Posted on 08/27/2004 1:17:59 PM PDT by BushisTheMan
The Des Moines Register has an article by William Petroski about Kerry being compared to Benedict Arnold.
Comments from George "Bud" Day
Admin is this legal to do?
And John O'Neil is "Paul Revere".
benedict arnold was a war hero too before he turned judas
So, what does he have in common with Kerry? BTW, Benedict Arnold lived out his final days in England. If Kerry were like BA, he'd have run for congress in Hanoi.
"Not even close. "
Agreed. From what I've read, Arnold was also regretful for the rest of his life for his treason and never tried to use it for political gain.
you have a point about there respective hero status, my only point was, you can be a "hero" and you still have to account for the rest of your actions, being recognized as such doesn't insulate you from criticism the rest of your life.
Like Kerry and, both served honorable in the U.S. Military.
What they did after they departed the military, is what counts!
This is the person who Senator Kerry should be compared with!
While on double secret probation, during the Dukakis presidency.
You got me on that stupid error. Thanks!
Kerry is no Benedict Arnold. He's a Rosenburg. Incidently, Rosenburg's Soviet codename was "Liberal".
i meant it humorously and in good cheer. not intended as knock.
Actually the point of the story was that this guy was a POW for 5 years and had earned the HIGHEST medal awarded. He says Kerry was wrong to condemn the veterans.
Just one more Vet, like Dole, speaking out. Of course, the RATs will say hateful things about one of our country's most highly decorated war hero. Why? Because they think Kerry is a war hero --
I know war heros...and Mr. Kerry you are no war hero!
Actually the point of the story was that this guy was a POW for 5 years and had earned the HIGHEST medal awarded. He says Kerry was wrong to condemn the veterans.
Just one more Vet, like Dole, speaking out. Of course, the RATs will say hateful things about one of our country's most highly decorated war hero. Why? Because they think Kerry is a war hero --
I know war heros...and Mr. Kerry you are no war hero!
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