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Letter of Response - Kerry Email to SoldierDad
11/3/06 | SoldierDad

Posted on 11/03/2006 2:55:09 PM PST by SoldierDad

Subject: Thank you for your message

Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2006 14:51:34 -0700

From: info@johnkerry.com

To: info@johnkerry.com

Thank you very much for your comments. As a combat veteran, I want to make it clear to anyone in uniform and to their loved ones: my poorly stated joke at a rally was not about, and never intended to refer to any troop.

This is the finest military that we've ever had. I have fought a lifetime on behalf of veterans. We have the finest young men and women serving us in the United States military that we've ever had, and I’m proud of that. As a combat veteran, I know the dedication, integrity, and commitment of American troops. I've lived it. Had George Bush and Dick Cheney lived it one minute of their comfortable lives in combat they would never have sent American troops to war without body armor or without a plan to win the peace and they wouldn't be exploiting our troops today.

The White House's attempt to distort my true statement is a remarkable testament to their failure in making America safe. It is a stunning statement about their willingness to reduce anything in America to raw politics. It is textbook Republican campaign tactic. Try to change the topic; try to make someone else the issue; not the policy, not their responsibility.

I apologize to no one for my criticism of the President and of his broken policy. If anyone owes our troops in the fields an apology, it is the President. It's their willingness to distort, their willingness to mislead Americans, their willingness to exploit the troops, as they have so many times at backdrops, at so many speeches at which they have not told the American people the truth. It’s George Bush's broken policy that kills and maims our heroes in Iraq every single day. His pathetic attempt to distort a botched joke about President Bush is a shameful effort to distract from a botched war.

President Bush owes an apology to our troops and to their families for mistake after mistake in Iraq. George Bush didn't do his homework when he ran from sound intelligence about Iraq. Dick Cheney didn't learn from the lessons of the Gulf War when he forgot his own advice not to get bogged down in Iraq. George Bush didn't do his homework when he ignored General Shinseki's advice to go to war with enough troops to maintain order. This entire administration didn't learn anything about telling the truth; otherwise they would have leveled with the American people that we are stuck in a civil war in Iraq today.

The following is my email response to Mr. Kerry's email to me:

First, let me state emphatically, our President owes no one an apology, and he has not "botched" anything regarding the war in Iraq. It is the liberals in this country who keep "botching" things with their partisan, politically motivated attempts to regain power in Congress, while at the same time rendering aid and comfort to our enemies. Liberals should be ashamed of their behavior during this time of war.

Second, you have made a political career out of belittling and bashing our military, Mr. Kerry. You claim to be a combat veteran, but my son has now more time in combat than you ever did, and he is not attempting to wound himself in order to be sent home after a brief stint. Further, your bashing of the President and Vice President rings hollow in light of the fact that you have shown complete support of Mr. Clinton, who not only never served in uniform (as did President Bush), but is known to have gone to foreign countries while we were at war and belittled his own country. Stop this partisan one-sided bashing of convenience, Mr. Kerry.

Third, you do owe all of our troops, as well as President Bush and his administration a huge apology for your hurtful and callous remarks. If you cannot bring yourself to issue a REAL apology, then Americans have no alternative but to know you as the pompous, narcissistic, egomaniacal, self-aggrandizing fool that you've shown yourself to be. Our military is not "stuck" in Iraq, and we are not engaged in a civil war in Iraq. Perhaps you should spend some time over there and ask the people of Iraq if they wish to have our troops there, and if they want to have a peaceful country. Our military and the Iraqi people are fighting insurgents (many from other countries) and terrorists who are trying to move Iraq into a civil war. I'd think that someone who claims to have intelligence would be able to tell the difference. But, perhaps I'm wrong. You don't have any intelligence. My family has four members serving in our armed forces, and all of them are intelligent. They enlisted in order to defend our nation and help the Iraqi people. They were/are full aware of what is at stake, unlike you who seem to think you are above all that. As far as intelligence goes, I'll stack up my B.A. (Suma cum laude, with Honors) and my M.A. against your bought and paid for education from Yale any day.

With going on 3000 troops having sacrificed their lives for people like you to be free to make stupid comments, making your "botched" joke (as you call it) is completely inappropriate. Our nation being at war is not a "joke" Mr. Kerry, and you have no business trying to make "jokes" during this time of war. When I think of people like you being in the positions you are in, I think about what might have been had you, Pelosi, Murtha, Kennedy, Reid, Reed, Schumer, et al had been in Congress during WWII. I can only surmise that we would probably have lost that war.

You need to step down from your Senate seat Mr. Kerry. You are not fit to be a political leader in this nation, and your continued bashing of our military is just providing fodder for our enemies. This is a sad state of affairs when our enemies are rooting for the Liberals in this country to take control of Congress so that they can defeat American. You are an embarrassment and a liability to our nation. Resign now while we still have a chance to win this war.

Sincerely,

Richard L. Pinnell

Proud Father of an American Hero (10th Mountain - Climb to Glory)

Proud Uncle of Three American Heroes.

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To: OldFriend

I couldn't agree more with the need to get out and vote on Tuesday. If this country is to survive, we must not allow the demoncRats to get back into control of Congress. Thanks for your kind comments.


301 posted on 11/04/2006 2:58:15 AM PST by SoldierDad (Proud Father of a 10th Mountain Division 2nd BCT Soldier fighting in Mahmudiyah)
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To: Carolinamom

It is my understanding the McCain was complicit in the shredding of the documentation of the sightings of missing POWs.


