"The Truth Happens To Be With Him." - Democratic Underground

Paradise

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Wed May-19-04 09:39 AM
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"The Truth Happens To Be With Him."

Yesterday, a business-associate emphatically stated he didn't like bush, however would NOT vote for Kerry. When I asked why, and appealed to him that Kerry was a good man, he curtly, but firmly said "the medals". Giving respectful deference to his feelings, I sent him the following links:

http://blog.johnkerry.com/dbunker/archives/001343.html

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2004/04/27/i_watched_kerry_throw_his_war_decorations/

(Never quite sure what I should or shouldn't post, nor where. Oh well, que sera, sera.) :shrug:

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NMDemDist2

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Wed May-19-04 09:40 AM
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1. did he say what he didn't like about the "medals" ?? eom

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Paradise

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Wed May-19-04 09:56 AM
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3. he wouldn't talk much, but

he said something about 'disrespect'. he seemed somewhat receptive, so i'm workin' on 'im. just wanted to provide the links for anyone who may come up against this. if there's one, there's more. i speak to people all day long, every day, and i'm sowin' them seeds all day long, every day! :)

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NMDemDist2

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Wed May-19-04 09:58 AM
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4. this says it all IMO

Kerry paused for several seconds. We had been talking for days -- about the war, politics, the veterans' demonstration -- but I could tell Kerry was upset to the point of anguish, and I decided to leave him be; his head was down as he approached the fence quietly.

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Paradise

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Wed May-19-04 10:02 AM
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6. Yes, and it told me the measure of John Kerry, the man! :) n/t

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Paradise

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Wed May-19-04 03:38 PM
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12. you may find this interesting.

http://www.sacbee.com/content/opinion/story/9316830p-10241546c.html

am i supposed to apologize just-in-case it's been posted before?
:) okay, okay, just-in-case, i apologize. :)

not on du all the time, and can't seem to keep up with what seems to be a 'dupe' phobia,
which is causing me 'paranoia'. :shrug:

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demnan

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Wed May-19-04 09:41 AM
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2. Ask this guy if he served in Vietnam or anywhere

in a war zone.

I already know the answer to that question.

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Paradise

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Wed May-19-04 09:59 AM
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5. my feeling is that you are correct!

i'm workin' on 'im, and that second link is quite moving. :)

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xchrom

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Wed May-19-04 10:40 AM
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7. weren't the reasons for viet nam

and our subsequent behavior shameful enough?
i don't get it -- our behavior was atrocious and when people have a justifiable emotional reaction to this -- we allow keepers of the lie to critisize him?
not you personally -- rhetorical.

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Paradise

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Wed May-19-04 11:46 AM
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8. i don't get it either.

john had the courage to speak up, and did what he did for the troops, for our country, and, yes,
for the south vietnamese people.

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info being

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Wed May-19-04 12:29 PM
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9. Just the reason of the week. They've had 225 reasons and they...

always change. The fact is these people just like Fascism.

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Wed May-19-04 12:48 PM
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10. That's possible, but don't dismiss this individuals motives

There are some people, even staunch Dems, who hold the trappings of military service in high regards.

Now, whether that should be enough to make you vote for Bush...I don't think so. But it might make someone sit this election out.

Add to my Journal

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Paradise

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Wed May-19-04 03:09 PM
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11. unfortunately, i guess you're right! n/t

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