[what's up]

The report went on to say that Bob Kerrey had also attended 3 times as many intelligence briefings as John Kerry and Bob had also contested John's attempt to cut the budget by $6 billion.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Fox News Reports Bob, not John Kerry Was Vice-Chairman of Intelligence Committee

I'm speechless.

[saint]

Okay, we're starting to connect the dots now, and I have to give credit to a friend for seeing this one:

Kerry must have some Clintonites on his campaign staff, faithfully doing all they can to boost their real master's chances for a run in '08.

Very clever!

[Poohbah]

Fox News just had a news segment where the Kerry campaign, in angry response to Bush claims that Kerry attended few Intelligence briefings, said that Kerry had at one time been the Vice-Chairman of the Intelligence campaign.

Ohmygawd...

In response, the Bush people gleefully (Fox's word) returned fire by saying that it was BOB Kerrey, not JOHN Kerry who was Vice-Chairman of the Intelligence committee.

Praise the Lord, and pass Senator Kerry more ammunition!

The report went on to say that Bob Kerrey had also attended 3 times as many intelligence briefings as John Kerry and Bob had also contested John's attempt to cut the budget by $6 billion.

Bob Kerrey has always struck me as being a relatively sane liberal.

[bigjoesaddle]

What the fuh...

[Enterprise]

If memory serves me right, this isn't the first time someone got the two F'N Kerrys confused. But, I think it is the first time that KERRY's OWN STUPID CAMPAIGN STAFF did it!

[GoLightly]

lolol Too funny!! Poor guy, still searching for his identity. :{

He can't have his very own first name, cuz the guy he picked for his running mate has the same name. Got that pair of john's thing going there.

Even worse, his last name sounds the same as another Senator & it gets so confusing, even his own staff can't differentiate between the two.

[Prost1]

So, help me understand. John Kerry's campaign team cannot spell his last name so they do not know that Bob Kerrey is not the same person as John Kerry.

Talk about getting your money's worth. Problem is, they didn't earn it.

[abner]

This is just like the Cambodia thing. Nothing to see here...

He was 'secretly' the Vice Chair. No one knew about it but him and his secret agent contacts.

Move on....

[pepperhead]

My god when is the media going to wake up.

[TomGuy]

This is not the first time that the Kerry campaign has credited John Kerry with accomplishments of Bob KerrEy.

See my comment #51 - John Kerry claimed credit for passing Clinton's Jobs Bill but Bob KerrEy was the one who cast the deciding vote.

[UpInArms]

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[Dr. Eckleburg]

No wonder Teresa can't remember which John she's married to.

[Semper Paratus]

"The Gang that couldn't campaign straight"

[Lockbar]

Super funny for those of us who pay attention to this political stuff. Unfortunately, the average American can't figure out what color shoes to wear in the morning. "John Kerry, or Bob Kerry, are they brothers? Too hard to figure out. Let me go back to looking at my shoes. Duuhhhh."

[mconley22]

Great job catching this blunder, if that is what it was, on Fox. It looks like the Kerry (Kerrey?) campaign has been making this claim for quite some time. This US Newswire article is dated 3/24/04

John Kerry served on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence for 6 years and is the former Vice Chairman of the Committee. Kerry joined the Committee in early 1993 and served until early 2001. http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=134-03242004

[humblegunner]

Classic and hilarious!

His name was Bob before he changed it to John during a secret CIA
mission somewhere that might have been Cambodia during Christmas
of '68 or possibly '69 and because Nixon sent him there it is SEARED
into his mind. Then he was appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the Intelligence Committee.

That clears everything up, it's all good now.

These folks are trying to lose.

[Fizzie]

The Kerry campaign was making this claim back in March.

http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=134-03242004

Statement from Kerry Spokesperson on Zell Miller's Leadership of 'Democrats for Bush'

3/24/2004 3:00:00 PM

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To: National Desk, Politics Reporter

Contact: Mark Kornblau of John Kerry for President, 202-712-2970

WASHINGTON, March 24 /U.S. Newswire/ -- John Kerry Communications Director Stephanie Cutter today made the following statement in response to Senator Zell Miller's announcement of his leadership of "Democrats for Bush."

"Just two years ago, Zell Miller sang John Kerry's praises in his home state of Georgia. Miller pointed out some of very same the traits that have inspired millions of Democrats, Independents, and Republicans to rally behind John Kerry's campaign to get America back on track and bring back jobs.

"As Senator Miller himself said, John Kerry is an 'authentic hero.' He has fought for his country on the battlefield and in the public arena. He has been a champion of balanced budgets, a leader in education reform, and powerful advocate for affordable health care and an economy that works for working Americans.

"Zell Miller's new leadership role will be a lonely post. Democrats, and Americans of all stripes, are tired of George Bush's failed policies and broken promises. The nearly 3 million Americans who have lost their jobs since George Bush took office are members of both parties. The millions of families who are struggling to pay for the rising costs of health insurance and the seniors who can't afford needed prescription drugs are both Democrats and Republicans. And the families of U.S. troops who were sent to Iraq without body armor to protect them are members of both parties.

"This November, millions of Americans of every political persuasion will unite in a powerful call for change, and they'll stand with 'an authentic American hero' -- John Kerry."

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JUST THE FACTS:

ZIG ZAG ZELL

While U.S. Senator Zell Miller has signaled his support for George Bush, the facts are Miller and Kerry have the exact same record when it comes to defending the nation and Miller even called Kerry an "Authentic American Hero" who has "Worked to Strengthen Our Military."

