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WEB EXTRA / Readers weigh in as wounds of Vietnam are reopened again . . .
The Patriot Ledger ^ | Nov 10, 2007 | Patriot Ledger readers

Posted on 11/12/2007 12:19:04 PM PST by Phil Harmonic

WEB EXTRA / Readers weigh in as wounds of Vietnam are reopened again . . .

I am writing in response to the article published on November 6th about U.S. Senator John Kerry. I find it hard to believe that the issue of Senator Kerry’s service to our country is being brought up yet again by one small group of people with an ax to grind.

- TIMOTHY P. MURRAY, Lt. Governor, Massachusetts

Dear Senator Kerry, it does not matter what dirt you have on them, what you use to prove you right and them wrong, you lost this battle, because to lose the support of your comrades that you served with in Vietnam tells me of serious issues with your leadership and the respect you did not earn at a critical time in your life. That respect is so easy to earn, and so hard to lose but you have done just that.

- ADDISON H. DeBOI, Mobile, Alabama

(Excerpt) Read more at ledger.southofboston.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 180form; aidandcomfort; kerry; liedunderoath; swiftvets; traitor; treason
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Sorry I didn't catch this when it published but better late than never.

Mr. Genner's reportage of a Kerry comment several days ago seems to be getting considerable (and growing)attention. Some big guns are starting to appear.

Perhaps the The Patriot Ledger is becoming the focal point of a nascent anti-Kerry campaign for Senate '08.

1 posted on 11/12/2007 12:19:06 PM PST by Phil Harmonic
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To: Phil Harmonic

Hmmm ... John F Kerry, .. did he serve in Viet Nam?


2 posted on 11/12/2007 12:22:16 PM PST by Ken522
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To: Ken522
Hmmm ... John F Kerry, .. did he serve in Viet Nam?

I think I heard a rumor or something....but I'm not sure.
3 posted on 11/12/2007 12:24:28 PM PST by rottndog (Four decades and counting.....and "middle aged" no where in sight!)
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To: Phil Harmonic
you left out the biggest lie

In 2004, he was forced to defend his service to this country and even released his military records to prove his point. It is clear that Senator Kerry served our country with honor during his time in the Armed Forces and continues to do so now as a U.S. Senator.
- TIMOTHY P. MURRAY, Lt. Governor, Massachusetts
4 posted on 11/12/2007 12:24:37 PM PST by boxerblues
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To: Ken522
Hmmm ... John F Kerry, .. did he serve in Viet Nam?

I don't know, but John F'n Kerry did. ;^)

5 posted on 11/12/2007 12:25:21 PM PST by Just another Joe (Warning: FReeping can be addictive and helpful to your mental health)
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To: Phil Harmonic

I get hot under the collar when I remember the stink MSM and the demoncRATS made over Bush’s military record. Then when turnabout is fair play and there’s a public outcry to make skerry release his bloody records itemizing how he won (he didn’t earn) his 3 purple hearts it’s like the issue becomes DOA. And we still haven’t learned one bit more on this POS.


6 posted on 11/12/2007 12:25:35 PM PST by lilylangtree (Veni, Vidi, Vici)
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To: lilylangtree

John Kerry also called the relatives of MIA’s “arm chair Rambos and malcontents” when he stabbed those left behind in the back in order for his family’s Real Estate company to get a billion dollar contract with the Communist government of Vietnam.


7 posted on 11/12/2007 12:28:37 PM PST by massgopguy (I owe everything to George Bailey)
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To: boxerblues
...you left out the biggest lie

Hey, it was just an excerpt! Slicing it and dicing it is the objective.

GOOD catch though ;-)

8 posted on 11/12/2007 12:28:55 PM PST by Phil Harmonic
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To: Phil Harmonic
And we still haven't seen the real DD-214. Sign the stinkin' Form 180, Kerry, you slimy commie traitor!


9 posted on 11/12/2007 12:30:09 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
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To: Phil Harmonic

No one has yet to see the SIGNED SF-180.

Until that form is signed and as a result the FULL-UNREDACTED military records are released including the DD-214 abd the DD-215, Kerry is a posturing, prevaricating, wooden-nickle, poppenjay!

Those are the kindest words I can use about Kerry.


10 posted on 11/12/2007 12:30:25 PM PST by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: Ken522
"Hmmm ... John F Kerry, .. did he serve in Viet Nam?"

