Kerry: Opposing Iraq War Is Patriotic

NewsMax ^ | April 22, 2006 | Carl Limbacher

[Kaslin]

Those who disagree with the Bush administration's policies in Iraq face the same scornful charges that they are unpatriotic as Sen. John Kerry did 35 years ago when he spoke out against the Vietnam War, the Massachusetts Democrat said Saturday.

"I have come here today to reaffirm that it was right to dissent in 1971 from a war that was wrong. And to affirm that it is both a right and an obligation for Americans today to disagree with a president who is wrong, a policy that is wrong, and a war in Iraq that weakens the nation," Kerry said to a standing ovation Saturday at Boston's historic Faneuil Hall.

[4U2OUI]

Kerry is an idiot at best.

[meyer]

Meyer: "Opposing the Iraq war is pathetic"

[satchmodog9]

I was patriotic before I was unpatriotic.

[SandRat]

And Kerry thought he merited being President??? Sheesh!!! What a DORK!!

[synbad600]

At the very best.

[Jorge]

Can anybody here count how many time Kerry has flip-flopped his position on Iraq?

This is getting beyond ridiculous.

[synbad600]

Actually, it's an insult to idiots!

[johniegrad]

"Opposing the war for moral, ethical, or religious reasons may be justifiable. Opposing the war for political opportunism is pathetic."

[ntnychik]

Is he still on that "W stands for wrong" kick?

[RightWhale]

If he keeps talking like this, and he will, he won't make it through the Dem primaries for '08. Even Hillary out-hawks this feebleness.

[evad]

Once a traitor......

[Doctor Raoul]

Dissent Is Patriotic
Hating America Is Not

[Mr_Moonlight]

What a maroon .......

[xzins]

I can't remember: is this flip or is it flop?

[MEG33]

How about negotiating with the enemy when still in the Navy..or belonging to an organization where discussions about assassinating Senators took place?..or comparing our troops to Genghis Khan?..What about the harm you did to soldiers still fighting in the war and prisoners hearing your words and being taunted?..or never releasing your full 180? Treasonous!

[Right Wing Assault]

Supporting it is patriotic. Opposing it is patriotic. Being neutral is patriotic. Being uncertain is patriotic. Not giving a damn is patriotic. Hating the military is patriotic. Hating soldiers is patriotic. Wanting soldiers to die is patriotic. Hating the president is patriotic. Wanting us to lose to terrorists is patriotic. All points of view of any American (or illegal) on any topic are equal and are patriotic.

Don't you just love diversity?

[Kellykoop]

Hey, did you know that Kerry was in Vietnam. ;)

[Jessarah]

"and a war in Iraq that weakens the nation,"

And what you're saying does nothing to weaken the nation,does it, Mr. Kerry?

[do the dhue]

You know, Kerry voted for the war. I heard a mess of Demorats talk about how Hussein was a threat. From Clinton to Kerry. Now, the going gets tough and Kohn Kerry buckles at the knees. Tough times never last, tough people do. Apparently, Kerry is a wimp. Don't stand between Kerry and a white flag, that is the only time he will fight like a dog.

Another thing, wasn't it over 60 percent of us who supported the war to begin with? Where is that support during tough times when it is needed most? I will not waver, falter, or fail. I support the war and our troops all the way to hell!

[WideGlide]

It looks like F'n Kerry is looking for a "do-over" of 2004. Sorry John, you don't get Mulligans in politics. (:^D)

[Cringing Negativism Network]

Opposing communists like John Kerry, is patriotic.

[Mr_Moonlight]

Hey, did you know that Kerry was in Vietnam. ;)

Nope, never heard that one before ... please do tell ....

[MEG33]

BUMP!

[sheik yerbouty]

He's still having acid flashbacks from the sixties..

[SquirrelKing]

We already tested this philosophy; how'd it work out?

...NOT TOO GOOD!

[do the dhue]

Opposing communists like John Kerry, is patriotic.


You should get a prize for that statement.

[smoothsailing]

KERRY, YOU'RE A DORK

[Delta 21]

[do the dhue]

That is awesome. My night has been made. Thank you!!

[halfright]

He was in Cambodia too.....Its seared in his mind

[Hoodat]

I thought Kerry voted in favor of the war.

[CheyennePress]

Opposing a war that you think is wrong BEFORE IT STARTS is patriotic.

Doing so afterwards can easily become downright seditious.

I love how these bimbos think that they can prance around claiming that they support the troops while at the same time undermining their mission. I'd love to just look them in the eye and simply say, "No, you don't." Just to see what kind of reaction would ensue.

[gondramB]

>>"Opposing the war for moral, ethical, or religious reasons may be justifiable. Opposing the war for political opportunism is pathetic."<<

Exactly.
But even when believe a war is not wise or right it is still important to go about it in a way that considers the good of the country.

It was one thing to say "I believe the Vietnam war is wrong" and quite another to Hanoi and give comfort to the enemy as Jane Fonda did.

[SquirrelKing]

You're welcome!

[MEG33]

[Lunatic Fringe]

No, Mr. Kerry. Free speech is patriotic. Loving your country is patriotic. Hot dogs and apple pie are patriotic.

Opposing your country when troops are in battle is not patriotic at all. In fact, it borders on the criminal.

[Cringing Negativism Network]

You should get a prize for that statement.

-

I choose: a border fence.

Thanks!!

[Calpernia]

[devolve]

[Delta 21]

Here we go again.
Same 'ol sh!t again.

[BurrOh]

Hear! Hear!

Diversity is just like soooo diverse.
di, is that like against uni?

[Calpernia]

I would add, MEN to the terrorizing also since Kerry (and Murtha) are recipients of Victory Fund monies.

NOTE:

The Victory Fund financial cofounded by David Mixner.

http://www.victoryfund.org/clientuploads/documents/Victory_2003_E-Resolution.pdf

Page 25 specifically says The Gay & Lesbian Fund provides financial support to openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender candidates and officials.

[kerryusama04]

Johndid I mention I was in Vietnam Kerry: Sultan of Patriotism.

[MEG33]

I think my blood pressure just shot througt the roof..I couldn't seem to type correctly...I'm OK as long as I don't hear him or read something awful he says. Massachusetts can have him..but I don't want him hurting our troops and HE IS DOING IT AGAIN!!!

[smoothsailing]

[do the dhue]

Cringing Negativism Network won a fence. I liked your photo too. You should get a prize too. So, you have your choice between more Border Guards or the National Guard (m1A1, A10s, Apache's, and B52s. Sorry, amnesty is not an option.

[Cringing Negativism Network]

Diversity:

Communist buzzword meaning "legally enforced groupthink".

See also: Borg.

[operation clinton cleanup]

Kerry needs to take his message to Military bases and see how they react.

[do the dhue]

In our national interest we should send Kerry to France and then carpet nuke him.