I didn't watch any part of the dem convention, but I did pay attention to the press coverage. What impresses me is that I have no idea what Kerry said in his acceptance speech. I believe he said something like "reporting for duty", but that is the only thing that has been reported. And that would not have been reported except for the SwiftVets.
What DID he say?
I have to be honest I could not watch him because a miracle happened that week of the Dem Convention MY CABLE WENT OUT! God was looking out for my eyes and my stomach on that week! LOL I got all my play by play from Free Republic.
Specifically, he said we need another 40,000 in umiform. And that the part-timers, National Guard and such, need to be returned to the weekend service they signed up for, RIGHT NOW.
I agree with both goals (mebbe we need another 250,000 in uniform if we're going to continue to outsource our energy production). Trouble is, the only way it can be done is with the draft. John Dingell already introduced that bill. Just mention these two promises to Kerry voters and they turn green, you don't even have to ask if the feel a draft.
He also definitively said USians should be allowed to buy their drugs wherever they please, such as Canada. I'll go for that too. Keep in mind we are being grossly overcharged for our meds and that this money is being used to pay for medical care for some 40+ million illegals, and the alcoholically disabled Medicaid patients. This tax is going to pop up some place else, you betcha.
Ah yes, press self censorship, ya gotta luv it.