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Politics : Formerly About Applied Materials
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To: michael97123 who wrote (46096)5/2/2001 8:29:43 PM
From: RMP  Read Replies (3) of 70976
 
Michael, you are opening up a can of worms. I saw the Rather piece last night and found it interesting. We will never know the truth! My gut is telling me that Kerry being the consummate politician is doing what he needs to do to stay alive politically. Therefore I tend to believe Klanns version. Its fair to say Kerrys presidential aspirations are dead.

I was drafted in 1968 and just got lucky and spent 18 months in Germany. I was so ashamed of having served in the military upon separation I got into civilian clothing before leaving the base because I did not want anyone to see me in uniform. Sentiment sure has changed since then.

If you really feel guilty about not serving I will send you my address and you can send me a small check each month. The Vietnam war was a mistake. The military lost the war because the politicians were tying their hand. After the Tet offensive the VC and North Vietnamese were defeated. It was the images on tv and press that forced us out. We should have provided Ho with aid instead of sending troops and today we would be great trading partners. Your arguments are just rationalizations to justify your actions.

ps. I enjoy reading your posts…
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