What should we as a nation do with our collective memory from that day? Give that man a big ceegar!
I just hope that Bush's campaign has the needed skill to fire the right guns at the right time. And give Kerry all the time necessary to implode. I am surprised that they are spending money this early.
Tapping into the collective memory of that day, and contrasting to JFnK's sorry record is a slam dunk; but it needs a subtle hand to make it work for the sheeple.
Kerry Supporters Rally in HoChi Minh City
Americans residing in Vietnam held the first event for the 2004 U.S. Presidential Election in Ho Chi Minh City by meeting for breakfast at the New World Saigon on November 21, 2003.
A group of American citizens---business people, charity workers and others-- gathered to show their support for John Kerry overseas. They were all thrilled to receive a call from Senator Kerry who spoke for 20 minutes explaining his policies and positions. He then answered questions including those from the Press who attended the function.
This is just the beginning of an effort to generate support for John Kerry for President among Americans working in SE Asia. Kerry struck a solid chord when he said America should be leading by example and not force and should have a multilateral and not unilateral foreign policy. He said the time has come to enact an economic policy that is fair to all classes, not just the rich. And we should have an Administration that understands and cares about the environment.
The breakfast coincided with the arrival of a US Navy ship to the Saigon Port, a symbolic event that signaled the full normalization of the US and Vietnam governments' relations that includes diplomatic, economic and now, military, ties.
Senator Kerry was instrumental in the normalization of Vietnam relations with the US and has many supporters here in the American community as someone who knows how to solve complicated international situations, similar in many ways to the situation in Iraq. This group emphasized how this experience of Senator Kerry will serve him well as President.
Diana Kerry Welcomes
Americans Overseas for Kerry
I’m very happy to be a founding member of Americans Overseas for Kerry, and the first to post an AOK blog. As John’s sister and recently returned expatriate, I take special pride in the depth of his understanding and leadership in global affairs, and I have no doubt that he is the most qualified in foreign policy of any of the candidates -- in either party!
Nothing is more important to me than international understanding. I’ve spent most of my life as an expatriate, living and working in countries all over the globe, and the outcome of this election matters hugely to me -- and not just because John is running.
http://blog.johnkerry.com/blog/archives/categories/americans_overseas_for_kerry/index.html