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Honor Reclaimed: POWs have their say
National Review ^ | 09/10/04 | Kate O'Beirne

Posted on 09/10/2004 6:19:06 AM PDT by Pokey78

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To: Trout-Mouth

Now they're not being spit upon and shouted down. We'll never forget but we can put a troubled era to rest, hopefully, finally.

As far as my statement about time. I should have said further that it was John Kerry who started all of this with his testamony. It is now John Kerry who has caused this to surface again for a full hearing from the same men that he stole their voice.


81 posted on 10/17/2004 3:17:33 PM PDT by swheats
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To: gatex
Jane Fonda should be in prison for aiding the enemy in time of war.

John Fraud Kerry should be right beside her.

82 posted on 10/17/2004 3:20:49 PM PDT by jamaly
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To: MistyCA

Thanks for the ping. It just chokes me up how these people were so abused by sKerry and his gang then and now they are having trouble getting the media-wing of the DNC (MSM) to even report this news.


83 posted on 10/17/2004 3:29:55 PM PDT by alwaysconservative (sKerry: Wrong about America then, wrong for America now!)
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To: wizr

Oh gosh....you are very nice. Thanks!


84 posted on 10/17/2004 4:07:16 PM PDT by MistyCA (I think if you were to ask Edward's wife, who is fat, she would tell you she is being who she is...)
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To: snippy_about_it

I have seen him twice and he is due back here again soon. It's fun to see him in a rally because the entire place lights up with enthusiasm. If you get the chance....go! :) Make Sam go! :)


85 posted on 10/17/2004 4:17:15 PM PDT by MistyCA (I think if you were to ask Edward's wife, who is fat, she would tell you she is being who she is...)
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To: 88keys

You are welcome. I am anxious to see the film. Our vets (especially those who were POW's) deserve the best of America. We have still not given them their due, and the least we can do is allow them to have their say!!!


86 posted on 10/17/2004 4:26:52 PM PDT by MistyCA (I think if you were to ask Edward's wife, who is fat, she would tell you she is being who she is...)
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To: swheats
I am a VNam era vet. I didn't go to Nam, but have always felt that they deserved something better for their service. I have thought about this for 30 years, but came up empty handed. How can we honor these men if nobody even wants to discuss what happened there. I've always felt we woulda, coulda, shoulda, won the war, but the political pressure back home was just too great.

There is a documentary called "Viet Nam, the Ten Thousand Day War"that played on PBS years ago, and the one statement that stood out was the N Vietnamese honcho saying the people wanted to give up because of the bombing, but they knew the protesters( Jane and John) were going to wear down the politicians in the US so they hung in there.

All these years we have put up with "Full Metal Jacket", "Apocalypse Now", "Platoon", type movies where the soldiers were rapist, dopers, that were weasels. "We Were Soldiers" was a begining, but that's 1 movie. The impression still remains that Viet Nam was a mistake, fought by idiots and criminals.

The discussion going on now is long overdue and should continue even after the election. Beating Kerry and humiliating him is a start to reconciliation for our long overdue parade that they earned. If it is proven that Kerry is a weasel that lied to get his medals, and got a discharge less than honorable, That is as good as a marching band to me.

87 posted on 10/17/2004 4:28:25 PM PDT by chuckles
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To: Pokey78

I frequently thank GOD that my brother came home alive. GOD Bless our POW's.


88 posted on 10/17/2004 4:36:40 PM PDT by Dustbunny (The only good terrorist is a dead terrorist)
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To: Pokey78

The Vets and the POWs are duing there part

Our brave men and women in the sevices are doing their part

We here at home must do our part and make sure that George W. Bush is re-elected Nov 2. We must all turn into Broken Glass Republicans.


89 posted on 10/17/2004 4:39:05 PM PDT by Irish Eyes
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To: Pokey78

Bought the video... looking forward to seeing it.


90 posted on 10/17/2004 5:38:20 PM PDT by Xcoastie (It is more difficult to organize peace than to win a war - Aristotle)
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To: Pokey78
"THE PARADE WE NEVER HAD"

Fifty-seven trombones led this big parade
Followed by two hundred sixty Swifty vets
They were followed by POW's in rows and ranks
The nation's finest who finally get our thanks

Modestly in place was our President
Leading Viet veterans by the score
The Stars and Stripes were everywhere
Waving proudly past the cheering crowd galore

Fifty-seven trombones hit the counter point
While we Freepers lined the streets by the score
Thundering, thundering all the way
The rhythm of "harch, harch, harch" made us roar.

LET'S MAKE SURE THESE VETS GET THEIR GRAND PARADE!

Leni

91 posted on 10/17/2004 5:45:29 PM PDT by MinuteGal
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To: DustyMoment
I can hardly wait for the media attack on these veterans

But, I read today that the Sinclair company were getting notice from their advertisers that they were uncomfortable about Sinclair's decision to air the tape.

Folks, these dispicable liberals will stop at nothing in their attempt to shut this down.

We simply cannot let these POW's/Veterans down. Contact Sinclair and let them know how appreciative you are that they are taking the side of our heroes.

92 posted on 10/17/2004 5:50:11 PM PDT by rstevens
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To: Interesting Times

pass this around - I just lost the thread, but it is a goodie!!!

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/bommer/When_The_Man_Comes_Around.html


93 posted on 10/17/2004 6:48:45 PM PDT by bitt
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To: ImaTexan

ping


94 posted on 10/17/2004 8:28:54 PM PDT by bjcintennessee (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff)
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To: bitt

Bravo! Excellent!


95 posted on 10/18/2004 12:06:42 AM PDT by AnimalLover ((Are there special rules and regulations for the big guys?))
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To: TheGrimReaper

No...he doesn't belong in Ft Levenworth....he aided and abetted the enemy, he met with them during a time of conflict with our country......He's a traitor and traitors should be shot.


96 posted on 10/19/2004 2:17:52 PM PDT by tillacum
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To: tillacum
I have no problem with that.
I'll even donate the ammo, provided 9mm is acceptable.
97 posted on 10/19/2004 9:43:16 PM PDT by TheGrimReaper (o)(o)....Keeping abreast for 50 years now.)
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