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Kerry tells magazine he'd dump terror colors
Houston Chronicle ^ | October 21, 2004 | AP

Posted on 10/20/2004 10:47:17 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife

NEW YORK -- Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry says he would discontinue the color-coded terror alerts issued by the Department of Homeland Security and find "some more thoughtful way of alerting America," according to an interview in Rolling Stone magazine.

"I think Americans, sadly, laugh at it," Kerry said, referring to the alerts in an interview to be published Friday in Rolling Stone. "They don't know what to do."

Kerry said he felt "a sense of bitter disappointment" by the ads run by the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth that questioned his conduct and the medals he received as a naval lieutenant during the Vietnam War. But he insisted he and others had dealt effectively with the ad controversy, despite widespread criticism that his campaign had been slow to respond.

"Look, when people hold up something that's a complete and total lie, it takes a few days to show people and convince them. We did. They've been completely discredited," Kerry said. "I was surprised that the media, even when they knew it was lies, continued to cover it and treat it as entertainment."

Normally fit and athletic, Kerry said that the lengthy presidential campaign had left him in the worst shape he'd been in many years. And he lashed out at critics who made fun of his decision to windsurf during the Republican National Convention, saying "it shows how pathetic and diversionary they are."

As for pop culture, Kerry said his favorite songs were "Satisfaction," Jumpin' Jack Flash" and "Brown Sugar" by the Rolling Stones, and that his favorite album was "Abbey Road" by the Beatles. His favorite Vietnam-related movie is "The Deer Hunter."

A Bruce Springsteen fan, Kerry said he was "elated" that Springsteen had agreed to appear in several Vote for Change concerts promoting Kerry's candidacy.

"To have him out there is both a privilege and exciting -- I hope it has an impact on the outcome," he said.

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www.rollingstone.com


TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: election; kerry; kerrywot; leadership; terroralert; terrorism; wot
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To: bd476

Local news showed nothing but flooded roads.


41 posted on 10/20/2004 11:34:09 PM PDT by onyx (John "F" Kerry deserves to be the final casualty of the Vietnam War - Re-elect Bush/Cheney)
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To: lainie; HangFire; djf; ErnBatavia; dalereed; agitator; Bonaparte

Ping to Post #28.


42 posted on 10/20/2004 11:36:01 PM PDT by bd476
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
..some more thoughtful way of alerting America,"

Pastels perhaps.

Hot Pink if Homosexuals are being targeted for nuclear annihilation. Navajo White if Native Americans are being targeted. French White if we decide to just surrender to Al Quieda.

43 posted on 10/20/2004 11:36:30 PM PDT by P-Marlowe
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

That is a hardball interview if I've ever read one... He must have been quivering in his boots at some of those questions...


44 posted on 10/20/2004 11:40:03 PM PDT by undeniable logic
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To: undeniable logic
He must have been quivering in his boots at some of those questions...

Oh yeah. I'm quivering in anger just reading 'em.

45 posted on 10/20/2004 11:43:41 PM PDT by Truthbringer
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To: EGPWS
I'd like to know how Teresa plans to continue giving millions to her environmentalist wacko groups if she's ((shudder)) the First Lady. Her assest should be put in a blind trust. She influenced her first husband regarding issues she's involved with. I have no doubt Kerry agrees with her on so many extreme positions. There never has been a proper accounting of how much and where she contributes her money.

The MSM doesn't seem to mind that they aren't getting the story or informing the electorate. OR demanding she release her tax returns. OR demanding that Kerry release his military records.

GOSH if Laura Bush had a "real job" the MSM would sure as hell be demanding she report where her money went.

46 posted on 10/20/2004 11:45:35 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Truthbringer

It's not an interview it's a blessing.


47 posted on 10/20/2004 11:49:40 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
The MSM doesn't seem to mind that they aren't getting the story or informing the electorate.

It has the affect of turning one into a MSM cynic. (trust me I know!)

48 posted on 10/20/2004 11:51:29 PM PDT by EGPWS
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
The MSM doesn't seem to mind that they aren't getting the story or informing the electorate.

