How about a "No to USS MURTHA" Facebook page?
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USS Murtha?
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I heard some dude started a "Hug from Taylor Swift" FB page and he actually got one. I bet he kicked his own ass for not asking for more.
Proof that social media can change our world, at least for horny teenagers. Why don't you start up the FB group? Chicken? Or just a pussy?
I generally believe that there should be a waiting period of about 10 years after a politician has died before we all go name-crazy. Don't get me started on naming things after people while they're still alive (yes, I'm talking about you, Senator Byrd), e.g. the USS George H.W. Bush. I think we were all better off when the Navy had fairly strict guidelines on what ships in each class were named after. If we must name them after people, we should lean towards military heroes--at least those are more appropos.
I'm reminded though, of what someone said when asked why the Navy stopped naming submarines after fish. "Fish don't vote!"
I'm reminded though, of what someone said when asked why the Navy stopped naming submarines after fish. "Fish don't vote!"
Agree or disagree- Murtha's recent actions were reckless, unprofessional and harmful. Several service members suffered as a result of his reckless conduct as well as America's reputation abroad. Those who pursue naming a warship in memory of his dishonorable service should expect substantial negative feedback.
You mean the one asking for a magic evening with Taylor Swift? I'm happily married, so I'll have to pass. As for the "No to USS MURTHA" site, I'm slightly more inclined, but way too lazy.
A fine name and a fine ship. Still, every time I hear the name, I can't help but recall the sinking of the last Indianapolis, specifically her crew being picked off by sharks. Not a pretty way to go.
Strangely, I'm more comfortable with resurrecting that name name using Murtha.
Will_T
Will_T
PropAddict,
I know, me too, I have one of the books describing the affair, but if you look also at her war record, she was extremely important to the war effort, she kicked butt in the pacific. But yeah, still much better then Murtha (why dont we just call the USS Martha Stewart?).
Will.
I know, me too, I have one of the books describing the affair, but if you look also at her war record, she was extremely important to the war effort, she kicked butt in the pacific. But yeah, still much better then Murtha (why dont we just call the USS Martha Stewart?).
Will.
My point was in regards to your statement asking if anyone would be willing to take command of the USS MURTHA.
I feel naming a ship after this individual is wrong, but when has that ever stopped the government for doing something?
Since the politics of naming ships is all dependant on who's in power, this is what happens.
When you need funding for a CVN under Democratic leadership, you get the TRUMAN.
When you have a leadership that is 'left of center', you'll get a ship named after someone who was 'left of center'.
I feel that your comment that no one would take command of this ship is a bit unrealistic and that's all I was trying to say.
The Brits have always had the right idea about what to name their ships. Illustrious, Resistence, Goliath, Furious etc... We have it ass backwards... What Marine wouldn't be proud to be on the latest LPD: the USS Puller? But no, we named an FFG after him, then decommed it and sold it to the Egyptians...
Looks like a few folks are taking exception to the possibility of the USS MURTHA...
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/apr/15/sink-the-murtha/
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/apr/15/sink-the-murtha/
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