sixtofive Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 I heard a story that back in Vietnam, (the war that kerry doesn't seem to realize we all know he was in) He got his third purple heart, the one that shipped him home from a self inflicted wound. One so minor that the doctor that treated him said it just needed a bandaid to cover it up. Sounds like someone who is committed to serving his country to me.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImmortalSnafu Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 How many years did you serve in Vietnam to have the right to question his service? I haven't heard any reports that his third wound was a little cut...but even if it was the smallest little scratch in the world it's not nearly as cowardly as Bush's running from his duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maquissar Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Would you die for your country? I am not asking you if, from the peace and quiet of your house, with maybe an iced drink in your hand, feel like saying that you would die for your country. I am asking if you would actually die for it.I don't think I would, unless it were to defend myself, my friends, and my family... In the second world war, I would have fought against the Nazi, and I would have risked my life. In a stupid war like the Vietnam one... I would have deserted. Nor would I die to protect the economic interests of a few powerful people who happen to run my country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixtofive Posted July 28, 2004 Author Share Posted July 28, 2004 first of all, the whole idea that Bush ran from his duty is based on a false pretense that service for one branch of the military doesn't count when others do. Many people have tried to turn this into sounding like he dodged the draft, which is untrue. As for my service in vietnam, that did not happen on account of the fact that it was well before i was born, and therefore impossible. As far as my right to question, i bring it up mainly because of how he is heralding his exploits like he single handedly fought the war for us. Even the video that is suppose to be played before he appears for the convention is disingenuous. They are using staged set ups to reinact his take on what actually happened with the claims of showing live footage. As to his intentions, the very people he served with have commented that right from the beggining when he signed up he had high hope of specifically coming home a war hero, even going so far as to say he would be the next JFK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 Actually, the idea that DUHbya shirked his military duty is based on the facts. He was moved ahead of over 100 more qualified candidates for the Natl. Guard in his area who had better scores. Truthfully, if he'd just waited to be drafted he probably would have been rejected for being too damned dumb. His father pulled more strings to get him assigned to train in an obselete aircraft that would NEVER be used in combat of any form. To his credit, not one VC made it to Texas. He was technically, and actually, AWOL for at least 8 months of his Guard commitment, thus making him technically, and actually, a deserter (and a Traitor). On the other hand, John Kerry VOLUNTEERED for Vietnam and performed heroically in confirmed instances. My brother was a Cobra helicopter pilot there...was shot down and burned over 80% of his body. He got ONE purple heart. That's plenty, believe me. A vote for Bush is an act of Treason.A vote for Nader is an act of Stupidity. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImmortalSnafu Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 Well put fingercrosser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breton Thief Oriana Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 first of all, the whole idea that Bush ran from his duty is based on a false pretense that service for one branch of the military doesn't count when others do. No, its based on the fact that BUSH WASNT EVEN THERE. Many people have tried to turn this into sounding like he dodged the draft, which is untrue. No, he didnt dodge the draft, HE WENT AWOL. As for my service in vietnam, that did not happen on account of the fact that it was well before i was born, and therefore impossible. Thats... excusable. :P As far as my right to question, i bring it up mainly because of how he is heralding his exploits like he single handedly fought the war for us. Even the video that is suppose to be played before he appears for the convention is disingenuous. as far as IM concearned, its called "Leveling the playing field". They are using staged set ups to reinact his take on what actually happened with the claims of showing live footage. As to his intentions, the very people he served with have commented that right from the beggining when he signed up he had high hope of specifically coming home a war hero, even going so far as to say he would be the next JFK. And as such he was a war hero. It doesnt matter now, cause its all said and done. The only problem you have with kerry, and ill quote the daily show, is that "He Isn't Bush". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImmortalSnafu Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 As for my service in vietnam, that did not happen on account of the fact that it was well before i was born, and therefore impossible. My point is you should never question the bravery of a soldier if you have not fought in war yourself. You have no idea whether or not you'd run in the face of combat, nor do I. If you join the army, and fight in Iraq, then question Kerry's bravery all you want. As far as my right to question, i bring it up mainly because of how he is heralding his exploits like he single handedly fought the war for us. Hardly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixtofive Posted July 30, 2004 Author Share Posted July 30, 2004 As of right now my problem with Kerry isn't that he isn't Bush. The biggest reason I am havinga hard time taking him seriously is that his answer to every question about actual planning and policies comes back to him saying "I'll do it better, I'll do it smarter" When he offers his better and smarter way of doing things then acurate evaluations can be made, but we're still waiting on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImmortalSnafu Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Kerry can do just about anything in office and he'll do it better than Bush has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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