Open Letter from VietNam POW USMC/USAF Col. George "Bud"

Col. George "Bud" Day ^ | August 2004 | Col. George "Bud" Day

[AFPhys]

"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."... "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."

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

[PsyOp]

Giving Aid & Comfort. Giving Aid & Comfort, pt.2

[PsyOp]

Here's a snapshot of the signs in the back of my window.

Up until the other morning, the reaction to them has been positive (at least from those that were brave enough to express a reaction to them--lots of thumbs up by passers by and comments in parking lots--though I've noticed a few mortified looks that might have been caused by my signs).

A few days ago after I parked my car and started walking to the shop where I work, I came up to a guy standing on the sidewalk next to his mini-van and parked in the spot I normally take (the back was plastered with Kerry/Edwards and USMC stickers).

As I approached him he said, "nice sign on your car." I thought he was being complimentary and smiled, and started to say hi when he "lit off". He pointed to his bumper stickers and said "I support Kerry! Am I f**king terrorist!?!"

I said I didn't call him that, but he continued yelling at me, telling me that he served 8 years in the Marines and he is no f'n terrorist (I served 11 years in the Army, my brother 12 in the Marines, my father 8 in the Navy, and my daughter is currently in Iraq with the Army).

I remained calm as this guy yelled at me and stuck his finger in my face, hoping to get a chance to explain what I meant. But, everytime I opened my mouth to speak he got louder and madder (kinda like Chris Mathews), so I stepped aside and walked past him while he continued to hurl insults at my back. Over my shoulder as I walked away I said "that's a brilliant argument!" He hurled (screamed) a final FU! and got in his van and drove off.

And thus concluded another successful dialogue with a hardcore democrat...

[PsyOp]

Here's part 1, didn't post first time for some reason.
Giving Aid & Comfort.

[Conservative4Ever]

This immpressive gentleman was called to duty in Vietnam when he was 42. Twice the age of Kerry? Or near abouts. I am so glad to hear these brave, dedicated men speaking out. My brother served in Vietnam as a Marine Corp. officer. Kerry is not, repeat not one of his favorite people. This presidential election maybe the one where the Vietnam vets get their story told with accurate information and no more lies like the kind Kerry betrayed this fellow servicemen and servicewomen with and the lies the liberal left has spewed for years.

Red

[Chieftain]

It hurst to hear of a fellow Marine that supports Kerry. But it sounds like he is proud of his Marine heritage, (as he should be), but unhappy about President Bush, so e has drank the Kerry Kool-aid.

Who knows, he may have served in Iraq, came home, got out of the Corps because he was sick of war. I understand that fully.

I hope that guy can watch Kerry's 1971 Senate testimony on C-SPAN tonight at 8:00. He might get a different view of Kerry regarding veterans.

Thanks for your service to our country, and please extend my sincerest gratitude to your daughter serving in Iraq now. I am very proud of her and all those brave Americans answering the cal to serve.

Semper Fidelis

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I'll send your regards to her. Thanks (for your service as well).

[Chieftain]

That photo is NOT from sKerry's days in country, (Vietnam). It was taken on the Mall in DC when the VVAW had gathered there to betray their fellow veterans who were still fighting in Vietnam.

[Chieftain]

I got this SWIFT BOAT VETERANS FOR TRUTH EXPOSE KERRY'S FRAUD sticker on my truck the other day. The next day on the way to work and back I got lots of honks and 'thumbs up'!

The sticker serves 2 purposes:
1 - Shows visible support for "Swift Boat Veterans For Truth" to passing motorists
2 - Gets the swiftvets.com website visible to the public, so they can and find out more about 'Hanoi John' Kerry

Made by fellow FReeper disabled vet who has a bone to pick with Kerry, like we all do!
Large (24" Wide 12" Tall) like mine
Small (12" Wide 6" Tall)
Profits go to SwiftVets.com

FReep mail for details.

[Carborundum]

This letter was recently re-published in the October 2004 issue of The Veteran's Voice, a small newspaper published in Montana and apparently distributed nationwide--I picked up a copy outside my local VA Clinic. Hadn't seen this letter before--it offers great insight by a true American hero.

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