keeping this one - bttt
I believe that his motives for serving were purely political and once there he was looking to make a big splash (getting the command of a 'ship' ala the REAL JFK) and then getting out asap via the three Purple Heart rule.
I could be wrong...just my humble opinion...
Patriotic?? Maybe.
Political?? Most Assuredely.
In any case...the attacks seem to be more on his judgements not his having served. Any and all references to his time in the service of his country are deemed Attacks on his Patriotism if the comments come from the right of center and Praise for his patriotism if the comments come from the left of center.....just typical flip-flop from the Massaschusetts Lib.