Senator Kerry,
For nearly thirty-five years, veterans have had to put up with false charges, degrading comments and scandalous accusations from you and we are sick of it.
During the Winter Soldier hearings in which you accused U.S. servicemen of atrocities against civilians including rape and murder, you besmirched the reputation of the world's greatest fighting force.
Now, during a different war, you have the nerve to say this: "You know, education, if you make the most of it, if you study hard and you do your homework, and you make an effort to be smart, uh, you, you can do well. If you don't, you get stuck in Iraq."
Think about what the man is saying. He's essentially saying that those who are in Iraq are uneducated, dumb, non-studying losers who volunteered for the military because they are too stupid for anything else. Kerry has come out today and used the blame Bush card, which makes no sense. He's intimating that he meant Bush getting stuck in Iraq. Either way you look at it, he's screwed up; if he actually meant what it sounds like he meant about the troops in Iraq, that's despicable and he should never have the chance to be President, if he meant Bush in Iraq, he could have said that, which means he's too damn stupid to be President.
Either way Senator, most of us who enlisted voluntarily in the armed forces of the US did so because we believe in the inherent good of this country and democracy. We have a sense of patriotism that cannot be explained to the likes of you. As I've said previously, you were no longer one of us when you smeared us for political benefit with false and hideous accusations. Don't ever say you are a veteran again Senator. You don't deserve the title and have proven it once again. I speak for one veteran--myself, and must say that you disgust me.
Every so often, the mask comes off and liberals say exactly what they think. This is one of those moments. A sitting U.S. Senator slipped and said exactly what the left thinks about the U.S. military men and women. They are stupid, jingoistic murderers who are only in the military because they are not smart enough to do anything else. Thanks for the insight, Senator. As for the rest of the political left, spare me the "we support the troops, but" rhetoric, we all know you don't mean it and Kerry has ust proven it to us.
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Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 5)
1. The fact is -for the most part soldiers are not college graduates.
There is no offence in Kerry's statement and he also spoke the truth about Vietnam. Why is there such angry adamant denial of the truth?
dedacherry at 8:05PM on Oct 31st 2006
2. I AM HAPPY TO SAY THAT AS A MASS RESIDENT, I HAVE NEVER VOTED FOR MR.KERRY, AND SO LONG AS TRASH KEEPS SPEWING FROM HIS MOUTH, I WON'T EVER VOTE FOR HIM TO SAVE HIS LIFE.MR KERRY, YOU ARE AN EMBARRASSMENT TO THE U.S. MILITARY, THE U.S. GOV'T AND TO THE "REAL" AMERICAN PEOPLE! YOU, LIKE JIMMY CARTER SHOULD BE EXPELLED FROM THIS COUNTRY. IF YOU CANT RESPECT US AMERICANS AND EXPRESS
THE WILL OF US TRUE AMERICANS, YOU NEED TO KEEP YOUR SORRY OPINIONS TO YOURSELF!
chad noel at 8:05PM on Oct 31st 2006
3. I am proud that Chad Noel, a resident of Mass. has the courage to disavow his elitist Senator. Shame on John Kerry and shame on any Democrat that doesn't have the courage to disavow the comment by Mr. Kerry. All of those courageous Swift Boat Veterans who campaigned so vigorously against him are again vindicated today. Mr. Kerry has no regard for the feelings and morale of the military, and in the future they, the brave and patriotic men and women in uniform, will have little or no regard for the far-left left and their elitist ideas of education and the best way to protect our American freedoms. Again, shame on Mr. Kerry and all those who will not criticize his offensive comments.
Diana Schlein at 5:59AM on Nov 1st 2006
4. kerry cooked his own goose with his remarks.
he will never have a chance in 2008. why doesnt he go in a corner and keep his comments to himself.
and he pretendes to be such a hero.....
dee at 5:59AM on Nov 1st 2006
5. I think Kerry is nothing but a cry baby. I used to be a Democrat and I am not proud of it. I am sick of the way they refuse to support our President and run down the brave men and women serving to keep our country free. It is time the Democrats woke up and realized if we don't fight the war over there, we fight it here. Why not try to use some common sense and stop crying because you lost the election and things are not the way they want them. Wake UP! No one wants war, but it has been around since the beginning of time and will continue to be around until the Prince of Peace comes on the scene. In case you don't know, The Prince of Peace is Jesus Christ.
Sharon at 5:59AM on Nov 1st 2006
6. It seems to me that Mr Kerry's comments only brings to light the liberal true feeling of the military. Why doesn't the american people realize that Iran is behind Iraq's troubles. The Democrates are only helping the Iran and Islam nut cases. Every time they speak up, all of there comments are run all day long in the Arab world.
They are truly un-american. If this was 1944
they would be put in jail and may-be shot.
If they hate America that much, then leave and go to France
wayne d at 5:59AM on Nov 1st 2006
7. Proud American, Proud Republican, Vote G.W.Bush.
alberto jawor at 8:04AM on Nov 1st 2006
8. I served 6 years in the military, my uncles served in WWll and my father lost his life fighting in WWll for that scum bag to be able to spew crap from his mouth. Rot in hell and use all of the free speech the devel allows you. You are a dis grace to this nation and its fighting members.Do you wonder why you lost? You are the botched joke.
