Posted on 09/17/2004 12:54:28 PM PDT by blogblogginaway
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Democratic Sen. John Kerry on Friday accused the Bush administration of hiding a plan to mobilize more National Guard and reserve troops after the election while glossing over a worsening conflict in Iraq.
"He won't tell us what congressional leaders are now saying, that this administration is planning yet another substantial call-up of reservists and guard units immediately after the election," Kerry said. "Hide it from people through the election, then make the move."
The Democratic presidential candidate listed examples where he sees Bush misleading voters about Iraq, seeking to turn the conflict into a liability for Bush even as the president polishes his credentials as the best candidate to deter terrorists and protect the nation. Kerry portrayed the president as out of touch with a serious and dangerous situation.
"With all due respect to the president, has he turned on the evening news lately? Does he read the newspapers?" Kerry said. "Does he really know what's happening? Is he talking about the same war that the rest of us are talking about?"
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I posted this on another thread:
If at first you don't succeed.....
Just heard a report on Fox News. In his first statement of the day (Friday) John Kerry said President Bush was planning a major call-up of the Guard after the election.
Didn't have the balls to say that yesterday.
This is the type of thing that needs major coverage as it truly reveals the type of person he is.
Calls President Bush a coward for joining the National Guard and does not realize that many, many members of the Guard are taking that very, very personally.
Sees President Bush get a hell of an ovation when he speaks to the National Guard. Several Ovations.
Speaks to the Guard. Reception cold as ice. Reports have people leaving. Uses this forum to slam the man they, these very same people received warmly and enthusiasticly 2 days before. Applause so scare those listening can count the hands. Looks nervous. Finishes his speech and probably could not get out of there fast enough.
The next day says something he did not have the balls to say to their faces. Did he think that statement would get him the support of the NAtional Guard?
It all goes to character. He's an arrogant, pompous ass who has not learned how to conduct himself outside the state of Mass.
316 posted on 09/17/2004 1:54:22 PM EDT by Protect the Bill of Rights (What part of SHALL MAKE NO LAW do they not understand?)
President Bush knows what's happening, because he's in charge, unlike John Kerry, who gets his news from the mainstream media and the DNC offices.
I'll believe it when Dan Rather says so.....
Someone tell sKerry that this is NOT vietnam, we are not going to cut and run, and we will follow through in this battle.
Throw that dumbf^ck a bone, he ain't got a f^cking clue.
"that this administration is planning yet another substantial call-up of reservists and guard units immediately after the election," Kerry said
Got any proof of this baseless drivel, commie boy.
Go back to North Vietnam where all your war buddies are!
""He won't tell us what congressional leaders are now saying, that this administration is planning yet another substantial call-up of reservists and guard units immediately after the election," Kerry said. "Hide it from people through the election, then make the move.""
I thought Kerry condemned VP Cheney for "scare tactics?"
Now he's trying to scare voters into voting for him? Vote for me and I'll forget we are in a war?
Somebody call Vlad Putin. Apparently, the war's over and the terrorists won.
Nuff said. There's a reason his handlers don't let him speak to reporters.
Anyone check Berger's pants. Could be a whole brigade in there somewhere.
Then the Pres is going to start the draft, then invade Iran, then Syria, then put Halliburton in charge of all the oil...its all part of "the Plan for world domination", didn't you know??????
My son is in Iraq with the national guard and they are being replaced with the 3rd iteration of troops....some of whom are national guard.
This is not a secret.
It's been decided for well over a year.
They probably have already decided the units that will be on rotation #4.
I expect they will point at these already designated troops and say that this was the secret plan.
He certainly doesn't get his information from the Sen. Intelligence Comm. since he never shows up for meetings.
John F'N--did you check Sandy Berger's pants the last time you saw him. I am sure any hidden plans are there.
ROFLMAO!!!! Oh Danny Boy comes to mind!
What are you hiding?
I'm challenging your patriotism.
Here is Kerry again giving comfort to the enemy and trying to weaken our resolve and commitment. It seems so many things remain the same, eh? Kerry does have leadship qualities and uses them quite well in the service of the enemies of the United States.
Kerry for President - Because even our enemies need encouragement.
Some one needs to put Kerry in a rubber room and give him photos of himself in Vietnam. That should keep him busy intil after Nov.
Bush probably has a better idea of what is going on that you do, Senator, considering it has been how long since you showed up for an intelligence briefing?
Anyone else notice no one contacted or asked the bush administration for a quote?
Hit piece/smear job.
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