In trying to sort out the logic in Kerry's Viet service accusations

I came to a possible conclusion:

During the early 60s John Kennedy sat a young John Kerry down on his sailboat and gave him advice on his future as president:

"John, he began, in a few months I'm going to start up a little police action in SE Asia, if there's a miracle and we're still there after you finish college, I want you to get involved." "Nothing too dangerous, maybe sign up with the Navy."

"Mr Kennedy, I always enjoyed flying...perhaps I can get in the Air National Guard?"

"Listen to me boy, I'm trying to help you here."

"If you're lucky, Kennedy continued, maybe you can land a command on a small patrol boat of some kind." "Now don't get too reckless, but volunteer to go "in country", where the action is." "It'll give the appearance of bravery".

"This next part is kind of tricky, and listen to me VERY carefully, when no one is looking, try to get yourself wounded." "Nothing too serious, maybe your backside or an arm, or something." "You can count on the loyalty of your crew to cover your story, but if someone on another boat sees you injure yourself, you'll be done...finished."

"If you can con your way into receiving some kind of medal, all the better, no one can ever discount that."

"This sounds like an very elaborate ruse to prepare a run for the presidency, Mr. Kennedy, do you really think it's all necessary?"

"It worked for me".

Either that or he channeled JFK at some point. :eyes:

That might actually equal Bush's great militarty service.