Posted on 08/19/2004 8:12:45 AM PDT by Chieftain
After Action report FReep of 'Kerry Krewman' Del Sandusky Gainesville, FL 8/19/04
Jacksonville FReepers OPbuzz and Chieftain traveled 75 miles southwest to Gainesville, Florida last night deep behind enemy lines to attend a 'Veterans for Kerry' rally with Kerry Krewman, Del 'I wear the same tired vest at every appearance' Sandusky.
Gainesville FReeper mattdono provided recon on the venue via Secret FReepmail communication. Dossiers on the Jacksonville FReepers were transmitted between Chieftain and mattdono, who provided photos to Gainesville FReeper Veritas et equitas ad Votum, which helped for easy identification. OPbuzz and Chieftain stealthily entered the venue, a martial arts dojo in the midst of the University of Florida's main drag. Veritas et equitas ad Votum approached Chieftain outside the venue and ambush plans were discussed. I was wearing my "Stop Hanoi John Kerry" t-shirt under my golf shirt. I would expose it when the time was right. We all entered and took a seat in folding chairs. There were approximately 150 folks there most all white average age around 60 something. There were a few college age students and except for 2 young black men wearing 'Veterans United for Kerry' t-shirts and one Asian lady, there wasn't much 'racial diversity'.
Kerry Krewman Del 'I wear the same tired vest at every appearance' Sandusky arrived about 15 minutes late and the Bush bashing began. The MC told a tired joke about liars in heaven and clocks, then introduced the local AARP chapter leader who babbled about how AARP is really not what it once was and had become just a corporate entity. He insinuated the Medicare prescription drug bill was really illegal and that the AARP had sold out it's membership. I keep telling myself... "Keep your shirt on, keep your powder dry, bite your tongue, hold your fire, wait till you see the whites of their eyes..."
Next speaker was from the Sierra Club. He was introduced as 26 Navy veteran, lifelong Sierra club member, and 30 year Republican, who just changed over to the donkeys because of Bush. He lauded the Panamanians for taking care of the canal since Carter gave it back to them. He too bashed Bush non-stop. ""Keep your shirt on, keep your powder dry, bite your tongue, hold your fire, wait till you see the whites of their eyes..."
Next they showed clips from Comedy Central's 'Daily Show' a fake news parody that takes a lot of fun in guess what? Bashing Bush! The MC told the audience that most young people get their news from the late night comedy and that the host, Jon Stewart deserved a cabinet position in the Kerry administration! They showed 20 minutes (2 clips) from the Daily Show, one of them Clinton was the guest and he smeared the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, said the same old DNC talking points about how it was the same bunch that smeared McCain in 2000... yada, yada, yada. Non-stop Bush bashing. "Keep your shirt on, keep your powder dry, bite your tongue, hold your fire, wait till you see the whites of their eyes..."
Next was 10 minute video of their hero Hanoi John Kerry briefly in Vietnam, very briefly testifying before the Senate, (they didn't feature him saying anything about war crimes - AMAZING!). They repeatedly said how he was EXPERT on foreign policy. "Keep your shirt on, keep your powder dry, bite your tongue, hold your fire, wait till you see the whites of their eyes..."
Finally Kerry Krewman, Del 'I wear the same tired vest at every appearance' Sandusky took stage. He rambled on and on about how John Kerry was a 'real warrior' and how America needed a warrior as president. They odd thing was, every time he said john Kerry is a WARRIOR' you could hear the gasps in the crowd! They didn't want to hear that. I heard many of them saying in a muted voice, "We don't need a warrior, we want a man of peace!". It was really humorous to see the great disconnect between the rank-in-file Democrats and the official message being spewed by the featured speaker! I chuckled under my breath, but had to keep telling myself, "Keep your shirt on, keep your powder dry, bite your tongue, hold your fire, wait till you see the whites of their eyes...".
