Discrepancies noted in Kerry's record, Ex-skipper says website wrong

The Boston Globe ^ | 4-23-04 | By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff

[Oldeconomybuyer]

WASHINGTON -- Vietnam combat records posted on John F. Kerry's campaign website for the month of January 1969 as evidence of his service aboard swift boat No. 94 describe action that occurred before Kerry was skipper of that craft, according to the officer who said he commanded the boat at the time.

On the site, the Massachusetts senator is described as the skipper of Navy boat No. 94 during several actions in late January 1969.

However, Edward Peck, who was the skipper of the 94 before Kerry took over, said combat reports posted by the campaign for January 1969 involve action when he was the skipper, not Kerry. Peck, who was seriously wounded in fighting that took place on Jan. 29, 1969, said he believes Kerry campaign aides made a mistake in claiming Kerry as skipper of the 94 at that time.

On the Kerry website, the report of the combat on that day on the 94 boat is posted as occurring during Kerry's time as skipper of the boat. Peck said Kerry replaced him after the Jan. 29, 1969, event.

"Those are definitely mine," Peck said, referring to the combat reports that the Kerry campaign posted as representing Kerry's action. "There is no doubt about it."

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[cyncooper]

Kerry, on the other hand, makes it a point to mention his service wherever he goes.

He has also taken to naming names like "Rove" and "Cheney" for NOT going.

You are spot on with your comments. Kerry has made it a major part of his campaign, plus slamming those who avoided going.

I don't want to hear about too early or anything. I will take great satisfaction seeing this pompous jerk brought down.

[cyncooper]

Well, this is a heck a thread to read first thing in the morning.

Thank you for the ping.

[Mo1]

I find this story absolutely incredible! I have to wonder if John Kerry has difficulty distinguishing between fantasy and reality?

Good question ..

What is obvious is that Kerry wants/needs people to think he is something is not

[jackbill]

It has been said that the RATs were nominating a combination of Mondale and Dukakis. Now it appears that you can add Joe Biden to the mix.

[John H K]

I knew a guy when I was young who would hear a story about something someone else experienced and tell that story later as being his experience.

You grew up with Bill Clinton? :-)

[John H K]

The interesting thing will be when Bush annihilates Kerry in the debates the same way he killed Gore.

The great thing is Bush is portrayed as such a bumbling idiot by the media that expectations are so low he literally can't lose any debate.

[prairiebreeze]

Hellary released the dogs, just like she took out Dean and Gore?

Even Rush is starting to talk about this possibility.

Prairie

[Tunehead54]

Is there a way tos ave this stuff so this version does not disappear forever?

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You can do it yourself - easy.

1)Click on link of article - wait for to load completely
2) Select "File/Save As"
3) Type in descriptive filename, say "Kerry - Not there before he was there"
4) Hit "OK" to save

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When re-loading the page later in your browser you won't see some ads/graphics but you'll have the text of the article. ;-)

[solo gringo]

I am glad a reporter is digging in to Kerry lies to make him tell the truth.Lets see the horse face craw-fish get out of this one.

[Mo1]

Even Rush is starting to talk about this possibility

I've been thinking this also .. the kicker was Harold Fineman's article .. it wasn't close to being helpful to Kerry

[Parthalan]

Easy now. I think he was just quoting McCauliff.

[pghkevin]

Very, very interesting. Notice how most are posted with exact dates. But when describing the transfer to PCF 94 it is "late January" as if it is not certain. Very suspicious as to who or what entered it that particular way.

[sweetliberty]

"Vietnam combat records posted on John F. Kerry's campaign website for the month of January 1969 as evidence of his service aboard swift boat No. 94 describe action that occurred before Kerry was skipper of that craft"

Oops!

[faithincowboys]

Man is Kerry a Fraud! I think he is really full of it. He didn't earn his medals and now he is trying to steal the valor of another man. This is rancid. Kerry won't be the nominee. Enter Hillary.

[faithincowboys]

bingo, bango--you are so right. On the other hand, Kerry's candidacy id solely based on his 4 months in Nam. This is really something-- I didn't even imagine he was this big of a fraud.

[faithincowboys]

I think it is very relevant that Kerry has stolen the valor of another man. Kerry should get out of the race--that much is clear.

[faithincowboys]

2 late--it's done and so is Kerry.

[faithincowboys]

Oh, am I praying!!!!!

[faithincowboys]

Oh, am I praying!!!!!

[faithincowboys]

It's pretty obvious that Kerry didn't earn squat-- I think his whole combat record is a sham.