Stint in Vietnam may backfire - Kerry's military heroics, anti-war stance later may not play well

Indianapolis Star ^ | February 29, 2004 | uncredited

[Cincinatus' Wife]

WASHINGTON -- As John Kerry campaigns for the Democratic presidential nomination, he is stressing his military record as no candidate of his party has done since John F. Kennedy made his PT-109 a household name in 1960.

Kerry also is contrasting his own service, as a Navy swift-boat commander who received three Purple Hearts and a Silver Star, with that of President Bush, who did his Vietnam War-era service in the Texas Air National Guard.

[kellynla]

Do not be surprised if Kerry's medals are not on the "up and up." As anyone who served in combat in Viet Nam will attest, to receive 3 Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star and a Silver Star in 4 months is a feat that would be difficult to attain even for Audie Murphy. LOL Sounds more like the officers were writing each other up commendations at the Officer's Club. ROFLMAO But I have more problems with the scandalous statements by Kerry to the Senate committee in 1971 regarding "mass atrocities." As a Marine who had access to Marine Corps intelligence in 1969 and 1970, I can state unequivocally that there were no "mass atrocities" by Americans in Viet Nam. And as I stated on the Laura Ingraham radio show last Tuesday, Kerry is a "bald faced liar." PERIOD! Semper Fi, Kelly

[11th Earl of Mar]

President George H.W. Bush bitterly assailed his opponent, Bill Clinton, as a "draft dodger"

I NEVER remember GHWB calling Clinton a draft dodger. Although WE DID.

But I seriously doubt that Bush Sr. did. Its not his style plus, it would have been all over the news it he did.

[ThreePuttinDude]

"Did John Kerry serve in Vietnam?"


I'm not sure about that, but he sure looks French to me..8^D

[chatham]

Kerry Requested early exit from vietnam due to his three "war wounds" which he states didn,t require hospital time or any long recuperation, he got out in 4 months.
Just look at his voting record and view the comments on
Vietnam Vets against John Kerry,and the many links.

[atomicpossum]

Rand Beers, Kerry's foreign policy adviser, stressed different aspects of Kerry's career. During his 20 years in the Senate, Kerry has supported numerous weapons systems and has favored the use of force many times, including in Bosnia, Kosovo, Panama, Haiti and Grenada, Beers told the forum.

Peacekeeping. Not one of which was about a national interest.

[Wolverine]

See...look at all these names...

Ask your Veteran friends what are THEY are going to do about Kerry's charges.

[Lady Jag]

Yes, he worked in Purple Heart accumulation for himself and Jane Fonda.

[SMGFan]

Could someone tell me how long Kerry was in Vietnam? How long before he got each of his purple hearts?

I learned from WABC's Steve Malzberg that Kerry refuses to release his medical records to explain the nature of his injuries which resulted in his purple hearts.

I would like to know what we know about his service in Vietnam if anyone could direct me to the information.

[GailA]

The BODY ARMOR that hanoi john the flip flopper kees whining about was in the additional money for Iraq and our Troops.

[GailA]

[onyx]

Hell must have frozen. WE ARE ON THE SAME SIDE! Damn, isn't this nice for a change?

My husband has told me ALL about medals during that time. He's a graduate of of USNA, took his commission in the AF (they did not have their own academy) and he is also a Vietnam Veteran. He KNOWS Kerry's medals are cooked. Too many in too short a time, and that Silver star is most suspicious of all.

It is our duty here to get to the truth, and I think we will. I know a FOI has already been filed by a bona-fide journalist/FReeper to obtain Kerry's records. Awaiting....

[Cincinatus' Wife]

There is some discussion about his medals here

[Cincinatus' Wife]

A Shameful Past Don't play the Vietnam card with me, John Kerry.