John Kerry: 'D Stood For Distinction'

(AP) ^ | Jun 7, 2005 11:34 am US/Pacific | (AP)

[BenLurkin]

BOSTON (AP) Sen. John F. Kerry’s grade average at Yale University was virtually identical to President Bush’s record there, despite repeated portrayals of Kerry as the more intellectual candidate during the 2004 presidential campaign.

Kerry had a cumulative average of 76 and got four Ds his freshman year—in geology, two history courses and political science, The Boston Globe reported Tuesday.

His grades improved with time, and he averaged an 81 his senior year and earned an 89 -- his highest grade—in political science as a senior.

“I always told my dad that D stood for distinction,” Kerry said in a written response to reporters’ questions. He said he has previously acknowledged focusing more on learning to fly than studying.

Under Yale’s grading system in effect at the time, grades between 90 and 100 equaled an A, 80-89 a B, 70-79 a C, 60 to 69 a D, and anything below that was a failing grade.

In 1999, The New Yorker magazine published a transcript showing Bush had a cumulative grade average of 77 his first three years at Yale, and a similar average under a non-numerical rating system his senior year.

Bush’s highest grade at Yale was an 88 in anthropology, history and philosophy. He received one D in his four years, a 69 in astronomy, and improved his grades after his freshman year, the transcript showed.

Kerry, a Democrat, previously declined to release the transcript, which was included in his Navy records. He gave the Navy permission to release the documents last month, the Globe reported.

Kerry graduated from Yale in 1966, Bush in 1968.

[marvlus]

A statement like that really tells you a lot about him.

[Brilliant]

They don't call him John "F" Kerry for nothing.

[advance_copy]

U sure this isn't a scrappleface report?

[zahal724]

This is not.

[RexBeach]

D is for "duh."

[thoughtomator]

So he even lied to his own father about his college grades. I can think of a few things that "D" stands for with respect to John Kerry but none of them are fit for polite company.

[Williams]

No it's true, very similar to Gore, another media appointed "genius." Gore flunked out of seminary school and law school, yet somehow was deemed intellectually superior.

[brooklyn dave]

And his Dad probably bought it. It could also be for deceit.

[martin_fierro]

D stands for Done.

[MIchaelTArchangel]

And were his father anyone other than Richard a/k/a "Dick the Gigolo" Kerry, the father would have responded, "Dis stinks, son!"

[Puppage]

Kerry had a cumulative average of 76 and got four Ds his freshman year

Now, why is the statement above, no where NEAR this statement? Bush’s highest grade at Yale was an 88 in anthropology, history and philosophy. He received one D in his four years

[siunevada]

I don't know, another 'D' word comes to mind:

[tfecw]

"D is for "duh.""

No, D is for diploma :)

[narby]

I think this release of transcript data is to defuse the "didn't sign the form 180" attack. It's slightly embarrasing, but doesn't mention Kerry's original dishonorable discharge that was changed to honorable years later.

We should not let up on this, because he will try to run again (although, if he got the nomination over Hillary!, it's much less likely he'd win).

[advance_copy]

Nope, it's a real report. But daggone if Kerry isn't so stupid that his own words read like a scrappleface. I can't believe the RATS nominated him to be President.

[Rabid Dog]

What a poser!

[ItsOurTimeNow]

>>"...got four Ds his freshman year...two history courses and political science.<<

History and PoliSci?

Yeah, and this clown wanted to be the leader of the greatest nation on the world?

[freedomson]

Oh, my! (sniff, sniif)

Dear me, that just too, too.

Isn't that delicious!

What a wit! Bravo, fine lad, bravo!

[Constitution Day]

[BenLurkin]

Yup. Not just conservatives but also the the Clintinistas will spread this story far and wide.

[skimbell]

In this instance, "D" quite obviously stands for Dumbass.

[AFPhys]

ROTFLMPO !!!

[George Oh Well]

D is for "deserter"

[Brilliant]

D stands for dumb.

[lormand]

This picture says Dumbass all over it.

[Millee]

His instructors didn't understand nuance.

[twigs]

I doubt that his Dad bought it; he probably just didn't call his son on it. And that may help explain who Kerry has become.

[HangFire]

ping*

[freedomson]

Fancy lad.

[BillF]

“I always told my dad that D stood for distinction,” Kerry said . . .

If President Bush (or even Governor Bush in 1999 or 2000) had said this, it would have been trumpeted on front pages across the country as proof of his stupidity.

[Earthdweller]

My guess is that the new reports, this and the 180, are being launched by the real rats themselves (Clintoons)to discourage anyone who might want sKerry to run instead of HC.

Poor poor scrappleface. How soon his own people have turned against him.

[MamaTexan]

and got four Ds his freshman year

Deceitful

Disturbed

Devoid

Deluded

Disgusting

Whoops! One too many!

How many did he get his second year?

(grin)

[Iron Matron]

“I always told my dad that D stood for distinction,” Kerry said<<<<

LOL! Was your Daddy stupid enough to believe you Johnny boy?

[BenLurkin]

You are such a good boy . . . . . . but "T" stands for traitor AND turkey.

[sharktrager]

He never got a single A in 4 years at Yale.

[RIghtWingAvenger]

In this case, "D" not only stands for "dumbass", but f'ing "dork" as well!

[pepperhead]

"I always told my dad that D stood for distinction"

If I would have told my dad that he would have tanned my hide.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Puts a whole new spin on John Kerry D-Mass.

[Old Lady]

Bwahahahahahaha....

[JustAnotherOkie]

Once a DA always a DA.

[Kaslin]

So he even lied to his own father about his college grades. I can think of a few things that "D" stands for with respect to John Kerry but none of them are fit for polite company.

Isn't this typical of the left? Always trying to fool others. The funny thing with this is however that they only fool themselves and don't realize it. So who is stupid?

[BenLurkin]

Related story: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1418289/posts

[rattrap]

D is for D'oh!

[skimbell]

He looks like Jaws from the James Bond movies in this picture.

[billbears]

The New Yorker magazine published a transcript showing Bush had a cumulative grade average of 77 his first three years at Yale, and a similar average under a non-numerical rating system his senior year.

Kerry had a cumulative average of 76

One whole point. What an intellectual divide....I guess it's come down to never mind that you have a C average, it's just how you got your C

[Random Nonsense]

D is for Doofus, D is for Dolt, D is for Dag, D is for Dimwit

[montag813]

Would have been schocking to see AP cover this at all, let alone lead with a headline like that. But Kerry will find the MSM will be treating only Hillary with kid gloves for the next 3 years, and his name is mud to them.

[DTogo]

got four Ds his freshman year—in geology, two history courses and political science

Political science, HA!

"D" is for Christmas in CamboDia