hang with these soldiers with the idiot and morons who think our soldiers are all EVIL killers. Another time the retraction is on page 40...

Great news. But...Unfortunately, his career as a Marine officer is finished.

re: #71 NJDhockeyfan

HuffPo has it and guess what...the comments are turned off.

That is simply disgusting. Don't have the words to describe the moral "character" of would-be commenters.

re: #80 realwest

I think Murtha should be sued for defamation.

Oh and BTW, We are celebrating here in Hockeytown! 4th Cup in this era. I have to reschedule a root canal that was supposed to be Friday Morning so we can all go downtown for the parade. W00t!

re: #85 realwest

OK, when you go to make a comment, you'll see lines for your e-mail and for your Web site. If you want your nic in blue, just put in your e-mail and check the box which says "Show email" and voila!
Your nic is in blue - as is mine right now!

Thanks boys.

Geez, how mortifying. And evidence of my eagle-eye reading comprehension skills.

I outta go over to Kos.

re: #91 razorbacker

Thanks boys.

Geez, how mortifying. And evidence of my eagle-eye reading comprehension skills.

I outta go over to Kos.

No you've been punished enough.

re: #91 razorbacker NO DON'T GO OVER TO KOS! You are waaay too intelligent and honest to be with those "people".

re: #2 Kreuzueber Halbmond

Justice!

We won't have justice until the idiot behind these persecutions is hanged as a traiterous bastard.

Murtha is an ex-Marine.

Perplexing.

Any insight about that?

re: #95 savage_nation

You are the multi-thread man.

re: #96 Wm T Sherman

Murtha is an ex-Marine.

Perplexing.

Any insight about that?

Ever hear 'once a Marine, always a Marine'?

The exception tests the rule.

re: #90 Mich-again Mazel Tov on the hockey win - although, having had more than my share of root canals, I have no idea of how you could put it off! LOL!

As for John Fucking Murtha* I don't know if he can be sued (successfully) or not. I do know the voters in his Pa district ONLY keep re-electing him cause he's good on bringing home the pork. But maybe, someday, they'll discover that he's far more of a liability to their district than a benefit (one can hope, anyway). Moreover, I don't think his assuming the role of Judge, Jury and Prosecutor in this matter is going to go over big with the voters anywhere.

* I actually did send him an e-mail after most of the Marines had the charges dismissed against them and referred to him as an "Ex-Marine" (Marines who are no longer in the active reserve always refer to themselves as "Former Marines") and said he didn't deserve to be called anything other than an Ex-Marine.

6 of 8 acquitted Murtha!

When will you be apologizing? Turd.

#96 The insight is that Murtha is a disloyal piece of shit.

re: #96 Wm T Sherman
Please see my #99 for an explanation.

Murtha's an ex-Marine, not a former-Marine.

Murtha is a bag of shit who used to wear the proud uniform of the US Marine Corps. Hard to believe that fucknut made Lt Col! He makes my blood boil. Hopefully, the good people of PA will show that SOB the door and NOT re-elect him this year! If they DO re-elect him, then they deserve what they voted for.

Who will pay a price for this? Bush? Rumsfeld? Gates? The USMC Commandant? The Naval Investigators? The Marine prosecutors? This court martial did not get started by "evolution" -- it had creators. As far as i am concerned, they are empty suits all to send men into harm's way and then PROSECUTE THEM CRIMINALLY for defending themselves! Blaming Murtha is a cop-out: Murtha was nowhere in the chain of authority that has allowed this prosecution to go on and on and on.

Lee Harvey Oswald also wore the uniform- some nuts slip through everywhere- Murtha is another. Anyhow- hurray for this verdict!

re: #105 gunjam

Bullshit! Murtha's public comments ARE relevant and WERE damaging to these Marines! He used his position in an extremely irresponsible manner and needs to be held accountable. Words DO mean things.

