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That's No Apology [and] Kerry, in Full [Mark Levin's comments]
Levin/NRO ^ | 11/01/2006 | Mark Levin

Posted on 11/01/2006 1:53:07 PM PST by Uncledave

That's No Apology
11/01 04:44 PM

Kerry just cannot bring himself to utter an honest apology. Sorry, but this ain't it: "I sincerely regret that my words were misinterpreted to wrongly imply anything negative about those in uniform, and I personally apologize to any service member, family member, or American who was offended."

There was a bit more, but nothing of consequence.

UPDATE: And by the way, I don't care if Kerry issues a real apology or not. He BELIEVES what he has been saying for three decades. He has not been "misinterpreted." Kerry is a leftist who dislikes the military. So, when people say "I accept his apology" or "the matter is over," they miss the point. This is an ongoing struggle between those who support the military and it mission and those who don't. This runs deeper than another non-apology apology.

Kerry, in Full
11/01 11:08 AM

Some of my NRO colleagues seem sympathetic to John Kerry's explanation that he was attacking President Bush not the troops in Iraq with his "botched" joke. They may think that, but they are unconvincing. The fact is that Kerry has a record of outrageous smears against our armed forces going back to 1971 when he lied before the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee ; or last year when he ripped the character of our troops in Iraq on Face the Nation . His slur against these same soldiers two days ago is consistent with three decades of contempt for our soldiers. This is Kerry's pattern because these are Kerry's beliefs.

Kerry speaks in defiance today not because he was misquoted, but because he was quoted accurately and it has hurt his party. In several close races, Democrats have spent a year claiming to support the troops while denouncing the war. They hope to create the impression that they are antiwar but pro-military. By demeaning our soldiers in Iraq, Kerry has undermined the strategy. But that doesn’t change the fact of his beliefs. Just because Kerry is now parsing his words doesn't mean we have to.

The fact is that Kerry is a methodical (albeit not particularly bright) individual. Everything is calculated, from his support for the war when he thought it would help him gain the nomination in 2004, to his current opposition to the war, which he believes will help him win the nomination in 2008. Indeed, his denunciation of the military today, as his denunciation of the military 35 years ago, is aimed at a left-wing audience that has significant influence in the Democrat party — particularly in the nomination process. But it is damaging to several Democrat candidates in close races in the general election where the party has attempted to cultivate a tougher image. So, while Kerry meant to say what he said, as he is trying to outflank others on the far Left, it has caused a firestorm where Democrat candidates running close elections in traditionally red districts could pay the price. Hence, Kerry’s rhetorical smoke-and-mirrors in which he is attempting to divert the focus to Bush and away from the original target of his smear.

I have no doubt that when Kerry confides with his ideological soul-mates at the DailyKos and Moveon.org, or with Michael Moore and George Soros, his slanders against our troops are no different if not worse.


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: kerry; kerrydumbiraqgaffe; kerrykalamity; stuckiniraq; unfit
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Two recent posts from the Great One.
1 posted on 11/01/2006 1:53:08 PM PST by Uncledave
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To: Fudd Fan

ping


2 posted on 11/01/2006 1:55:16 PM PST by Uncledave
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To: Uncledave

Neil Cavuto just said that Kerry apologized. Where and when?


3 posted on 11/01/2006 1:55:50 PM PST by sarasota
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To: Uncledave

The great one is correct again!


4 posted on 11/01/2006 1:56:04 PM PST by b4its2late (John Kerry changes positions more often than a Nevada prostitute!!!)
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To: Uncledave

I guess all of us hicks who misiterpreted his comments need to appologize since he isn't going to.

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhttttttttttttt.

Kerry, the gift that keeps on giving.

Karter, Krinton and Kerry... three peas in a pod.


5 posted on 11/01/2006 1:56:55 PM PST by DoughtyOne (Victory will never be achieved while defining Conservatism downward, and forsaking it's heritage.)
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To: Uncledave

The people he attacked don't visit his propaganda site.
The apology without the sound bites should be made live before a national audience the same way they were delivered. His highness should beg Armed Services Radio to broadcast his apology globally.


