Posted on 08/19/2004 10:35:13 PM PDT by ambrose
August 20, 2004
Shays: Bush Ought to Denounce Vietnam War Group's Attacks on Kerry
U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays believes President Bush ought to denounce attacks by a group of Vietnam War veterans against Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, USA Today reported.
The newspaper quoted Shays, who faces Westport Democratic First Selectwoman Diane G. Farrell in the November election, as saying: "If you served in Vietnam, you're an American hero. Case closed."
He added, "I just don't think that that's how the president is going to win or lose."
Shays, in an interview, said there's no shortage of "more meaningful and credible criticism" to aim at Kerry, such as his 1991 vote against a resolution authorizing force to get Saddam Hussein out of Kuwait, USA Today said.
STFU Chris.
Shays ought to keep his pie hole shut.
It is funny the dems have all their people out helping Kerry. But all our guys are out helping Kerry. What gives??
Stay out of this maroon
Lt. William Calley anyone?
And Kerry certainly didn't believe that about his fellow Vets, whom he accused of being guilty of crimes against humanity.
Once again, showing the GOP members do not know when to keep their damn mouths shut. Did the demos come up with goodie bags for the RINOs? This is a party that refuses to know how to win.
Right on schedule. Next, Chuck Hagle, Arlen Specter, Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins.
So the Swift Boat Vets who oppose Kerry are American heroes and Rep. Shays believes that American heroes shouldn't be questioned as to their conduct. So I'm sure he'll now call on the DNC and its subsidiaries such as the Pimes and Tost to stop attacking the Swift Boat Vets.
Frankly, it's none of President Bush's business what an independent group says or thinks about Kerry's service. Why should he condemn something when he's in no position to confirm or deny what they are saying.
Personally, I'm counting on the mainstream media to investigate this and find out the truth (sarcasm).
Shays' position and remarks causes me to be suspicious. What is he hiding? Is he fearful of some investigation into his past?
Something from Shakespeare: 'Me thinks through protesteth too much...'
Chris Shays should Shut up and mind his own business....
Shay's ought to denounce Soros, moveon.fraud and the litany
of other left wing sponsors of vicious ads on Bush/Cheney.
He's fearful of losing his seat to a Dem challenger as the article implies.
I was wondering the same thing earlier today. It seems many Pubbies are out defending the Kerry side.
Someone wrote a few weeks ago that the Pubbies (especially Senators) are so fearful of upsetting the Dems and then losing seats and becoming the minority party. It seems they are selling their souls early to avoid some future potential political backlash.
Chrissy Shays ought to take a midol, sip on a LARGE mug of chamomile tea, and get a BALL IMPLANT.
[Anyone NO ONE But Bush!]
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