Every republican starts a comment about Kerry by saying "he's a war hero, but...".
I'm tired of the Reps saying that. Someone needs to point out that all Kerry did was shoot a Cong after he was likley already dead, and carry away his weapon.
It's pretty obvious Kerry, in 1966, figured his best resume gathering requirement to be president (which apparently is a goal he made as a teenager) was to go to war. By the time he got home, it was apparent that the opposite was true, and he became a war protester.
With his yale "bonesman" connections, I don't doubt that all the medals he received were more due to personal politicking, rather than any real "valor".
In at least two of his purple heart citations, his wounds were litteral scratches. I don't doubt someone like Kerry would scratch himself in battle, only for the medal. Particularly since by collecting three purple hearts, he got an immediate trip home.
"his Yale bonesman connections"...GWB is a Bonesman, too. The Bonesman are pledged to help each other. GHWB is also a Bonesman. Interesting to see who gets the help. I guess it will be divided.
vaudine
I'm beginning to wonder if Kerry's admittedly superficial "wounds" were self inflicted, since no one has come forward that personally saw him get wounded. Also, he seems to have stated at some time that he was a part of killing innocent Vietnamese women and children. Why did he not come forward with the names of the people who did this with him and have them (and himself) prosecuted for war crimes.
If the Democrats insist on calling Bush a "deserter" for rescheduling some Guard drills, why not ask Kerry if 3 superficial wounds make you a "war hero", and if he considers himself guilty or war crimes and if his anti war activity should brand him as a traitor? Republicans better get themselves a Michael Moore our there to bring these things up or Kerry will get away with his fraudulent "war hero" claims.