Robert Ball at 8:04AM on Nov 1st 2006
9. John Kerry - What a jerk !!!
Jim Boyer at 8:04AM on Nov 1st 2006
10. I AM AMAZED THAT ANYONE COULD THANK JOHN KERRY FOR ANYTHING. HE IS A DISGRACE TO THE AMERICAN RACE. HE NEVER SPOKE A WORD OF TRUTH WHEN HE RAN FOR PRESIDENT WHAT MAKES YOU THINK HE WOULD NOW. AS FOR THE TROOPS NOT HAVING AN EDUCATION. IS IT THEIR FAULT? NO I HARDLY THINK THEY WANT TO BE WERE THEY ARE TODAY THAN HERE IN COLLEGE. THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES WILL NEVER HAVE A CHANCE TO GO TO COLLEE.MY HUSBAND SERVED IN THE ARMY NEARLY 26YRS AND THEN RETIRED AND RETURNED TO SCHOOL AND GOT 3 DEGREES. THANK OD HE HAD THE CHANCE,AND WASN'T KILLED IN VIETNAM, AND THE MANY PLACES HE FOUGHT.HE WAS SENT TO GERMANY FOR 3 TOURS OF SERVICE,AND HAPPY HE MADE IT HOME SAFELY TO US ALL.THESE YOUNG MEN TODAY HOPEFULLY WILL GET THAT CHANCE TO COME HOME AND RETURN TO COLLEGE IF THEY SO CHOOSE TO.BUT KERRY WAS WRONG IN HIS STATEMENT HE MADE AND SHOULD MAKE A PUBLIC APOLOGY TO ALL VETERANS FOR THAT SLANDER. HE HAS NO RESPECT FOR OTHERS.PERIOD!
donna at 8:05AM on Nov 1st 2006
11. Sen. Kerry deserves any and all forms of dishonor possible. He,in my opinion, has committed treason both with his post Vietnam actions and with his most recent statements. He is the personification of the liberal leftists who want to destroy our country. He should be removed from the Senate (along with Ted Kennedy, the college cheat and murderer)
Al Wise at 8:05AM on Nov 1st 2006
12. THAT BANDADE THAT KERRY HAD ON HIS LEG/ARM.THIS HE GOT A PURPLE HEART FOR[BOUGHT]SHOULD BE PUT OVER HIS STUPID MOUTH AND DROPED IN TO A KETSUP VAT [HEINZE]
ELIZ.BAILEY at 8:05AM on Nov 1st 2006
13. THAT BANDADE THAT KERRY BOY HAD ON HIS ARM-LEG AND GOT A PURPLE HEART FOR,,NOW SHOULD BE PUT OVER HIS BIG MOUTH,OR-OR HE COULD JUMP INTO A KETCHUP VAT AND DROWN
eliz.baley at 8:05AM on Nov 1st 2006
14. Perhaps I am mistaken, but it certainly seems we have another 'left leaning entity' right here on AOL. It isn't enough that most news outlets show their slant to the left so transparently...but to not even be able to look at current issues from your internet carrier w/o such 'leaning' is really disappointing. I notice little things such as, for example: The pic of Mr Kerry is a relatively decent pic..while the one of Pres. Bush is one seemingly choosen to show him in a less flattering light. The wording of your "blog" on my home page and then again after clicking the link, also seems very slanted. I am a registered INDEPENDENT voter. I DESPISE the way that soooo many SO CALLED 'news organizations'(apparently including this one), have such biased stories...not even trying very hard to be subtle about their bias. I have seen this going on now for years and am utterly fed up!! This year I have decided that regardless of the candidate or issue, I will vote an entirely REPUBLICAN ballot as my way of PROTESTING. This UN-AMERICAN, UN-DEMOCRATIC, IL-INFORMING way that SO MANY MEDIA-MORONS have decided is an OK way to sway the general public is nothing short of shameful! Why are so many who stand on the liberal side SO afraid to put information out there EQUALLY??? I'd LOVE to have anyone try to say this isn't so. You'd have to be deaf and blind, nah, even then...you'd have to be DEAD and NOT BURIED IN THE U.S.A. to not have noticed this....or be DUMBER than DIRT! C'mon! How about some equallity in our media for a change??!!!! Don't we all, as Americans, deserve that from ALL of our media organizations??! I know, reality check...yes it will be a cold day in *$^%, before this will ever happen. This is why so many media-morons adore blind sheep.
Kimberly Butterfield at 8:05AM on Nov 1st 2006
15. I think the reaction shows us Kerry meant what we all thought he meant. If it was indeed a botched joke, then you just say "I am sorry my statements were misinterpreted, it was a botched joke referring to the president. I regret that my statement appearred to demean our troops, this was not my intent."
But to call it nasty campaign tactics...and come out so filled with hate about the issue (we heard what we heard)...me thinks thou does protest too much.
Janelle at 8:05AM on Nov 1st 2006