Of course he did. There's no question about it, he has tons of pictures and 8mm footage of himself like any good officer would have (/s). The only thing open to question in my view is which side did he serve.

11 posted on 11/12/2007 12:31:38 PM PST by VR-21 (Leftists justify their existance by kicking their own country in the teeth.)
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To: SandRat

and those are way too kind...
I would get banned if I said what I think he is.


12 posted on 11/12/2007 12:34:16 PM PST by donnab (saving liberals brains....one moron at a time.)
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To: Phil Harmonic

Many Vietnam veterans returned to civilian life with a contempt for government and politics. It took about 40 years for these veterans to become a decisive political force. That force struck like a big fist in 2004.


13 posted on 11/12/2007 12:35:03 PM PST by Brad from Tennessee ("A politician can't give you anything he hasn't first stolen from you.")
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To: SandRat
No one has yet to see the SIGNED SF-180.

Let's be accurate here. Kerry DID sign 3 SF 180's releasing his records to a chosen few...ALL of whom might be arguably described as "in the tank" for Kerry.

Even Washington Post noted journalist Michael Dobbs was denied access to those records.

You do the math.

14 posted on 11/12/2007 12:35:34 PM PST by Phil Harmonic
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To: All; ConorMacNessa

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NEVER FORGET

.

No Joke.

JOHN KERRY =

..”JOURNEY from the FALL”.. MoviePremieres = Fall of Saigon CLARITY..

http://www.Freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1806248/posts

.

NEVER FORGET

.


15 posted on 11/12/2007 12:38:01 PM PST by ALOHA RONNIE ("ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer/Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.lzxray.com)
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To: Phil Harmonic
John Effing Kerry, he is a war hero....just ask him....oh yes, he also snuck into Cambodia on super duper cypher ring decoder mission to save the world....

Didn’t he serve in Vietnam? Oh yes as a V.C. commander..

Meadow Muffin

16 posted on 11/12/2007 12:40:09 PM PST by rwgal
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To: rottndog
I heard Kerry was really good at writing reports of how brave and honorable he was in battle. Maybe he is talking about his televised meetings with the NVA in France.

Also heard that Hanoi Jane and Hanoi John are supposed to meet in hell some time soon. Maybe some readers are old enough to remember seeing Hanoi john on TV news in France with the NVA. Also they may remember seeing his report before congress which he now admits to being a lie. Kerry is a real POS.

17 posted on 11/12/2007 12:44:25 PM PST by Tannerone (FEED ALL TERRORIST LIVE AND OTHERWISE TO STARVED HOGS)
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To: Tannerone
Kerry is a real POS.

Understatement of the year!
18 posted on 11/12/2007 12:48:40 PM PST by rottndog (Four decades and counting.....and "middle aged" no where in sight!)
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To: Phil Harmonic
Kerry’s secret mission to Cambodia where a “CIA guy” gave him a bush hat. Gullible Washington Post writer fell for the whole fairytale:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A59559-2003May30?language=printer

19 posted on 11/12/2007 12:54:55 PM PST by Brad from Tennessee ("A politician can't give you anything he hasn't first stolen from you.")
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To: Brad from Tennessee

Best part is at end of story:

A close associate hints: There’s a secret compartment in Kerry’s briefcase. He carries the black attache everywhere. Asked about it on several occasions, Kerry brushed it aside. Finally, trapped in an interview, he exhaled and clicked open his case.

“Who told you?” he demanded as he reached inside. “My friends don’t know about this.”

The hat was a little mildewy. The green camouflage was fading, the seams fraying.

“My good luck hat,” Kerry said, happy to see it. “Given to me by a CIA guy as we went in for a special mission in Cambodia.”

Kerry put on the hat, pulling the brim over his forehead. His blue button-down shirt and tie clashed with the camouflage. He pointed his finger and raised his thumb, creating an imaginary gun. He looked silly, yet suddenly his campaign message was clear: Citizen-soldier. Linking patriotism to public service. It wasn’t complex after all; it was Kerry.

He smiled and aimed his finger: “Pow.”

http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A59559-2003May30?language=printer


20 posted on 11/12/2007 1:00:11 PM PST by Brad from Tennessee ("A politician can't give you anything he hasn't first stolen from you.")
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