The Q & A session began and a gentleman in front of me rose and asked Sandusky and the crowd if they knew who North Vietnamese General Giap was. The crowd was silent. He continued about how Giap has stated publicly that the reason they were able to defeat the Americans was because of John Kerry and the American war protesters. The audience though that was a good thing! The gent continued about how it was no good for America and the audience cheered again! These were sick puppies, I tell ya.
Then I rose and handed the video camera off to OPbuzz. Finally the time had come to break out my powder! I told him "Welcome Home, Del" Then I asked him when he came back from Vietnam the last time. He said 1969. Now, finally, it was time to open up...
BANG!!
I asked him how he felt when his friend John Kerry got in front of TV cameras and told the world that he was a war criminal, and that I was a war criminal, and that 2.5 million of my brothers were war criminals!?
I removed my outer shirt while was talking, revealing my Hanoi John t-shirt. I continued in a VERY LOUD VOICE that Kerry sold us out, that he didn't care whether we were republic or democrat, he just smeared us all as war criminals and he didn't say those things because they were true, he said it to set himself of for his own political future! I haven't heard ONE WORD of apology from John Kerry about his smearing all of us 33 years ago, NOT ONE WORD! He doesn't give a rats ass about veterans, he cares about JOHN KERRY, that's all! What is he going to say about these kids in Iraq now, coming home missing limbs? Is he call them war criminals too? Do you think they want him for a commander-in-chief? Do you think they want a guy to lead them that SOLD OUT his fellow veterans?? He doesn't care about veterans and you are standing up there defending him?
One of the Kerry Kool aiders yelled at me, "Maybe YOU were a war criminal!". I stared at him in disbelief. Then Sandusky asked me if I killed anybody in Vietnam. I didn't answer. I couldn't believe he would say such a thing. He asked again 'Did you kill another human being?". I yelled back, "I served my country, and I am DAMN PROUD of what I did, I was in a WAR!".
There were other folks who asked him some of the questions about their fellow crewmember Gardner who has spoken against Kerry, and he dismissed him as sour grapes. Sandusky said the Swifties were all a bunch of liars and they didn't know anything about the caring John Kerry who put puppy under his flack jacket to protect it! This line is repeated at every appearance by this Kerry Krewmember.
I can tell that they Bush bashing idiots in attendance will never be convinced that Kerry is dirt bag. They sure are convinced that Bush is EVIL. But I would 'guesstimate' that maybe 20% of the folks there were supporting out side quietly. I am sure they spread the word today about everything that transpired.
After it was over the three of us left in my SUV, with the "Vietnam Veterans Against John Kerry" and the "Veterans for BUSH" window stickers and my Florida license plate "BUSH WIN". One of them took a photo of the back window and maybe the license plate as were getting in the truck. We went to a local night spot and OPbuzz treated us to a drink. We chatted for about half hour and marveled at what we had observed.
It was quite an eventful evening and I appreciated the opportunity to meet FReeper Veritas et equitas ad Votum and chat with OPbuzz during our 3 hours of driving to and from there. The three of us are truly a 'band of brothers' after last night! There is much more to report but I guess I had better do some work before I get in hot water. I'll let OPbuzz and Veritas et equitas ad Votum fill ya in on the other details!
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
ACTUALLY - the Swift Boat Veterans - held a news conference in May, 2004. MONTHS ago, not weeks ago. It was telecast on CSPAN2. Mainstream media ignored them. There were many here at FR that did see it and I think it inflamed viewers who saw it back in May and it hung dead in the water for months and months! And Freepers didn't stand still for it, not one minute!
Mainstream media just started talking about it ONLY due to the Backlash recently. Internet news junkies have followed this and it all started at FR, as far as I'm concerned.
Folks here at FR have never ignored them; and I think they've done a heck of a job keeping it in the media. Majority of them ARE Vietnam Veterans keeping it in the news who tell the truth! That's who's kept it in the limelight. Vietnam Veterans who know what's what.
That's the story I know --- and I'm sticking to it.
The similarities between Kerry's claims and different scenes from the movie "Apocalypse Now" are amazing.
