John Kerry, Soldiers in Iraq are stupid, lazy.

Captain's Quarters ^ | October 31, 2006 | uk

[Leisler]

John Kerry has never hidden his contempt for the armed forces very well, not even when he served as an officer in the Navy. Yesterday the mask slipped a little bit, as John Ziegler at KFI notes on his website, and Allahpundit mirrors at Hot Air. At a political rally for California's Democratic challenger to Arnold Schwarzenegger for governor, Phil Angelides, Kerry told the Pasadena City College crowd to study hard and get an education -- or wind up like the losers in the military:

“You know, education, if you make the most of it, if you study hard and you do your homework, and you make an effort to be smart, uh, you, you can do well. If you don’t, you get stuck in Iraq.” Wow. Just wow. It's worth recalling that Kerry at one time aspired to command these same men and women from the White House, and claims to still want to lead them. How would these people react to taking orders from a Commander-in-Chief who believes them to be uneducated, lazy losers?

We'll see if Kerry's peers in the Democratic Party support Kerry's description of our fighting men and women. If Democrats that have had John Kerry campaign on their behalf refuse to address Kerry's remarks or openly supports their characterization, it will expose the hypocrisy and the contempt that the Left has for the military. All of the talk of "supporting the troops" will be revealed as lip service.

Will Ned Lamont repudiate Kerry's words? Will Bob Casey, Jr dispute his mentor's characterization of our military as a junkyard for goldbricking idiots? Will Benjamin Cardin affirm that soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines don't have what it takes to succeed in life? Here in Minnesota, does Amy Klobuchar agree with Kerry's analysis? (h/t: Michelle Malkin)

[Leisler]

audio clip here

[MadIvan]

I can imagine the smile that is crossing the features of Karl Rove upon hearing about this.

Regards, Ivan

[Brilliant]

Rove made him say it.

[W04Man]

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[GeorgiaDawg32]

had a rep said this, it would be headlining on every network going..instead.....

[Leisler]

To help out John Kerry, I think what he meant was that you wouldn't find a 500 million dollar first wife, nor a billion dollar second wife, if you were in Iraq.

Other than being Ted Kennedy's step'n fetchit in the Senate, the only work Kerry has really done is chase older richer women.

[regularperson]

What an insulting, anti-American,ungrateful jackass.

Many, many people have felt the loss of someone in Iraq.

A fine young man who grew up down the read from us was killed when his blackhawk was shot down. I used to babysit him. He was my brother's best friend.

Far from stupid, he was a graduate of West Point. He was highly intelligent, inquisitive, curious, with a real passion for life, love of God, his family and his country.

John Kerry can go to hell.

[AmericanMade1776]

“You know, education, if you make the most of it, if you study hard and you do your homework, and you make an effort to be smart, uh, you, you can do well. If you don’t, you get stuck in Iraq.” ...John Kerry

U.S. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass, speaks in support of California gubernatorial candidate Phil Angelides at a rally held at Pasadena City College in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, Oct. 30, 2006. (AP Photo/Ann Johansson)

[G Larry]

Bill Bennett's callers have been clobbering Kerry.
Marines, Soldiers, Mothers of Son's planning to enter the service.
Note that Kerry has insulted the sons and daughters fighting in Iraq, and their Parents also vote.

[SMARTY]

"What an insulting, anti-American,ungrateful jackass."

Right.

Especially considering that this clown parlayed his 'service' into national media attention for himself and his own personal agenda. He even wore his fatigues while bashing the military, once he was home.

This is NOT a man!

[OldFriend]

Bless this young man and his family. Wish we could take away the hurt that comments like this cause.

Alas, we just pray for our heroes and condemn such hateful rhetoric.

Impugning the patriotism of our heroes just comes naturally do most dems.

[Always Right]

I suppose the really smart ones marry some drunk rich bitch and live off their money.

[layman]

The buffoonery of this empty suit is astonishing.

[ripley]

"a fine young man who grew up down the road from us was killed when his blackhawk was shot down."

(probably had a heart the size of the grand canyon....)

[Rummyfan]

Kerry let his mask slip and spoke his true opinion - and that of many Democrats - of our troops. Putting aside the vileness of the statement itself, I hope this bites Dems in the butt - BIG TIME!

[F.J. Mitchell]

John Kerry: Dumb as a rock and proud as a peacock.

[GoldenPup]

John Kerry...what a pathetic, unpatriotic, hubris-consumed,miserable, stupid jerk!!!

[massgopguy]

May both my senators drop dead.

[Fairview]

Well, John, you just wrote a campaign ad for your next opponent. Thanks; that saved us Republicans some money.

[DCPatriot]

And they talk about George Bush's weakness and gaffes using the English language.....

We really know what the jerk was trying to say, but geesh...this from a man wanting to be President of the United States?

INCONCEIVABLE!! ;^)

[shrinkermd]

Yes, I have always been impressed that Senator Kerry is not really very smart. In spite of the claims President Bush lacked intellectual ability he proved to be able to not only get an MBA but a career apart from politics. Senator Kerry was a mediocre law student who avoided the law by entering politics.

