Posted on 08/13/2004 3:17:46 PM PDT by JusticeTalion
Aligning oneself with the Vietnamese government during the war between Vietnam and the United States. Arguing against the war, statements of alleged atrocities and a continued undermining of the US government that gave substantial assistance to the Republic of North Vietnam by their own admission.
Violates:
United States Constitution, Article Three, Section 3
Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.
Meeting with the leaders of a foreign government, with whom we were at war with, and attempting to broker a deal without authority or sanction.
Violates:
United States Code, Title 18, Part 1, Chapter 45, Section 953
Any citizen of the United States, wherever he may be, who, without authority of the United States, directly or indirectly commences or carries on any correspondence or intercourse with any foreign government or any officer or agent thereof, with intent to influence the measures or conduct of any foreign government or of any officer or agent thereof, in relation to any disputes or controversies with the United States, or to defeat the measures of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.
Speaking before a Congressional Commitee indicating that you, and others, committed alleged war crimes in an effort to undermine the resolve of the United States against an enemy in time of war.
Violates:
United States Code, Title 18, Part 1, Chapter 45, Section 954
Whoever, in relation to any dispute or controversy between a foreign government and the United States, willfully and knowingly makes any untrue statement, either orally or in writing, under oath before any person authorized and empowered to administer oaths, which the affiant has knowledge or reason to believe will, or may be used to influence the measures or conduct of any foreign government, or of any officer or agent of any foreign government, to the injury of the United States, or with a view or intent to influence any measure of or action by the United States or any department or agency thereof, to the injury of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both.
Detailing a mission that was clearly outside of regulations by accepting an unlawful order and traversing an area "off limits" to combatants in Cambodia. Failure to report the unlawful commands given.
Violates:
Art. 78 Accessory After the Fact
Art. 81 Conspiracy
Art. 107 False Official Statements
Art. 111 Drunken or Reckless Operation of a Vehicle, Aircraft, or Vessel
Art. 133 Conduct Unbecoming an Officer and a Gentleman
General Art. 134 Restriction Breaking, False Swearing
Willful killing, torture, or inhumane treatment of individuals protected by the Geneva Conventions such as—
a.) Sick, wounded and shipwrecked combatants.
Violates:
Art. 93 Cruelty and Maltreatment
Art. 118 Murder
Art. 119 Manslaughter
General Art. 134 Indecent Assault, Negligent Homicide
Pillage or purposeless destruction of property
Violates:
Art. 92 Failure to Obey a Direct Order or Regulation
Art. 99 Misbehavior before the Enemy—Quitting Place of duty to Plunder or Pillage
Art. 103 Captured or Abandoned Property
Art. 103 Looting or Pillaging
Art. 109 Property other than Military Property of U.S.—Waste, Spoilage, or Destruction
Art. 121 Larceny and Wrongful Appropriation
Why is John Kerry running for President and not in jail?
The only answer I can think of is, because he's a Democrat.
Same reason Clinton isn't in jail?
Because history is whatever the liberal media whats it to be, and it does not have to adhere to the truth one bit.
Because his wife is rich?
Because he's a Democrat?
Because he's a lawyer?
Because he's a lib?
Because lying is as natural to him as blinking?
Because the judges are all activists?
Because....
Because Hillary has his FBI files on ice? Saving them for a rainy day?
In a related question, is there any statute of limitations or legal immunity as a civilian for crimes committed while in the US Armed Forces?
Begs the question: If you are a Democrat, IS THERE right from wrong?
Because you don't enforce laws against people of wealth, even if they married it. Being well connected to the Kennedy's doesn't hurt either.
"Begs the question: If you are a Democrat, IS THERE right from wrong?"
Yes, the Democrats are right and everyone else is ALWAYS wrong!
From this socialized political environment that disdains American conservatism, Kerry a political opportunist, seeking notoriety in politics, had the cover to operate illegally without fear of prosecution.
Because he is a DemoCrap.
"It was for the children"
REmember this pedophile statement. Children (those not getting aborted) can only be persuaded that a pedophile adult completely selfdispossessed is their care taker.... and thus when children are persuaded by that for the rest of their lives, can you blame them for supporting the likes of Kerry?
Democracy does not work well against communisto/islamofascism within.
I do believe Teddy Roosvelt, every bit as "blue blooded" as a Kerry or a Kennedy, would have strangled JF'nK with his bare hands. Assuming he could get to him first, there would have been quite a stampede in those days.
Two words: Ted Kennedy.
Four words: the liberal e-lite.
Answer: The people seem to be sick. The prognosis is in doubt.
Because Kerry is a Boston Democrat. You would be hard pressed to find a politician from MA who is not corrupt and we happen to be a one party state. Sad huh?
I think the interesting question is, what are to think when a soldier who commited war crimes in his last tour of duty stands up at the democrat national convention aledging he's reporting for duty again. An ad I've suggested to many groups to run would consist of his interview about war crimes, and then fade to his 'John Kerry reporting for duty' and simply ask, in text at the end of the ad with no voice over, What does John Kerry plan for his next tour of Duty? 1, the lack of a voice over puts Kerry entirely in his own words. It also draws the attention of the guys not facing the screen because they'll look to see if there's a problem with the channel/cable. 2, because it's all Kerry's words the liberals can't spin it as inproper rephrasing of his words, or an attack. Bottom line, what does the undecided voter think of a man who admits to ignoring his moral reponsibility and watching, and partaking in war crimes intend to do for the sequel? Also say what you will about Abu Grade, but at least the president wasn't there involved hands on, as Kerry admit to in Vietnam. -George
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