Contrary to the image of the Vietnam era some have, it was a terrible, devisive time in this country. I lived through it, and it was not anything like what the impression you get from the TV is... there were good arguments for, and against, the war, and for staying the course, or for clearing out.
There were good people on either side- but there were also the less-than-good, who were driven by various personal agendas, and demons-- and I believe John Kerry falls into the latter category. Maybe he was a fearless sailor- or maybe he was one of those hotdogs who'll get you killed, because a little fear helps keep you alive... I don't know for sure, and we probably never will see the truth.
But I do know this- I wouldn't want him to boss a construction gang- let alone lead this country into the third or fourth World War.
President Bush has proven he can lead for three years- we can argue about CFR, and other subjects, but on the big one, there's no room for argument.
Thank you backhoe.
Bump!
Your're RIGHT! President Bush has proven he can lead and I too what him to stay in office and lead this Wonderful country of ours.
I remember being disgusted by the "body count show" on the nightly news.
I was a lefty then.
I marvel at so many who are unreconstructed still.
The article misses the real significance of the study: If you go to the website for the original study:
http://readmylipz.com/pdf/SwiftBoatStudy.pdf
you see on pages 16-17 how effective the ad is in turning-around Democrats who FAVOR Kerry. It cut the number leaning toward Kerry by over 50%.
This is important stuff!
Agreed. Anyone who doesn't doubt how divisive Vietnam was and is in this country only has to note that the site of the Kent State deaths is now a parking garage. There's a placque to indicate events, but that's it. Now who would want to bury that memory so much that it be made a place to park? Hmmmmm.