Kerry did acknowledge to his receptive audience...that's all you need to read to tell you he's nothing but a kerry whore
Posted on 09/18/2004 8:16:45 PM PDT by kddid
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (9/17/2004) — Sen. John Kerry said he would give the National Guard a more significant role in homeland security if he is elected the 44th president of the United States in November.
“As president I will recognize that homeland security is a Constitutionally-mandated mission of the National Guard,” the Democratic candidate told more than 3,000 Guard leaders and other members on Sept. 16. “In addition to their current duties overseas, I will assign Guard units an additional mission to a standing joint task force commanded by a general from the Guard.”
Kerry, a Navy veteran decorated many times for his service during the war in Vietnam, addressed the 126th National Guard Association of the United States General Conference and Exhibition two days after President George W. Bush addressed the same assembly at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
“This task force will prepare, and execute, a coordinated strategy for homeland security, working with the states and the federal government to react in times of crisis,” Kerry explained. “While our military can’t solve the entire homeland security challenge, the National Guard can make a real difference in protecting America from terrorism.”
Kerry did acknowledge to his receptive audience that he knows the many ways that Guard members are already engaged in the global war on terrorism in this country and in Iraq and Afghanistan. “Today, 40 percent of our forces in Iraq are from the Guard and Reserve,” he said.
“I came out here because I wanted to look you in the eye and say ‘thank you.’ Thank you for your service; thank you for caring; thank you for the sacrifices you and your families make for our country,” said the fourth-term U.S. senator from Massachusetts.
“I come from a state with a great tradition of service and a great understanding of who you are,” he added. “You can’t live in the shadow of Bunker Hill, Lexington Green, the bridge at Concord, and not know the meaning of Minutemen and citizen service to country.”
“I was pleased that Sen. Kerry understands and appreciates the role of the citizen-Soldier that has always served this country so well in times of peace and war,” said Lt. Gen. H Steven Blum, chief of the National Guard Bureau.
His service in the Navy “means he understands us in a way that only a fellow comrade in arms can understand us,” said Maj. Gen. Gus Hargett, chairman of the Guard association’s board, while introducing Kerry.
Kerry served two tours of duty in Vietnam. On his second tour he volunteered to serve on a swift boat in the river deltas, one of the most dangerous assignments of the war. His duty there earned him a Silver Star, a Bronze Star for valor and three Purple Hearts.
National Guard Association officials explained why it was important for both presidential candidates to the address the conference during this election year.
“We sent both of the candidates invitations so they would know that we not only defend our nation’s values, we are also active participants in the most precious of American ideals – democracy,” explained Hargett.
“We need to hear directly from the people who want to be our commander in chief for the next four years. Only that way will we be able to make a truly informed choice in November,” said retired Brig. Gen. Stephen Koper, the association’s president.
“The candidates have come to know that their message will be taken back to thousands of Guard communities nationwide,” Koper added. “That makes our conference a strategic venue and particularly important this year as the military is a key campaign issue.”
Kerry was the fourth consecutive Democratic presidential nominee to address a Guard association conference. He followed President Bill Clinton, who spoke in 1992 and ’96, and then-Vice President Al Gore who addressed the assembly via satellite in 2000 at Atlantic City, N.J.
Kerry acknowledged many of the problems that Guard troops and their families have encountered while participating in the massive deployments during the three years since terrorists attacked this country on Sept. 11, 2001. One of them was health care benefits.
“When you sign up for the Guard you should be eligible for TRICARE every day that you serve – before, during and after mobilization – end of story,” he said.
Guard members need to be treated fairly, he asserted, because “the reach of today’s Guard is unlike anytime before. In Iraq, Afghanistan and the Balkans, you have been mobilized in record numbers for extended lengths of time.
“Gone are the days when you could tell your family that it would be just six months, just nine months, just a year. Today we’ve got people doing multiple deployments – serving 18, 20, even 22 months.”
He also praised the Guard for continuing to answer the call during more traditional domestic emergencies such as floods, wildfires and tornadoes.
“In the past few weeks, thousands of you have been in the eye of the storm, preparing for Hurricane Charlie, Hurricane Frances and Hurricane Ivan – and afterwards helping our citizens rebuild their lives,” Kerry said.
