did John Kerry just call soldiers stupid?

[Scrooge McSam]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Right, so you avoided participating in the conversation by turning it to an entirely different subject. Glad we agree. Just like you, and everyone else who is outraged about Kerry, took what he ACTUALLY said, changed the meaning, and created the outrage based on that. Now that we're all caught up...

Next time at DLR... Sidecars are on me!

[Not Afraid]

I'm still trying to figure out the REAL reason for the outrage and popularity of Kerry bashing. It seems like such a non-issue when you look at the scope of shyt going on.

Can someone tell me WHY this statement is so news worthy?

[Nephythys]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I'm still trying to figure out the REAL reason for the outrage and popularity of Kerry bashing. It seems like such a non-issue when you look at the scope of shyt going on.

Can someone tell me WHY this statement is so news worthy?

Because it's so easy?

[MouseWife]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I'm still trying to figure out the REAL reason for the outrage and popularity of Kerry bashing. It seems like such a non-issue when you look at the scope of shyt going on.

Can someone tell me WHY this statement is so news worthy?

Because the news is so full of election crap and so many Republicans are in hot water for so many things this is an opportunity to jump all over his shiet.

Never mind that he isn't actually running for anything.

And, it takes the heat off of them. Notice that? Gives them someone else to talk about while the others are swept away.

I don't get it either how people are so supportive of bashing him. Where are these people when Bush says some fvcking stupid insulting things? Just laugh nervously and change the subject? Because he is the president? I think he needs to be held to a higher standard.

And he called in to Rush Limbaughs' show? OMF'ng gawd. That is embarrasing. Our president called Rushs show.

I need a paper bag. Not sure if I am going to barf into it or wear it on my head in shame.

[Not Afraid]

So, all newsworthy events must be easy? Who cares what Kerry said, let along what he meant. He's such a non-entity at the moment. Well, I guess that's changed. He's got all eyes on him now. What a way to get publicity, and how dumb are we all for giving it to him?

[SacTown Chronic]

Dumber than the average soldier, apparently.

[Nephythys]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

So, all newsworthy events must be easy? Who cares what Kerry said, let along what he meant. He's such a non-entity at the moment. Well, I guess that's changed. He's got all eyes on him now. What a way to get publicity, and how dumb are we all for giving it to him?

I suspect mainly because as a high profile dem- it can be considered a concern that maybe more high profile dems in the Senate are akin to him in views- which is certainly a point to drive home during an election.

I don't want people like him running the country- of course there are people who do. I want them to lose. They want me to lose-

It would be a mistake to think that if a member of the GOP had made a verbal gaffe like that, that it would be ignored. The left would use it in their campaign too.

(is it any coincidence that the word campaign has "pain" in it)

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

I suspect mainly because as a high profile dem- it can be considered a concern that maybe more high profile dems in the Senate are akin to him in views- which is certainly a point to drive home during an election.

Well, that's a stretch! First, the statement was misinterpreted. Find something a bit more factual if you want to be effective with the argument. Second, I doubt Kerry speaks for all Dems.

The outrage still doesn't make sense.

[Nephythys]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Well, that's a stretch! First, the statement was misinterpreted. Find something a bit more factual if you want to be effective with the argument. Second, I doubt Kerry speaks for all Dems.

The outrage still doesn't make sense.

Yes, it is a stretch- but right now- with the election on the line- everything is going to be fair game.

Every word- action and misdeed- anything that could sway one vote the other way.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

Yes, it is a stretch- but right now- with the election on the line- everything is going to be fair game.

Every word- action and misdeed- anything that could sway one vote the other way.

I had no idea the Republicans were that desparate. Grasping at straws is the appropriate phrase here.


Oh, and next time someone calls out the "liberal media" I will point to how much publicity Kerry has gotten over virtually nothing. Liberal? I think not.