Can Murtha be sued for libel?

re: #40 Inquisitive

Grayson, of Springboro, Ohio, was acquitted of two counts of making false official statements, two counts of trying to fraudulently separate from service and one count of attempt to deceive by making false statements. He would have faced as many as 20 years in prison if convicted of all counts.

Grayson said he refused a deal early in the case that would have reduced charges and kept him out of jail.
"I was the one that had to look at myself in the mirror," he said. "To take the easy way out, you are the one that has to live with that."

Says a lot about this young man.

I live not far from Springboro, and hopefully I'll get a chance to shake his hand. I could not imagine living with the torment of being convicted in the press and by congressional asshats, being called a murderer and worse on the news networks, and STILL being able to not take the easy way out with that deal. I am more than impressed by his courage and character. Semper Fi indeed!

This is good news. All of these false charges are going away, one by one.

Hopefully, when the last one is cleared, Murtha will be honest enough to apologize to the men he wronged.

Yeah, right.

Freakin' Murtha!

If he could take the dozen donuts out of his fat face.

re: #107 6pat6

re: #105 gunjam

Bullshit! Murtha's public comments ARE relevant and WERE damaging to these Marines! He used his position in an extremely irresponsible manner and needs to be held accountable. Words DO mean things.

Look: I am no admirer of Murtha and I do not like the comments he made.

Nevertheless, no member of the House of Representatives has the authority to conduct a Court Martial.

Last time I checked, President Bush is still Commander-in-Chief.

Like Harry S Truman said: "The buck stops here."

Yet, people keep kicking the dog (Murtha).

The President could have stopped this investigation and prosecution at any time with ONE PHONE CALL.

re: #114 gunjam

You are correct, and I heard that Rumsfield may be behind this, but that
does not forgive fatboy for the political and public opinion damage he caused.

This is just another treasonous action by the people that brought us other false allegations against the US military to give aid and comfort to the enemy in time of war. Remember No Gun Run, in Korea?, Winter Soldier in Vietnam? now we have Haditha in Iraq. Murtha is a treasonous fuck indemnified against all wrongdoing by the equally treasonous msm. Look for liberal judges to throw out any charges against Murtha.

re: #110 tedzilla99

I live not far from Springboro, and hopefully I'll get a chance to shake his hand. I could not imagine living with the torment of being convicted in the press and by congressional asshats, being called a murderer and worse on the news networks, and STILL being able to not take the easy way out with that deal. I am more than impressed by his courage and character. Semper Fi indeed!

Shake his hand for me also and tell him thanks for all he has done, and to hold his head up high!

Awesome

re: #114 gunjam

re: #105 gunjam

The President could have stopped this investigation and prosecution at any time with ONE PHONE CALL.

As much as I admire the President, I think he was right in letting this go un-interfered with. The moment he made such a phone call, he would use up too much political capital. The raving loons such as Murtha have been calling for his impeachment for years. Such a phone call would only add to the already-nearly-deafening uproar.

Quite frankly, POTUS has more important things on his plate. As sad as it may be, the reality is that the legal fate of a few low-level Marines is irrelevant to the mission that the President has, which is to ensure the security of ALL of America. He only has so much time, bandwidth, and political power.

It would be nice if he were perfect, but he is just a guy. I think he's a pretty good President, to be honest. Perhaps he is not Rushmore quality, but he's done a pretty good job in my estimation.

#118 Geekasaurus

You think Bush is a pretty good President!

Where have you been when he was:

Help the Palestinians rather than Israel;

Leaving the border a sieve for illegals, terrorists and goodness knows what;

Backing amnesty for illegals and is all for giving them unearned financial benefits;

Has let the Taliban set up sanctuaries in Pakistan and the terrorists in Iraq receive help from Iran and Syria;

Plus doing nothing to stop Iran from going nuclear.

These are just a few things that he has done that have harmed this country.

Lieutenant... I hope you read these comments.

If I were going to war, I'd have you watch my back.

Any where.

