Been out of the loop lately - What was John Kerry's joke that got him so much criticism?
957698
He said something about if you study hard you do good but if you don't you get stuck in Iraq. What he was supposed to say is if you study hard you do good but if you don't you get us stuck in a war in Iraq. That's not the exact words but that's what he said.\nIt was supposed to be a joke on Bush. He later apologized to the troops, not to Bush I don't think. I hate it that Kerry stuck his foot in his mouth (but it happens); I like him.
952805
Yes . I haven't seen one today .Come to think of it -I have n't seen one in a long time . That traitor goes around using soldiers to further his career with slander and has gone so far as to take Michael Moore and personally attend dead soldiers wakes & funerals to use grieving parents for his own political reasons  during the last election .As of last month he is being sued by former POW's that he served with in Vietnam- and incidentally-Kerry is the only Swift Boat veteran to ever serve only 4 months in Vietnam . He gave himself a self-inflicted wound -for which he was given a band-aid-then had the nerve to apply for a meadl; took a leave to attend secret meetings with the enemy . What a creep .
911973
It would please alot  of Americans if you were to look even deeper into what the Democratic Party stands for, or doesn't stand for. His comments were not the first time he has insulted us veterans. A just a note, Having served in the military, doesn't mean that one served HONORABLY. John Kerry is a well-recognized LEADER in the Democratic Party. He speaks FOR the party. And many of them feel the same way,but are 'wise' enough, or deceptive enough to not publicly reveal their true aspirations. The New Democratic Party is a danger to the lives of every single American. This is a new-kind of war. And it must be fought in new ways. Nobody in our countries history has ever had to fight a war like this. Thank you. U.S.Army 1981-1987.
1179308
I'm surprised to hear that name again! Of course he was a treasonous sack of s**t! By the way, what's that a**hole been up to lately?
744626
He came out the gates running full tilt and lost steam long before the finish line. I think the public definitely backed the wrong horse, here. Now, he just looks like a puppet on a string. He even talks like one. I have seen so many gaffs in the last while. People have sent me innumerable emails with links to speeches he has made. It looks like an old Vaudeville act, now. He must know that the public just laughs at him.\n\nMMMM, Duck a l'orange...my favorite dish!
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.
904854
Surely everyone can plainly see the Bush connection to his statement. I mean there it is, in.... wait...... no, I don't see the "hidden meaning" that Kerry is sugesting, Where is the word Bush? Is there even any symbolism partaning to Bush?\n\nNope.\n\n\nHis apology was done because his party forced him to, it was an empty apology. Just yesterday Kerry demanded that Bush would apologise for his actions. Since when is Bush responisble for the words comming out of Kerry's mouth?\n\nIs it all a big Republican strategy for votes? Or is it the dumb words of a divided man, that plainly reflect the true spirit and thinking of the Democrats? Hmmm...\n\nThat's a tough one.\n\n\nWhat a funny joke, but Kerry never laughed, maybe because he realizes that the jokes on him, and that he just betrayed his own party.\n\n\n\n\nLOL
959535
Went to your first link and found the quote, the exact words. So they did report it.\n\nI've now heard three explanations of what happened. One it was a joke. Two, it was a joke and he messed up his lines, and now it was a statement about Bush.\n\nNow, I can understand how anyone can mess up a prepared speech, but to say you stand behind your statement and then say that its a botched joke about the president....and they know that’s what I was talking about.\n\nYes I know what you were talking about, our troops, you said it plain and simple.\n\nI don't understand why John Kerry just doesn't apologize for the statement, unless he meant it about our troops.
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!
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.
934700
Kerry has always been anti-military since he got back from Vietnam.  From his "Genghis Kahn" remarks to his "our soldiers terrify women in children in the dead of night" thing last year.  I can't imagine why anyone would be suprised that he would say what he did about education, even by "accident".    He was talking about "Bush"?  Bush who had a higher GPA then him and went on to get an MBA?  Makes no sense.
786658
the joke is pretty dirty. so go to this website\n\nhttp://www.dirtyjokesinc.com/joke-dirty_jokes-14479.htm
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.
956893
Kerry spoke in clear plain English and said exactly what he meant to say.  It was a direct jab at the military.  I've seen the speech and nothing he said leading up to that comment included Bush or the White House.  I suggest before people defend him, they read or view exactly what he said and in what context.  Kerry was a fake when he was in the military.  He submitted himself for his Purple Hearts and it's been widely publicized that he didn't deserve them and spent the shortest time of any troops in Vietnam.  After, he became an active protester and threw his awards away.  To say he supports our troops now is bogus b*ullsh*t.  Kerry is out for himself.  However, this time, Kerry put his silver foot in his mouth.  In fact, his own party wants nothing to do with him now.  Most of his speeches leading up to the election have been canceled.  That should tell the American public something.  The military sure as heck doesn't back him.  I love the photo going around about the troops in Iraq and their reply to what Kerry said.  Now let's just hope that America listens!!
438922
Are people so lazy that they cant tell a joke??\nwell heres one about an optimist sardarji. The sardarji became a major in an army and he led the army to the battlefield.Needelss to say they began to lose and one soldier says "sir, we are surrounded on all sides."The ever optimist sardarji replied"look at the positive side boys, we can shoot at any side"lol.dumb joke.
410243
We weren't fighting, we were burning him with an awesome April Fools joke! \nDon't assume that every loud voice you hear is an arguement.\nSheesh!\nThat just shows your suffering from "shell shock"! \ndaddy issues and all that rot.
903313
Kerry tried to make a joke and it makes him look bad. Bush's jokes get people killed. Republicans are bleeding votes and they're trying to grasp on to anything they can, even a gaff made by a senator. And they think this is going to magically erase all the republican corruption and blunders from the past six years from voter's minds. \nGee they must really think Americans are stupid!