Kerry confesses to war crimes:
http://www.streamload.com/jmstein77/Kerry2.mp3
Posted on 07/27/2004 10:35:00 AM PDT by FlyLow
Former President Carter accused President Bush of squandering the international goodwill that flowed to the United States in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
"After 9/11, America stood proud, wounded but determined and united," Carter said in a speech Monday night to the opening session of the Democratic National Convention. "But in just 34 months, we have watched with deep concern as all this goodwill has been squandered by a virtually unbroken series of mistakes and miscalculations."
"Unilateral acts and demands have isolated the United States from the very nations we need to join us in combatting terrorism."
Seeking to counter those who say Bush is better suited than John Kerry to defend the nation against the threat of terrorism, Carter noted that the Massachusetts senator is a decorated Vietnam veteran "who knows the horrors of war and the responsibilities of leadership."
"When our national security requires military action, John Kerry has already proven in Vietnam that he will not hesitate to act," Carter said. "And as a proven defender of our national security, John Kerry will strengthen the global alliance against terrorism while avoiding unnecessary wars."
The former president avoided mentioning Bush by name but sprinkled his speech with references to "trust" and "telling the truth," and denounced the "confused and disturbing strategy of pre-emptive war."
"Today, our dominant international challenge is to restore the greatness of America -- based on telling the truth, a commitment to peace and respect for civil liberties at home and basic human rights around the world," Carter declared.
Carter, who is nearly 81, drew laughter when he harked back to a signature line to begin his talk to the convention. "My name is Jimmy Carter and I'm not running for president," he said.
The line dates from his earliest days as a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1976. The former Georgia governor's line then -- "I'm Jimmy Carter and I'm running for president" -- sometimes brought jeers. He proudly used it again at his victorious convention in New York City
if they're only our friends when we let them walk all over us, they ain't our friends.
Carter's an alien himself.
Jimmah Cahtah proved once again why 49 out of 50 states were right on in 1980.
What alliance was he talking about anyway... Like France would ever support the US in any action....Get a clue.
Who would take advice from Jimmy Carter on any policy matters?
Actually, Reagan won 44 out of 50 states in 1980, but a butt-kicking landslide nonetheless.
Carter you old gas bag, how about a nice jug of STFU? I'm glad they let him speak at the Convention, he will remind some voters of how bad things can be with an incompetent in the White House.
Carter=grinning idiot.
And another thing: Carter should put his teeth back in before he speaks in public.
Jimmuh ought to spend more time "lusing in his heart" and less pontificating on GWB's supposed failures.
Did anyone else notice that poor old Jimmah is...er...beyond...um...being a "lit bulb"?
All that was missing from Carter's speech was a lecture to the Bush Administration as to how to deal with Iran.
lusing = lusting
God bless GW Bush
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
Since the Western Left continue to define themselves around an internationalist, globalist critique of Bush, then why do the current GOP orthodoxy continue to cling lamely to internationalism and globalism? US out of the UN, UN out of the US! Let's roll!
The other Carter Middle East legacy: Both Sadat and Began were murdered.
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