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KERRY THREATENS TO TALK FOR ONE HOUR - Could be Violation of Geneva Conventions, Legal Scholars Say
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Posted on 05/19/2005 3:21:11 AM PDT by Sub-Driver

KERRY THREATENS TO TALK FOR ONE HOUR Could be Violation of Geneva Conventions, Legal Scholars Say

Adding fuel to the current controversy over Senate filibusters, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass) today threatened to speak for a solid hour on the Senate floor, an act which several prominent legal scholars said could be in violation of the Geneva Conventions against torture.

Sen. Kerry issued his threat today in the trademark monotone that became familiar to millions during his ill-fated run for the presidency in 2004.

“I’m going to speak for a solid hour and there’s nothing any of you can do to stop me!” bellowed the Massachusetts senator, causing Democrats and Republicans alike to rush for the exits of the Senate chamber.

While some political insiders called Sen. Kerry’s threat to speak for an hour little more than a scare tactic, legal scholars believe that should the Massachusetts senator make good on his threat he could draw the ire of Amnesty International and other human rights watchdog groups.

“Senator Kerry threatens to talk for an hour at his own peril,” said Dr. Ivan Connaught, who has spent the last thirty years studying the Geneva Conventions at the University of Minnesota. “According to my reading of the Conventions, listening to John Kerry speak for anything over ten minutes would have to be considered cruel and unusual punishment.”

The senator’s wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry, said today that even she had never been forced to listen to her husband speak for an entire hour.

“When he opens his piehole, that’s when I whip out my iPod,” she said.

Elsewhere, a terrorist seeking 72 virgins was found waiting on line for the new “Star Wars” film.


TOPICS: Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: 109th; notfunny
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it's humor....
1 posted on 05/19/2005 3:21:11 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
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To: Sub-Driver

When you have to announce that it's humor, it's usually not that funny.


2 posted on 05/19/2005 3:24:14 AM PDT by TheOtherOne
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To: Sub-Driver

speaking of star wars...

For the DVD wait you should...


3 posted on 05/19/2005 3:24:21 AM PDT by Keith in Iowa (Life's a beach - and Liberals are like the sand that gets in your swimsuit...)
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To: TheOtherOne

What's funny, is thinking anyone cares about what Kerry or Perot or Ferraro or Mondale or any other loser thinks.


4 posted on 05/19/2005 3:25:16 AM PDT by TheOtherOne
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To: Keith in Iowa
speaking of star wars...

Now, now, I just returned from the Midnight show...it was clearly better than the last two.

5 posted on 05/19/2005 3:26:16 AM PDT by TheOtherOne
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To: Sub-Driver
What is that old addage? Never have so many sounds been uttered and so little been said!
6 posted on 05/19/2005 3:26:24 AM PDT by leprechaun9
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To: Sub-Driver
Once he returned home from Vietnam, he betrayed his fellow servicemen who remained at war.John Kerry is a disgrace to our country, he should be executed for treason along with Jane Fonda.
7 posted on 05/19/2005 3:46:24 AM PDT by Beth528
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To: Sub-Driver
THIS IS NOT HUMOR:

FRENCH TROOPS ARRIVE IN IRAQ


Appropriated Press

May 19, 2005

In a stunning development, U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan announced the appointment of John Kerry as Special Envoy to the United Nations who was dispatched to Iraq in order to advise the recently deployed French Military on how to get awarded medals and decorations in 3 easy lessons.

Kerry, sporting the decorations he won while serving in Vietnam, was quoted as saying: "It is important for the morale of the French people to know that their brave military personnel will be recognized for the valor and contributions they will make in the war effort, much the same as I was."

Former Vietnam Veteran Hero, John Kerry could be seen sporting some of the many awards and decoration he received as the result of his service in Vietnam.

They are, from left to right are: The Ho Chi Minh Award for bravery and courage; The Friendship Medal awarded by North Vietnam to those who were "friendly" to their efforts to invade and conquer the South; The United Nations Advance Mission in Cambodia; and last but not least, The * DEFEAT AMERICA AGRESSION BADGE, the one --of ALL the medals and decorations Kerry earned--he is the MOST proud of.

* "Defeat America Aggression Badge: "This tiny badge, which dates from 1965, was awarded to units and individuals, who performed outstanding services against American forces.

This included any individual, who took part in combat after August 2, 1964 and received a commendation or the appellation good fighter.

The 12-pointed star depicts three women clutching rifles. The red blouse represents farmers; the green blouse represents soldiers and the blue blouse represents workers. The inscription reads, QUYET-TAM-DANH-THANG GIAC MY XAM-LUOC (resolved to defeat American Aggression)"."

BREAKING

8 posted on 05/19/2005 3:49:33 AM PDT by An American Patriot ("GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME"-- the opportunity to get the Hell out of here! Bye Bye VT- Hello, VA)
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To: Sub-Driver

The tape of Kerry speaking for an hour will sell like hot cakes. Why use sleeping pills when this tape will work better and isnt addictive.


9 posted on 05/19/2005 3:55:42 AM PDT by sgtbono2002
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To: Beth528

What is that guy in the bottom left of the photo pulling on?


10 posted on 05/19/2005 4:17:00 AM PDT by SR 50 (Larry)
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To: Sub-Driver

If he speaks for an hour, I wonder how many times he will mention Vietnam?

11 posted on 05/19/2005 4:19:19 AM PDT by DJ Taylor (Once again our country is at war, and once again the Democrats have sided with our enemy.)
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To: Sub-Driver

Another panic evacuation of Capitol Hill is imminent.


12 posted on 05/19/2005 4:20:46 AM PDT by Semper Paratus
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To: Sub-Driver

Find a dirty gym sock and stuff it in his mouth!


13 posted on 05/19/2005 4:27:48 AM PDT by Route101
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To: Sub-Driver; Rembrandt_fan

Boy that's short. Most Communists like to make 5 hour speaches.


14 posted on 05/19/2005 4:48:36 AM PDT by Paleo Conservative (Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho! Andrew Heyward's got to go!)
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To: Sub-Driver
John Kerry for 1 hour?.... It could be worse...


15 posted on 05/19/2005 4:56:10 AM PDT by Hatteras
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“I’m going to speak for a solid hour and there’s nothing any of you can do to stop-- >>>CLICK<<<


16 posted on 05/19/2005 5:04:41 AM PDT by Ides of March (Beware.)
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To: Sub-Driver
A John Kerry speech should come with a disclaimer:

Caution: John Kerry's opinion does not reflect those of normal rational human beings and does not reflect the opinion of the majority of Americans.

His speeches may cause dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, or slurred speech.

If you experience any of these symptoms, leave the premises immediately, avoid contact with those who seem to enjoy the speech and avoid any further kinds of these activities.
17 posted on 05/19/2005 5:16:24 AM PDT by TheForceOfOne (My tagline is currently being blocked by Congressional filibuster for being to harsh.)
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To: Sub-Driver

Oh, the humanity............


18 posted on 05/19/2005 5:19:10 AM PDT by caver (In the words of that illustrious socialite twit Paris Hilton, "That's hot".)
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To: Hatteras

L.O.L....yes it could be (cigar store indian) Algore for two hours.


19 posted on 05/19/2005 5:38:43 AM PDT by Route101
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To: Sub-Driver

I do hope he uses his official ivy league voice. I figure if he's going to make a fool out of himself (again) he should do it in 'that' voice. LOL


20 posted on 05/19/2005 5:41:12 AM PDT by NRA2BFree (Under Construction.)
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