It's an easy mistake. John even thought he was Bob in regards to that little ol' Vice Chairman position. LOL.
I'm sure he'll claim his story was the basis for the movie, much as Algore claims his was the basis for Love Story.
Thank you for your service to our country.
Note to self: USE SPELL CHECK!
Now, that's another lie, I guess. I didn't hear it first hand. You mentioned he said "Today in his speech he said of the Swifties, "they've been out there for a week". I think an intentional lie to hide the fact that he's refused to defend himself for over 3 weeks, not 1."
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Well, ACTUALLY, the Swift Boat Veterans first appeared in May, 2004 on CSPAN-2. Guess their viewer-ship is pretty low, eh?
Those of us who watched it live back then were pretty bowled over with their testimonies. I wouldn't have known of it either, except for this site.
NOT ONE MAJOR TV station even gave it a sniff. They were all there, though; in attendance. Not one reported then.
LOL!
It's always been the REAL true Vietnam Veterans here at FreeRepublic, and supportors, who tell what's up.
You know, there are all the American hating sobs that are always going around saying how bad america is and how bad they hate America.
My question to them is and always has been, "If you don't like it why don't you leave? I dont see anyone holding a gun on you."
I have yet to receive an answer.
Another thing I have noticed. Very few of the bastards work for a living. And even less know who their daddy is.
My hat is off to you.
You and your partners are very brave exposing yourselves to that pond scum and sewer trash. They probably had every disease known to man and a few that weren't.
God save us if these people get control...
You said a mouthful there.
And are more correct than you realize.
Does the words Cambodia, Russia, Communist China, North Korea, and Germany in the '30s come to mind.
I should have slugged the bastard after it was over.
52 posted on 08/19/2004 11:11:31 AM PDT by Chieftain
I think you should have too.
Folks on this thread need to know that this new FReeper, Veritas et equitas ad Votum, is a young and VERY intelligent young man. He has his head screwed on correctly and his heart is definitely in the right place!
Although I was only able to spend a short time visiting with him, thee is something about him that instantly lets anyone know he is a person of great character!
This young man has recently graduated from Penn State and is seeking a commission in the armed forces of our country. He is the kind of man that anyone would seek to emulate and follow. He is the opposite of the slime-ball officer named Hanoi John Kerry!
I know that which ever branch is fortunate enough to get him, is gonna benefit immensely from his personal character and integrity.
I wish him the greatest success!
Semper Fidelis
My boss 'dinged' it because too many other cartoonists are doing that same kind of theme... sorry!
GRRRRRR.... I've been bragging about you to my friends and they are bugging me every day about when they will see it. Hmmm... what can I tell 'em?? Huh??
It better not be...ain't MUD bad enuff fer ya?!
FReegards...MUD
Great job fellas ... and thanks for the after-action report. Always smart to back yourself up with a friend and a video camera.
Yeah, I have transferred the tape to DVD and am dissimminating it to reveal the crap that went on there!
Hahahahaha!!! Would any of you 3 guys be the culprits here????
Fox & Friends Saturday, 8/21/2004 Aprox 8:40 AM
Reporter (name escapes me) stationed in D.C., reports on the Kerry campaign's FCC complaint filed against Bush/Cheney, accusing them of coordinating with the SwiftBoat Veteran's ad campaign, says this [excerpt transcribed by me from my videotape]:
"The AP reports today that a volunteer for the Kerry campaign says he picked up a flier in a Bush/Cheney campaign office in Gainesville, Florida.
Now that flier, according to this person, promotes a weekend rally by SwiftBoat Veterans for Truth.
The Kerry camp says the Bush/Cheney campaign was busted for coordinating in their smear campaign against John Kerry.
A Bush/Cheney campaign spokesman says he doesn't know how the paper wound up at a county GOP office used by Bush/Cheney volunteers.
He does say, however, the campaign would immediately object to any such flier being displayed at any Republican Headquarters."
BTTT for #119
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