“Behind the headlines, through countless acts of courage, honor and quiet sacrifice, all of you keep America safe – reporting for duty on a moment’s notice,” he added.
The National Guard is “ready, reliable, essential and accessible,” said Kerry while repeating the Guard’s new watchwords. “Nothing could make us more proud.”
Master Sgt. Bob Haskell really wrote a puff piece.
Disgusting.
Words of honey from a traitor.
Kerry is so stupid. That's like telling the marines that they will be assigned front line positions.
John
Just a little inside scoop from the Guard convention. Attendees were basically told their attendance at Kerry's speech was mandetory. They were also warned against making any protests during his speech. Despite that, actual attendance was minimal, and many left once Kerry started babbling. One attendee did boo when Kerry basically called Bush a liar, and that guy had the dogs sic'ed on him. Bottomline, Kerry's support among the National Guard is about a quarter inch deep and even less wide. Anyone actually in the room he was speaking in, had no doubt how much he is hated by the folks he was addressing. And that includes Kerry. The icy cold atmosphere may not have been obvious through media filters, but rest assured, Kerry felt it.
Nice to see the Guard giving such respect for a guy who spends his time calling Guard service "sitting out the war".
How did this guy come up with 3000 in attendance when the number was far less? Can't we even count on a enlisted man in the Guard to write a factual story. This is disgusting and whoever ordered them to attend should be removed from his position IMHO.
WTF. Did they do an equivalent puff piece on Bush's visit to the convention?
The people who run the guard have to be polite to a presidential candidate, because he could make a lot of trouble for them if he were elected. They owe it to their men to grease the wheels. But this is over the top.
So, after complaining about Bush "over-extending" our National Guard units...Jean Francois Kerry promises the National Guard that he will over-extend them!
All reports I've read is that Hari Kerry BOMBED when he addressed the Guard.
Kerry did acknowledge to his receptive audience...that's all you need to read to tell you he's nothing but a kerry whore
Check out the post just before this one.
Said about Kerry...
“I was pleased that Sen. Kerry understands and appreciates the role of the citizen-Soldier that has always served this country so well in times of peace and war,” said Lt. Gen. H Steven Blum, chief of the National Guard Bureau.
Said about President Bush...
“His remarks were outstanding. They were focused. They were very motivating to the citizen-Soldiers and Airmen that he depends on very strongly to defend the homeland both here at home and abroad,” said Blum.
"Outstanding" is the grade you want in any branch of the military.
This conference was for National Guard OFFICERS. What the heck is MSGT Haskell doing writing it up?
Kerry says: “While our military can’t solve the entire homeland security challenge, the National Guard can make a real difference in protecting America from terrorism.”
Kerry you ding dong, they already are making a difference. They are serving in Afganistan, Iraq, etc. Taking the fight to the enemy before he can bring it to our shores again.
Kerry further writes: “You can’t live in the shadow of Bunker Hill, Lexington Green, the bridge at Concord, and not know the meaning of Minutemen and citizen service to country.”
Oh my, time to get out the hip boots...it is really getting deep in here.
Question: Was Kerry in the Navy Reserves or in the Navy? If in the Reserves, how come even a Master Sgt. refers to him being in the 'Navy'?
If I were attending; I'd have asked our men to just stand as Kerry approached. Then, as he began speaking, we would have turned our backs to this traitorist bastard. At the end of his diatribe, we would leave silently for the parking lot, and drive away. I'd snub that bastard Kerry to the nth degree. No one can blame it on W, Cheney, Rummy, Condi, Ashcroft, Powell, or anyone! One man's decision to applaud one's remarks, or repond differently are a simple response to the message. Bingo. Nuff said?
"Kerry further writes: “You can’t live in the shadow of Bunker Hill, Lexington Green, the bridge at Concord, and not know the meaning of Minutemen and citizen service to country.”
Oh my, time to get out the hip boots...it is really getting deep in here."
Simply put, Kerry is in the flip mode before the flop.
“As president I will recognize that homeland security is a Constitutionally-mandated mission of the National Guard,”
First mistake, Senator - show me in the Constitution where Homeland Security is at. DHS is a creation of the Executive Branch - of which YOU SHALL NEVER BE IN CHARGE OF!
