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Wolf Blitzer Faux Pas!!!
CNN | 09/01/04 | vanity

Posted on 08/31/2004 9:21:49 AM PDT by Lancey Howard

Wolf Blitzer, during a roundtable discussion with two other guys, brought up the "Purple heart band-aid" gimmick used by some delegates at the GOP convention to ridicule Kerry. Wolf then said, "This kind of thing could backfire if it is viewed as a slam against veterans who DID earn their Purple Hearts."

I fell out of my chair and couldn't get to my computer fast enough to post this. Incredible faux pas by Blitzer.


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To: Lancey Howard

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! LOL!


81 posted on 08/31/2004 9:49:21 AM PDT by 7.62 x 51mm (• Veni • Vidi • Vino • Visa • "I came, I saw, I drank wine, I shopped")
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To: Lancey Howard

As one who received a Purple Heart in 1969, I think I can speak for most combat veterans when I say that those of us who received our commendations legitimately know what the "Purple Heart band-aid" means. And had Wolfie served and received a Purple Heart(and please correct me if I am wrong), he would not have made such a ridiculous comment.

Semper Fi,
Kelly


82 posted on 08/31/2004 9:49:32 AM PDT by kellynla (U.S.M.C. 1/5 1st Mar Div. Nam 69&70 Semper Fi http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnkerry.com)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

I love it when the truth slips out. :)


83 posted on 08/31/2004 9:50:05 AM PDT by pubmom (Suffering from DITS (Democrat induced tourette's syndrome)since 1992.)
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To: Lancey Howard

I didn't catch it! I think I was watching CNN at the same time, ok. I admit it, hit me with a wet noodle for watching CNN.

Not to change the subject but I was so upset at John King who roughly stated that the speeches tonite were aimed among other things to persuade people that the country is heading in the right direction and then he added, most Americans don't agree that the country is moving in the right direction. Where does he get his stats? at the same place Wolfie gets his, at the center for deceiving the public/even though WE the journalist know the truth/but let's not share it with john q public/he may misuse it and vote Republican.com

It warms the cockles of my heart to see them tell the truth when they don't mean to!!!

Good job, glad you caught it, I wonder how they are going to "fix it"


84 posted on 08/31/2004 9:50:28 AM PDT by rotundusmaximus
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To: Lancey Howard
HA! Good catch!

I'd pay money to see this news headline on Drudge:

"Wolf Blitzer sides with SwiftVets: Kerry did not earn Purple Hearts"


85 posted on 08/31/2004 9:52:44 AM PDT by Reagan is King (The modern definition of 'racist' is someone who is winning an argument with a liberal.)
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To: Lancey Howard

There are two kinds of Purple Heart awards, you know. One is the result of a serious bleeding wound, sometimes life-threatening, that requires medical attention, and is incurred while in an exchange of fire with an enemy force.

The other kind, it seems, is recognition for getting a boo-boo while horsing around playing navy or soldier. It is only necessary to cite the day report, and have some visible sign of injury due to an external piece of metal flying around at random. For those, the "Purple Heart band-aid" is perfectly appropriate.

Wolf Blitzer seems to have let the mask slip just a little bit.


86 posted on 08/31/2004 9:53:11 AM PDT by alloysteel
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To: Lancey Howard; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

LOL!
Wolf Blitzer said "Those who DID earn" meaning Kerry didn't?
LOL!


87 posted on 08/31/2004 9:54:08 AM PDT by Darksheare (Don't greet customers at the drivethrough with: "We are the Borg, resistance is futile!")
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To: Lancey Howard
Oh Lancey! ROTFLMAO!


88 posted on 08/31/2004 9:54:17 AM PDT by Conspiracy Guy (I'm Conspiracy Guy and I approve this message. "John Kerry is a liar!")
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To: Lancey Howard

I was hoping no one caught that besides me. What a fart breath, dork Wolf Blitzer is. If it wasn't for him making his mark with CNN during Operation Desert Storm he'd still be reporting on a water line break in Peoria. He owes a debt of gratitude to Bush 41.


89 posted on 08/31/2004 9:54:53 AM PDT by no dems (Hey, Hey JFK; How many lies have you told today?)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

D'oh! :)


90 posted on 08/31/2004 9:56:27 AM PDT by Excuse_My_Bellicosity (Gun-control is leftist mind-control.)
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To: Lancey Howard

Meaning, that he was NOT referring to Skerry at all.


91 posted on 08/31/2004 9:57:09 AM PDT by NYC Republican (Liberals are absolutely evil and despicable. SKerry is their leader, how appropriate.)
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To: Chieftain
Wolf then said, "This kind of thing could backfire if it is viewed as a slam against veterans who DID earn their Purple Hearts."

Meaning Kerry DIDN'T...............LOL!!!

92 posted on 08/31/2004 9:58:09 AM PDT by OXENinFLA
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To: verity

..............The Wolf steps on his reproductive appendage. Bwahaha..............
..................................


Can he lick his eyebrows too?


93 posted on 08/31/2004 9:59:10 AM PDT by rock58seg (Native New Yorkers forget 9/11/2001. Texans remember the Alamo, 3/13/1836)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

BTT!!!!!


94 posted on 08/31/2004 10:00:27 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: DadOfFive

"And DadOfFive's 42nd birthday."

Happy birthday, DadOfFive.

I'm looking at the very same number of candles on my birthday cake this fall. :)


95 posted on 08/31/2004 10:01:53 AM PDT by proud American in Canada
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To: Lancey Howard
Wolf then said, "This kind of thing could backfire if it is viewed as a slam against veterans who DID earn their Purple Hearts."

I should be astounded that the Liberals really believe it could backfire. Yesterday, It was close to unanimous on a DU thread, giddy and giggles, that it would backfire on the Republicans.

It ain't going to happen.

96 posted on 08/31/2004 10:03:12 AM PDT by demlosers
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To: NYC Republican
Meaning, that he was NOT referring to Skerry at all.

??
Uh, no. He was referring to the GOP delegates who were wearing the band-aids. He said that the wearing of those band-aids could backfire on the GOP if the wearing of those band-aids is seen as a slam against veterans "who DID earn their Purple Hearts". The clear implication being that Kerry did NOT earn HIS Purple Hearts.
You have your coffee yet this morning?

97 posted on 08/31/2004 10:03:26 AM PDT by Lancey Howard
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To: Lancey Howard

Outstanding!


98 posted on 08/31/2004 10:05:00 AM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: DadOfFive
Happy Birthday to you! Sorry I inadvertantly skipped your day.
I forgot it was aggie leap year.
99 posted on 08/31/2004 10:05:27 AM PDT by Lancey Howard (Now where's my flame suit!)
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To: Lancey Howard

thanks for posting...never watch CNN now a days


100 posted on 08/31/2004 10:06:20 AM PDT by The Wizard (DemonRATS: enemies of America)
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