[Mo1]

The only thing I find ironic is the fact that Kerry expressed his shame at participation in the war after he came home and now he wears it as a badge of honor.

I agree, that is what bothers me

That war was hell and I won't say anything against anyone that served and fought

But the way he is using it for his own political means .. well that bothers me

[kabar]

Kerry is trying to use his war experience as a way to demonstrate that he will be strong on national security issues. It separates him from the rest of the Dems and it is a response to Dubya's proven performance as CIC in the war against terrorism. Unfortunately, his waffling on the Iraq War undercuts the his attempt to be seen as being strong on security.