Kerry has used his Vietnam Service successfully ever since 1971 to further his political ambitions. As a 27 year old, he was put in the national spotlight appearing on TV and in front of Congress. He has used it to gain elective office, against opponents who never served and were intimidated by Kerry's military record. They never challenged him on his military service viewing it as something of a third rail.
For the first time, Kerry is being challenged by his real "Band of Brothers" in contrast to the few sycophantic groupies who Kerry uses as props. I expect Kerry to trot out Hagel, McCain, Cleland, and others to defend their fellow Vietnam vet. Chris Mathews will spew out the regular BS, probably reading from Kerry's citations, and have Brinkley appear to refute the charges, as Kerry's official biographer. The mainstream media will pass it off as a political attack by a few disgruntled Vietnam types who are jealous of Kerry's awards.
Kerry has used his Vietnam Service successfully ever since 1971 to further his political ambitions. As a 27 year old, he was put in the national spotlight appearing on TV and in front of Congress. He has used it to gain elective office, against opponents who never served and were intimidated by Kerry's military record. They never challenged him on his military service viewing it as something of a third rail.Ya think Teddy had a little something to do with F'n Flip-Flop Flipper getting his mug on TV and before the Senate?
My question is who knew what when?