Not so with Kerry. He has been a career politician from the getgo and if he were not mentored by Kennedy and in an overwhelming liberal state, he would not have that as an option either.

In short, this is a "dumb" remark by a "dumb" man. I hope the DU and Kosites are happy with him.

[Rummyfan]

This from John D-Student Kerry!

[litehaus]

Bump for The Defective One--Jon Fn Kerri....

[Thrownatbirth]

Ooops. That won't help Webb in VA.

Allen should use Kerry's quote as a club.

[Leisler]

The only mistake Kerry made was saying what he really believes.

That was as true of a insight into KerryWorld that you will ever see.

I wonder what the couple of Swift Boat vet's that still supported this POS will think?

[roses of sharon]

And dumb Americans are about to vote him and his party into power.

[TankerKC]

John...I have a BS & MS and I've chosen to wear this uniform. And, I'm damned proud of it!

[edcoil]

Phil Angelides is 18 points down and with friends like this, he won't move up with this.

[chardonnay]

This proves the Swift Boat Vets for Truth were right all along.
Thank you John F'n Kerry for that October surprise.

[Leisler]

Why do I get the notion that if instead of running a boat aground every other day, if Kerry had taken delta wing pilot training, he would of become a long forgotten smudge mark?

[Enterprise]

Kerry is only reflecting the views of many Democrats. Although I must give Kerry his due. He knows a lot about losing. Hopefully, the Republicans will pick up on this pronto, and get it widespread. Maybe even President Bush or Tony Snow can find time to say "Many who heard the comment may find it repugnant."

[Veeram]

Kerry's condescending arrogance bubbles to the top.

What a gold plated phony ! I can't wait to hear his excuse on this one.

[Republican Red]

My dad was career Air Force and a Vietnam vet. He has a PhD in Economics and has taught at such Universities as Johns Hopkins, Penn State and the Air Force Academy. He received his Masters and Doctorate degrees while in the military.

He is also a life long democrat but refused to vote for Kerry in 2004.

[ABG(anybody but Gore)]

Please tell me you emailed that audio to Rush, Hannity, FNC and Karl Rove. John Effin' Kerry just admitted what the RATS really think of our military.

[kAcknor]

Packaged & sent to my mailing list. Photo, sound clip & all.

[NavyCanDo]

This one needs to be put in a file to pull out again if this idiot decides to run in 08. I am a Navy Veteran and this man embarrasses me to no end. I am ashamed he wore the same uniform.

[alicewonders]

The really stupid people are the ones in Taxachutesetts that keep voting for this creep.

[blu]

Why is this man still talking? Isn't he done?

[Chi-townChief]

I just got banned (at least I think I am, they haven't said anything but I can't post) from the gasbuddy.com forums for bringing up the POW lawsuit against Kerry. Evidently, Kerry and Chavez are sacred cows over there.

[TheCrusader]

"“You know, education, if you make the most of it, if you study hard and you do your homework, and you make an effort to be smart, uh, you, you can do well. If you don’t, you get stuck in Iraq.” --- John Kerry

Yes, if our boys were 'smart' as you were in Vietnam Mr. Kerry, they'd have figured out that 3 Purple Hearts equals a ticket home, and that being an officer enables you to write up your own purple heart citations. Come to think of it Mr. Kerry, I am grateful to God that our troops aren't as "smart" as you were, because they'd all be conniving cowards and there would be no America.

[EmilyGeiger]

The creep.

[Rider on the Rain]

Is there any other person on the face of the earth who deserves our unrelenting hatred more than this sorry no good turncoat piece of manure?

[GOP_Proud]

Bill Bennett's callers have been clobbering Kerry.

And it's a great show.

[TheCrusader]

"Why do I get the notion that if instead of running a boat aground every other day, if Kerry had taken delta wing pilot training, he would of become a long forgotten smudge mark?"

I'm certain that he would still have found a way to go home early and condemn his buddies in combat, he's that kinda guy.

[Eagles6]

save

[ProtectOurFreedom]

...and you make an effort to be smart, uh, you, you can do well.

The guy who is always yammering about being "tough and smart" doesn't sound like either. What a dunderhead.

[Fresh Wind]

Once again, Kerry has shot himself in the ass.

[windsorknot]

The man needs a good "Patton slap".

[DCPatriot]

No...Kerry's point was that many young men and women who can't survive in college and can't find a decent paying job for their current skills, sign up for the military...many dreaming of having their college tuition paid for when they get out...and those end up with a rifle in Iraq.

Nevertheless...a very stupid and unthoughtful thing to say as a former and possible future candidate.

[NavyCanDo]

It was the topic on the first hours of the KVI570 conservative talk radio - Kirby Wilber's show here in the Seattle area this morning. Kirby played the audio several times and took comments from callers. I have a feeling Rush, Hannity, Medved, and the rest will be on top of this by the time they get on.

We can do our part as well. I'm not one into chain e-mail, in fact I hate them, but this one needs to be passed on to every one you know, especially the military and their families.