Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

American Legion to Sen. Kerry: Apologize Now
U.S. Newswire ^

Posted on 10/31/2006 10:57:17 AM PST by Sub-Driver

American Legion to Sen. Kerry: Apologize Now

10/31/2006 1:49:00 PM

To: National Desk

Contact: Ramona Joyce, 202-263-2982 or 202-445-1161 (cell), Joe March, 317-630-1253 or 317-748-1926 (cell), both of the American Legion

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 31 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The National Commander of The American Legion called on Sen. John Kerry to apologize for suggesting that American troops in Iraq are uneducated.

"As a constituent of Senator Kerry's I am disappointed. As leader of The American Legion, I am outraged," said National Commander Paul A. Morin. "A generation ago, Sen. Kerry slandered his comrades in Vietnam by saying that they were rapists and murderers. It wasn't true then and his warped view of today's heroes isn't true now."

While addressing a group of college students at a campaign rally in Pasadena, CA., Monday, Kerry suggested that they receive an education or "if you don't, you'll get stuck in Iraq."

"While The American Legion shares the senator's appreciation for education, the troops in Iraq represent the most sophisticated, technologically superior military that the world has ever seen," Morin said. "I think there is a thing or two that they could teach most college professors and campus elitists about the way the world works.

(Excerpt) Read more at releases.usnewswire.com ...


TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: kerrydumbiraqgaffe; unfit
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 41-6061-8081-100101-103 next last
To: PajamaTruthMafia

Now that is one UGLY man!


81 posted on 10/31/2006 12:44:32 PM PST by Sister_T (A vote for DemocRATS is a vote for al-Qaeda!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: Sub-Driver
Can anyone imagine the horror that death holds for Kerry?

Think about it...

There are literally 100s of thousands of veterans he slandered. Over 58 thousand killed whose names are inscribed upon the Wall on the Mall....over 150 thousand wounded and many more who died or lived a tortued life after returning to the world.

In death, they're waiting for him......Quietly waiting for him..

Semper Fi
82 posted on 10/31/2006 12:48:03 PM PST by river rat (You may turn the other cheek, but I prefer to look into my enemy's vacant dead eyes.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Sub-Driver

The American Legion strikes again.


83 posted on 10/31/2006 12:50:00 PM PST by MeanWestTexan (Kol Hakavod Lezahal)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: river rat

No, most, if not all, of them are in heaven.


84 posted on 10/31/2006 12:51:23 PM PST by MeanWestTexan (Kol Hakavod Lezahal)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 82 | View Replies]

To: PajamaTruthMafia
Looks like a doofus......
85 posted on 10/31/2006 12:54:48 PM PST by CORedneck
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: PajamaTruthMafia
He's about one Bufugly MFer. Definitely a candidate for Botox.
86 posted on 10/31/2006 1:13:47 PM PST by wolfcreek (A personal attack is the reaction of an exhausted and/or disturbed mind.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: MeanWestTexan
True -- but the transition time or purgatory, since Kerry claims he's a Catholic, will provide sufficient time..

I suspect the time the bastard spends laying in his death bed, wondering what awaits him will be a horror in itself.

I have NO DOUBT whatsoever that the souls of our brothers lost -- are present, active and pissed off.

One need only visit that memorial - to feel their presence and hear their perpetually young voices.

Semper Fi

87 posted on 10/31/2006 1:33:15 PM PST by river rat (You may turn the other cheek, but I prefer to look into my enemy's vacant dead eyes.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 84 | View Replies]

To: Sub-Driver
what a firestorm he created.........

So, who brought the marshmallows? :)

88 posted on 10/31/2006 1:37:33 PM PST by El Gato
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: El Gato

Hell get the popcorn. This is entertaining!


89 posted on 10/31/2006 1:39:04 PM PST by Sub-Driver (Proud member of the Republican wing of the Republican Party)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 88 | View Replies]

To: Sub-Driver

Academic Education of the Military

-- 49.2 percent of officers have advanced or professional degrees; 39.4 percent have master's degrees, 8.5 percent have professional degrees and 1.3 percent have doctorate degrees.

