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Kerry says GOP lied about Foley, Iraq [because of a Republican cover-up,.........]
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Posted on 10/13/2006 4:32:38 PM PDT by Sub-Driver

Kerry says GOP lied about Foley, Iraq

By HOLLY RAMER, Associated Press Writer1 hour, 14 minutes ago

Sen. John Kerry, a potential presidential candidate in 2008, likened the congressional page scandal to the war in Iraq on Friday, saying Republicans have lied about both.

"They tell us we're making progress in Iraq and that there is no civil war. That is a lie," Kerry, D-Mass., said in remarks prepared for delivery at the New Hampshire Democratic Party's annual fall fundraising dinner. "There is a civil war and it is costing American and Iraqi lives every single day, and we must change course in Iraq."

Republicans also are lying when they claim the page scandal surrounding former Rep. Mark Foley (news, bio, voting record) is a Democratic plot to win the midterm elections, Kerry said.

"This issue is here because of a Republican cover-up," he said. "And those from the party that preaches moral values that covered this up have no right to preach moral values anymore."

Foley, R-Fla., resigned Sept. 29 after being confronted with sexually explicit computer messages he sent to a teenage male page. For several days afterward, House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., blamed Democrats for the scandal but later changed course and took responsibility for the matter.

On Thursday, the House ethics committee questioned a former Foley aide who has said he took complaints about Foley's conduct to Hastert's chief of staff three years ago. Hastert's chief of staff has denied that exchange took place.

Kerry, the Democratic Party's presidential nominee in 2004, has packed his schedule with appearances for Democratic candidates for Congress and state offices.

New Hampshire Republican Reps. Charles Bass and Jeb Bradley "have failed to ask the tough questions, failed to demand the answers and rubber-stamped a willful president's wrongful course," Kerry said.

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almost scrappleface........

I was in Vietnam during the Vietnam war while I was in Vietnam..............

1 posted on 10/13/2006 4:32:39 PM PDT by Sub-Driver
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To: Sub-Driver

Hey John. Speaking of lies, when are you going to release your FULL service records?


2 posted on 10/13/2006 4:33:53 PM PDT by Vermonter
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To: Sub-Driver
John Kerry is the biggest demogogue the Democrats have. And that's saying a lot.

BTW, what is it with Dems who were defeated for Pres? Jimmy Carter, Al Gore, John Kerry...they're all unbalanced. I give Michael Dukakis credit for simply fading into the shadows after he lost in '88.

3 posted on 10/13/2006 4:35:01 PM PDT by My2Cents (A pirate's life for me.)
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To: Sub-Driver

Won't this guy PLEASE go hide under a rock.


4 posted on 10/13/2006 4:35:32 PM PDT by proud_yank (Socialism - An Answer In Search Of A Question For Over 100 Years)
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To: Sub-Driver
Hey, Kerry... If I may borrow a line from one of your heroes:
Shut the #@$% up!

Thanks Babs for the quote!

6 posted on 10/13/2006 4:35:50 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Abortion is to family planning what bankruptcy is to financial planning)
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To: Vermonter

john woildn/t know the truth if it bit him in the butt


7 posted on 10/13/2006 4:36:17 PM PDT by mickey blue eyes
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To: Sub-Driver

Hey, Jean-Kerri, was that treason when you met with members of the North Vietnamese delegation in Paris while you were still in the armed services?

Is that why Jimmuh Carter had to give you a pardon?

Inquiring minds want to know. How about releasing your records?


8 posted on 10/13/2006 4:36:44 PM PDT by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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To: Sub-Driver
Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

9 posted on 10/13/2006 4:37:33 PM PDT by maggief
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To: My2Cents

He's one of the most boring demagogues they have, too.


10 posted on 10/13/2006 4:39:02 PM PDT by dr_who_2
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To: Sub-Driver

Did his "man-servant" help him form any full sentence?


11 posted on 10/13/2006 4:39:19 PM PDT by Mark (REMEMBER: Mean spirited, angry remarks against my postings won't feed even one hungry child.)
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To: maggief

Did you know John Kerry got three purple hearts in Viet nam for wounds that only required a band aid?

12 posted on 10/13/2006 4:39:34 PM PDT by AmericanMade1776
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To: Sub-Driver
For several days afterward, House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., blamed Democrats for the scandal

Is my memory that bad? Did he actually do that?

13 posted on 10/13/2006 4:39:40 PM PDT by Dog Gone
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"They tell us we're making progress in Iraq and that there is no civil war. That is a lie," Kerry, D-Mass., said in remarks prepared for delivery at the New Hampshire Democratic Party's annual fall fundraising dinner. "There is a civil war and it is costing American and Iraqi lives every single day, and we must change course in Iraq."

1. Define "making progress" Senator.
2. Define "Civil War" Senator.
3. How do you propose to "change course in Iraq" Senator?

I'm waiting you Bush Bashing POS.


14 posted on 10/13/2006 4:40:38 PM PDT by RacerX1128
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To: AmericanMade1776
Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

15 posted on 10/13/2006 4:40:47 PM PDT by maggief
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To: Sub-Driver

Sen. John Kerry, (D. Viet.), a potential presidential candidate in 2008, likened the congressional page scandal to the war in Iraq on Friday, saying Republicans have lied about both.

fixed...


16 posted on 10/13/2006 4:40:47 PM PDT by Bean Counter (Stout Hearts!!)
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To: Sub-Driver

Is this the same Kerry that just said, "I could gone to 1600 Oennsylvania Ave and killed the REAL bird.".


17 posted on 10/13/2006 4:41:04 PM PDT by Suzy Quzy ("When Cabals Go Kabooms"....upcoming book on Mary McCarthy's Coup-Plotters.)
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To: Sub-Driver

Hey, Mr. "I served in Vietnam-mostly myself" Kerry....

Stuff a thousand dollar sock in it before you become even more of a laughing stock than you already are!


18 posted on 10/13/2006 4:41:19 PM PDT by Just Lori (Character is doing the right thing when no one is watching.)
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To: AmericanMade1776

Man! Look at those fingernails.


19 posted on 10/13/2006 4:41:38 PM PDT by My2Cents (A pirate's life for me.)
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To: maggief

Funny! You gotta love PhotoShop....


(....right????)


20 posted on 10/13/2006 4:41:40 PM PDT by Zarro (We Support Governor Rossi)
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