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05/04/2004 Entry: "Military records, Part 587"
Military records, Part 587
How many times do these punks go to the well before they get mud all over themselves?
A group of Vietnam veterans will release a letter today criticizing Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kerry's efforts to run as a "war hero" while releasing "only carefully screened portions" of his military records."You now seek to clad yourself in the very medals that you disdainfully threw away in the early years of your political career," the group wrote. "In the process, we believe you continue a deception as to your own conduct through such tactics as the disclosure of only carefully screened portions of your military records."
The group consists of veterans who, like Kerry, served on "swift boats" during the conflict. The letter will be released at an event sponsored by the Dallas-based Spaeth Communications Inc. -- whose founder, Merrie Spaeth, is mentioned on the Bush White House Web site as a "prominent" alumni of its fellows program.
The veterans organization demanded that Kerry authorize the Navy to release his complete military records. Kerry's campaign recently released a large number of the Democrat's military and health records that offered glowing assessments of his tour of duty. The Massachusetts senator spent 4 1/2 months in Vietnam, during which he received Bronze and Silver stars, along with three Purple Hearts.
Replies: 3 people speak up
Since we are talking about Vietnam, has anyone noticed that Bush has been saying "I have a plan to win the war on terror". Anyone remember Nixon 1969?
Posted by slimharpo @ 05/04/2004 03:47 AM NY
If i were to see Kerry to adress the issues and produce comprehensive alternatives to what we're doing now rather than superficial band aide measures which don't really touch upon Real Change just fueling the sideshow and keeping us from adressing the Real issues then i might feel better of your defense and promotion of the candidate who hs the least amount proposals for Real Change...
Take for example the call for action from the "other" democratic candidate:
Why is the "Chosen" one NOT saying these things that need to be said?
Posted by Joni in OK @ 05/10/2004 10:28 AM NY
Hey slimharpo I remember '69! go to my blog and scroll around to see my highway sign...I am with ya, bro!
Posted by Vet 65-69 @ 08/13/2004 01:50 PM NY
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