US veteran (John Murtha) joins chorus of outrage at (Aussie PM) Howard

[sabra]

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/us-veteran-joins-chorus-of-outrage-at-howard/2007/02/13/1171128973925.html

US veteran joins chorus of outrage at Howard

THE leading critic of the Iraq war in the US House of Representatives has demanded that John Howard stay out of US domestic politics.

He defended the presidential contender Barack Obama's suggestion that if Mr Howard was keen on the war, he should send more Australian troops to Iraq.

John Murtha, a decorated Marine veteran who is close to military commanders, and who galvanised leading Democrats into demanding a phased withdrawal from Iraq, said he appreciated that Australia had been a good ally, but that it was US soldiers whose lives were being sacrificed in Iraq and US taxpayers who were paying for the war.

"John Howard is trying to interfere in an election and that's uncalled for," he told CNN. "I agree with Barack Obama that if Mr Howard believes it is so vital for coalition forces to stay in Iraq, he should find a way to send more Australian forces."

[Monkeyman]

1. Its about time Brother Murtha

[rodeodance]

2. hey hey------Sock it to em Murtha!!!!!!

[rodeodance]

3. it is time for the little weinie puppy to fade away!

[saigon68]

4. Another chicken Hawk

[Norquist Nemesis]

5. Correction: Howard's trying to interfere in ANOTHER election

Heard on KO last night that his son worked for Bush/Cheney 2004. Hmmm, wonder if he was in Ohio or Florida...

[MADem]

15. After all, it was BushCo that brought the phrase 'quid pro quo' to the fore

Keep your eyes peeled...if any smarmy little pup from down under by the last name of Howard appears on the scene, in any public capacity, check the barker's pedigree!

[niceypoo]

6. Chicken Hawk down under

[Swagman]

13. we call him the LYING RODENT Downunder

[DeepModem Mom]

7. K&R

[NoAmericanTaliban]

8. Since he likes the war so much the Aussies should pay for

then - $8 Billion a week and counting. Maybe he should go to Iraq, since he also beleive how safe it is.

[Kerrytravelers]

9. Exactly. If he's so war happy, let the Australians take over.

Somehow, I think the Australian people wouldn't stand for it.

[IndianaGreen]

17. Howard's involvement in Iraq was very controversial in Australia

I am hopeful that Howard will be defeated by Rudd in the upcoming elections.

There are a lot of peace activists down under.

[Kerrytravelers]

18. I've always been impressed by the people of Australia.

How in the world they ended up with a major asshat like howard blows my mind.

Hopefully, they'll end his reign of stupidity in his next election.

[In Truth We Trust]

10. Howard is an ass. Step up to the plate tough guy. We won't hold our breath you pos

[volstork]

11. Hey, Howard,

STFU and MYOB!

[Joey Liberal]

12. Howard is an insult to all Aussies n/t

[cyr330]

14. Amen

Let that fat fucker, Howard, send some of their kids over there to be sliced & diced if he's so keen on it. . .

As for Jack Cafferty, he's a boring blow-hard, but for once I agree with him.

[ncteechur]

16. Here here. Howard needs to shut his freakin piehole! nm

[Up2Late]

19. I like how Stephen Colbert put it on last nights show, here's the link...

<http://www.comedycentral.com/motherload/index.jhtml?ml_video=82065>

The part about P.M. Howard starts about 1/3 of the way into this clip.

Or, if that link to the "Motherload" player doesn't work for you, try this one. It uses the Windows Media Player:

<http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/media_player/play.jhtml?itemId=82065>

[Bonobo]

21. Man, thank you! That was hilarious!

I was listening on headphones and my kids looked at me like I was nuts when I started laughing like crazy.

Goddamn I love Colbert.

Thanks again.

[Matilda]

20. If it makes you feel better,

Howard's comments have boosted Labor's standing in just a couple of days.

Bookmakers now have Kevin Rudd as the favourite to win the next election, due to his handling of
Howard's comments. Rudd has challenged Howard to debate the issue on television, but Howard's too
chicken. Rudd has a quick mind, and is very good at thinking on his feet, and Howard knows he'd
get done.

A lot can happen in the next few months, but Howard's been good to Labor this week.