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 4 of 5)
46. Number 27, you are so wrongas to be laughable. The myth that it's the poor in the military is wrong. Most are middle class kids as I was. The myth about minorities is also just that, a myth.
One click on Google would have proven you wrong:
http://washingtontimes.com/national/20051107-113124-8563r.htm
scott at 2:30PM on Nov 1st 2006
47. As for who is stupid, it is amazing that a man with some years of political experience did not understand the only thing to do under these circumstances.
Kerry needed to make an immediate retraction and apology.
No one believes for a moment that his comment was aimed at Bush and the White House. In addition to insulting our armed forces, this utterly false explanation insults the intelligence of the Ameican public.
I am a man who has voted for both Democrats and Republicans. What I think is best for American political life is for Senator Kerry, who has never made a significant contribution as a senator, to fade from the scene as quietly and gracefully as it is possible for him to do. He really represents nothing that is currrently helpful, and offers nothing that will improve an undoubtedly difficult situation.
Charles Flood at 2:41PM on Nov 1st 2006
48. As a Viet Nam era veteran, I am amazed how quickly we forget the realities of Viet Nam, when the privileged (and smartest?...Bush, Cheney,Rumsfeld,and yes, Clinton and so many in our current Congress) used college to dodge the draft AND Viet Nam! So who mostly went to Nam? Very few or our current leader/warmongers...who never stop to think: Only the dead know the true cost of war.
Ricalva at 7:21PM on Nov 1st 2006
49. DOES KERRY THINK THAT BY SLANDERING THE GI'S THAT WERE IN VIET NAM IT WILL GET HIM ELECTED TO ANY OFFICE AGAIN? HE LOST BEFORE BACAUSE HE CHOOSE TO USE OUR BRAVE GI'S TO WIN THE PRESIDENCY. HE WRONGFULLY READ AMERICAN VOTERS AS STUPID ENOUGH TO BELIEVE HIS LIES. NOW HE WANT TO DRAG THESE MEN INTO HIS LIES AGAIN. HOW CRUEL. IF HE HAD ANY PROOF HE WOULD HAVE VINDICDATED HIMSELF LAST ELECTION. I ADVISE MR. KERRY TO KEEP QUIET AS HE JUST MAKES A FOOL OF HIMSELF. AS A CATHOLIC I RESENT HIS USING MY RELIGION TO GAIN VOTES. HE SHOULD BE EXCOMMUNICATED FOR MOST OF HIS POSITIONS ON IMPORTANT LIFE ISSUES. THAT IS WHY HE LOST LAST TIME. MR. KERRY PLEASE DON'T RUN AGAIN AS I CAN'T TAKE A REPEAT OF THE LAST ELECTION.
Barbara Michalski at 11:02PM on Nov 1st 2006
50. Senator Kerry obviously does not hold any pride within himself fo serving his country in Viet Nam. I totally agree with the comment in the letter of how the Dems will come out with their hidden thoughts every so often where I come from we call that a brain fart Kerry does it Hillary will do it and they all are guilty of it at one time or another. Putting that aside I would like to say that it is very easy for everyone to critisize what President Bush is doing but not so easy to actually be the one doing it. Republican or Democrat the Presidency of the most powerful country in the world is not a job that just anyone can do or would want. After all when a man takes that oath they dont hand him a magic wand. But what he is handed is 60% of the problems facing the world today, quite a load wouldnt you say. I guess the point im trying to put across is that the job of President of the US is not one to be taken lightly and it sure aint easy so why dont we all stop being so critical because I really dont think that any one of us or any one of these politicians Democrats and republicans alike can do it any better that the guy thats doing it right now. And at least he has respect for the military personnel who keep this country free. President Bush isnt doing the wrong thing in Iraq, He is doing the right thing he is keeping the fight on their turf where all of us Americans would rather have it. By keeping a military presence in the middle eastern region the people of that region are on gaurd for their own countries not making plans to come in and destroy ours. We as a country of free people need to maintain military might and control in the world , remember Pearl Harbor. We have experienced the surprise sneek attack scenario twice, I dont think we want it again. Lets all begin to hold our military personnel in the highest regard because without them you are not free you are under attack and nothing is more satisfying than bringing down Goliath. There are very few countries in this world that wouldnt want to see us destroyed (inclding the French) so as an american the only time I feel safe is when I know that the military force of the greates country in the worl is on patrol for me and my fellow countrymen. God bless all of our fighting men and God be with them in all their duties. God bless their families and keep them safe they are in my prayers daily.
Anthony Ciuffo at 5:25AM on Nov 2nd 2006
51. KERRY, GOING, GOING, GONE!
Barbara Michalski at 12:24PM on Nov 2nd 2006
52. I personally have a lot more respect for John Kerry
than George Bush and most of his administration. The one person I did respect was Collin Powell who is no longer a part of this sad administration.At least John Kerry served his country along with all the minorities and poor that were drafted and served during the Vietnam War. John Kerry understands the stress and fear of fighting a war, he's been there. George Bush and Chaney were not there. Also, I believe if you conducted a poll of the brave soldiers fighting today, probably 50 percent of them have more respect for Kerry than Bush and Chaney.