Any time.

This old Cav officer says "Uh-Rah!"

And to Mr. Murtha, I hope you sleep well tonight, asshole... knowing that our finest are putting their asses on the line to protect scum like you.

That you ever wore the uniform of the United States Marines is one of the great imponderables. How you could have ever served and turned into such a scum bag is simply beyond me.

It's time to try that corrupt congressman Murtha of PA for defaming the US Marines...

This Canadian veteran would like to have a few words with this Murtha character. As someone who must abide by the American Constitution, what right does he have to judge soldiers before a tria.!?

re: #120 1 US Sheeple

#118 Geekasaurus

You think Bush is a pretty good President!

Where have you been when he was:

Help the Palestinians rather than Israel;

Leaving the border a sieve for illegals, terrorists and goodness knows what;

Backing amnesty for illegals and is all for giving them unearned financial benefits;

Has let the Taliban set up sanctuaries in Pakistan and the terrorists in Iraq receive help from Iran and Syria;

Plus doing nothing to stop Iran from going nuclear.

These are just a few things that he has done that have harmed this country.

I was right here when he ordered the liberation of the Afghan and Iraqi people. I was right here when he led the Congress into cutting taxes and giving us the lowest unemployment rate in memory. I was right here when he led this country back from the catastrophe's of 9/11. And I was right here when ANOTHER 9/11 did not happen. I was right here when he showed his humanity when he comforted family after family of our fallen heroes.

I could probably list another 100 or so of where he and I differ on policy issues. But compared to Jimmy Carter, or Bill Clinton, his own daddy, fellow Texan Lyndon Baines Johnson, Richard M Nixon, Gerald Ford, or even JFK--he outclasses and outshines them all. The only Rushmore-deserving President of the last half century or so is Reagan, and mostly because he was responsible for ending much of the Cold War.

Reagan made mistakes too: whoppers; some of them. But AFAIC, he deserves a spot on Rushmore. Only time will tell (decades perhaps) whether GWB deserves his place up there as well. But liberating 50 million people is not a bad way to start.

re: #40 Inquisitive

Grayson, of Springboro, Ohio, was acquitted of two counts of making false official statements, two counts of trying to fraudulently separate from service and one count of attempt to deceive by making false statements. He would have faced as many as 20 years in prison if convicted of all counts.

Grayson said he refused a deal early in the case that would have reduced charges and kept him out of jail.
"I was the one that had to look at myself in the mirror," he said. "To take the easy way out, you are the one that has to live with that."

Says a lot about this young man.

"guns up!"

you'd think they'd know better than to try and buffalo a fellow Marine.

/except they tried to use the Corps against him... scum.

re: #121 Oingo Boingo

Lieutenant... I hope you read these comments.

If I were going to war, I'd have you watch my back.

Any where.

Any time.

This old Cav officer says "Uh-Rah!"

And to Mr. Murtha, I hope you sleep well tonight, asshole... knowing that our finest are putting their asses on the line to protect scum like you.

That you ever wore the uniform of the United States Marines is one of the great imponderables. How you could have ever served and turned into such a scum bag is simply beyond me.

Sabre 6, could you please assign me to Mr. Murtha as an OPCON driver?

it might prove educational... %-)

evil 6 delta out

re: #120 1 US Sheeple

Sleeper Alert...

/yellow smoke

It's about freaking time. This whole thing stunk from the get go. I pray a cancer on the house of those twho perpetrated this very definition of a miscarriage of justice and abuse of the military courts. This man needs justice of his own.

No better friend...no worse enemy. Semper Fi!

99 realwest

I actually did send him an e-mail after most of the Marines had the charges dismissed against them and referred to him as an "Ex-Marine" (Marines who are no longer in the active reserve always refer to themselves as "Former Marines") and said he didn't deserve to be called anything other than an Ex-Marine.

