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Wartime Dissent Is Part Of Patriotism, Kerry Says
Washington Post ^ | April 23, 2006 | Chris Cillizza

Posted on 04/22/2006 3:21:09 PM PDT by West Coast Conservative

Thirty-five years after Massachusetts Sen. John F. Kerry (D) appeared before a Senate committee to call for an end to the war in Vietnam, he defended that decision yesterday in a speech in his home town and linked it to his current insistence on an early drawdown of troops from Iraq.

Kerry, in remarks delivered in Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace, cast dissent in wartime as a patriotic act -- a response to Republican critics who insist that questioning the conduct of the war in Iraq emboldens America's enemies.

"I believed then, just as I believe now, that it is profoundly wrong to think that fighting for your country overseas and fighting for your country's ideals at home are contradictory or even separate duties," he said. "They are, in fact, two sides of the very same patriotic coin."

Yesterday's address was the latest move in Kerry's shadow presidential campaign, launched in the aftermath of his 2004 defeat by President Bush. In a series of speeches, guest columns and television appearances, Kerry has sought to right what many Democrats regard as the defects of that race by outlining a clear exit strategy for Iraq and vowing to fight back against GOP attacks on his and other Democrats' patriotism. Kerry's aggressive attitude is also aimed at wooing liberal voters for a potential presidential bid in 2008.

Beginning last fall, Kerry has advocated setting a timeline for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. Recently, he said that if an Iraqi government is not formed by May 15, the United States should immediately withdraw its forces.

"If Iraqis aren't willing to build a unity government in the five months since the election, they're probably not willing to build one at all," Kerry said.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Massachusetts; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 109th; 2004election; 2sick4words; gotohllyoubstrd; hanoijohn; iraq; johnfkerry; johnkerry; jonqueriisadick; kerry; kerry2008; loser; traitor; vietnam
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1 posted on 04/22/2006 3:21:14 PM PDT by West Coast Conservative
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To: West Coast Conservative

Even when you are providing aid and comfort to the enemy, huh Kerry.


2 posted on 04/22/2006 3:23:46 PM PDT by demlosers
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To: demlosers

You took the words right out of my mouth.


3 posted on 04/22/2006 3:25:24 PM PDT by xcamel (Press to Test, Release to Detonate)
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To: demlosers
John Kerry - the most patriotic person I know...
4 posted on 04/22/2006 3:26:02 PM PDT by jscd3
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To: West Coast Conservative
Jean Francois Cheri is appealing to the moonbat crowd. They're the ones most invested in an American defeat in Iraq. So Kerry wants to ride on the backs on American soldiers to the Oval Office just like he did after Vietnam. He was almost elected President. Keep reminding yourself he nearly pulled it off despite his utter deficiencies.

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")

5 posted on 04/22/2006 3:26:25 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
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To: demlosers

Oh, how I wish old Abe could be around for a time like this.

The NY Times and Washington Posts printing presses would have been confiscated years ago, their editors jailed and now with the leakers/traitors being uncovered, the sounds of the gallows being built could be heard all up and down the east coast.


6 posted on 04/22/2006 3:28:36 PM PDT by Neville72 (uist)
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Sounds like Kerry's still on the defensive for all the harm he caused during vietnam


7 posted on 04/22/2006 3:30:44 PM PDT by MaineVoter2002 (http://jednet207.tripod.com/PoliticalLinks.html)
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To: West Coast Conservative

Wonder if Kerrys dad rooted for the NAZI's the same way he rooted for the N. Vietmanese?


8 posted on 04/22/2006 3:31:01 PM PDT by Bommer (<P>)
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To: West Coast Conservative
This guy is as F'd up as a football bat
10 posted on 04/22/2006 3:32:06 PM PDT by stm (Our country and world are at a crossroads; taking the wrong path is not an option.)
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To: demlosers

Once a scum sucking anti American dog, always a scum sucking anti American dog.


11 posted on 04/22/2006 3:32:09 PM PDT by isrul
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To: West Coast Conservative

Bull$shirt, sKerry.


12 posted on 04/22/2006 3:33:54 PM PDT by NonValueAdded ("Too soon to remember??? How about TOO SOON TO FORGET!" from Mr. Silverback)
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To: Howlin; Ed_NYC; MonroeDNA; widgysoft; Springman; Timesink; dubyaismypresident; Grani; coug97; ...
Kerry's even a lightweight as a ketchup!

Just damn.

If you want on the list, FReepmail me. This IS a high-volume PING list...

13 posted on 04/22/2006 3:34:21 PM PDT by mhking ("I make my livin' on the evening news...")
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To: West Coast Conservative

Some other "truths" in John's world:

1) Robbing one man's earnings and giving it to another man is "fair";
2) "Marriage" is the union of anyone to anything;
3) Discrimination against whites is "social justice";
4) Destroying a child in the womb is a "choice";
5) Receiving a band-aid in a war zone is worthy of a Purple Heart.

Feel free to make additions....


14 posted on 04/22/2006 3:34:46 PM PDT by randog (What the...?!)
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To: West Coast Conservative

"If Iraqis aren't willing to build a unity government in the five months since the election, they're probably not willing to build one at all," Kerry said.

Just like Gore..Kerry's timing is extremely poor...Kerry restates the above and lo and behold...the Iraqi reach another milestone by coming up with a government. Two points to make here....Our OWN country took how many years to come up with a constitution???? a president???

Second point...there is no doubt in my mind that Kerry and the rest of the Democratic party have put our country at risk because of they would rather treat Bush as an enemy (and regain power) than unite behind our war effort in Iraq. Iran would NOT be speaking as it does if it did not hear the Democrats paint Bush as a bigger enemy than Iran. By showing such disunity at home on such an important thing as foreign policy and war, the Dems are aiding our enemies. Look at the number of Democrats who write to Bush saying, "Don't attack Iran" everytime that Iranian whack-job threatens the region AND our country! Such Democratic rhetoric will embolden Iran! My only hope is that by Novemeber, the AMerican people see the 'Rats for what they are.


15 posted on 04/22/2006 3:36:46 PM PDT by t2buckeye
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To: West Coast Conservative
Wartime dissent that consists of demonetizing those doing the bleeding and dieing is not patriotic by any definition...except by those who hate our country. He can try to rationalize his behavior anyway he wants, but, the fact remains he is a traitor.
16 posted on 04/22/2006 3:36:51 PM PDT by crazyhorse691 (Diplomacy doesn't work when seagulls rain on your parade. A shotgun and umbrella does.)
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17 posted on 04/22/2006 3:39:37 PM PDT by pabianice
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To: West Coast Conservative

And yet not ONE democrat has proposed a bill to end funding for Iraq. Shaddup and keep doing nothing but bitchin, you're less dangerous to our country that way.


18 posted on 04/22/2006 3:40:44 PM PDT by Normal4me
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To: mhking

Just when I thought it was safe to read about politics out of Boston...


19 posted on 04/22/2006 3:42:59 PM PDT by Monkey Face (Annoy a liberal: Work hard, spend money and fly the flag.)
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To: Normal4me

The question is "Patriotic, but to whom?"


20 posted on 04/22/2006 3:43:09 PM PDT by Wristpin ("The Yankees announce plan to buy every player in Baseball....")
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