AMERICA WEAKLY: Now We Know Why Kerry Wouldn't Apologize

Republican National Committee ^ | November 2, 2006

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NOW WE KNOW WHY KERRY WOULDN'T APOLOGIZE

Past Statements Show What Sen. John Kerry

(D-MA) Really Thinks Of U.S. Troops

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SEN. KERRY HAS BEEN BELITTLING U.S. TROOPS FOR DECADES

 

FLASHBACK: In 1972, Kerry Said A Volunteer Army "Would Be An Army Of The Poor And The Black And The Brown" And More Likely To Perform War Crimes:

 

"During A Vietnam-Era Run For Congress Three Decades Ago, John Kerry Said He Opposed A Volunteer Army Because It Would Be Dominated By The Underprivileged, Be Less Accountable And Be More Prone To 'The Perpetuation Of War Crimes.'" (John Solomon, "Kerry's '72 Campaign Comments On Army Mirror Latest Flap," The Associated Press, 11/2/06)

• "In 1972, As He Ran For The House, He Was Less Apologetic In His Comments About The Merits Of A Volunteer Army. He Declared In The Questionnaire That He Opposed The Draft But Considered A Volunteer Army 'A Greater Anathema.'" (John Solomon, "Kerry's '72 Campaign Comments On Army Mirror Latest Flap," The Associated Press, 11/2/06)

• Kerry: "I am convinced a volunteer army would be an army of the poor and the black and the brown ... We must not repeat the travesty of the inequities present during Vietnam . I also fear having a professional army that views the perpetuation of war crimes as simply 'doing its job.'" (John Solomon, "Kerry's '72 Campaign Comments On Army Mirror Latest Flap," The Associated Press, 11/2/06)

• Click Here To Read Kerry's 1972 Candidate Questionnaire.

NOW: Sen. John Kerry Implied U.S. Troops Were Uneducated:

 

Sen. Kerry: "You know education, if you make the most of it, you study hard, you do your homework, and you make an effort to be smart, you can do well. If you don't you get stuck in Iraq ." (NBC 4's Website, www.nbc4.tv, Accessed 10/31/06)

• Click Here To Watch Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) Belittle American Troops.

NOW: Sen. John Kerry Accused U.S. Troops Of Terrorizing Children:

 

Sen. Kerry: "[T]here is no reason, Bob, that young American soldiers need to be going into the homes of Iraqis in the dead of night, terrorizing kids and children ..." (CBS' "Face The Nation," 12/4/05)

• Click Here To Watch Sen. Kerry Claim U.S. Troops Are Terrorizing Children.

NOW: Sen. Kerry Said He "Apologize[s] To No One":

 

Sen. Kerry: "Let me make it crystal clear, as crystal clear as I know how: I apologize to no one for my criticism of the President and of his broken policy." (Sen. John Kerry, Press Conference, 10/31/06)

 

SEN. KERRY WAS FORCED TO APOLOGIZE

 

Sen. Kerry Was Forced Into Written "Faux" Apology:

 

"Under Pressure From Many Democrats, Kerry Issued An Apology ..." (Peter Wallsten, "Kerry's Fighting Words Give Way To Apology," Los Angeles Times, 11/2/06)

 

"Mr. Kerry's Apology, Delivered In A Written Statement Yesterday Afternoon, Seemed To Be Grudging." (Josh Gerstein, "Senator Kerry Apologizes For Comments On American Troops In Iraq ," The New York Sun, 11/2/06)

 

Time's Mike Allen: "When you listen to the words of the apology that you played, that is not a complete or sweeping apology. He is apologizing for the fact his words are misinterpreted. That's like saying to your girlfriend, I'm sorry you are mad." (MSNBC's "Tucker," 11/1/06)

 

ABC's Jack Tapper: "But for Senator Kerry to say that anybody who interpreted it the way that the Republicans are now saying is, quote, unquote, 'crazy,' says a lot about why this faux apology isn't gonna work." (ABC's "'Countdown To Vote 2006," 11/1/06)

 

Dems Worried Sen. Kerry May Have Hurt Dems' Election Chances:

 

"Democrats Worry Kerry's Words Have Made Party Candidates Vulnerable To Accusations Of Insensitivity Toward Troops In The Final Week Of A Campaign In Which Democrats Seemed To Be Benefiting From Voters' Unhappiness With The Iraq War." (Peter Wallsten, "Kerry's Fighting Words Give Way To Apology," Los Angeles Times, 11/2/06)

 

"[S]en. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Said He Thinks Kerry's Comments Could Hurt Democrats On Tuesday If The Story Continues To Thrive In The Media." (Ashley M. Heher, "Howard Dean Addresses Kerry's Remarks," The Associated Press, 11/2/06)

 

Democrat Strategist Joe Trippi: "[T]he big winner really is Howard Dean, because frankly, if we lose a couple of these close Senate seats and don't take the Senate back the establishment was all going to gang up and blame it on him. And now if we miss on a couple of these races, they are all  going to blame it on Kerry." (Fox News' "O'Reilly Factor," 11/1/06)

