Where John F'ns picture proudly hangs
Posted on 05/02/2005 7:40:11 AM PDT by Right Wing Assault
A group of Vietnam veterans, who say the history of the war has been distorted by left-wing propagandists in the press, are planning to create a national repository for materials, information and records from the period to "counter and expose false information presented about the Vietnam War."
"The false history of Vietnam has been used to demoralize our troops in combat, undermine the public's confidence in U.S. foreign policy and weaken our national security," explained Col. George E. "Bud" Day, who'll be heading up the Vietnam Veterans Legacy Foundation.
The goal of the VVLF is to set the record straight after three decades worth of distorted media reports that painted the war as "illegal" and U.S. soldiers as war criminals - instead of as a "noble cause" that was a key part of America's long twilight struggle against Communism, as President Reagan once described Vietnam.
"Radical leftists such as Jane Fonda lied about the war 35 years ago, and are still lying about it today," Col. Day said in a press release issued by the group.
Col. Day is a Medal of Honor recipient and former POW who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, and is the Air Force's most highly decorated combat veteran.
The VVLF Board of Directors also includes Col. Kenneth W. Cordier, Cdr. Paul Galanti - who were prominent members of the Swiftboat Veterans and POWs for Truth - the Honorable James Warner, Mary Jane McManus, wife of former POW Kevin McManus, and Vietnam veterans Robert A. McMahon and Wallace Nunn, who is chairman of the Medal of Honor Foundation.
No doubt the info these vets are gathering will NOT be found on any managed Google search. Only the MSM materials will be found. Oh, maybe Google will have them but they will be #299,900 out of 300,000 in "importance".
Much of this whole thing is on the mind of the media because their darling Ms. Fonda has re-emerged. Even my in-laws are buying her non-apology apology. The media has been very sympathetic to her this past few weeks. They've all forgotten or forgiven her. Easy for them, given that they weren't one of the folks who got left behind after the last airlift off of the roof of the American embassy that day.....or one of our soldiers or sailors who were forced to listen to her anti-American blather (along with John Kerry's) while they endured torture at the Hilton.
So what in that was wrong that needs to be corrected?
Good to hear ... this group deserves our support. So tired of the media's spin on things. Time for the truth to win out. Probably a good thing for the Swift boat Vets to get behind as well - hate to see that fine organization fade away in anyway.
Well it is about time! I hate to see my father get upset when the guys come home...every time he prays that they don't have to go through what he did when he came home. When they do come home he is there, waiting at the airport, to give them a warm welcome. He hopes that one day he will too.
Damn! What kind of school did you go to? A lot of kids didn't hear that message.
I would dispute that the top brass did not run the war with vigor. The politicians would not allow them to run the war without interference. Had Bush been in charge, we would have won. Actually, we didn't 'lose', we got tired and quit too early.
Well, Kentucky schools are known for at least teaching kids good common sense. :-)
Where John F'ns picture proudly hangs
Where is Ollie North on this issue? The old WWII stories (on War Stories) are great, but can't he also cover Vietnam (correcting some of the lies) and also Nicaraqua (correcting some of the lies)? Why doesn't he do this? I don't get it.
From your tag line I'm guessing you went to school in Kentucky.
I'm also guessing that Kentucky contributed more than a fair share of troops back in the days...and held a more compassionate attitude than, oh, say, San Francisco or L.A.
In '73 I returned through S.F., then spent time in Memphis and Long Island, Tucson, and Phoenix before returning home to So. Cal. Believe me when I say the attitudes were vastly different from city to city.
Apart from the trash tossed at me and the general interest in avoiding me altogether; my personnal fave's were "I'm sorry but (a) you don't have a right to take a job away from someone who (wasn't drafted)" and (b) same opening followed by "you'd upset the other employees".
Thanks for your service. I was at Tan Son Nhut and Pleiku from 7/68 to 7/69 and when we arrived at Travis AFB they told us to change into civvies before we went to SFO to fly home. When I got to the airport I saw why they told us that. Have never felt good about my homecoming but am damn proud of serving in 'Nam. I wore a POW bracelet when they came out with those and Col Day was the name on mine.
I'd like to read what they put out.
I'm no expert on Vietnam, but the little reading I did do, the people I know who were there, the historical data I have researched ALL indicates that the "Hollywood picture" of Vietnam, the generic "MSM version" presented to me in a 30 second sound bite is not accurate.
"No doubt the info these vets are gathering will NOT be found on any managed Google search. Only the MSM materials will be found. Oh, maybe Google will have them but they will be #299,900 out of 300,000 in "importance"." You say.
No, post it for us! There are MANY who would like to read it and may not find it with all the crap floating on the World Wide Web. Bring us to the water! I'll forward the link to everyone I know.
Red6
And thank you for your service and Welcome Home!
I wore my dress greens proudly flying home in 1970.
Semper Fi,
Kelly
there never was anything to forgive - hanoi jane was a willing warrior for the msm assault on the country.
4th estate is the 5th column.
I will NEVER forget when the pilot banked the plane (Braniff) so we could see the Golden Gate all lit up (it was 2 AM or so) . The plane was dead silent and not a dry eye there when the pilot said, " Welcome home guys."
Nam Vet
Just let me know when you want me to recommend a good Kentucky Realtor! :-) We'd be proud to have another Coast Guard Vet within our borders! And, hey, if you get nostalgic, we have some very nice large lakes here. :-)
You would be welcomed and we'd love to have you and your family here in the Midwest.
I have lived on both coasts and in Texas. Born a Hoosier and am finally back to raise my family here. Just a little advice if you are planning on moving here from either coast. Prepare to SLOW DOWN. You might also want brush up on manners and dignified eye contact. It is lost in the Coast Cultures.
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