Double Standards of some Liberals
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| Thu, 07-08-2004 - 1:39pm |
I was listening to the radio the other day and two men were debating in regards to Kerry. The liberal man was holding a sign that read "Kerry-a war hero"...When asked why he believed Kerry to be a war hero he explained his courage in fighting in Vietnam and that alone should qualify him as being a "war hero"...then the conservative asked him if he was going to vote for Kerry and the liberal man said "Definately!" The liberal man brought up the prisoner abuse in Iraq and how those men and women who performed those war crimes by putting underwear over these prisoners head and humiliating them were a disgrace to the country. He was then asked by the other man if he'd ever vote for any of these men or women that performed such acts down the road for President? The liberal man said "heck no". The other man went on to play a tape where Kerry himself in an interview spoke of the atrocities he and fellow militarymen participated in such as burning down Vietnam villages and other activities that were war crimes while in Vietnam. Kerry with his own words and voice admitted such things happened and do happen in a time of war no doubt about it. ( you could hear the audio tape of his interview) The man then asked the sign holding, Kerry supporting, liberal man how he could vote for someone who actually burned down and killed people in their own villages during Vietnam for President but would never consider voting for those who commited war crimes such as humliation in Iraq in the future as President? Does that make Kerry a war hero he asked? The liberal man was at a loss for words. He contradicted himself...he judged these soldiers in Iraq as a "disgrace to their country" but would vote for Kerry for President of the United States of America.
The reason for posting this story was to give a little insight on the double standards some liberals hold for their own and the mind-set the have.
Sorry so long but it's worth the read :)

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Miffy - Co-CL For The Politics Today Board
How do you know what she can or cannot say?
I don't think anyone's got a gun to her head and a gag in her mouth. (No pun intended) And I know she's not sitting in jail while she's awaiting trial.
How do you know she isn't just trying to escape jail time and charges for now but will say she is sorry in the future?
There is something to be said for her character if this is indeed what she is trying to do.
Is there a time limit on apologies? It took two years for Kerry to say sorry. Is that something that can be taken into consideration here?
No, there is no time limit on apologies but, I do not get the impression that she feels she has anything to apologize for.
What I actually said was this:
"That is a crime punnishable in some cases by death or imprisonment."
Sorry for not actually typing out the word PENALTY but OK.
There's very little people can do NOW about past administrations' orders and policies during Vietnam. These things are taking place NOW under the current administration. It only seems logic and timely to tar and feather those giving the orders (or at least place them under very close scrutiny and questioning) while these things are currently taking place.
It's great to be able and call one's self informed when they discount half of the information that's available (or REFUSE to read it) because it doesn't conveniently fit their pre-concieved notion and then use an arguement like "well most of the liberals I know are like this". But then DEMANDING proof everytime someone else makes a statement based on their personal experiences. It's like YOUR personal experiences are SO much better and more accurate than someone else's.
But anyway....let's just agree to disagree about that.
I will agree with you in one thing though. You and I BOTH feel that to vote without taking the time to find out about the candidates is irresponsible. I think it is a shame.
The only difference between you and I is that I acknowledge that this is pretty much an issue that transcends party lines and that both sides are equally guilty of it.
EVERYONE should find out about the candidate they plan to vote for.
This means more than just swallowing the drivel that that candidate and thier supporters happen to produce in its favour (because they LIKE what it says....because it supports their POV) and investigating other sources from the other side to see if it is indeed true.
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