Murtha floats

Ponsdorf and 1stCavRVN11B have been sending me articles on the Navy’s proposed plan to name a ship after the ample, rotting carcass of John P. Murtha. It seems impossible, doesn’t it? But nonetheless it’s true. So many good troops have lost their lives in service to this country in the last few years who actually deserve the honor, it’s almost disrespectful and disgraceful to roll this fat turd to the front of the line.

The Washington Times editorial board writes, quoting our friend CDR Salamander;

“This dishonors every Marine who will serve aboard that ship,” a Navy officer told The Washington Times. “And it sends a poor message to the acquisition community that politicians can have ships named after them just for sending pork back to their districts.” Milblogger “CDR Salamander,” who served in the Navy for 21 years, told us this was “a naked political move” and “nothing about this man will be inspiring to the crew assigned to the ship.”

Of course, we expect nothing less from our newly politicized military which exists to fly the speaker of the house to campaign in her district.

The Times continues with some possible nicknames for the ship;

It’s doubtful that the ship naming will do much to honor Murtha. The brave Marines and sailors who serve aboard this vessel probably will refer to it only as LPD 26 or come up with a colorful nickname like “Porky Pig” or the “Fat Bastard” (the Marine favorite). Perhaps Murtha could still be useful in supplying the ship’s slogan: “Cold Blooded Killers.”

I kind of like “bloated rotting corpse” myself. I’m sure Murtha would agree.

Category: Barack Obama/Joe Biden, John Murtha, Military issues