A Swift (& deadly) response [Dims Going After Swiftees]

New York Daily News ^ | 8/25/04 | Rush & Molloy

[kattracks]

Sen. John Kerry called a member of the Swift Boat Veterans For Truth over the weekend to try to reason with him over the group's attacks on his record. But fellow Democrats aren't hesitating to try far more aggressive tactics.

A group of Democratic loyalists is compiling incriminating dossiers on the members of the veteran group - and they sent us a preview of what might be in store for Swift Boat activist James Zumwalt, son of illustrious Adm. Elmo Zumwalt - and it isn't pretty.

Zumwalt "attempted to kill himself with an overdose of prescription drugs," after the murder of his ex-wife's fiance, John Kowalczyk, according to the dossier, which is footnoted to news sources, and was "convicted of reckless driving after chasing Kowalczyk at a high speed on the highway."

Zumwalt stepped into the line of fire when he testified with the controversial Swift vets at the National Press Club in Washington last May.

What was that old chestnut about loose lips sinking ships?

[elfman2]

I’m sure this has these swift boat veterans shaking in their boots.

[marty60]

Yeah right. The Evil Dums believe in destroying people personally. Look at how they talk about Bush. Nothing new and just as evil.

[xzins]

If Zumwalt had a highly emotional personal issue at home with a broken relationship and a sucide attempt, then perhaps the Kerry campaign can explain how that relates to their service together in Vietnam?

However...once they bring up Zumwalt's marriage, doesn't that open up for scrutiny the cruel divorce of Kerry and his first wife? They will have gone on record saying that personal relationships are relevant to the campaign.

Do they really want to go there?

[OESY]

Open Letter from Bud Day:

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Dear Joe Scarborough: About John Kerry for President and the Swiftboat vets

The major issue in the Swiftboat stories is, and always has been, what John Kerry did in 1971 after he returned from Vietnam.

Kerry cast a long dark shadow over all Vietnam Veterans with his outright perjury before the Senate concerning atrocities in Vietnam. His stories to the Senate committee were absolute lies..fabrications..perjury..fantasies, with NO substance. That dark shadow has defamed the entire Vietnam War veteran population, and gave "Aid and Comfort" to our enemies..the Vietnamese Communists.

Kerry's stories were outright fabrications, and were intended for political gain with the radical left..McGovern, Teddy and Bobby Kennedy followers, Jane Fonda, Tom Hayden and the radical left who fantasized that George McGovern was going to be elected in 1972. Little wonder that returning soldiers from Vietnam were spit upon and castigated as "baby killers". A returned hero just said so.

Kerry cut a dashing figure as a war hero, lots of medals, and returned home because of multiple war wounds..even a silver star. His senate testimony confirmed what every hippie had been chanting on the streets.."Hey hey LBJ..How many kids did you kill today"? Kerry obviously was really running for political office, without announcing it...in 1971.

Until John O'Neill, himself a Swiftboat Commander, spoke out before the 1972 election against Kerry's outright deceptions, there was no one from the Swiftboat scene that could contradict Kerry' self serving lies.

I was a POW of the Vietnamese in Hanoi in 1971, and am aware that the testimony of John Kerry, the actions of Jane Fonda and Tom Hayden, and the radical left; all caused the Commies to conclude that if they hung on..they would win.

North Vietnamese General Bui Tin commented that every day the Communist leadership listened to world news over the radio to follow the growth of the anti-war movement. Visits to Hanoi by Jane Fonda and Ramsey Clark gave them confidence to hold in the face of battlefield reverses. The guts of it was that propaganda from the anti-war group was part of the Commie combat strategy.

While the Commies were hanging on, innumerable U.S. soldiers, sailors, marines and air force members were being killed in combat. Every battle wound to Americans after Kerry's misdirected testimony is related to Kerry's untruthfulness. John Kerry contributed to every one of these deaths with his lies about U.S. atrocities in Vietnam. He likewise defamed the U.S. to our allies and our supporters.

His conduct also extended the imprisonment of the Vietnamese POWs, of which I was one. I am certain of at least one POW death after his testimony, which might have been prevented with an earlier release of the POWs some 2 years after his 1971 testimony.