I wonder if he would even notice that slight. There are so many old decrepit geriatrics in Washington with failing minds. Murtha is one, but Dingell and Conyers from MI are just as bad or worse. But the Dems will keep re-electing them until thy reach room temperature (and beyond if they could.) Watch an interview with any of them and its so obvious. The stupid part is how reporters go easy on them because they have failing minds.

Jack Murtha and Andrew Sullivan can go to hell.

i am so glad andrew grayson was found not guilty of these charges.
how disgusting murtha was, to use these men to get attention for himself.
he demeaned these soldiers w/ vulgar statements that they were victims and aggressors, and guilty of murder before they were even charged.
murtha is the criminal.

I'm actually glad Murtha lived long enough to see himself totally repudiated.
Enjoy your family, Lt. Grayson.

Can anyone fill us in on how much brig time these Marines had to spend, and whether any who are still charged are still in the brig?

I believe I have read that many of these men were incarcerated for extended periods of time. If so, I wonder when there is going to be a housecleaning at the top of the USMC to get rid of the brass that "briefed" Murtha, and called for jail time for people who clearly posed no threat of flight by virtue of their own code of honor.

It's about time the USMC got rid of the politicized Clinton general officer appointees who have been stinking up the joint, and that probably applies double for the other services!

Very good news and its time for these politicians that used the Marines for political points pay up.How dare you send our men and women to fight and die for us and slander them before they get there day in court.These men were sent there by you they are owed the respect of a fair trail before you get to talk shit about them for your own gain.This isn't some msn whore fest like OJ or any of the other ones that come to mind WAR is hell and is not pretty.

welcome to history Martha you can take your seat behind B. Arnold, G. McClellan. as certified grade A American jack ass.

How do we force Murtha and his ilk to apologize? This is great news.

Tremendously good news here. Now, where do they go to get their REPUTATIONS back?

re: #17 CapeCoddah

Finally, jurors with half a brain!

I assume that none of them are from Seattle.

re: #138 irongrampa

Tremendously good news here. Now, where do they go to get their REPUTATIONS back?

Sadly, they can't. Even though they were cleared of charges, the case is going to hang over them for good.

As for the remarks about Murtha not being in the Chain of Command: He still made a press release accusing the Marines of murder and claimed that he got the information from the Commandant's Office. If this had happened in the civilian world, murder charges would have been thrown out and Rep. Murtha would have been up on charges.

Basically, he should have kept his mouth shut and waited for events to unfold.

And here all this time I've been petitioning for a color-coded Seethe Alert for MUSLIMS--maybe it'd be better to call for such pertaining to the left?

Beginning to believe the prioroties were incorrect here.

Charles: I am sure this has probably been pointed out to you but what the heck. Soldiers are not marines and Marines are not soldiers, and never the twain shall meet.
Soldiers are members of the Army, just like sailors are members of Navy, and airmen are members of the Air Force. And well Marines are just Marines.
Oh what motivated this tsk tsk reprimand? This

The most ludicrous politically-motivated prosecution of US soldiers in the nation’s history continues to collapse, as 1st Lt. Andrew Grayson is acquitted in the Haditha case: Marine acquitted in Haditha killing cover-up case.

When in doubt it is probably best to use the generic service members.

Murtha must be held accountable for his devious
comments. This was strictly a political witch hunt.

The LT. Colonel was one of the highest rated commanders in the Marine Corp. What now for this excellent young officer.

How can this be?!
"Abscam Jack" Murtha (D - PA) has already pronounced ALL of those Marines to be guilty!

re: #142 Just_A_Grunt

Charles: I am sure this has probably been pointed out to you but what the heck. Soldiers are not marines and Marines are not soldiers, and never the twain shall meet.
Soldiers are members of the Army, just like sailors are members of Navy, and airmen are members of the Air Force. And well Marines are just Marines.
Oh what motivated this tsk tsk reprimand? This

When in doubt it is probably best to use the generic service members.

+1

Jack Murtha's head was too far up his own ass to comment.