“In addition to their current duties overseas, I will assign Guard units an additional mission to a standing joint task force commanded by a general from the Guard.”
We've already GOT standing joint tasks forces, IN ALL FIFTY STATES - and they're all commanded by the State TAG's, so blow it out yourass!
Kerry, a Navy veteran decorated many times for his service during the war in Vietnam, addressed the 126th National Guard Association of the United States General Conference and Exhibition two days after President George W. Bush addressed the same assembly at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Can't do anything first, eh, Senator? nothing like sloppy seconds after the CinC...
“This task force will prepare, and execute, a coordinated strategy for homeland security, working with the states and the federal government to react in times of crisis,” Kerry explained. “While our military can’t solve the entire homeland security challenge, the National Guard can make a real difference in protecting America from terrorism.”
Jaysus H. Krist!! We're already DOING that! We've had Noble Eagle in effect since 12 SEP 01 - border missions, MSCA taskers, Title 10 and 32 activations - and you're trying to say YOU'LL do something??? What, blue helmets?
Kerry did acknowledge to his receptive audience
BWAHAAHAAAA!!! (sorry)
that he knows the many ways that Guard members are already engaged in the global war on terrorism in this country and in Iraq and Afghanistan. “Today, 40 percent of our forces in Iraq are from the Guard and Reserve,” he said.
AND Afghanistan, AND Uzbekistan, AND Bosnia, AND the Sinai - but the DNC doesn't care about them - only Iraq, right?
“I came out here because I wanted to look you in the eye and say ‘thank you.’ Thank you for your service; thank you for caring; thank you for the sacrifices you and your families make for our country,” said the fourth-term U.S. senator from Massachusetts.
“I come from a state with a great tradition of service and a great understanding of who you are,” he added. “You can’t live in the shadow of Bunker Hill, Lexington Green, the bridge at Concord, and not know the meaning of Minutemen and citizen service to country.”
But you're willing to call us draft dodgers, and war criminals, and other words I don't care to hear!
“I was pleased that Sen. Kerry understands and appreciates the role of the citizen-Soldier that has always served this country so well in times of peace and war,” said Lt. Gen. H Steven Blum, chief of the National Guard Bureau.
Schilling for your new boss, General?
His service in the Navy “means he understands us in a way that only a fellow comrade in arms can understand us,” said Maj. Gen. Gus Hargett, chairman of the Guard association’s board, while introducing Kerry.
You're pushing retirement too, aincha?
“We sent both of the candidates invitations so they would know that we not only defend our nation’s values, we are also active participants in the most precious of American ideals – democracy,” explained Hargett. “When you sign up for the Guard you should be eligible for TRICARE every day that you serve – before, during and after mobilization – end of story,” he said.
WE ALREADY ARE, DUMBASS!!!
He also praised the Guard for continuing to answer the call during more traditional domestic emergencies such as floods, wildfires and tornadoes.
“In the past few weeks, thousands of you have been in the eye of the storm, preparing for Hurricane Charlie, Hurricane Frances and Hurricane Ivan – and afterwards helping our citizens rebuild their lives,” Kerry said.
And you and your Breck Girl show up like the ambulance chasers you are, drinking the human misery up and trying to piss it out as votes, you contemptible sonufabich!
“Behind the headlines, through countless acts of courage, honor and quiet sacrifice, all of you keep America safe – reporting for duty on a moment’s notice,” he added.
WHAT HEADLINES??? Who's putting these headlines out - not you, or your jackals in the MSM!! We've got to go digging for anything worthy of note that's good and proud, not that we'd get it from YOU!!!
The National Guard is “ready, reliable, essential and accessible,” said Kerry while repeating the Guard’s new watchwords. “Nothing could make us more proud.”
And you STILL can't come up with anything of your own, you wretched little Socialist paper-hanging bastard!!!
"Question: Was Kerry in the Navy Reserves or in the Navy? If in the Reserves, how come even a Master Sgt. refers to him being in the 'Navy'?"
Answer Kerry was an active duty officer with a reserve commission. In all branches of the armed forces, most junior officers have reserve commissions and don't get a "regular" commission until they obtain the rank of major (in Army, Air Force, Marines) or Lieutenant Commander in the Navy. Federal law only allows the military to have a limited number of "regular" commissions. It is an old dinosaur way of doing things.
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