Kerry slams 'refusal to serve'

http://www.theaustralian.news.com ^ | 04sep04 = 07 October 2004 rerun reprint ? | AP, AFP old status quo {ghost author}

[ATOMIC_PUNK]

Kerry slams 'refusal to serve'
AP, AFP
04sep04

NEW YORK: Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry declared he had taken enough "incoming" yesterday and blasted back at his Republican antagonists by suggesting George W. Bush and Vice-President Dick Cheney were draft dodgers.

In his toughest counter-punch of the campaign, the decorated war hero said he was not going to have his military qualifications questioned by "those who refused to serve" in the Vietnam War.

"For the past week, they attacked my patriotism and my fitness to serve as commander in chief ... well, here's my answer," Senator Kerry said in Ohio.

"I'm not going to have my commitment to defend this country questioned by those who refused to serve when they could have and by those who have misled the nation into Iraq.

"Let me tell you in no uncertain terms what makes someone unfit for office and unfit for duty. Misleading our nation into war in Iraq makes you unfit to lead our country.

"Doing nothing while this nation loses millions of jobs makes you unfit to lead this country. Letting 45 million Americans go without health care for four years makes you unfit to lead this country.

"Letting the Saudi royal family control the price of oil for Americans makes you unfit to lead this country."

Mr Bush spent the Vietnam War in the Texas Air National Guard, and had faced accusations that even then he was absent without leave for long periods. Mr Cheney received five deferments and once explained that he had "other priorities".

[WideGlide]

What was the draft status of Senator Hair Helmet of NC? Huhhhhhhhh Mr. Kerry

[Prophet in the wilderness]

SIGN THE 180 KERRY.
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KERRY ? THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO KNOW

SIGN THE 180 SIGN THE 180 SIGN the 180 SIGN THE 180 SIGN THE 180 SIGN THE 180 SIGN THE 180 SIGN THE 180 SIGN THE 180

[Prophet in the wilderness]

HOW IRONIC

[dalebert]

Kerry needs to sign 180.

[bd476]

wideglide said: "Notice the limited range of motion due to the horrible shrapnel wounds to his legs. Poor guy."

ROFLOL!

[Brownie74]

I don't know what to say about Kerry other than he is a fool. Lets pray for a Bush win so that this character will fade away into the sunset. Then we have to worry about Hillary in 2008. Jeeezzz!!

[Prophet in the wilderness]

yea,, I agree,,, reminds me of that weasle on the movie TITANTIC .

[Eagle Eye]

Not if he brings his spouse as a second.

[Eagle Eye]

You've just described his position on every issue!!!

180 180 180 180....

[Martin Tell]

Looks like sKerry is goose-stepping in the photo.

Are we sure he did not serve in Stalingrad rather than 'Nam?

[sweetiepiezer]

This sounds like the Clinton groups work. They will stop at nothing to get him in.

My God, were not some of you shocked that Clinton beat George H. Bush.

We have to do everything now that is in our power to help "W" or we are hung.

Be scared, be very scared.

Prayer hard people, pray very hard.

[pyx]

Draft dodger vs traitorous Commie.
History says we pick the draft dodger

I truly hope you are not inferring that either President Bush or Vice-President Cheney were draft dodgers as neither one was. Although, I can see that in the article sKerry doesn't actually name names.

[Socrates1]

For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.

-Swiftboat Vets ads, books and visibilty

-Stolen Honor TV broadcasts

-Proof of Kerry's, less than honorable discharge cleansed by Carter (coming soon)

-The Federalist petition (165,000 signatures) calling for indictment for anti-war activities

-Career Meltdown ==> "AlGorification"

Don't try to be a hero - old adage

[sweetiepiezer]

ping this and keep it on top.everyone must read it

[Beckwith]

Methinks he protestest too much.

[Beckwith]

What is John Kerry hiding? Why doesn't he sign the Standard Form 180 and release his military service and medical records to the public?

Join the petition.

http://www.SignForm180.com

[Salamander]

Could be...I just pictured him punting the runt...:)

[R. Scott]

"The Vice-President even called me unfit for office last night. I guess I'll leave it up to the voters whether five deferments make someone more qualified to defend this nation than two tours of duty.

Hanoi John is still trying to pawn off his few months cruising the Pacific on the Gridley and his few weeks in country in Viet Nam as TWO TOURS!!!???

[Prophet in the wilderness]

yes


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let's hope it's soon, and he trows chairs, and they have to get some straightjackets.

[R. Scott]

I met a lot of troops with “NG” and in front of their service numbers over there.