I have to admit - I have been very disappointed with the whole Iraq situation - as a Patriot I felt our country had no business there and we should have nuked Afghanistan. I was mad at Bush and I voted against him last election because I felt N Korea and Bin Laden presented more of a threat than Saddam ever did.
These last comments of Kerry's however are beyond the pale. Were he to have apologized immediately and genuinely that maybe, maybe would have mollified my anger somewhat. But he didn't ... he is an arrogant SOB who needs to learn some humility and never ever should be considered for President by any party. Frankly, he should resign his Senate post or at the very least not run for re-election. To come out fighting after such an obvious gaff that only deserved the words "My goodness, I screwed up and I am so so sorry ... that is not what I meant to say or imply at all", is the sign of someone who would have happily made a mistake of invading a wrong country or otherwise and then claim he is right.
He has no character and will not tell the truth. He is a slimy politician just like the lot of them. The only problem is he attacked the military which is risking life and limb to execute commands given them by a democratically elected government - right or wrong - they do not choose the missions and deserve the utmost of respect and honour always. Theirs is the toughest job and least well compensated and they don't need an arrogant guy like Kerry putting them down while being paid from their tax dollars.