Why do people think that me and my fellow soldiers are so stupid that we didnt get Kerry was joking about Bush
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Actually I do think most ppl are stupid. I mean just look at the questions here about Kerry's statement.\n\nI saw one that said something about '... Kerry's statement about military personnel...' I literally laughed at that.\n\nKerry didn't make a statement about military personnel. I doubt most even know what he said. He told the college students he was talking to that they needed to stay in school or they might end up stuck in Iraq.\n\nNow, I am ex-military just like Kerry and he didn't say anything that wasn't true. Just wait for the draft to come back and you will see how true that statement was.\n\nAlso, where is the outrage that the children of the rich, the educated, the Harvard grads, the politicians are NOT serving in Iraq?\n\nKerry stated the truth.
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He hasn't insulted the military. He said that Bush is uneducated over several sentences. If you would stop taking the one line out of context that he was talking about Bush when he said that, you would understand.\n\nIn truth you should be mad at the republicans for displaying a huge amount of idiocy if not lying on the subject.
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.
782508
That's a weasel 'apology'. It was not the interpretation that was wrong, it was the words. If he screwed up the joke, which he did, implying that soldiers were not smart, he needs to apologize for the harm he caused.\n\nAnd let's not forget, this same asshat lied about soldiers in Vietnam, in Congressional testimony, calling them rapists, torturers, baby killers and war criminals. For which he's never apologized.\n\nWhy do you Democrats idolize such scumbags?
788595
Kerry is a Troop.\n\nI support him, and you should support the troops too.\n\nStop attacking our troops, we gave you the freedom to spin your nonsense.\n\n(oh look, another spammer  Avatar with no picture and a short short history)
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You make an excellent point. Unfortunately, I know that my answer will be followed by several others justifying their issues with Kerry because they have a problem with something he did while in the service.\nSad really. The reality is, you are right. Support your troops, means just that, support them. If you don't agree with their politics, than don't agree, but to bash someone that went to a very ugly war, and proudly represented this country is just wrong. I am sure that there are a number of current service members that have a different political view than I do, but that doesn't mean that I am going to do anything other than support them.\nI find it continually ridiculous that if Kerry "misspeaks" it is a national tragedy, but when Bush "misspeaks" on a daily basis, it is the "liberal media's" fault for exploiting his words. whatever.
876704
I never liked Kerry to begin with.  He acted like he was above the common person.  My husband is a recent enlistee in the National Guard along with my brother.  I have three cousins and an uncle in the Armed Forces and both my grandfathers retired from the military.  Every single one of these men have a degree of some sort and my uncle is a lawyer!  Come on now!  Kerry's words may have been intended for Bush but if that's the case, he should apologize for his wording.  He owes our troops an apology for his misstatement, not his stance.    He won't apologize because he stands by his position and dislike of president Bush.  He thinks if he apologizes , he's admitting he's wrong.  He'd be admitting a misconstrued statement.
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No but he certainly insulted my husband who has been to Iraq twice and is probably going back, who has 5 and a half years in the army, and by the way has a college degree in physcology.  (did I spell that right?  obviously I don't have the degree lol)  He is half way through a degree in electronics.  so I guess he is wrong, it angered me, I am trying not to be angry at a stupid remark.  I feel for all the families who have lost a loved one over there.  The children that hold their fathers and mothers up so high, as a hero.  Why dwell on a dumb comment, I just know I won't vote for him
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yes it definitely is amusing !   our president , is actually a very intelligent man! ...  even during the presidential campaign they (democrats/liberals) would attack his intelligence... but the funny thing is he actually  had better grades than Kerry did !!!...once again the media  slanted things  by not   "leaking" that information lol... but  desperate people say and do desperate things ...  so calling him names , attacking his intelligence is all desperation and anger over losing the election... they still cant accept the fact that they lost and don't represent  middle America ! guess its a tough pill to swallow....lol...
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First of all - do not assume that we are short of equipment if we have not asked for that item.  All of the people who used these claims in political attempts to embarrass the administration have done nothing but waste money on gear that does nothing but sit in the back of a storage area gathering dust.\n\nAnother thing is to assure the soldier that he/she will be allowed to win.  All of the political backstabbing and the blatantly false claims of "support the troops but oppose the war."  (Which in reality means that they support any accusation and innuendo made against the troops.) do nothing but demonstrate your hypocrisy.\n\nHint: If you claim that we are abusing prisoners - you do _not_ support the troops.
748628
Kerry just wrecked his political career. He doesn't deserve to be commander-in-chief with that kind of an attitude. The funniest remark about Kerry's remark was made by Dick Cheney.  "I guess we didn't get the nuance. Actually, he was for the joke before he was against it."
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As always you have the thought provoking questions. I agree with your question and comments along with Monizk and Heartstrings. I have my own opinions but I will not go into them as they are fairly long. \nAs a general rule I don't debate politics and religion or argue with drunks, fools or idiots. Too many of them have lots of experience of spouting ill informed rhetoric.\nI support Bush and what the military is now doing. I don't want Kerry or Clinton representing me. They are of the same mold and are an embarrassment to the people they are supposed to represent. They apologize but are they truly apologetic?
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He called the guy Macaca and I'm sure he regrets it, as it lost him the election.  Does Kerry regret calling troops stupid now?  No, because he still won.  Why appologize to our men and women dying for our freedoms if your party gets more power
193961
Hey I know im not the sharpest knife in the draw but some people are so stupid i think they be just tryin to get a laugh
924874
You are right.  The way he worded his lame joke was not smart.  The fact is though, as long as the administration and the Republicans seeking office can keep the emphasis on Kerry's comments, the longer they can avoid facing questions on failed policies on their watch.  I fully understand why they have intentionally misunderstood and mis represented his comments.\n\nIf you watch the answers you receive to your question you will see a lot of their followers doing the same thing.
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yea man, i agree with you. people are way to quick to judge sometimes. i hate kerry, and i am much aware of the whole situation, and i was LMAO when i seen that banner by the troops.  thank god he made this stupid statement, he will no longer be able to run in 08.
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For the same reason everyone says Bush is so dumb, yet he was elected president of our country!  Anyone who is paid close attention to is either loved or loathed it seems.