Doris Stephens at 1:21PM on Nov 2nd 2006
53. Kerry served for 4-months and went home with questionable injuries while those who were less well-off served out their enlistments. I respect Kerry for serving but don't act like he was Audie Murphy. Alot of good people served and most didn't bring a film camera to record their exploits.
Bush flew jets, which I imagine requires brains, guts and skill.
As for the troops, they've made their view known immediately (http://www.nypost.com/seven/11022006/news/nationalnews/gis_drop_smart_bomb_on_kerry_nationalnews_todd_venezia_in_n_y____and_ian_bishop_in_washington.htm). They hate Kerry and voted overwhelmingly for Bush in 2004.
scott at 1:26PM on Nov 2nd 2006
54. John Kerry's statements were deplorable. Joke? Oh BS. His ever present snobbishness, among other personality problems always finds there way to the mike. An apology? Is that what that was? Sorry I don't buy it. Liberal media (I'm not a right winger, by the way) blabbering on and on about a botched joke, remark misconstrued, and bluh, bluh, bluh...Wake up and smell the Juan Valdez people. I ached for our troops when I heard that ridiculously thoughtless comment. How much more I would have ached if I had a father, son, brother, sister, husband serving in the military-I do not. Says he's a vet? Then he should know better! Wire it shut Mr. Kerry!
stardust at 7:21PM on Nov 2nd 2006
55. One of your contributors said it all very nicely when he observed that the "botched joke" was Kerry. I only hope that in '08, the Adams family in Mass. reclaims it's "Lurch" again.
Robert at 3:52PM on Nov 3rd 2006
56. Now that is funny. And it explains everything. Because AOL has a less that flattering photograph of Bush, she gonna vote a straight Republican ticket. Left leaning press, huh?? How many of the people on FOX resigned after something they reported concerning Clinton was "unsubstantiated?" Not wrong -- just not verifyable?
By the end of the Clinton years, Israel and the Palestinians had come very close to a settlement. Very close. The IRA settled with the British which put an end to bombings in England -- Kosovo was an astounding success and the entire world was moving toward peace -- and now, after eight years of utterly stupid foreign policy that trend has been reversed. In case you haven't caught on yet -- we are at war with a third of the population of the world. It's WWIII. The ignorant people you elected put us there with outright deception, lies and a controlled press. Go ahead and give them another two years to run amuck. We're not at war in Iran or Korea or China or Russia -- go for it. What Kerry's joke was about is, unlike the bunch who started this war, some people actually have to fight them. That will mean a draft -- and the real elitists will take deferments for themselves and their kids and leave the fighting to those less well connected. That probably means you, your kids, your grandkids, your great grandkids... Unbelievable.
James at 4:37PM on Nov 3rd 2006
57. 56, the Clinton peace plan was this: Israel conceded to 98% of what Arafat wanted. Arafat wanted that plus all of Israel. He started the 2nd Intifada and all hell broke loose. Arafat had no interest in ending the terror because it kept him in power. Read liberal blowhard Tom Friedman and you'll understand.
scott at 4:40PM on Nov 3rd 2006
58. Now that is funny. And it explains everything. Because AOL has a less that flattering photograph of Bush, she gonna vote a straight Republican ticket. Left leaning press, huh?? How many of the people on FOX resigned after something they reported concerning Clinton was "unsubstantiated?" Not wrong -- just not verifyable?
By the end of the Clinton years, Israel and the Palestinians had come very close to a settlement. Very close. The IRA settled with the British which put an end to bombings in England -- Kosovo was an astounding success and the entire world was moving toward peace -- and now, after eight years of utterly stupid foreign policy that trend has been reversed. In case you haven't caught on yet -- we are at war with a third of the population of the world. It's WWIII. The ignorant people you elected put us there with outright deception, lies and a controlled press. Go ahead and give them another two years to run amuck. We're not at war in Iran or Korea or China or Russia -- go for it. What Kerry's joke was about is, unlike the bunch who started this war, some people actually have to fight them. That will mean a draft -- and the real elitists will take deferments for themselves and their kids and leave the fighting to those less well connected. That probably means you, your kids, your grandkids, your great grandkids... Unbelievable.
James at 4:41PM on Nov 3rd 2006
59. Apologies for the double post. This was my first attempt, and the first try didn't show up until I clicked on a link in an email -- at which time both tries showed up.
Hi Scott. I'm very familiar with the Clinton peace plan and your over simplification doesn't do it justice. I've no reason to turn to any liberal or other highly biased source since I can read the plan directly, as well as Arafat's objections. The point is, it could have worked -- and had the Whitehouse not been under siege by a pack of republican hypocrites and liars, he may well have had the political clout to have sealed it.
It doesn't matter much now, but the fact is, had the plan been accepted, it may well have averted the 911 attack.
James at 5:16PM on Nov 3rd 2006
60. How can you possibly say it would've avoided 9/11? 9/11, in Osama's own words was because the US was in the holy land of Mecca and Medina.
The Clinton plan was dead before it started, Arafat survived as leader by constant struggle. If he had been forced to actually govern and lead a nation he would've failed miserably and knew it.
scott at 5:18PM on Nov 3rd 2006