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Kerry Fit To Sue "UNFIT" author
The NY Post ^
Posted on 11/17/2004 10:31:15 PM PST by jakerobins
KERRY FIT TO SUE 'UNFIT' AUTHOR
November 18, 2004 -- LIBERAL loser John Kerry might be planning to strike back at John O'Neill, the "Unfit for Command" author who claims some of the credit for Kerry's defeat, sources say.
In the book, published by Regnery not long before the election, O'Neill who, like Kerry, commanded swift boats in Vietnam attacked Kerry's war record and branded him a traitor.
O'Neill sold over 800,000 copies and his group, Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, raised $25 million to battle the Kerry campaign and ran TV ads trashing the candidate. Former Sen. Bob Dole endorsed the group.
O'Neill says he wrote the book because Kerry called his fellow Vietnam vets monsters, terrorists and war criminals, for which he has never apologized.
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TOPICS: Extended News; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: discovery; kerrydefeat; kerrylies; lawsuit; lurch; oneill; swiftvets
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To: goldstategop
Isn't discovery such a wonderful thing?
181
posted on
11/18/2004 3:59:03 PM PST
by
Blood of Tyrants
(God is not a Republican. But Satan is definitely a Democrat.)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Kerry suing John O'Neill would be a huge blunder on his part.
* "Hanoi John" would have to submit to depositions.
* His military records could be subpoenaed.
I view it as BS. "Hanoi John" loves the spotlight. Nothing will come from it.
182
posted on
11/18/2004 4:01:40 PM PST
by
Smartass
(BUSH & CHENEY to 2008 Si vis pacem, para bellum - Por el dedo de Dios se escribió)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
I relish the idea of Kerry suing O'Neill. Fabulous idea! Discovery would sink the SOB for good. O'Neill could counter sue and make a bundle. Besides, testimony or affidavits from numerous VN vets who were not Swift Boat veterans could be introduced condemning Kerry's actions and associations while participating in VVAW and Winter Soldier protests.
Thanks for the ping, Tonk. I really want this to happen.
183
posted on
11/18/2004 4:02:49 PM PST
by
BIGLOOK
(I once opposed keelhauling but have recently come to my senses.)
To: Smartass
Pray that Kerry pushes this far enough that it gives O'Neill opportunity to counter sue. Treachery deserves justice.
184
posted on
11/18/2004 4:08:13 PM PST
by
BIGLOOK
(I once opposed keelhauling but have recently come to my senses.)
To: afnamvet
Wonder if little Johnny Edwards will be his yapping chihuahua lawyer in this little farce!?
185
posted on
11/18/2004 4:20:54 PM PST
by
luvie
(WE DID NOT WAVER; WE DID NOT TIRE; WE DID NOT FALTER; AND WE DID NOT FAIL!! GWB ROCKS!!!!!!!!)
To: LUV W
Little Johnny Edwards is probably auditioning for American Idol.
186
posted on
11/18/2004 4:23:11 PM PST
by
afnamvet
(Tuy Hoa AB RVN 68-69 Jet Noise...The Sound of Freedom!)
To: tkathy
Mr. O'Neill SHOULD sue Kerry for slander. Make him try to prove Mr. O'Neill is lying. Us sane people know Kerry is the one lying, but it would be nice to have proof to shove up some liberal a%%es.
187
posted on
11/18/2004 4:23:38 PM PST
by
AirForceMom
(I have post-election elation syndrome)
To: afnamvet
The only one person in the world that would vote for him is his "lovely" wifey! The only thing he can sing is "Let Us Sue, Let Us Sue, Let Us Sue"!!!
188
posted on
11/18/2004 4:24:53 PM PST
by
luvie
(WE DID NOT WAVER; WE DID NOT TIRE; WE DID NOT FALTER; AND WE DID NOT FAIL!! GWB ROCKS!!!!!!!!)
To: LUV W
Simon would probably like him.
189
posted on
11/18/2004 4:27:10 PM PST
by
afnamvet
(Tuy Hoa AB RVN 68-69 Jet Noise...The Sound of Freedom!)
To: jakerobins
Now, "the Kerry camp is thinking about filing a libel lawsuit against Regnery and O'Neill," a source close to the candidate's inner circle tells PAGE SIX. "I don't know if they will actually go forward, but consideration is serious. If Kerry plans on running again in 2008 and I'm hearing he will it would make sense that he'd file the suit."
Kerry's rep, David Wade, said he hadn't heard about any proposed lawsuit, but promised to look into it.
Kerry isn't threatening to sue, because he knows the truth. It is others around him think that it would make sense if he plans to run in 2008.
I'll bet that John says. NO F*ING WAY
190
posted on
11/18/2004 4:31:39 PM PST
by
jimthewiz
(California conservative in a bright red county)
To: jakerobins
191
posted on
11/18/2004 4:50:40 PM PST
by
ALOHA RONNIE
("ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer/Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.lzxray.com)
To: jakerobins
Skerry will never sue! L0L O'niell wants the assclown to come to court. All cards on the table!
Kerry is huffin and puffin
192
posted on
11/18/2004 4:53:16 PM PST
by
mylife
(The roar of the masses could be farts)
To: jakerobins
193
posted on
11/18/2004 6:01:11 PM PST
by
Boazo
(From the mind of BOAZO)
To: BIGLOOK
Well, like I mentioned. "Hanoi John" would be an absolute BUFFOON to get into a spitting match with Swiftee John O'Neill. Kerry would expose himself to having to dispel all of the charges in "Unfit For Command." It would leaving him wide open to produce records that he refused during the election. Dumb move on his part. He should sliver away and suck on his thumb.
194
posted on
11/18/2004 6:17:02 PM PST
by
Smartass
(BUSH & CHENEY to 2008 Si vis pacem, para bellum - Por el dedo de Dios se escribió)
To: DCPatriot
"Rather than pooh-pooh the notion, Kerry bluffs to sue...otherwise, by staying mute, he plants questions in his supporters."
Very good point. Kerry may be caught in a total catch 22 here. Damned if he does sue, and damned if he doesn't. Will be fun to see how this pans out. One perverse part of me wants him to sue so John O'Neill stays out in the public rather than retiring back to the quiet life. This is a totally selfish feeling on my part (and I really don't mean it); I admire O'Neill so much, and love to listen to him so much, that I hate to see him off the national stage. Hopefully he'll pop up again occasionally, and not because Kerry has sued him.
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
196
posted on
11/18/2004 6:33:05 PM PST
by
windchime
(Won't it be great watching President Bush spend political capital?)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
To: jakerobins
Ain't that just like a lawyer.
To: jakerobins
Hey John, what's in your records? - Might as well open them up, your career is over.
199
posted on
11/18/2004 7:12:35 PM PST
by
editor-surveyor
(The Lord has given us President Bush; let's now turn this nation back to him)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Now, "the Kerry camp is thinking about filing a libel lawsuit against Regnery and O'Neill,"
Sullivan V NY Times take the hint Johnny me boy.
You're a public figure and so are pretty much fair game.
200
posted on
11/18/2004 8:59:55 PM PST
by
Valin
(Out Of My Mind; Back In Five Minutes)
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