https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2006/06/25/why-did-the-congressman-jump-the-shark-a-just-so-story/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:59:02 -0400<![CDATA[To be perfectly honest, up to a few months ago I never paid any attention at all to Cong. John Murtha, D-PA. He was just another back-bencher to me, if I even recognized his name, which I doubt. And I assume this was the case for most people. Now he seems to be all over us like the proverbial cheap suit &#8211; he just won&#8217;t go away. This weekend we find the gentleman opining once again: &#8220;American presence in Iraq is more dangerous to world peace than nuclear threats from North Korea or Iran, Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., said to an audience of more than 200 in North Miami Saturday afternoon.&#8221;]]>Sun, 25 Jun 2006 21:29:07 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2006/06/25/why-did-the-congressman-jump-the-shark-a-just-so-story-n212534