-- 22.8 percent of company grade officers have advanced degrees; 16.5 percent have master's degrees, 5.9 percent have professional degrees and 0.3 percent have doctorate degrees.

-- 85.4 percent of field grade officers have advanced degrees; 70.7 percent have master's degrees, 12.1 percent have professional degrees and 2.5 percent have doctorate degrees.

-- 99.9 percent of the enlisted force have at least a high school education; 73.3 percent have some semester hours toward a college degree; 16.2 percent have an associate's degree or equivalent semester hours; 4.7 percent have a bachelor's degree; 0.7 percent have a master's degree and .01 percent have a professional or doctorate degree."

http://www.af.mil/news/story_print.asp?storyID=123027385



90 posted on 10/31/2006 1:46:37 PM PST by kellynla (Freedom of speech makes it easier to spot the idiots! Semper Fi!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MeanWestTexan
No, most, if not all, of them are in heaven.

Excellent point. But maybe they'll conduct a raid on the lower regions. I can think of a couple, both Marines and FReepers, that might lead the mission. :)

91 posted on 10/31/2006 1:48:33 PM PST by El Gato
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 84 | View Replies]

To: Rurudyne

Democrats like Kerry NEVER apologize. That is th e liberal democrat way.


92 posted on 10/31/2006 2:17:59 PM PST by jesseam
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: jocko12


Can anyone imagine this man being Commander and Chief? Here we have sworn enemies who have already attacked us and have sworn to do it again and this guy thinks he can be president? It only goes to show the dems are demented!


93 posted on 10/31/2006 2:27:17 PM PST by red irish (Gods Children in the womb are to be loved too!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 40 | View Replies]

To: red irish

I'll bump to that!


94 posted on 10/31/2006 2:33:43 PM PST by hoosiermama (Eric Dickerson= Indiana's November Surprise!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 93 | View Replies]

To: newconhere

Time for the Swifty guys to film a commerical.


95 posted on 10/31/2006 4:21:15 PM PST by conservative blonde (Conservative Blonde)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 18 | View Replies]

To: Sub-Driver

OUCH! That's gotta hurt Lurch! But he deserves it!


96 posted on 11/01/2006 5:03:07 AM PST by areafiftyone (Politicians Are Like Diapers - Both Need To Be Changed Often And For The Same Reason)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Sub-Driver
the troops in Iraq represent the most sophisticated, technologically superior military that the world has ever seen," Morin said. "I think there is a thing or two that they could teach most college professors and campus elitists about the way the world works.

A voice of reason!

97 posted on 11/01/2006 5:04:41 AM PST by proud American in Canada (Thy Will Be Done.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: pissant; bigbob; bigfootbob
You two related?

LOL! :)

98 posted on 11/01/2006 5:06:38 AM PST by proud American in Canada (Thy Will Be Done.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21 | View Replies]

To: Sub-Driver; All

Close to 200,000 Americans are already calling for him to be tried for treason. I doubt these things mean anything, but Freepers could leave some scathing commentary on this site, I'm sure:

http://patriotpetitions.us/kerry/


99 posted on 11/01/2006 7:12:02 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Sub-Driver

Gee that's funny. I did pretty well in school, graduated with my Bachelor's degree, Magna Cum Laude. I then went on to serve 6 years in the US Army. My hubby's served for 11 years and graduated with honors from Georgetown University with his master's degree.

Yep. We sure didn't study hard. Must be a couple of dumb@sses to get stuck in the military. No other options. Hubby must be even more stupid than me, because he's been to Iraq.

If Kerry doesn't think that the troops are taking offense---WE ARE. Just because he is a veteran himself, doesn't insulate him from criticism. An apology would be useless at this point. He had his chance to apologize and he refused to.


100 posted on 11/01/2006 7:44:19 AM PST by AS914
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 41-6061-8081-100101-103 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson