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Politics : Don't Blame Me, I Voted For Kerry -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: ChinuSFO who wrote (640)	2/4/2004 8:58:40 AM
From: redfish	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 81568

I don't think that "aristocrat" crap is going to get anywhere, given that he is running against the son of a former president. That's as close to royalty as we have in the U.S.

To: ChinuSFO who wrote (640)	2/4/2004 9:16:24 AM
From: JakeStraw	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 81568

Kerryoke Dan Abbett The media are singing praises for John Kerry, the new front-runner for the Democratic Party. From political polls to personal speculation, these same media have billed Senator Kerry as a “formidable” candidate for President Bush in 2004. This may well be the case, there certainly does not seem to be an overt shift in what still appears to be a 50-50 split in the electorate. Still, the pandering of the press to present Kerry as JFK reborn, is more than just over the top. There is the notion that John Kerry’s experience in the military during the Vietnam War, somehow instills a strong depth and breadth in foreign policy. Senator Kerry’s experience in the Senate may add to his resume but military service even combat experience has little bearing on the rigors for establishing sound foreign policy credentials. This is a personal assessment as one who also served in Vietnam, to include a night patrol on a PBR, the same or similar craft as that of the Senator. Calls for my advice on foreign policy however, seem to have been overlooked The difference in our service was in that of our actions upon our return from duty. Vietnam was a political war but our military men and women deserved better, both from the politicians but even more importantly from the people of the United States. Even so, most who served during that period were still proud of both their service, as well as their country. Mr. Kerry on the other hand, returned to join the very ranks of those who brought ridicule and shame to those still in uniform. Senator Kerry went from a decorated officer for his actions in Vietnam, to an anti-war protester upon his return. This is important, because it makes a statement with respect to character and judgment. The anti-war protesters today, seek to end violence and to “make friends” with those who have sworn to kill us. They want us to be like the French and the Germans. Evidence being uncovered by coalition forces in Iraq, is revealing just how trustworthy, honest and reliable an “ally” like France really is. Protesters then, as protesters now, aspire to the French Socialist model. Given the disgust a significant number of Americans have for France, for their actions both before and after the Iraq War, being a French Sympathizer is probably not something to boast about. General Wesley Clark deserves the criticism he is receiving, for the condescending remark he made in reference to Senator Kerry’s military rank with respect to his own. There is however, some logic in looking at it in that light. A Lieutenant in the military is similar to a first line manager in the private sector. They do not set policy or develop the strategies for success they merely implement them. The Senator’s military record is distinguished but deserves no greater emphasis than that of any other man or woman who performed with the same bravery, honor and valor. In this “sing along with Kerry” show, the media has been running, with euphoria, since his win in Iowa; they also appear to be attempting to set the criteria for evaluating the candidates. Not only do they feel they know what values, ideas and issues are relevant, they also coach us in which candidate has the right perspective on “their” list and what they demand from the voters. Given both the intent and influential ability of the media on politics and elections, it is not possible to really know what voters really think or the issues that will shape their voting habits. Hopefully, they are not those the media tells them they should be using. The results of the 2002 election is an encouraging sign that voters are no longer led by the nose by the media. If those patterns continue, this could be a real election by the people for the person they believe is right for the job. If the media is successful however, in presenting the picture they want us to see, John Kerry just may win, and that will have a lot of people singing the blues. opinioneditorials.com