[timpad]

I absolutely agree with Cowan's point about his fellow officers and former chain of command being the best source as to his performance.

Just like any job interview, we should hear from his 'managers' about his 'past job performance', not his subordinates. Since he has made his 'job' in Vietnam the main touchpoint for his so-called personality, their input is essential.

And, as I'm sure you concur, the fact that his entire local chain of command and his relief have publicly denounced him is especially striking. That just doesn't happen. Military officers just don't do that. Unless there is something seriously wrong.

I'm beginning to believe that there is something seriously wrong with LT (j.g.) Kerry. Not that I was going to vote for the SOB to begin with, but now I'm inspired to do all I lawfully can to prevent him from reaching the Presidency.

And on this point, here's something for the Research Division, How many of Kerry's "Band of Brothers" are professional military, as opposed to his detractors?

[hobson]

Good question. Anyone have a list of those people?

[colorado tanker]

I still feel a strong bond with officers I served with in a unit twenty years ago. This kind of thing just doesn't happen unless there is a serious issue involved. It's especially concerning when you realize this was one of the few, if not the only, positions where Kerry served in an executive, leadership role.