Is The Only "Botched Joke" John Kerry's 2004 Presidential Campaign?
969384
Hey Tofu, what veteran? Kerry is a veteran only in the misfortunes he creates for hisself. I know he served in Nam. almost a whole 3 months---now theres a hero for you. Its a wonder his own people didn't frag him.  His life is a series of flubs: senate commitee hearings on vietnam, his catsup princess, the 04 presidential campaign, and his "I voted for it before I voted against it", now just outright insulting the troops and trying to blame it as a botched joke. Kerry, your the only joke and no one is laughing.  I wonder when the people of the state of Massachusetts are gonna grow a pair and fire his sorry ****
869240
Most Americans will see this "joke" for what it is... an expression of his lack of respect for the American military. If they have have any sense they will steer clear of candidates that will weaken and destroy America, which not always, but in most cases is the Democrat party.
900526
I'm not conservative, but kerry has been trained on what to say and how to say it.. I don't think it was a mistake, I think he's trying to throw the elections for the democrats... there must be big money in it to be a skull and bones buddy with bush.
731328
Every time I see him on TV I expect a new joke! the guy is a disaster! The way he talks, answer the questions...a big embarrassment for the country!\n\nGood...no way may be a good laugh!
804106
As a paralyzed Vietnam Vet I will never forget John Kerry's traitorous remarks made years ago calling myself and my Brothers-in Arms all manner of names from "Baby-Killers" to "cowards" upon our return and now, our brave brothers and sisters are "stupid"?\n\nI want to state that, 'Mr. John Kerry is not only a man of questionable honor but he should apologize for making statements that not only insult every brave young man and woman Serving but give yet again, "Aid and Comfort to the enemy.\n\nWe will now do everything humanly possible to mobilize the Conservative Base not necessarily to Vote to support current policy and Incumbents but to vote "against the Democrats" and the Nancy Pelosi San Francisco Values that party holds to!\n\nThis was the best thing he could have done to energize our base!\n\nNow, how will the Far Left Wong ACLU Adoring Liberal Dems explain away this one...watch for the standard "disclaimers" mostly used for Dr Howard Dean and Nancy Pelosi "Foot-In-Mouth attacks...i.e.:\n\n"He was mis-quoted" or maybe, "His statement was taken out of context" or maybe he meant 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.
763853
If you believe that what Kerry said was directed at US troops, then:\n  \nA. You haven't researched the full text of his "botched joke."\n\nAnd, if you have looked into the issue and still think Kerry was insulting our troops then:\n\nB. You'll believe just about anything anyone tells you in which case you should keep mooing right along with the herd and, perhaps, pick up a rifle, demonstrate some of that raw patriotic passion and go join a battle.\n  \nWhich, by the way, is something Bush, Cheney, and Rove never did (and, no, Bush in the Texas Air National Guard is not 'fighting' in a war).
780031
Well Kerry did make a bad joke that backfired...\nAll Bush did was create a civil war BLOODBATH\nand has killed thousands upon thousands of \nINNOCENT HUMANS...Yeah...I can see why the\nRepublicans are DESPERATE to change the subject!\n(But its NOT working...heh heh!)
796369
John Kerry is so stupid he actually learns from facts and changes his mind when required. what kind of fool is that?\nGhengis Khan was never like that!
799957
Apparently, all GIs, all veterans.  Coming from a man who threw away his medals in protest, what else would you expect?\n\nYes, I know.  Kerry says he "misspoke" and it's all a GOP plot.  But he can hear his own words, and still didn't think the military deserved an apology.  He even attacked John McCain for asking him to apologize!  And the Democrats aren't saying a word about it.  (Compare to Trent Lott's hurtful comments - he was dropped like a hot potato by the Republicans, as he should have been.)\n\nI think all this tells you EVERYTHING you need to know about Kerry and the leftist Democrats.  Did he also "botch the joke" in the past when he called our troops war criminals and terrorists?  Was it also a "botched joke" to vote against body armor for our troops?  Sorry, I missed the joke - or the only "botched joke" here is the Democrats' standard-bearer, this loser, this punk.\n\nNot every veteran earns, or maintains, our respect.  Timothy McVeigh was a Gulf War veteran, yet I have NO respect for him.\n\nI have about as much respect for Kerry, and those who make excuses for him.\n\nGod help us if these types EVER get control of our government!\n\nTo our veterans, I WILL apologize - for the fact that some of our fellow citizens are so hateful - towards Bush, towards our military, towards our country - that they support this filth.\n\nI am livid!
845646
There wasn't one.  Don't let his back-peddling fool you.\nHe said what he said and he was NOT talking about Bush!  He made a direct insult to every single member of the military and to those of us who raised them.  I have 2 of my kids in the military.  And guess what?  They joined because "gasp" they love their country.  My daughter has seen two tours this war and would go back in a heartbeat.  She is an extremely smart, educated and well spoken young woman.  Kerry is an idiot.  He can't even understand that what he said isn't being perceived as a joke.  He needs to be a man and say he is sorry.  But he won't because he said what he meant.  Way to damage your democratic vote for next week, John.
928629
John Kerry is a Victim of Himself, Not  the PC police or any other group.  I don't need a spinmeister either. I can hear his words and understand EXACTLY what  he means.  But this also goes back to the Mark Foley Non-Story.  The Media, in its vigor to be the next to tell the story, forgot to mention, that the SMS messages that got the publics attention were sent to a man over the age of18,  Who happened to be a former page. The emails were sent to a former page under the age of 18 but were not sexual in nature.  But all we heard about for 2 weeks was how terrible Republicans are for even having Gay men in the Party.\n\nEvidently they should only belong to the democrat party or stay out all together.  The problem is I know many "Log Cabin Republicans" And would trust my children with them on many occasions.
515498
Ahhh that's funny.  Best president impersonation ever.  \nAnd I agree, he's a complete retard.  "Impeach the retarded baby now" should be my new bumper sticker.
942882
Who, me?  With 180+ semester hours of undergrad credits.\nFormer member of Mensa (top 2% on IQ tests)\nRetired Army\n\nMost of the guys I knew in service are now retired, two are nuclear physists, one an electronic engineer, one an air traffic controller, one a university professor, two lawyers....and a few ordinary guys, but not many.\nI think that Kerry meant to say what he said and that his "failed joke" excuse is untrue.
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.
817964
It's hilarious.  Even if you accept his jibe at the pres it's still funny.  Bush was accepted into grad school at Harvard.  Kerry couldn't quite make the Harvard/Yale cut.  He had to go to law school at Boston College since his grades were not quite up to snuff.
751060
I have listened to Mr Kerry speak many times. I find him very eloquent and his vernacular is excellent. His humor so far has been top notch. But he blew this one. I'm in the military and I took offense to his statement. He has been accused of speaking out of both sides of his mouth before and I feel this is one of them. He has very rarely show support for the military, by his voting, except to glorify his own political standing. His butchered attempt at humor either aimed at the military or President lost him a lot of credibility.