Kerry should have made Vietnam angst work for him [This is journalism?!]

Chicago Sun-Times ^ | February 6, 2005 | BY WILLIAM O'ROURKE

[johnny7]

This crap doesn't even come up to the abysmal depths of DNC talking-points... this is pure lunacy... a hastily written fantasy from a disillusioned turd with a deadline.

[niteowl77]

Wrong right out of the chute- JF-in'K has been delivering State of the Union speeches every week for 10 months.

[inquest]

And Vietnam seemed to be one atrocity after the other, many committed by our side

The vast majority committed by the other.

You're right, not much "journalism" here.

[VisualizeSmallerGovernment]

Even George W. Bush has had to backtrack from his few remarks that require too much thought

Actually, ALL of George W. Bush's thoughts are apparently too complex for the "smart" Bush-bashers to grasp. Most of them can't even get beyond "Bush went into Iraq for the oil".

[jocon307]

You are right, it's pretty poor. And as for this "Sen. Edward Kennedy outlined the state of disunion in the Democratic Party..." I don't think they are dis-united at all. They are all together now, over on the swampy left, and from there they will NEVER be able to "persuade" Americas that they are "right".

[CROSSHIGHWAYMAN]

The fact that Kerry attempted to capitalize on his Vietnam exploits shows how out of touch with reality the Senator has roamed.

Nobody.....nobody ....wanted to dredge up those bitter memories!

His mistake saved America from a man who most assuredly would have made many similar mistakes of judgement for four agonizing years.

[Snickersnee]

No, this isn't journalism -- it's commentary. BAD commentary.

[VisualizeSmallerGovernment]

One of Hitler's horrors, I thought back then, was that he gave war a good name.

On a slightly different note, he conquered a dozen countries and gassed six million jews.

Hitler was stopped by force. He wasn't even slowed down by nuance.

[dirtboy]

One of Hitler's horrors, I thought back then, was that he gave war a good name.

Astounding. This guy just can't bring himself to admit that sometimes war is necessary and its outcome can be good. Hundreds of millions of people are free today because of the United States military. But it took Hitler to give it all a good name.

[G.Mason]

" ... the Democratic challenge is to rid itself of complexity ... "

LOL!

The fact is that many people thought the Dims were complex, once upon a time. Thinking that they had deep rooted convictions, and truly were the party of and for the people.

Now the secret is out for all to see.

The Democrat Party is hardly complex. Disjointed perhaps, but never complex.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Any post mentioning the senior senator should be accompanied by the mandatory "Ted In Neck Brace" photo.

[WTSand]

Another rancid little nugget from the halls of academia. (Notre Dame)

[VisualizeSmallerGovernment]

If Kerry had made his hard-won knowledge of complexity the center of his campaign from the start, it wouldn't have served as campaign fodder for Republican attacks.

You mean something along the lines of "I would do things better and smarter because I served in VietNam"? WHY DIDN'T KERRY THINK OF THAT? My God! You are absolutely right! The ONLY reason Kerry is not president today is that he failed to explain to the stupid voters why he is so much smarter and more complex than they are.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

"The 2004 election showed that, contrary to the hopes of Kerry and Kennedy, a slight majority of Americans simply would rather be led than be forced to entertain contradictory and troubling thoughts."

What? I have absolutely no problem seeing The Big Picture, and the other 50,999,999 voters that voted for Bush right along with me don't seem to have that problem either.

Contradictory and troubling thoughts are not the problem. A lack of Democratic ideas and solutions to the problems we face today are the problem.

[carlr]

"And Republicans bludgeoned Kerry with his own ambivalence and understanding, because he, at the convention and beyond, downplayed his complicated experience."

After this statement,which is such a farce that it is hard to comprehend,he says that we don't want to accept reality.

It continues to be proven that those refusing to accept reality are the libs who are so convinced of their brilliance that they can`t see people laughing at their colossal stupidity.

[VisualizeSmallerGovernment]

Unfortunately, the Democratic challenge is to rid itself of complexity

For crying out loud. WHAT "Complexity"?

"Bush is evil"

"Bush is stupid"

"We hate Bush"

"Bush lied"

Oh yeah. REAL bunch of Einsteins they got running that party.

[watchin]

Kerry served in Viet Nam?

[johnny7]

“ ...a slight majority of Americans simply would rather be led than be forced to entertain contradictory and troubling thoughts."

Mr. O'Rourke just pee'd on your leg Diana... mine too.

I'm not 'led' by ANYBODY. Each time I vote, I'm looking for the candidate who would best uphold the nations defense, Constitution and moral character.

He must hold the nation to the concept my ancestors fought and died for... and not be swayed by the hollow promises of a 'bad peace'.

On November 2, 2004 there was only ONE candidate who 'measured up' to that task... and he sits in the White House!

[VisualizeSmallerGovernment]

Apparently there was some sort of conflict in Southeast Asia like 40 years ago.

It's too bad Kerry didn't mention it. There's nothing the electorate eats up more than an old guy lecturing them about their war experiences.