 

Sen. Kerry's Presidential Ambitions Are Ruined:

 

"[F]or A Politician Striving To Prove That He Had Become A Better Candidate Than He Was When GOP Attacks Helped To Derail His White House Campaign In 2004, The Damage Was Done." (Peter Wallsten, "Kerry's Fighting Words Give Way To Apology," Los Angeles Times, 11/2/06)

• "Burton Cohen, Former New Hampshire State Senate Majority Leader And A Key Kerry Backer In 2004, Said The Botched Joke Could Rival Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean's Famous Iowa Scream In Terms Of Media Exposure And Political Damage." (Peter Wallsten, "Kerry's Fighting Words Give Way To Apology," Los Angeles Times, 11/2/06)

o       Cohen: "It's getting played over and over again ... You just need one instance that can define a campaign. This may be one of those things, and if that's the case, I hope John Kerry likes staying in the Senate." (Peter Wallsten, "Kerry's Fighting Words Give Way To Apology," Los Angeles Times, 11/2/06)

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[Brad’s Gramma]

And, for the record. In one of my grandson's classes today, they talked about you, Mr. Kerry.

They all, teachers AND kids alike, think you're a raving lunatic.

[antonia]

Kerry Lost

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[Socratic]

That wasn't even an apology.

True!

[Screamname]

The mentality of the dimocrats is they`re all arrogant egomaniacs and they always pick the ones who are the worst arrogant egomaniacs for President.

[Shelayne]

I went to check out the poll, and things looked lously for Lieberman -- last August that is. It's a poll from before the primary. The poor deluded bastard are grasping at anything.

**jaw hitting floor**They really are that...stupid. Oh my gosh, they really are. I really dislike that word, but it fits. I am certain that they ate lead paint chips as children.

[alpha-8-25-02]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1717821/posts?page=2537#2507

TONK STILL NEED PRAYERS!

[Brad’s Gramma]

I thank you DEARLY for reminding everyone....a big ole Tonk prayer BTTT!!!!

[woofie]

If one assumes it is a botched joke it still says the same thing ...
Caution : Joke Analysis:

The joke was supposed to be :
“…if you study hard and you do your homework, and you make an effort to be smart, uh, you, you can do well. If you don’t, you get(us)stuck in Iraq.” and that is supposed to mock Bush (who is stupid)

The only way to read it is that one is expecting the joke teller to say (the troops) are stuck in Iraq, but instead the joke teller says you (Bush) got us stuck in Iraq. (Ha Ha)
So it implies exactly the same thing that he clearly said except that the emphasis is on the Commander in Chief being the dumb one

I hope I was clear

[Alas Babylon!]

No, I don't!

Note what Durbin is saying. IF this story continues in the media, then the Dems chances are hurt.

(Sotto voice) "Stop with all the Kerry stories, Comrades of the Glorious Left Wing Drive By Media! These lies hurt our chances to vanquish the evil running dog Repulbicans we (Dems and DBM) hate so much!"

That's what Durbin wants to stop. The STORIES.

[syriacus]

I went to check out the poll, and things looked lously for Lieberman -- last August that is.

Perhaps the DUmmies should listen to Kerry, and study hard and be smart.

[SoldierDad]

Great video tribute to the DemoncRat party. Thanks.

[rock58seg]

A new event for fairs, picnics, and political conventions:

The "JOHN CARRY"

Teams vie for prizes and awards by carrying a Porta-Potty or appropriately decorated replica outhouses from one point to another.

Special prizes awards for decoration, costumes, and apropriate odors...eeeewwww, or placards with quotations.

[bitt]

yayyyyyyyyyy, Tonkin post! Best medicine for him right now would be to let him hold THIS newspaper!

[Brad’s Gramma]

No kidding!!!!

I've stolen, errrrrrr.......borrowed it to show him WHEN HE GETS BACK HERE.

;)

[bitt]

I'll try to buy one!

[bitt]

he's a bastid thru and thru.

Even if he got it out right, the insult that he thought he could sneak into a speech to a small group is despicable. All his little 'riffs' were despicable. He is tone-deaf and ab-so-lute-ly terrifying in his audacity.

[Chode]

i know h-ween is over, but... this guy is SUCH a friggin pumpkinhead!!!booo...


Yooo Hooo... I'm over HERE!!!

[O Neill]

The Dems issued the Gag Order on Qari because he let slip the true agenda for a Dem-controlled Congress: to cut funding for food & water destined for U.S. troops in Iraq. But joke repairs are going badly...

Joke Repair Proposal #27

Pursuing education with vigor, doing your homework, studying hard and trying your best to be smart are things that if you do, you'll do well. If not, you get stuck in Missouri.

[HKMk23]

Perhaps the DUmmies should listen to Kerry, and study hard and be smart.

Yeah, otherwise they'll keep voting Dem, and the Koranimals might eventually take over, and the DUmmies 'd get stuck on a rack.

[MHGinTN]

Kerry is typical of the democrap party leadership. What pisses me off is all the democrat voters who are placing their stamp of approval on these traitorous bastards each election!