Kerry's FBI files reveal comments from Buffalo chapter of Vietnam Veterans Against the War

wgrz.com ^ | 10/21/2004 6:23:23 PM | Scott Brown

[njtopa]

Most of us know that John Kerry was one of the leaders of the group "Vietnam Veterans Against the War" back in the early 1970's.

Little known though is how the Buffalo chapter of the group felt about Kerry.

Using the Freedom of Information Act, Channel 2 News has obtained hundreds of pages of Kerry's FBI files directly from the agency's headquarters in Washington.

A memo dated November 10, 1971 from the Buffalo FBI office to its Washington headquarters states that the Buffalo chapter of Vietnam Veterans Against the War wanted the national group to condemn Kerry because of his "wealthy family background and his political aspirations."

[njtopa]

Kerry would use almost those exact same words 33 years later during his presidential campaign when talking about the situation in Iraq.

[conservative in nyc]

Also from the article:

In a coincidence of history, Kerry actually spoke in Buffalo at U.B.'s Main Street campus shortly after the memo was written. There, he told students there were "two Americas. One filled with slogans from our leaders, the other, reality."

[elizabetty]

From all that is coming out today it looks like somebody got Kerry's FBI file and different papers are reporting on different aspects of it.

[dandelion]

Yes, he would, and he's officially endorsed by the Communist Party of the United States of America. Still, the Elite Media will do nothing to expose this vile man for what he is... I wonder why?

NO ONE would vote for this man if he were given ONE OUNCE of scrutiny by the Elite Media. But HE is their candidate, after all...

[uncleshag]

Shouldn't sKerry's FBI files be handed over to Buckhead for a real examination ?

[backhoe]

Crosslinked to:

John Kerry- some selected, informative links...Click the picture & goto "last" for the latest:

[mewzilla]

There, he told students there were "two Americas. One filled with slogans from our leaders, the other, reality."

Private Hamster has been stuck on the same wheel for the last forty years apparently.

[AirForceMom]

I missed this, I don't watch local news, and I don't remember seeing this in our liberal Buffalo news. However I did catch that in Binghamton, NY Fahrenheit 911 was shown on public access while we got ripped off by Sinclair.

[mewzilla]

I can believe it F9-11 was shown in Binghamton. Well, what's good for the goose. Someone ought to show Stolen Honor on the public access channel.

[The Mayor]

Interesting, I live just outside of Buffalo..

[The Mayor]

Your local? I live on the island..

[cricket]

"There, he told students there were "two Americas. One filled with slogans from our leaders, the other, reality."

The only thing about Kerry now vs 'the Kerry' then; is how much he pays for his haircuts.

We chastise the MSM for not going to the truth of the man; but the more challenging question; is WHY has not the Bush Administration gone there.

Forget the 'wolves at the door'. . .adds in just seconds can deliver the harshest blow of all - Kerry in his own words. Kerry then. . .the Kerry now. . .we get the same anti-America; anti-military; pro-marxist government anti-war vet and candidate for President.

[AirForceMom]

I wish they would, too many liberals here, they need to see the entire 42 minutes. I wish I lived in a swing state, my Bush signs are the only ones in the near vicinity along with my 3 by 5 foot Republican flag in the window. I'm expecting a brick one of these nights.

[AirForceMom]

I live in Cheektowaga.

[mewzilla]

Well, I've had two pro-Bush decals on the back of my car the last few weeks. Mr. Mew's been sweating bullets, but the only nastiness I've seen has come in the form of flying middle fingers. How articulate, eh? Haven't heard of anything being trashed or defaced around here. Well, it'll all be over soon. Then the loons can stew in their own juices. They'll probably give themselves ulcers if they don't get over it.

[The Mayor]

You should join us at some of our meetings...

We have a Buffalo Chapter..

[R. Scott]

The memo went on to say that the Buffalo group felt that "Kerry supported the U.S. government and was only using V.V.A.W. to further his political aspirations."

Pretty astute for a bunch of hippie radicals! Even then he was spotted as a phony.

[AirForceMom]

I think the reason we're tolerated in New York is because it's a slam dunk for Kerry. Most of my family lives in Florida but sadly only two " have seen the light" and are voting for Bush. I think the rest have me blocked until after the election.