DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM???
(Dukakis moment??)
Posted on 07/31/2004 5:48:24 AM PDT by truthandlife
The Democratic presidential ticket of John Kerry and John Edwards worked Friday to spread the energy, beginning a national bus tour hours after the Boston convention.
Kerry, whose convention speech emphasized national security and foreign policy, said in an interview with The Associated Press that he would put Osama bin Laden on trial in U.S. courts.
That would ensure the "fastest, surest route" to a murder conviction if the terrorist mastermind is captured while he is president, Kerry said.
"I want him tried for murder in New York City, and in Virginia and in Pennsylvania," where planes hijacked by al-Qaida operatives crashed Sept. 11, 2001, he said.
His "Believe in America" road tour got off to a bumpy start Friday.
A sparse crowd showed up at a morning rally in Boston to begin the 21-state tour. On board were the Kerry family, the Edwards family and an entourage.
Kerry admitted he was dragging. "I am longing to have my head hit a pillow," he said.
Highways were blocked from Boston to Scranton as the campaign's 10 buses and support vehicles lumbered westward.
In Newburg, N.Y., they made an unscheduled stop to celebrate John and Elizabeth Edwards' 27th anniversary.
The couple observed their anniversary tradition of a meal at Wendy's, a nod to their early married days when it was all they could afford.
Kerry joined them inside and spied a table of Marines. But when he struck up a conversation, the Marines answered tersely and expressed irritation.
"He imposed on us and I disagree with him coming over here to shake our hands," said one, who did not give his name.
Later, at a stop in Harrisburg, Pa., Edwards turned his sights on Bush, who had criticized Kerry. "Today, the president went out and spoke for the first time since John spoke (at the convention), and here we go again," Edwards said. "The same old thing, relentless negative attacks on John Kerry.
"They are trying to take this campaign for the highest office in the land down the lowest possible road."
Kerry does not *outrank* the Marine...Kerry has no military standing...he is a Senator, not a member of the military.....the Marine was being polite, as he should.
By the way, I emailed this stroy to FOXNEWS this morning at friends@foxnews.com at 7:00 AM and they actually covered it about 9:10! They read the full quote of the Marines, but they didn't show the picture, though. :(
What's with the "Fat Treat" writing on the cups?
FRegards,
And the other Marine is just looking at the pointed finger, not at Kerry. Welcome to flyover country, JF*K!!!
I noticed that too. Maybe it was just an oversight....
LOL
I imagine the Marine had little to say to Kerry.
Kerry: (In a condescending tone) "So, son, can I count on your vote in November?"
Marine: "NO, SIR!"
Does anyone really beleive that they made an 'UNSCHEDULED' stop?
Everything the dem's do is scripted.
I think it's actually one of Wendy's slogans "Eat Great, Open Late"
I just sent an email to the paper asking them why they left out the quote about them supporting their commander-in-chief 100%. This is the kind of thing we all need to do. The problem with Republicans is that they don't respond to this kind of crap enough. RAT voters send emails over every little slight they see and they mobilize to do so. It's time to make our voices heard, whether it's TV or the print media.
Figgered, I woulda heard 'bout that though.....(vbg)
Thanks-
"I am longing to have my head hit a pillow," he said.
Tehehe, he said "long" and "head" together....... hehe
I'm so immature!
What kind of man are you when you have John Edwards protecting your honor?
Perhaps a man who short hops a pitch thrown from well in front of the mound, or dresses up as a teletubby.
I don't think I would have gotten back on the bus with her after she had the chile. I'm sure her delicate digestive tract had a real problem with it.
chili
You pathetic little whiny brat. You and Johnjohn are going to have to defend your ACTUAL records now, big boy, and whining about having fire returned isn't going to cut it.
Why the long face, John? Probably because he knows he doesn't have the physical endurance for a 21-state bus tour, especially with the harridan Mama T along for the ride! This guy has had to take a vacation every two weeks during this campaign.
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