My friend and roommate Senator John S. McCain denounced the Swiftboat video by John O'Neill. I have a different opinion than my good friend John McCain. The Swiftboat tape is highly relevant evidence that replies directly to John Kerry's ongoing series of misrepresentation, and those tapes and the cable news shows are the only major contradictions to Kerry's postulating as a war hero.

The print press..Washington Post, NY Times, etc are avoiding the Swiftboat story because they want a democratic president.

John Kerry opened up his character as a war hero reporting for duty (Dem Convention), with a hand salute..and his band of brothers.. of which he was the chief hero. Most of his convention speech was about John Kerry..Vietnam war hero, and his band of brothers, John Kerry's character is not only fair game, it is the primary issue. His response to Swiftboats is like Bill Clinton's "is", as an answer to his lack of character.

The issue is trust. Can anyone trust John Kerry?? "Never lie, cheat, or steal" is the West Point motto. Should we elect another proven liar to lead us in wartime???

I draw a direct comparison to General Benedict Arnold of the Revolutionary War, to Lieutenant John Kerry. Both went off to war, fought, and then turned against their country. General Arnold crossed over to the British for money and position. John Kerry crossed over to the Vietnamese with his assistance to the anti-war movement and his direct liaison with the Vietnamese diplomats in Paris. His reward. Political gain. Senator. United States.

His record as a senator for twenty years has been pitiful. Conjure up, if you will, one major bill that he has sponsored.

John Kerry for President? Ridiculous. Unthinkable. Unbelievable. Outrageous.


Col. George "Bud" Day
Medal of Honor
Vietnam POW 1967-1973
Attorney 1949-2004
USMC- USA-USAF

[keats5]

They better be very careful. I don't believe the Swifies, with the probable exception of O'Neill, are considered "Public Figures" under our slander/libel laws. It takes much less to prove slander/libel against everyday citizens.

[Constantine XIII]

So the guy isn't perfect. WTH does this have to do with the price of tea in China?

[ladtx]

Zumwalt "attempted to kill himself with an overdose of prescription drugs," after the murder of his ex-wife's fiance, John Kowalczyk, according to the dossier, which is footnoted to news sources, and was "convicted of reckless driving after chasing Kowalczyk at a high speed on the highway."

I want the DNC to explain to me just exactly how this affects Kerry's Xmas in Cambodia Tour or his testimony in the Senate in 1971.

[sarasota]

You know what? All these guys knew their bio's would be up for grabs and they pushed forward anyway. I respect them more for it every day. Just shows how much hatred the Dems have for fellow Americans. Smear and slam.

[NEBO]

Kerry didn't try to stop F 9/11 movie or DU or MoveOn. I don't think he has a leg to stand on. I wonder about John Kerry, "Why the LONG face?" LOL

[Watery Tart]

This has Snakehead Carville written all over it. You can always tell, when the tone changes like this.

And I detect a faint odor of Ol' Crusty, providing info....

[rwfromkansas]

I should be getting all the affidavits and stuff that came with the Swift ads in the mail soon...will be interesting to see what is in them.

[TaxRelief]

Zumwalt's mental state is understandable given the damages inflicted on him, for so many years, at the hands of Kerry and his merry band of anti-war activists.

This particular "smear plot" will backfire.

[randita]

Bad move and SO easy to counter:

"Kerry is sliming the reputation and memory of our brave Veterans rather than confront the SBV's on the substance of their charges."

[isrul]

Compiling incriminating dossiers? These people are like the KGB. God help us if the running dog of Hanoi steals the election.

[Blood of Tyrants]

Once again, the 'Rats show that they have no honor and have completely bought into Machevelli's principle of the ends justify the means.

[Momma Lou]

Why do I get the feeling that if Kerry can't buy off these vets, he's going destroy their reputations. Kerry has enough money to make a huge difference in these men's lives. Thank goodness, most vets can't be bought off.

[Grampa Dave]

"I'm compiling incriminating dossiers on the employees of the NY Daily News and it isn't pretty. "

How about dossiers on the maggots who are in charge of what the NY Slimes oozes out each week?

[RottiBiz]

Kudos to Col. George "Bud" Day.

An outstanding letter! More of the good guys are going to be heard.

[sweetiepiezer]

This is a great letter. Is this You?

[The Toad]

Sen. John Kerry called a member of the Swift Boat Veterans For Truth over the weekend

Isn't this a violation of the 527 laws?