Posted on 08/08/2004 12:04:09 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
It's lie vs truth.
And beyond that, it's LIBERAL vs conservative.
Well, perhaps its time they did.
Oh BS. My father was a Vietnam era vet (served in the Atlantic fleet) and he was welcomed by the VFW with open arms. And my memory of going to the VFW is that Vietnam vets were always around in large numbers at the functions.
Now, scumbags like Kerry these vets can't abide, but the smearing and slurring of American military men is the cause not that they served in Vietnam.
This is progress.
Kerry undoubtedly was of the impression all the criticism would come from the far left in the Democratic party, which would explain his efforts to totally suppress the left at the convention.
Surprise! There are plenty of guys out there who are quite willing to criticize his conduct in the war because they didn't like it when they saw it, nor the way he "went over to the enemy" after the war.
Everyone get ready - the Dems are planning an assault on the Vets beginning 15 Aug - as their book will be relaesed. Again - John Kerry will slander them again - having the 'Brown Book', accusing them of crimes - AGAIN! Read up on www.crushkerry.com. kerry and his groonies will accuse them once again, that they committed worse crimes than he did. They also will smear the Vets with Credit History reports, med. records etc. I think the Vets need a good lawyer, and need to be informed about the upcoming on the all out assault. The NYT has already a copy of the Book....lets help the Vets.
May God damn Kerry to hell. I'm sorry for the language folks, but I watched this man tear the country apart in the 70's and here he is doing it again.
The vets were not welcome by the VFW because they didn't classify the Vietnam War as a war. When the first veterans did join, it was as Social members. My father was instrumental in our area of recognizing them. I remember when one particular soldier was killed. His parents were VFW members and my dad was the only member to show up.
Locally, I believe some of the WWII vets were afraid of losing their positions or status. Once they were recognized, they made some extraordinary changes to the local club and rose fast in the ranks.
His cheapening of the medals is horrible...his later traitorous behavior in front of Congress as he slandered the GOOD soldiers/sailors/marines/airmen was even more atrocious.
He needs to stick his head in a toilet and flush.
I wish it would go away...don't tell me what you did 35 years ago, get in the 21st century and tell me what you're going to do.
Again, my own experience dictates otherwise.
Democratic candidate John Kerry, a founding member of the VVA, is making his Vietnam experience a key part of his campaign, partly to highlight that President George W. Bush avoided serving in Vietnam.
How does Kerry highlighting that Bush didn't go to Vietnam helping the VVA? Are the only ones allowed to joing those who actually served in Vietnam?
What is that suppose to mean?
...and the press hates the president, the war, and the military, and is attacking all with the fervor of a rabid dog, causing any "wavering" in public opinion..
Funny how they left that part out.
John Kerry : "war hero" or a "war criminal"
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1186991/posts
Answer the question Kerry!
Did you lie about your "heroics" or the "war crimes"?
Can't have it both ways!
RELASE ALL YOUR MILITARY RECORDS BEFORE NOV 2nd!
Unless you are hiding something?
Are you?
When you spin the facts, a lot is lost.
My exact reaction when I read this.
Very interesting.
So how come nobody can get Kerry's records and medical history?
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