"I've been going to Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinners in Georgia since the 1950s, so I've seen a lot of speeches," says Sen. Zell Miller (D-Ga.), easily the Senate Democrat most supportive of the Bush agenda. "Kerry's was by far the best speech I have ever heard given at a function like that. He talked about citizen-soldiers and he talked about the flag raisers at Iwo Jima. It was a very good, touching speech." (Salon, Aug. 10, 2001)

FACT: Zell Miller Lauded John Kerry as an Authentic American Hero

"My job tonight is an easy one: to present to you one of this nation's authentic heroes, one of this party's best-known and greatest leaders -- and a good friend. He was once a lieutenant governor - but he didn't stay in that office 16 years, like someone else I know. It just took two years before the people of Massachusetts moved him into the United States Senate in 1984. -- U.S. Senator Zell Miller (Remarks to the Democratic Party of Georgia Jefferson Jackson Dinner 2001)

FACT: Zell Miller Said John Kerry Worked to Strengthen Our Military; Fought for Balanced Budgets

"In his 16 years in the Senate, John Kerry has fought against government waste and worked hard to bring some accountability to Washington. Early in his Senate career in 1986, John signed on to the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Deficit Reduction Bill, and he fought for balanced budgets before it was considered politically correct for Democrats to do so. John has worked to strengthen our military, reform public education, boost the economy and protect the environment." -- U.S. Senator Zell Miller (Remarks to the Democratic Party of Georgia Jefferson Jackson Dinner 2001)

FACT: John Kerry & Zell Miller Have Supported the EXACT Same Amount of Intelligence Funding

Kerry & Miller Have Supported the Exact Same Intelligence Funding in the Senate -- Since joining the Senate in 2000, Zell Miller and John Kerry have supported the exact same funding levels for America's Intelligence agencies. John Kerry served on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence for 6 years and is the former Vice Chairman of the Committee. Kerry joined the Committee in early 1993 and served until early 2001. Zell Miller has not served on the Intelligence Committee, Armed Services Committee or the Foreign Relations Committee in his four years in the Senate.

FY04 Intel Authorization (2003, Unanimous Senate Voice Vote 11/21/03) FY03 Intel Authorization (2002, Unanimous Senate Voice Vote 09/25/02) FY02 Intel Authorization (2001, Unanimous Senate Voice Vote 12/13/01) FY01 Intel Authorization (2000, Unanimous Senate Voice Vote 12/06/00)

FACT: John Kerry & Zell Miller Have Both Supported Increases in Defense Funding -- including the Largest since the 1980's

John Kerry & Zell Miller are Both Strong Supporters of America's Military & Voted for the "Largest Increase in Defense Spending Since the Early 1980's" -- John Kerry and Zell Miller are strong supporters of the U.S. Armed Services and has consistently worked to ensure the military has the best equipment and training possible. In 2002, John Kerry & Zell Miller voted for a large increase in the defense budget. This increase provided more than $355 billion for the Defense Department for 2003, an increase of $21 billion over 2002. This measure includes $71.5 billion for procurement programs such as $4 billion for the Air Force's F-22 fighter jets, $3.5 billion for the Joint Strike Fighter and $279.3 million for an E-8C Joint Stars (JSTARS) aircraft. Kerry's vote also funded a 4.1 percent pay increase for military personnel, $160 million for the B-1 Bomber Defense System Upgrade, $1.5 billion for a new attack submarine, more than $630 million for Army and Navy variants of the Blackhawk helicopter, $3.2 billion for additional C-17 transports, $900 million for R&D of the Comanche helicopter and more than $800 million for Trident Submarine conversion. The current chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, John Warner (R-Va.) stated:

"The defense spending increase for FY03 is the largest increase in defense spending since the early 1980's-reflecting the importance of defending the homeland and winning the global war against terrorism. The funding included in this bill will help to ensure that our military has the tools it needs to defend our nation." (2002, Senate Roll Call Vote No. 239; Websites of U.S. Senators Warner, Daschle, Dodd accessed 7/25/03)


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Kerry & Miller Have Supported the Exact Same Intelligence Funding in the Senate -- Since joining the Senate in 2000, Zell Miller and John Kerry have supported the exact same funding levels for America's Intelligence agencies. John Kerry served on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence for 6 years and is the former Vice Chairman of the Committee. Kerry joined the Committee in early 1993 and served until early 2001. Zell Miller has not served on the Intelligence Committee, Armed Services Committee or the Foreign Relations Committee in his four years in the Senate.

It appears from Kerry's attendance record, neither has he.

[pabianice]

psychosis [sy.KO.sis] (n).

“The inability to distinguish between what is real and what is imaginary. Psychosis is a term used to describe a severe mental illness. Psychotics are characterized by a variety of symptoms that most people consider abnormal. These include experiencing delusions, such as the notion that one is being persecuted or conspired against. Psychotics may see things which don't actually exist and hear Voices (i.e. God) when no one is around. They often exhibit compulsive, irrational, ritualized behavior, esp. when such behavior serves no purpose or is even harmful or disruptive to those around them. They show no concern for others but may exhibit total self-centered behavior. Includes sociopathy, schizophrenia.”

DSM-IV

“...and that’s MISTER Shithead to you, sailor!”

[ride the whirlwind]

This man has attended more intelligence briefings than JfnK.