What exactly makes the Conservatives feel the military is upset with John Kerry?
952307
Jenny, it's all "smoke and mirror" with the criminal republicans. They really don't care what Kerry said, the cons just want to deflect, minimize, blame and project, anything but take personal responsibility. Do you see the multiple profilers?, it's said isn't it?
848300
You're right, there's a great deal of immaturity involved.  Basically, so-called "conservatives" are pusillanimous little people who hate, fear, and resent anyone who is different from themselves and have a pathological need to destroy them.
857605
Kerry is pathetic.  I think he is just trying to cover his tracks.  If he was taking a jab at Bush then he should have said that.  The fact that he criticizes our brave troops and wanted to be their commander in chief makes me sick.  Thankfully, that will never happen now.
731983
that he is showing the true colors of the democrats.  they  hate the military and john ketchup kerry is nothing more than a communist pig and should be made to resign.  him and ted, the swimmer, kennedy.
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.
734406
there going greatly improve America because \n#1 - they = hate John Kerry\n#2 - they think John Kerry is evil\n#3 - it could be Bill Clintons fault\n#4 - possibly Michael J Fox's fault\n#5 - basically calling all Dems and Liberals to blame for anything they haven't already thought of\n\nso basically this the well thought out plan of the right wing leadership- blaming others\n\nwhat the ??\n\nfunny how Rove, Bush, Tony Snow (or thier kids) never served the country in uniform - so what does that mean for our troops?\nThese guys sure are in-touch with the middle class...?\nwhat the ...?
99438
may be they feel like the military is just like the federal government. Corrupt!!
732655
He stumbled over his words, and he's apologized for it. But some people like beating a dead horse, because they think it makes them look smart. Or that attacking a Democrat for a slip of the tongue against soldiers will make people forget that Republicans have consistently voted against raising troop wages, have cut funding for veterans hospitals, and can't even make sure that the troops have adequate armor, not to mention continually extending soldier's tours of duty and keeping them in a dangerous war that is going nowhere.
744072
I believe you are absolutly right. He is depressed and angry about the mess G.W. made of the country and the war's and just about everthing elso. How he is going to have a big job cleaning up the mess made by his fellow Republicans over the past few years. You bet he is depressed.
847721
If Mr. Kerry honestly believed what he said was true, then no he should not have apologized and let the chips fall where they may. If however, it was a mistake as he has stated then an apology to the people he inadvertently offended is the proper course. I personally do not know what the man's opinions of the military are, but my whole problem with this incident was the statement and the offense to the fine men and women serving the country honorably. He apologized and I am ok with that. I am conservative and I do believe in morals and integrity. Part of that belief is understanding that people do make mistakes, but if they are willing to take the proper course and attempt to remedy their mistakes then they should be extended respect for doing so. This applies whether I agree with them politically or not.
801340
Okay to Wanda with the pic of a cat drinking from a toilet...Democrats are not winning next week.  I hate to break your heart.  John Kerry knew exactly what he was saying when he made his "mistake".  He accidently on purpose spoke his mind.  Why is it that when Republicans make a mistake they never live it down.  Let a Democrat make a mistake and you get all these whiny ass excuses as to why they messed up.  Give it up!  Your party has no class and John Kerry is the ambassador of idiocy!  How dare anyone put down a soldier!!!!!!  They are fighting for your right to sit back and trash them right now.  Just one one American soldier has more intellect than John Scarry!  John Kerry was and still is a coward.  Oh sure he served in the military, but then tried to give back the Purple Heart he was given.  Smack America in the face, and he's still doing it today!!!  Wake up people!
563451
It's kind of like someone with an abusive significant other.\nThey started out happy with them, and bragged about how great they were. Then they start getting slapped around, and make up all sorts of excuses to avoid the shame of admitting to themselves that they made the wrong choice.\n\nThis seems to be really prevalent amongst the  Christian conservatives, who voted on a few topics, like abortion, or anti-gay agendas. Nothing against them, but they seem to have been backed into a corner, they got a high-spending corporate-friendly president, and no real action on the issues that were important to them. Add a dose of extreme patriotism, and you get some people who refuse to belive that they made the wrong choice.
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.
903366
one person that spit on them just said that the military was uneducated,,,, any guesses,,,, It was John Kerry, so to answer your question, liberal...
776022
For the same reason they profess so much support for our troops in the field but disdain them when they end up needing help when they get home. I recall seeing a report that for much of the '80's amd 90's, a huge percentage of the homeless were former vets dealing with psychological issues related to combat in Vietnam. Did you see the conservatives directing resources to help them? No. They kicked people out of psychological hospitals and homes under the pretext of integrating them into their communities and then cut funding to the very community programs intended to help them. The result, thousands were left homeless.\n\nNow they're at it again waiving the flag and protesting their patriotism. Mark my words. Ten years from now, a significant portion of the homeless will be vets of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflcts.
967188
Yes, they are right.  Kerry has exposed himself for what he is: a liar, fake, phoney.  What reason would these honorable Veterans have for maligning Kerry if he was truly one of their own.  The majority of our Troops have a real bond with each other.
792298
An interesting range of responses to your loaded and what appears to be a somewhat biased question. I find the conservatives talk about winning, defending the concept of freedom, respecting the honour and sacrifices of troops both American and allies, addressing both the lies and propaganda of both the terrorists and main stream media… the lines of which seem blended, blurred, and sharing a common goal.\n From the less than loyal opposition I see the usual demeaning rhetoric, insinuation, and strained logic and comparisons…the weak straw dog of one that is afraid to explaining their own goals, at least up front and honest. They all champion their mantras that conservatives are parrots repeating…why do the all say that? (Right Elway?) \n And as to comparisons, talk about scare tactics eh michaelsan! I notice you don’t compare the appeasers of WW11 to the Pelosi/Murtha/Kerry philosophy, but contort like a circus freak to work in the leftist’s party line comparing the present administration to the Nazi machine. How about Hillary health care to Leninists socialism…A comparison I can relate to actually.\n Americas left seem to be saying that not defending our republic, appeasing, leaving our troops out to dry like they did in Viet-Nam is their course to regaining power in America…This time the stakes are much higher…The left doesn’t care as long as they can garner power…Even at the cost of America’s Republic!