RIP Jack Murtha

[David Fryer]

MSNBC is reporting the Pennsylvania Congressman John Murtha is dead as a result of complications of surgery. Rest in Piece Jack.

[Jared Ouimette]

John or Jack?

[David Fryer]

His given name is John, but for some reason he mostly went by Jack.

[Celestial Healer]

RIP.

(Also, he was a congressman, not a senator.)

[David Fryer]

Celestial Healer wrote:

RIP.

(Also, he was a congressman, not a senator.)

Fixed. MSNBC did say Senator during their coverage though. Of course it's the same MSNBC that called Joe Biden "the former vice president."

[Crimson Jester]

So does the Wiki article on him.

[David Fryer]

First confirmed story.

[Aberzombie]

R.I.P. dude.

[houstonderek]

No comment.

[Crimson Jester]

All I know is that he was looked at for ethics issues. Other then him being gone, is there something he was known for?

[Skeld]

Crimson Jester wrote:

All I know is that he was looked at for ethics issues. Other then him being gone, is there something he was known for?

First Vietnam combat vet elected to congress. Also known for his rather vocal opposition to the Iran/Afgan wars.

I didn't agree with his politics for the most part, but I hope he rests in peace.

-Skeld

[Crimson Jester]

Skeld wrote:

Crimson Jester wrote:

All I know is that he was looked at for ethics issues. Other then him being gone, is there something he was known for?

First Vietnam combat vet elected to congress. Also known for his rather vocal opposition to the Iran/Afgan wars.

I didn't agree with his politics for the most part, but I hope he rests in peace.

-Skeld

Thank you.

[Garydee]

Skeld wrote:

I didn't agree with his politics for the most part, but I hope he rests in peace.

-Skeld

+1

[Skeld]

Crimson Jester wrote:

Thank you.

You're welcome, CJ.

-Skeld

[Jared Ouimette]

I find it tragic that he died, even more tragic that no one listened to the Vietnam Vet when it came to Iraq/Afghanistan.

[Crimson Jester]

Posting Blitz!