6 posted on 11/01/2006 1:57:38 PM PST by TET1968 (SI MINOR PLUS EST ERGO NIHIL SUNT OMNIA)
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To: Uncledave

One thing I've learned about the dems is that they have no principles. Everything they say or do is opportunistic; none of it represents a principled stance on anything.


7 posted on 11/01/2006 1:57:39 PM PST by hsalaw
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To: Uncledave

8 posted on 11/01/2006 1:57:49 PM PST by Bon mots
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To: b4its2late

And that is why he is the Great One.


9 posted on 11/01/2006 1:57:55 PM PST by Miss Didi
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To: Uncledave

As usual, Great One nails it.


10 posted on 11/01/2006 1:58:25 PM PST by 3AngelaD
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To: Uncledave
""regret that my words were misinterpreted to wrongly imply""

That is not an apology, he will never admit the truth. He is scum pure and simple...

11 posted on 11/01/2006 1:59:17 PM PST by just me
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To: sarasota

One his personal (not the Senate) website, JohnKerry.com. You have to wait for the apology to pop up, it's in some kind of rotation with other stuff, go figure.


12 posted on 11/01/2006 1:59:36 PM PST by 3AngelaD
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To: Uncledave

If more people listened to the Great One, this world would be a better place. He gives a voice to those who did not have a voice for decades and lets the TRUTH out.


13 posted on 11/01/2006 2:00:02 PM PST by deputac (NYPD & FDNY: The Other Twin Towers of New York)
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To: sarasota

On his blog a little while ago.


14 posted on 11/01/2006 2:00:10 PM PST by debg
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To: sarasota

ABC announced it...carried the water for Kerry...but it really isn't an apology as Levin stated. It is still a left handed swipe to get himself out of trouble with the DNC who is furious that he opened his mouth once again and put his foot in!!


15 posted on 11/01/2006 2:00:20 PM PST by cousair
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To: Uncledave

F****n' A!


16 posted on 11/01/2006 2:00:57 PM PST by Petronski (KERRY: "Our soldiers are dumb!" -- PELOSI: "And we are not winning!" [SPIT])
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To: Uncledave

DUmmies are freaking out & PLEADING that people don't bump their thread about Kerry, or post new ones: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x2542319 Kind of funny...


17 posted on 11/01/2006 2:01:22 PM PST by PghBaldy (This hominid named Kerry annoys me.)
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To: Uncledave
kerry isn't the only Demorat to badmouth our Troops. Hannity is having Harold Ford JUNIOR on his show this evening because JUNIOR has said kerry should appoligize. BUT JUNIOR has a problem of his own badmouthing our Troops himself. He thinks they are OIL COPS

. He thinks we should GROW our way out of dependence on ME oil. I can't find Hannity's FNC email addy he does NOT know about JUNIOR's oil cop remarks.

Project Vote Smart on special interest groups.

They lowered the gas prices right before the election...," Ford said. "When I get to the U.S Senate, I'll represent you, not Exxon."

http://www.knoxnews.com/kns/election/article/0,1406,KNS_630_5107577,00.html

http://www.vote-smart.org/issue_rating_category.php?can_id=BC042346

2001 Representative Ford supported the interests of the American Coalition for Ethanol 100 percent in 2001.

18 posted on 11/01/2006 2:01:47 PM PST by GailA (Proud to admit I'm a quilt-a-holic.)
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To: 3AngelaD

I'd like to hear and see him apologize. Statement are a cop out.


19 posted on 11/01/2006 2:01:52 PM PST by sarasota
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To: Uncledave

As the Great One would say to John Effin' Kerry:

"Get off the air you moron"


20 posted on 11/01/2006 2:02:16 PM PST by silverleaf (Fasten your seat belts- it's going to be a BUMPY ride.)
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