Kerry and some of his Senate record...

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Kerry and some of his Senate record...
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Wed, 08-11-2004 - 8:14pm
To take the spotlight off Vietnam, hows this...

The case against Kerry can be viewew with the video at http://media1.streamtoyou.com/rnc/080304v1.wmv for those who prefer not to read.

Kerry quotes

"I will be a commander in chief who will never mislead us into war." (Sen. John Kerry, Remarks At Democrat National Convention, Boston, MA, 7/29/04)

"I agree completely with this Administration’s goal of a regime change in Iraq ..." - John Kerry, 7/29/02 Remarks at the 2002 DLC National Conversation, NY (Senator John Kerry, Speech To The 2002 DLC National Conversation, New York, NY, 7/29/02)

If Saddam Hussein is unwilling to bend to the international community's already existing order, then he will have invited enforcement ..." - Sen. John Kerry, Op-Ed The New York Times 9/6/02 (Sen. John Kerry, Op-Ed, "We Still Have A Choice On Iraq," The New York Times, 9/6/02)

"I would disagree with John McCain that it’s the actual weapons of mass destruction he may use against us, it’s what he may do in another invasion of Kuwait or in a miscalculation about the Kurds or a miscalculation about Iran or particularly Israel. Those are the things that - that I think present the greatest danger. He may even miscalculate and slide these weapons off to terrorist groups to invite them to be a surrogate to use them against the United States. It’s the miscalculation that poses the greatest threat." (CBS’ "Face The Nation," 9/15/02)


"... Saddam Hussein is a renegade and outlaw who turned his back on the tough conditions of his surrender put in place by the United Nations in 1991." - John Kerry, 7/29/02 Remarks at the 2002 DLC National Conversation, NY (Senator John Kerry, Speech To The 2002 DLC National Conversation, New York, NY, 7/29/02)

"...even if that enforcement is mostly at the hands of the United States, a right we retain even if the Security Council fails to act." - Sen. John Kerry, Op-Ed The New York Times 9/6/02 (Sen. John Kerry, Op-Ed, "We Still Have A Choice On Iraq," The New York Times, 9/6/02)

"But the president, as I also wrote in that article, always reserves the right to act unilaterally protect the interests of our country." (MSNBC’s "Hardball," 9/17/02)


"t is something that we know-for instance, Saddam Hussein has used weapons of mass destruction against his own people, and there is some evidence of their efforts to try to secure these kinds of weapons and even test them." (CBS’ "Face The Nation," 9/23/01)

"He (Saddam) is and has acted like a terrorist, and he has engaged in activities that are unacceptable." (Fox News’ "The O’Reilly Factor," 12/11/01)

" think we ought to put the heat on Saddam Hussein. I’ve said that for a number of years, Bill. I criticized the Clinton administration for backing off of the inspections, when Ambassador Butler was giving us strong evidence that we needed to continue. I think we need to put the pressure on, no matter what the evidence is about September 11 ..." (Fox News’ "The O’Reilly Factor," 12/11/01)

"I think we clearly have to keep the pressure on terrorism globally. This doesn’t end with Afghanistan by any imagination. And I think the president has made that clear. I think we have made that clear. Terrorism is a global menace. It’s a scourge. And it is absolutely vital that we continue, for instance, Saddam Hussein." (CNN’s "Larry King Live," 12/14/01)

MSNBC’S CHRIS MATTHEWS: "Do you think that the problem we have with Iraq is real and it can be reduced to a diplomatic problem? Can-can we get this guy to accept inspections of those weapons of mass destruction potentially and get past a possible war with him?" (MSNBC’s "Hardball," 2/5/02)

KERRY: "Outside chance, Chris. Could it be done? The answer is yes. But he would view himself only as buying time and playing a game, in my judgment. Do we have to go through that process? The answer is yes. We’re precisely doing that. And I think that’s what Colin Powell did today." (MSNBC’s "Hardball," 2/5/02)

"And I think we’ve all reached a judgment that obviously the United States has to protect our national security interests. And we have to do what we think is right." (Fox News’ "The O’Reilly Factor," 5/22/02)


LOS ANGELES TIMES’ DOYLE McMANUS: "If that amendment does not pass, will you then vote against the $87 billion?" (CBS’ "Face The Nation," 9/14/03)

KERRY: "I don’t think any United States senator is going to abandon our troops and recklessly leave Iraq to whatever follows as a result of simply cutting and running. That’s irresponsible. What is responsible is for the administration to do this properly now. And I am laying out the way in which the administration could unite the American people, could bring other countries to the table, and I think could give the American people a sense that they’re on the right track. There’s a way to do this properly. But I don’t think anyone in the Congress is going to not give our troops ammunition, not give our troops the ability to be able to defend themselves. We’re not going to cut and run and not do the job." (CBS’ "Face The Nation," 9/14/03)

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Iraq and Afghanistan Security & Reconstruction (S. 1689, CQ Vote #400: Passed 87-12: R 50-0; D 37-11; I 0-1, 10/17/03, Kerry Voted Nay)


KERRY: "I actually did vote for the $87 billion before I voted against it ..." (Glen Johnson, "Kerry Blasts Bush On Protecting Troops," The Boston Globe, 3/17/04)

