Posted on 01/06/2005 8:49:58 AM PST by Carl/NewsMax
Visiting with U.S. troops in Baghdad on Thursday, failed presidential candidate John Kerry trashed Commander-in-chief George Bush for making "horrendous judgments" and "unbelievable blunders" that have undermined the war effort.
In a series of demoralizing comments first reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, the defeated Democrat griped, "What is sad about what's happening here now is that so much of it is a process of catching up from the enormous miscalculations and wrong judgments made in the beginning."
Kerry said that because of the Bush administration's mistakes, "the job has been made enormously harder."
Among the errors cited by the disgruntled Democrat: the decision by former U.S. occupation leader Paul Bremer's to disband the Iraqi army and purge the government of former members of Hussein's Baath Party.
Both moves were have fueled the Sunni insurgency, he claimed, lamenting, "Mistakes have been made."
Then, perhaps sensing he'd gone too far, the 2008 White House hopeful cut short the Bush-bashing, saying, "Now, it's a different time and different set of judgments that have to be made. I'm here to make judgments about what moves are available to us."
Frankly, I'e always thought of him as nothing more than a silver spooned, cry baby, p(21st letter)ssy!
I don't remember sending this Jackass to Iraq to open his big mouth and stab this country in the back again!
The only thing undermining the American war effort is YOU, Senator.
But, after all, it is what you do best.
Never mind that our rush to Baghdad saved countless lives, prevented the oil wells from being set on fire, kept the water safe, prevented the bridges from being destroyed.
Just little things like that.
In this photo, made available by the US military, Senator John Kerry (news - web sites), D-MA, greets soldiers hailing from his state at Camp Al Tahreer in Baghdad. (L-R) Spc. Michelle Lacourse, Pfc. Kevin Cole, Spc. Michael Foly and Sgt. Raymond Hegarty.(AFP/HO-US ARMY)
U.S. Senator John Kerry (news - web sites), D-Mass., discusses the state of the troops morale at Camp al- Tahreer (Liberty) in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, January 5, 2005. Picture taken on January 5, 2005. REUTERS/US Army/Pfc. Charles Maib-Handout EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Was this dufus actually talking TO our troops? If so, why didn't they walk out in disgust. I would have.
Kerry trying to make Vietnam II.
"What's he running for now?"
The Benedict Arnold award. And in my opinion it's a done deal.
"These obsevations come from a buddy of mine whose an Air Force intel guy who has spent a lot of time in country."
I'm an Army Intel guy - 17 years worth. I've been "in country". I'll be back later this year. I know many AF "Intel guys" - and as sharp as some of them are, I have to lay it on the line and tell you that they, as a group, tend to be very spoiled and left-leaning in comparison to other Services' personnel.
The reason is the Air Force's sense of priority and value that they, as a Service, place on creature comforts and instilling a sense of grandiose privelege in being one of their precious, chosen Airmen.
Don't get me wrong - I appreciate the value and skill sets the Air Force brings to the battle. I'm just telling it like it is based on my 17 years. I've spent about half my career in a Joint-Service environment with all four Services and DoD civilian personnel as well.
Air Force guys are good at their jobs, I'll say that. Their priorities (self-sacrifice, especially) and political leanings, however -- well, I have to call much into question in that regard.
Basically, what I'm trying to say is that I wouldn't put all my eggs in one basket being carried by an Airman with an opinion.
Hey traitor, three months ago you were telling us you had it all figured out. You had plans on top of plans. Now you're finding out what the facts on the ground are?
"I'm here to make judgments about what moves are available to us."
-Like a secret meeting with Zarquawi in Paris, perhaps?
See #172.
Good report Carl
John Kerry is a Shameless Assclown
But he doesn't.
1. Hillary's biological clock is ticking.
2. Kerry's past is STILL there. And if the Hildebeest needs to use it against him, she has the contacts to make it happen. She can get the dirt from her old anti-war cronies, and she can disseminate it in the hillary-friendly media. I'll bet Jane Fonda even sends her old photos.
3. The Kennedy wing is just about powerless now. The old guy is about ready to topple over, and they are seen now as a bunch of crazies. I doubt the dems will go for their 3rd Massachusetts liberal loss without some major party dissent.
Sure you can: "#$@%^&~!!!"
Wow. He's just making himself look like a sore loser, not to mention a traitor. The election's over, Bozo; hang it up.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.