302 posted on 11/04/2006 2:58:16 AM PST by OldFriend (JOHN F. KERRY, BETRAYING OUR TROOPS AGAIN)
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To: SoldierDad

HUGS..You did great!.


303 posted on 11/04/2006 2:58:37 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: MEG33

Thanks. Just a plain old fashion American who loves his country and is fed up with these American Apologists who think that the European Socialist environment is what this country should have too. If that's what they want, they can move over there.


304 posted on 11/04/2006 3:02:55 AM PST by SoldierDad (Proud Father of a 10th Mountain Division 2nd BCT Soldier fighting in Mahmudiyah)
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To: SoldierDad
The thanks all belong to you. Our heroes are the men and women who put on the uniform in this perilous time and the parents who stand beside them every step of the way.

Praying for their safety and doing all we can to remind others of what is at stake.

Your letter has inspired everyone who reads it so again, THANK YOU! and of course, your son. Enjoy his visit home! ((((((((((((Soldier Dad's son(())))))))))))))

305 posted on 11/04/2006 3:03:11 AM PST by OldFriend (JOHN F. KERRY, BETRAYING OUR TROOPS AGAIN)
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To: OldFriend

We will certainly follow your advice on enjoying our time with our son. And, we will continue our prayers for all of our troops wherever they may be.


306 posted on 11/04/2006 3:08:24 AM PST by SoldierDad (Proud Father of a 10th Mountain Division 2nd BCT Soldier fighting in Mahmudiyah)
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To: SoldierDad

Ripper!


307 posted on 11/04/2006 4:01:29 AM PST by roaddog727 (BullS##t does not get bridges built)
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To: SoldierDad
WOW!

I am inspired! Thank you - Thank you!

308 posted on 11/04/2006 4:15:48 AM PST by kinsman redeemer (The real enemy seeks to devour what is good.)
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To: SoldierDad
Thank you.

God bless you and your courageous family!

309 posted on 11/04/2006 4:23:45 AM PST by IrishRainy (The only way BJ Clinton would have nailed bin Laden is if Ossama had been a White House intern.)
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To: Txsleuth

He really is a weeny!

LLS


310 posted on 11/04/2006 4:33:52 AM PST by LibLieSlayer (Preserve America... kill terrorists... destroy dims!)
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To: SoldierDad
I have a nephew in the Marines. He is in Calif. now in training but he served a tour in Iraq and Afghanistan.

He will be back in Iraq likely early next year.
311 posted on 11/04/2006 4:34:22 AM PST by Beagle8U (Getting the FReepers to bring down the Dixie Chix is hard work......G.W. Bush)
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To: SoldierDad

Now THIS is the way to wake up after a long day at work. Your reply is refreshing, earthy and shot through with dignity. Thank you from an old Paratrooper. Prayers for your family and God bless.


312 posted on 11/04/2006 4:42:48 AM PST by Texas WOP
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To: SoldierDad
"You need to step down from your Senate seat Mr. Kerry. You are not fit to be a political leader in this nation, and your continued bashing of our military is just providing fodder for our enemies. This is a sad state of affairs when our enemies are rooting for the Liberals in this country to take control of Congress so that they can defeat American. You are an embarrassment and a liability to our nation. Resign now while we still have a chance to win this war.

Priceless. The simple, blunt and unvarnished truth - I love it.

313 posted on 11/04/2006 4:51:17 AM PST by WorkerbeeCitizen (Religion of peace my arse - We need a maintenance Crusade - piss on Islam)
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To: SoldierDad

You, sir, are a great American!


314 posted on 11/04/2006 4:53:53 AM PST by James Ewell Brown Stuart (Go back and do your duty as I have done mine. I would rather die than be whipped!)
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To: SoldierDad
You said it all!! We are (in my home & everyone I can think of) so proud and thankful for the bravery, devotion and brilliance your son and nephews has dedicated to our country. I sat crying in honor as you told that rat fink Kerry everything he deserved to hear, the TRUTH!!!


God Bless you & your family! Our prayers and gratitude are forever with you!
315 posted on 11/04/2006 5:06:23 AM PST by reillygirl246
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To: SoldierDad
Absolutely awesome reply. It would be great if there were a way to get Kerry's email and your fantastic reply out in the various media where the public can read it. It could help reinvigorate the patriotism and pride that gives our nation its true strength. Thank you for putting my feelings into words.
316 posted on 11/04/2006 5:21:00 AM PST by armchairadmiral
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To: SoldierDad

Thank you for your letter and your son. We can never repay yours or his sacrifices.

Pray for W and Our Freedom Fighters


317 posted on 11/04/2006 5:26:57 AM PST by bray (Voting for the Rats is a Death Wish)
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To: SoldierDad
I'd think that someone who claims to have intelligence would be able to tell the difference. But, perhaps I'm wrong. You don't have any intelligence.

Nice little bitch slap there. He deserves it.

318 posted on 11/04/2006 5:30:03 AM PST by unixfox (The 13th Amendment Abolished Slavery, The 16th Amendment Reinstated It !)
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To: SoldierDad

Wonderful letter, SoldierDad!

America is blessed to have a family such as yours.

May God bless and keep all who serve.


319 posted on 11/04/2006 5:33:24 AM PST by RottiBiz
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To: SoldierDad

God bless you and yours. I'm so glad I'm a conservative, a veteran and a patriot.


320 posted on 11/04/2006 5:35:07 AM PST by Lee'sGhost (Crom!)
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