KERRY: "I think there is a disconnect between the depth of the threat that Saddam Hussein presents to the world and what we are at the moment talking about doing. ... hen we have to be prepared to go the full distance, which is to do everything possible to disrupt his regime and to encourage the forces of democracy." (ABC’s "This Week," 2/22/98)

ABC’S COKIE ROBERTS: "And does that mean ground troops in Iraq?" (ABC’s "This Week," 2/22/98)

KERRY: "I am personally prepared, if that’s what it meant." (ABC’s "This Week," 2/22/98)

KERRY: "e can rebuild both chemical and biological. And every indication is, because of his deception and duplicity in the past, he will seek to do that. So we will not eliminate the problem for ourselves or for the rest of the world with a bombing attack." (ABC’s "This Week," 2/22/98)

KERRY: " believe he is the kind of threat that has been described. I believe that in the post-Cold War period this issue of proliferation, particularly in the hands of Saddam Hussein, is critical. It has implications for a Qaddafi, for a Sudan, for other countries in the world in the future." (ABC’s "This Week," 2/22/98)

GEORGE WILL: "Senator Kerry, you’re way ahead of the commander in chief in this regard." (ABC’s "This Week," 2/22/98)

KERRY: "I am way ahead of the commander in chief, and I’m probably way ahead of my colleagues and certainly of much of the country. But I believe this. I believe that he has used these weapons before. He has invaded another country. He views himself as a modern-day Nebuchadnezzar. He wants to continue to play the uniting critical role in that part of the world. And I think we have to stand up to that." (ABC’s "This Week," 2/22/98)

History of Kerry and Gulf War's 1 & 2

Voted against the Iraq war 1 ...

After that he was for the Iraq war 2 ...

He voted for the Iraq war 2 ...

Then he was against the Iraq war 2 ...

Before he voted against funding the Iraq war 2 he was for funding ...

Then he voted against funding.


CBS’ DAN RATHER: "(You) Voted for the war, but now didn’t vote for the money to finance the war." (CBS’ "Evening News," 7/21/04)

KERRY: "That’s not a flip-flop. That’s not a flip-flop." (CBS’ "Evening News," 7/21/04)


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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-16-2004
Thu, 08-19-2004 - 12:59pm
The President didn't veto any bill. The funding passed by a large margin.
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-16-2004
Thu, 08-19-2004 - 1:02pm
I think the "totally ridiculous item of the day" if taken for its comedic properties is okay, but it is pretty much a waste. The mail can be interesting, but again, this is just fluff.

I HATE watching all of the stupid trial coverage, as if any of the attorneys on any of the shows really know what is actually going on in the minds of the jurors. It is only speculation, and again, just put on for ratings, which is sad.

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-02-2004
Thu, 08-19-2004 - 2:41pm
I would take a state of shock over a calm reading of My Pet Goat.
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-05-2003
Thu, 08-19-2004 - 2:45pm
lani1130 wrote - "I would take a state of shock over a calm reading of My Pet Goat."

If you like people in coma as leaders... ok... my assumption is the vast majority would prefer someone who remains calm, and taks on the situation when appropriate. We already know if Kerry doesn't go into coma, he runs... from the most recent accounts of his action in Vietnam. Abandoning disabled ships and mates... then seeking a medal for it... this is lower than low.

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Registered: 08-02-2004
Thu, 08-19-2004 - 2:56pm
Right, and I assume that you got your information from the guy Kerry saved? Or from Kerry's shipmates? Or from Kerry himself, all who were close witnesses to the occurances?

No, from the guys in boats 50 meteres away!!!

First of all, and second of all, how come you are not answering anyone who is asking this question: Why are you so critical of Kerry's inaction after 9/11 when he was just a Senator but not critical of Georgy Porgy's actions before and after the second plane crash when he was the frickin' "leader" of the free world?

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-16-2004
Thu, 08-19-2004 - 11:00pm
-- Are you serious? You use Bush's lies to justify what you claim Kerry said??

No. I use Kerrys own words, which are all coming back to haunt him.

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-05-2003
Thu, 08-19-2004 - 11:04pm
The other ships couldn't have been 50 meters away. The creek they were in was only 75 yards wide and there were 5 ships involved. Of course Kerry's running away as a coward likely made room, until he realized it was safe then returned to pick up rassman (apparently seconds before another swiftboat would have).

Be careful, it now seems the crew of the U.S.S. Gridley are starting to provide additional information about Kerry and embelishments on their website... see my U.S.S. Gridley targets Kerry thread :-o

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Registered: 08-07-2004
Thu, 08-19-2004 - 11:11pm
Stupid, inaccurate & a smear. Kerry's boat was the first one to reach Rassmun. How could he have done that if if he was running? They were going in the other direction, but went back to get Rassmun, guess they got there in time, since Jim is still able to talk about it. You want to take one small part of an incident & use just that part to determine his character. Why not use the part where he pulled Rassmun into the boat? Oh, I forgot, you just don't want to, cuz that would put Kerry in a good light.

As for Bush remaining calm on 9/11, I don't think so, the picture of Bush being told is worth a thousand words.




< If you like people in coma as leaders... ok... my assumption is the vast majority would prefer someone who remains calm, and taks on the situation when appropriate. We already know if Kerry doesn't go into coma, he runs... from the most recent accounts of his action in Vietnam. Abandoning disabled ships and mates... then seeking a medal for it... this is lower than low. >

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