I suppose that I do tend to be cynical at times.
Please excuse, I have Ted Kennedy and John Kerry as my Senators.
I admit that I had not before this week read "Unfit for Command." I am almost finished with it now. Kerry's actions over the last three decades are simply unforgivable.
I do not hate this nation. I have served, and I am close to others who also served, and still actively do.
I did not call "us" corrupt, but as I read this book I am completely confounded that such a one as John Kerry could weasel his way into one of the most exclusive clubs in the world. That man is simply unworthy. He should be expelled from that body.
Not much of an excuse, but give me more time. I can provide more data for my opinions.
Your first quote - that set me off......
>>>Their Governments are not more corrupt than ours is!<<<
Your second quote - which I fully agree with.....
>>>I did not call "us" corrupt, but as I read this book I am completely confounded that such a one as John Kerry could weasel his way into one of the most exclusive clubs in the world. That man is simply unworthy. He should be expelled from that body.<<<
Your second quote is much more finely drawn than the first.
I can totally agree with that point. Kerry is a corrupting influence on our government. However, one man alone does not corrupt our whole system. I will never accede to your point in quote #1 .... that we are equally corrupt as S.E. Asian dictatorships.