Kerry Met With Viet Cong And North Vietnamese In Paris In 1971

Congressional Record ^ | March 6, 2004 | John F. Kerry

[geedee]

I don't know where you came from, Hon, since you've only been a FReeper since January but you're a damned welcome addition and I've noticed from several of your threads . . . hell most of them in fact . . . that you're scooping the "supposed" expert journalists and news-folks.

Male or female, you're a researching demon with cojones the size of beachballs . . . metaphorically speaking of course.

I like you. I like you a lot. Keep on stroking. You're making a positive difference and I'm one FReeper who damn sure appreciates your efforts. I suspect there's plenty of other FReepers who agree with me.

You're next assignment . . . LOL . . . is to lay your hands on Lurch's medical and medal records from Vietnam. I don't believe the "official" version of his heroism for a second . . . and there can only be one reason for why he's not releasing them. THIS is the reason his camp is so pissed off at McAwful for bringing up the BS about GW being AWOL . . . because they knew it would force us Conservatives to dig into his Vietnam experiences.

You're the best gopher I know . . . get after him.

[Just mythoughts]

Yes!

[geedee]

I walked point for the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines in 1969 and 1970 . . .

I realize this is a bit late, sir, but thanks for your service. The "real" soldiers who fought the "real" wars are why we're the greatest country the world has ever known. I salute you.

[kabar]

I second your Hon accolades. Kerry meeting with the NV and VC is a major story that needs to be made public. I can't believe Weld's people couldn't have dug it up from the Congressional Record. Kerry has been very successful in using his war record against those who have not served and he portrays his antiwar activities (on his site) as a positive. In his case, the best defense is a good offense. I don't think it will work this time in a national election.

We have one true photo of Fonda and Kerry and another one of Kerry appearing with Ramsey Clark. I can almost guarantee that there are others out there, including from Press photo morgues. Even if the national press did not cover Kerry/Fonda in Valley Forge and Detroit, I bet the local press did. It is just a matter of time and research before these photos turn up.

[Angelwood]

The problem exists for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the emptiness. It is the only way to get through it. A lot of guys, 60, 80 percent stay stoned 24 hours a day just to get through the Vietnam

And some guys -- like Hanoi John Kerry -- get three scratches and they're out.....of the war and harm's way! His Vietnam records do need to be called for and released.

It angers me more every day to know that John Kerry was actively working with the enemy in time of war and putting the lives of our men and women on active duty in Vietnam in more danger -- especially because my husband was in country in the central highlands being shot at while Kerry was undermining the war effort. And my husband served a full one-year tour of duty from October 1, 1970 to October 1, 1971.

Thank you, Hon, for doing such detailed research and sharing it with the rest of us.

[kellynla]

"I salute you" Thank you. I was proud to serve with some of the finest Marines this country every had. Unfortunately, many never returned. Never Forget! And when you see a man in his fifties, sleeping on a bench, please remember that "but for the grace of God go I." Semper Fi, Kelly

[The Raven]

Do you think Hillary put him in there to loose?

[geedee]

This whole picture of JFKerry even at this time of his life, to have the foresight (lack of a better word) to film reenactments is quite telling of the "kind" of mind this person has.

Lurch went to Vietnam to get his "resume" punched . . . nothing more. He made sure he received Purple Hearts for slight or imagined injuries, then staged his "heroic" Silver Star action to be the icing on his panty-waist cake.

Granted, "staged" is my as of yet unproven charge that it's hardly heroic to beach a perfectly-capable boat on a river bank . . . leaving men you're responsible for vulnerable and exposed to enemy fire . . . while you "supposedly" chase after an enemy who's admittedly injured and probably already dead after the hooch he hid in was levelled by a 50-caliber machine gun, and then return to the beached boat with the enemy's weapon and nothing but your word vetting the fact that you are Audie Murphy reincarnated.

Comparing Lurch's staged nonsense to what a real soldier like Kellynla went through is like trying to relive the thrills and chills of a hi-wire artist by listening to a loud-mouthed Carnival Barker.

[Dante3]

bttt

[aculeus]

...if the United States were to set a date for withdrawal the prisoners of war would be returned.

And this genius wants America to trust him in dealing with terrorists?

[cookcounty]

"A couple of weeks ago I posted this thread about a photograph that I wound in a book about Kerry's group.."

ENOUGH with the winding of photographs!

[cookcounty]

" "A lot of guys, 60, 80 percent stay stoned 24 hours a day just to get through the Vietnam".

Just what experience did Kerry base this on? Less than 4 months with the Swift boats? I think we should investigate as to why the crews he worked with were such drug-crazed village-burning rapists and murderers.

[William McKinley]

The picture is not doctored. It also is a picture of the group meeting with the Viet Kong, not a picture of Kerry. He is not in the picture.

[kellynla]

Again, this is all foreign to me. We just didn't tolerate drugs in the bush. We were too dependent on each other to stay alive. We sure as hell couldn't have somebody on drugs. Like I said if someone showed up on drugs he was on the next chopper out. PERIOD! Semper Fi, Kelly

[Just mythoughts]

Very well stated.

Considering what we know about this short time period alone, and following his steps, actions, and words the rest of his life, we are not looking at a "well" mind.

I am reminded of other "famous" leaders who followed the same pattern.

[cyncooper]

BTTT

[atomicpossum]

[randog]

LOL!

[Don Corleone]

We sure didn't tolerate them in the USAF!

[cake_crumb]

Yep, he certainly did, then he came back here and tried to convince the Nixon administration to bend over and accept all of Hanoi's terms. The guy is a traitor.