It has the affect of turning one into a MSM cynic. (trust me I know!)

49 posted on 10/20/2004 11:52:33 PM PDT by EGPWS
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To: Cincinatus' Wife; PhilDragoo; Happy2BMe; MeekOneGOP; potlatch; onyx; ntnychik



SLICE & DICE       CUT & RUN  
PRE-EMPTOR?    RESPONDER?

















DO YOU PAY ONLY 12½% FED INCOME TAXES?

                   
50 posted on 10/21/2004 12:05:47 AM PDT by devolve ( -HEINZ-KERRY - LIFESTYLES Of The RICH & FLAMING! - http://pro.lookingat.us/ThisOldDump.html --)
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To: EGPWS

LOL

The MSM has a way of doing that!


51 posted on 10/21/2004 12:11:29 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: bd476
"Kerry tells magazine he'd dump terror colors"

Without reading the article, let me guess -- either TeKAYzah complained that the colors clashed with her wardrobe or the color-blind are threatening to sue under the ADA. Am I right?

52 posted on 10/21/2004 12:31:56 AM PDT by Bonaparte (twisting slowly, slowly in the wind...)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Kerry tells magazine he'd dump terror colors

Too bad he didn't do that in 1971 when he marched under an NLF banner into Washington DC with the VVAW.


Kerry chit-chatting with mass murderer under bust of Ho Chi Minh.


53 posted on 10/21/2004 12:37:04 AM PDT by ppaul
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To: Bonaparte
LOL! Your guess is as good as mine. I did not read the first post of this thread... this post (#28) from Onyx is why I pinged you:

Onyx wrote:

"Just received this from my childhood best girlfriend.

We have two candidates who both want to be President. I have the perfect solution. Mr. Bush has been President for four years, so let's re-elect him and take advantage of his experience as Commander-in-Chief.

On the other hand Mr Kerry says he knows how to solve the problems in Iraq. So, let's elect him President of Iraq.

This should be more to his liking since Iraq has twelve presidential palaces. This would be much more in line with his lavish life style.

All in favor say aye.

Bless You!

Julie"

54 posted on 10/21/2004 12:40:36 AM PDT by bd476
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To: ppaul

***...Kerry, in office only a few months and with no consultation with the administration or the State Department, decided to negotiate with Ortega. He and Harkin walked away from Nicaragua with an agreement for direct talks with Washington. President Reagan flatly rejected it. ...***

Source

55 posted on 10/21/2004 12:58:36 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: bd476

Thanks, bd. I like your friend's idea. Not sure how much the Iraqis would like it, but let's pack him over there and see what kind of reception he gets.


56 posted on 10/21/2004 1:52:55 AM PDT by Bonaparte (twisting slowly, slowly in the wind...)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

I missed in the story where he says just what exactly he would replace it with. is this another one of his "I have a plan" canards?


57 posted on 10/21/2004 7:17:29 AM PDT by BenLurkin (We have low inflation and and low unemployment.)
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To: PhilDragoo

Thanks! I love it! And smarting butts on Nov. 3rd.


58 posted on 10/21/2004 6:33:00 PM PDT by FreeKeys (A TRAITOR for President? NEVER! Besides, nutcase Scary Kerry wants to give nuclear fuel to Iran!)
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To: FreeKeys; Cincinatus' Wife; MeekOneGOP; devolve; potlatch; onyx; ntnychik; Watery Tart; ...

59 posted on 10/21/2004 6:39:27 PM PDT by PhilDragoo (Hitlery: das Butch von Buchenvald)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife; PhilDragoo
I want a more "thoughtful" way of being warned and a more "sensitive" war...

Based, of course, on the "Dyeing with Kool-Aid" Color Chart. Two birds with one shotgun shell, as it were....


60 posted on 10/21/2004 6:56:32 PM PDT by Watery Tart (Suggestions 4U, troll: MoveOn.Unnngh…. DemocRaticUnnnghderground.com)
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