American Legion to Sen. Kerry: Apologize Now

U.S. Newswire ^

[Sub-Driver]

American Legion to Sen. Kerry: Apologize Now

10/31/2006 1:49:00 PM

To: National Desk

Contact: Ramona Joyce, 202-263-2982 or 202-445-1161 (cell), Joe March, 317-630-1253 or 317-748-1926 (cell), both of the American Legion

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 31 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The National Commander of The American Legion called on Sen. John Kerry to apologize for suggesting that American troops in Iraq are uneducated.

"As a constituent of Senator Kerry's I am disappointed. As leader of The American Legion, I am outraged," said National Commander Paul A. Morin. "A generation ago, Sen. Kerry slandered his comrades in Vietnam by saying that they were rapists and murderers. It wasn't true then and his warped view of today's heroes isn't true now."

While addressing a group of college students at a campaign rally in Pasadena, CA., Monday, Kerry suggested that they receive an education or "if you don't, you'll get stuck in Iraq."

"While The American Legion shares the senator's appreciation for education, the troops in Iraq represent the most sophisticated, technologically superior military that the world has ever seen," Morin said. "I think there is a thing or two that they could teach most college professors and campus elitists about the way the world works.

[Sister_T]

Now that is one UGLY man!

[river rat]

Can anyone imagine the horror that death holds for Kerry?

Think about it...

There are literally 100s of thousands of veterans he slandered. Over 58 thousand killed whose names are inscribed upon the Wall on the Mall....over 150 thousand wounded and many more who died or lived a tortued life after returning to the world.

In death, they're waiting for him......Quietly waiting for him..

Semper Fi

[MeanWestTexan]

The American Legion strikes again.

[MeanWestTexan]

No, most, if not all, of them are in heaven.

[CORedneck]

Looks like a doofus......

[wolfcreek]

He's about one Bufugly MFer. Definitely a candidate for Botox.

[river rat]

True -- but the transition time or purgatory, since Kerry claims he's a Catholic, will provide sufficient time..

I suspect the time the bastard spends laying in his death bed, wondering what awaits him will be a horror in itself.

I have NO DOUBT whatsoever that the souls of our brothers lost -- are present, active and pissed off.

One need only visit that memorial - to feel their presence and hear their perpetually young voices.

Semper Fi

[El Gato]

what a firestorm he created.........

So, who brought the marshmallows? :)

[Sub-Driver]

Hell get the popcorn. This is entertaining!

[kellynla]

Academic Education of the Military

-- 49.2 percent of officers have advanced or professional degrees; 39.4 percent have master's degrees, 8.5 percent have professional degrees and 1.3 percent have doctorate degrees.

-- 22.8 percent of company grade officers have advanced degrees; 16.5 percent have master's degrees, 5.9 percent have professional degrees and 0.3 percent have doctorate degrees.

-- 85.4 percent of field grade officers have advanced degrees; 70.7 percent have master's degrees, 12.1 percent have professional degrees and 2.5 percent have doctorate degrees.

-- 99.9 percent of the enlisted force have at least a high school education; 73.3 percent have some semester hours toward a college degree; 16.2 percent have an associate's degree or equivalent semester hours; 4.7 percent have a bachelor's degree; 0.7 percent have a master's degree and .01 percent have a professional or doctorate degree."

http://www.af.mil/news/story_print.asp?storyID=123027385

[El Gato]

No, most, if not all, of them are in heaven.

Excellent point. But maybe they'll conduct a raid on the lower regions. I can think of a couple, both Marines and FReepers, that might lead the mission. :)

[jesseam]

Democrats like Kerry NEVER apologize. That is th e liberal democrat way.

[red irish]

Can anyone imagine this man being Commander and Chief? Here we have sworn enemies who have already attacked us and have sworn to do it again and this guy thinks he can be president? It only goes to show the dems are demented!

[hoosiermama]

I'll bump to that!

[conservative blonde]

Time for the Swifty guys to film a commerical.

[areafiftyone]

OUCH! That's gotta hurt Lurch! But he deserves it!

[proud American in Canada]

the troops in Iraq represent the most sophisticated, technologically superior military that the world has ever seen," Morin said. "I think there is a thing or two that they could teach most college professors and campus elitists about the way the world works.

A voice of reason!

[proud American in Canada]

You two related?

LOL! :)

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Close to 200,000 Americans are already calling for him to be tried for treason. I doubt these things mean anything, but Freepers could leave some scathing commentary on this site, I'm sure:

http://patriotpetitions.us/kerry/

[AS914]

Gee that's funny. I did pretty well in school, graduated with my Bachelor's degree, Magna Cum Laude. I then went on to serve 6 years in the US Army. My hubby's served for 11 years and graduated with honors from Georgetown University with his master's degree.

Yep. We sure didn't study hard. Must be a couple of dumb@sses to get stuck in the military. No other options. Hubby must be even more stupid than me, because he's been to Iraq.

If Kerry doesn't think that the troops are taking offense---WE ARE. Just because he is a veteran himself, doesn't insulate him from criticism. An apology would be useless at this point. He had his chance to apologize and he refused to.