Posted on 09/05/2004 12:49:38 PM PDT by kattracks
The deplorable and cowardly acts on September 3, 2004 by Islamic terrorists in their siege of a Russian school and the ensuing massacre of over 350 children and their mothers has been condemned by almost the entire world. The details now coming out - the terrorists denying children food and water for 3 days, forcing them to drink their own urine; making a mother to choose which of her children she could take with her in their release of a handful of hostages; shooting fleeing hostages, many of them young children, in the back after bombs went off inside the school; laughing as children passed out from thirst and hunger; and telling children that they would kill their elders if they cried out - are horrific. The acts challenge the imagination to comprehend what it was like. The acts are almost surreal, transcending the boundaries between dreams and reality.
Even the Arab world is publicly condemning these barbaric acts. It seems that they recognize that the slaughter of innocent women and children is certain to inflict irreversible damage to the World's perception of the Islamic faith.
President Bush was quick to condemn the acts, and immediately called President Putin to offer his support, sympathy and prayers. Virtually all world leaders did the same, despite the shock and horror of an incident defying human comprehension.
Almost all.
John Kerry has yet to address the issue. Perhaps out of fear that this will highlight the issue of terrorism, an issue which clearly sways the American people toward supporting President Bush. Perhaps it is out of the anger toward the Bush Campaign that seems to have blinded the Democratic Candidate to anything but a focus on winning an election. Perhaps he is paralyzed, as he was when he first received the news of 9/11, from proffering any response. Or perhaps it is because the Candidate has a blind spot in both his heart and mind when it comes to the slaughter of innocents.
I have checked all of his speeches, his website, and have searched the internet to see if Kerry addressed the barbaric acts in Russia. Nothing. Over 24 hours after the fact, not a word.
One who wishes to lead a country and who claims to be more sensitive to global politics than our current Administration would have, at the very least, taken a brief pause to address this abomination. Such a vile and despicable act cries for condemnation from all leaders. Yet, the man who would be king remains mute.
The war on terror is not just our war. Our current President fully understands that. No place in the World is safe from the wrath of the bigotry and hatred of Islamic extremists. We are a world under siege from an insidious enemy who justifies murder, torture and genocide under the name of a religion. The slaughter of non-Muslims is justified by their militant religious leaders as an act which allows them to fulfill their religious obligations and their place in Paradise.
Through his silence on this incident, John Kerry is giving the American people a very real and chilling glimpse into how he deals with terror. He ignores it when it suits his purpose. Whatever his motivation, he has buried his head in the sand and has ignored one of the most evil acts of our time.
Over 30 years ago, John Kerry launched his political career by falsely claiming under oath that those who served in Vietnam were akin to the hordes of Genghis Khan, with claims of torture, rape and the killing of innocents. Kerry may have reported for duty in his acceptance of the Democratic nomination for President of the U.S., but he is AWOL on terror.
Senator Kerry's failure to quickly and decisively rail against the butchering of women and children in Russia gives America precious intelligence not only into the Candidate's views on terror, but more importantly into his character. Frankly, his silence speaks volumes about his lack of leadership abilities and is inexcusable in light of the unthinkable carnage that demanded and continues to demand a response.
A note to the citizens of Russia: We grieve with you, and understand your pain and suffering. We are with you in our common goal to obliterate those who have no conscience. And please understand that John Kerry is not indicative of the values of our Country. We are a nation united, despite the U.S. Democratic Party's attempt to divide it. We are with you, and may God Bless you and your great Country.
Jim Manion is a freelance writer, and a retired Major in the US Army Reserves Military Police Corps.
the silence is deafening
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Let Kerry come out and point to the names on the Vietnam Memorial Wall that are the names of war criminals! These sycophants that are supporting his 1971 claims need to answer as well. Which of our Vietnam war dead are war criminals?
I have the answer to the ultimate question of this campaign. It may seem like I'm being smug, but it's reality. This story only adds to the correctness of this position.
Why won't Kerry win in November?
Because he's a JERK!
He was fast to comment on Bill Clinton, fast on the hurricanes, fast on job numbers, fast on every comment Prese. Bush makes...But a major tragedy and he's off wind-surfing, too busy to care. Compassionate liberalism.
Kerry shows his true colors to the world.
The following is now up on his website:
Teresa and I are deeply saddened by the tragic deaths and injuries of so many young schoolchildren, their families and teachers at Middle School No. 1 in Beslan, North Ossetia. Our prayers and sympathy are with the people of Russia in these days of immense grief.
The tragedy in Beslan follows a horrific series of terrorist attacks in Russia. Americans stand united with the people of Russia against terrorism and share the Russian peoples grief and mourning at these senseless deaths.
I thought it was interesting that he speaks of mourning and pain, but not of fighting back.
I feel much safer now.
Licorice: What you don't understand is that Kerry and the DNC
support the Chechens and the Iranian Mullahs.
Check with Zbignew Brezinski or Carter."
That was my generation, and I remember reading the charges in the MSM of the late 60's and early 70's about American war criminals. So I too demand to know, who are these war criminals? Give us names, Senator Kerry, or retract the original accusations!
Oh, but carving off the heads of innocent civilians who were helping rebuild Iraq wasn't?
Perhaps he's waiting for one of his minions to find a way to blame the massacre on Bush.
This ultimate horror story reveals the true nature of Islamic terrorists. It should serve as a wakeup call -- if we don't protect our borders and start deporting illegal aliens and undesirable immigrants, this story will be repeated in this country.
Check out the John F. Kerry Timeline. Email it to your friends.
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Does anyone know if Kerry has ever been to the Vietnam Memorial Wall at all?
all of the Above, plus the FACT that skerry is a mean ,nasty,vicious, gigilo, evil dum, that doesn't give a damn about the peasants. Remember in 71 he said the VN didn't need Democracy, they just wanted to work in their rice paddies. He is the poster boy for elitist pigs.
Even though I agree with his statements, I absolutely hate it when he releases statements like that as if he is speaking for and representing me to the world:
"Americans stand united with the people of Russia..."
What a tangled web Senator Putz has woven for himself. After accusing every Vietnam soldier of war crimes and atrocities exactly how is he supposed to react in the face of REAL war crimes and atrocities? He is in a terrbile position of his own making. Silence makes him seem callous and speaking out only serves to highlight his own idiotic statements. Not to mention it brings to everyone's mind his intent to wage a sensitive war on terrorism.
Kerry is stuck to fly paper.
The Swifties just may have singlehandedly changed the course of history!
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