I’ll Tell You What…

This is funny.

Mrs. Kerry told Pennsylvanians, “We need to turn back some of the creeping, un-Pennsylvanian and sometimes un-American traits that are coming into some of our politics.”

Later, Colin McNickle, the editorial-page editor of the conservative Pittsburgh Tribune-Review newspaper, asked her what she meant by “un-American.” She told him many times that she did not say that. After much persistence she told him, “You said something I didn’t say. Now shove it.”

What’s even funnier is that Mr. Kerry said, “I think my wife speaks her mind appropriately.” He’d better not disagree. She has all the money!

See the video for yourself.

As a former naval officer I find it incredible that anyone could not support those who honor their committment to serve their country and Commander-in-Chief. This covenant is honored regardless of political party by honorable people. So, it shouldn’t surprise anyone to know that when I read an article like this one, which contains statements made by those who served with Kerry, I lean even more towards the Republican party. Read on for some quotes…

Here are a few quotes:

“…His biography, ’Tour of Duty,’ by Douglas Brinkley, is replete with gross exaggerations, distortions of fact, contradictions and slanderous lies. His contempt for the military and authority is evident by even a most casual review of this biography. He arrived in-country with a strong anti-Vietnam War bias and a self-serving determination to build a foundation for his political future…”



– John O’Neill, spokesman, Swift Boat Veterans for Truth

“During Lt.(jg) Kerry’s tour, he was under my command for two or three specific operations, before his rapid exit. Trust, loyalty and judgment are the key, operative words. His turncoat performance in 1971 in his grubby shirt and his medal-tossing escapade, coupled with his slanderous lines in the recent book portraying us that served, including all POWs and MIAs, as murderous war criminals, I believe, will have a lasting effect on all military veterans and their families.”



– Captain Charles Plumly, USN (retired)

“In 1971, when John Kerry spoke out to America, labeling all Vietnam veterans as thugs and murderers, I was shocked and almost brought to my knees, because even though I had served at the same time and same unit, I had never witnessed or participated in any of the events that the Senator had accused us of. I strongly believe that the statements made by the Senator were not only false and inaccurate, but extremely harmful to the United States’ efforts in Southeast Asia and the rest of the world. Tragically, some veterans, scorned by the antiwar movement and their allies, retreated to a life of despair and suicide. Two of my crewmates were among them. For that there is no forgiveness. “



– Richard O’Meara

And there are many more. Please read the statements yourself and decide who you would want to run the country.