what do you think about Kerry's "botched" joke ??
821960
I think John Kerry is a botched joke and his parents should have apologized a long time ago to the American people.
915859
John Kerry is the "botched joke" of American politics. For those of you keeping score at home, John Kerry has now called members of the U.S. military (a) stupid, (b) crazy, (c) murderers, (d) rapists, (e) terrorizers of Iraqi women and children. I wonder what he'll call them tomorrow. Whatever Karl Rove is paying John Kerry to say stupid things, it's worth every penny.
874406
He's obviously not too bright if he couldn't forsee the disaster in his words before he spoke them. At the very least, he should have recognized their "double meaning". Although I think it is more than a stretch to imply his words were intended ONLY FOR THE PRESIDENT!?!?!\n\nAnyone in his position for as long as he has been in politics... There is no excuse for an error of this magnitude especially on the eve of elections. \n\nI can't help but think now and again that there is something else going on here, more to it. Regardless, I can't stand the man.
738321
it wasn't that bad, some people just dont know how to take a joke (republicans). Don't worry, it gave us a bit of comic relief!
847957
I've read the transcript of the speech and I do NOT believe it was a joke.  Nothing about what he was saying referred to Bush or the White House.  It was a direct comment at the military.  For those who do think it was a joke, I suggest you read it in full content.\n\nKerry has made it clear for years that he doesn't like or respect the military.  This isn't the first time that he's lashed out at them.  We all know that his military career was a hoax, to say the least.  He nominated himself for awards so he could get out of Vietnam and have a future in politics.  So far, the only people falling for it are the people that believe comments like he made are a joke.\n\nWe don't know anyone that laughed at his comment.  However, we can all appreciate the joke the soldiers made in reply to it.  Awesome comeback by our troops!!
540924
I don't understand it either. I disagreed with Kerry on many points, but I never thought he was stupid.\n\nThe guy can fly a jet fighter, how stupid can he be?\n\nAnd how can people believe that he's so stupid but he just happened to maneuver himself into the most powerful position in the world? Life doesn't really work like an Adam Sandler movie.
862236
I heard this on here months ago copycat and it wasn't funny then either!!\n\n♥♥We Love You Michael!!!!♥♥
775956
Come on...We both know it wasn't ever even meant to be a joke.  You are far too smart to believe otherwise.\n\nBut to answer your question,  The GOP should capitalize on Kerry's inability to admit when he makes an err.
902344
Those of you who accused this joke teller of being a twat and racist read all the writing if you're able. He did say it was a joke. Also look at Al V's response....\nI wish you lot woul lighten up...after all let's have a laugh before the buggers blow us up.
751473
If you're so bloody concerned and informed about politics, why can't you spell John Kerry properly? As long as we're on the subject, why are you unaware that Kerry was refering to the almight GWB being "stuck in Iraq" and not to the soldiers themselves?\n\nI've had enough of this uber-republican right-wing ranting from people who haven't a clue what is going on in this country. I demand answers.
386308
I think that it's a joke! Why after so many years they have to do this now. Doesn't anybody see it am I the only one who thinks they are trying to distract us from the real problems the US is facing.
822861
Kerry is just trying to stay relevant, but the joke is the guy was never relevant.  Every vote for Kerry was simply a vote against Bush, no sane person could support John Kerry as the leader of our country.  Liberals hate Bush because he refuses to give them any credence at all, and so they went out in force to support a man that has no business in the executive office.  Kerry was a joke in 2004 and he's a joke now.  Actually now he's the punchline.\n\nWho ever said he was a great debater, he couldn't even beat George Bush in a debate and our President is certainly not an eloquent speaker by any means. \n\nHere's the deal though, we conservatives need to get off the Kerry thing we're making him appear relevant by talking about him.  He's a tool let him stay in the toolbox, stop bringing him out.\n\nNice point Kate, I believe he actually is gay, look at his wife.  Scary.
805606
LOL\n;-)\n\nAh if it weren't for "Bushisms" I might not have laughed at all during the last 6 years!\n\nThis is one of many verbal gaffs and mental blunders produced by the George the Wunderkind.  There are so many more that betray his true attitudes (and his Momma's)  toward his fellow Americans.  She can't dirty her beautiful mind with thoughts of dead soldiers and he never stops thinking of ways to harm Americans - Freudian slip or not, it is still very telling.
306420
Hahaha - share your pain.  While stranded up in VT over the winter, my guy and I rented a VCR and The Aristocrats to watch back at the hotel (yes, we PAID to use a VCR ick).\n\nWe were enjoying some bubbly and were a bit giddy - yet did not find it the least bit amusing.  At first we thought we were missing something - like there was something inherently funny about it, but we were missing a piece of information about the punchline.  We couldn't finish watching it!\n\nFriends of ours watched it as well and while they found it funny that Bob Sagget was talking so dirtily, there was nothing actually funny about the joke.\n\nIt's too bad, too b/c I would like to have enjoyed it, given all the hype I read about it.
971018
funny but as per his usual reaction to saying something stupid he of course flip-flopped and said what he meant to say was bush was stupid and uneducated (didn't bush go to Yale and actually got better grades than Kerry !) i guess with Kerry and Edwards we have to be mind readers too and guess at what they might mean...scary thought to have to get inside those two brains.
876374
Kerry stated that students my get "stuck in Iraq" if they don't study hard and do their homework. People took this as an insult to our troops, and called him on it. He came out with an apology saying that he had no intention of offending those in uniform. He mis read the telepromter (or something to that affect) and botched up a joke directed at Bush and his hadling with the war in Iraq.
786165
It was no joke.He is a disgrace.Same as Foley first excuse alcohol\nthat didn't work so lets try abuse.this was a direct insult to our very intelligent soldiers.