Kerry: I Wouldn't Respond to Nuclear Attack

Newsmax ^ | August 13, 2004 | Carl Limbacher

[VRWCer]

Kerry: I Wouldn't Respond to Nuclear Attack

John Kerry told Democrats gathered in Boston two weeks ago that he defended his country as a young soldier in Vietnam and he would defend it again as president.

But as Michael Dukakis' lieutenant governor, Kerry authored an executive order that said the state of Massachussetts would refuse to take part in any civil defense efforts in response to a nuclear attack on America. The presidential candidate was an ardent proponent of the nuclear freeze at the time, and viewed Cold War civil defense preparations as an attempt to delude the American people into thinking a nuclear exchange was survivable.

Lt. Gov. Kerry's executive order on behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts read in part:

"Whereas the existing and potential strength of nuclear weapons is such that nuclear war can neither be won nor survived, it can only be prevented; and Whereas the only effective defense against the horrors of nuclear weapons lies in their elimination and in the prevention of nuclear war or attacks, [the Commonwealth of Massachusetts] shall seek to ensure the safety of its citizens by pursuit of policies reflecting a serious commitment to prevention of nuclear war."

"Such policies," the Kerry directive continued, "shall include education of citizens concerning the real nature of nuclear war and efforts to influence national policy towards negotiation of an end to the nuclear-arms race."

The Kerry order stated emphatically, however: "No funds shall be expended by the Commonwealth for crisis relocation planning for nuclear war."

Monica Conyngham, Lt. Gov. Kerry's spokeswoman at the time, defended the controversial document, telling reporters, "We believe that [evacuation] plans are absolutely futile and that there are no safe havens from nuclear war."

Gov. Dukakis signed Kerry's "no nuclear defense" executive order into law on June 28, 1984.

[Mark17]

If FrankenKerry was around during the days of Nikita Khruschev, we'd be speaking Russian now.

Or, perhaps there would not be anyone left here to learn any language. With Kerry, the entire US might be a smoking hole in the ground.

[Dallas59]

Let's change all those "nuclear attack" words into "terrorists attack" and you
have JfnSkerry today.

[UCANSEE2]

Bush isn't doing anything except playing nice

I disagree with your take on what President Bush should do.

He is doing what he should be doing.

Campaigning for President based on his own abilities and accomplishments, and running this country.

Any offensive posture would be fuel for the MSM, and besides, he is basing his actions on CHRISTIAN morals.

Besides, Kerry is doing a good job ruining his own campaign.

Afterward, maybe President Bush can have Kerry pursued legally/prosecution wise.

[JTHomes]

Kerry: "Car wrecks are the unavoidable consequence of highway travel. Therefore, instead of spending money on fire and ambulance support for the inevitable crashes, we will spend money to encourage walking."

[oldleft]

"Such policies," the Kerry directive continued, "shall include education of citizens..."

Holy crap, this is the creepiest thing I've ever read. If Kerry wins, prepared to be "educated."

[ProtectOurFreedom]

You passed the hidden test, 10 mm! LOL

[blackeagle]

it is just sad that this will nver get any play in the MSM

[Centurion2000]

Kerry: I Wouldn't Respond to Nuclear Attack

Yet another thing that will cost him the election if it is published.

[doc30]

"Campaigning for President based on his own abilities and accomplishments, and running this country."

And that's why the Swift Boat ads are so effective. They are produced by a thrid party. If Bush aired those ads attacking Kerry, Bush would not look Presidential. Remember, Bush even said Kerry honorably served in the military. By doing this, Bush does look like the bigger man and the third party (the Swift Boat guys) can do the attacks. When Kerry counter attacks, Kerry loses twice: once because the ads are true and hit home and second because Kerry's Presidential stature shrinks. No one likes a whiner for President.

[EQAndyBuzz]

"She said she had eight children...that's right-8...and she's voting for Kerry because her children don't have health insurance!!! "

She can always take them to the emergency room and make us foot the bill.

[The_Media_never_lie]

It is scary because obviously, Kerry's ideolgy overrules his common sense.

[RightWhale]

an attempt to delude the American people into thinking a nuclear exchange was survivable.

It would be, though, for those not immediately vaporized.

[libs_kma]

I'm suspicous and outraged at the timing of using the Senators own words against him in a political campaign. /sarcasm

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

One would think this statement would have been addressed by the fair and balanced (NOT!!) debate moderators.

[rocksblues]

shall seek to ensure the safety of its citizens by pursuit of policies reflecting a serious commitment to prevention of nuclear war

And his plan now will be?

[dannyboy72]

Mr. Kerry,

There's no way to end poverty either, so there's no reason to spend Commonwealth money on it either! Please send me my refund check!

Concerned Citizen

[EdReform]

BTTT

[backhoe]

[American in Israel]

Kerry authored an executive order that said the state of Massachussetts would refuse to take part in any civil defense efforts in response to a nuclear attack on America.

He is not saying here he will not defend America, he is saying here he will let the general public be killed off. Civil Defense efforts are the efforts by the Leaders of the Nation to save the lives of the unwashed masses. Kerry is just putting into legislation the elitist views of his "rich" status. If you can't find a rich woman to marry and exploit, you just deserve to die...

[blitzgig]

This simply gives a little extra insight into how messed up Kerry's mind is.