This is one Kerry flaw I can't get over

[Ugnmoose]

The man just can't resist speaking out of both sides of his mouth. Of course this is what we have come to expect from politicians. It is also what turns off a good percentage of the electorate.

I personally believe the biggest waffle relates to his vote for the war in Iraq and subsequent claims that he denounced it. While Kerry would like this to go away, I believe it is a central issue in this election and one which deserves careful scrutiny and consideration in evaluating his character and integrity.

The following article I think sums it up best:

http://www.commondreams.org/views04/0212-01.htm

John Kerry's Broken Promise on the War
by John C. Bonifaz

Senator John F. Kerry is right to charge the president with “changing his story” about his justifications for the Iraq war. But George W. Bush is not the only Washington politician who has changed his story. So, too, has Senator Kerry.

On October 9, 2002, Senator Kerry made a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate announcing his intent to vote for the congressional resolution on the war. The speech, which has received little scrutiny during this presidential primary season, stands in stark contrast to statements the senator now makes about that vote.

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“here is a test as a commander in chief as to when you send young Americans off to war,” Senator Kerry said at that New Hampshire debate. “ou got to be able to look in the eyes of a family and say you exhausted every possibility and you only sent their son or daughter to die because you had no other choice.”

“I believe George Bush failed that test in Iraq,” the senator continued. “I said so at the time…”

In fact, the senator did not say anything at the time. Like so many of his colleagues in Congress, Senator Kerry remained on the sidelines as the president marched the nation into this reckless war. And, because of that, the senator shares today the burden of responsibility for its consequences.

[quinnox]

1. So what politician doesn't?

If this is a flaw too hard to get over, I wonder if there is a candidate in the field that can satisfy this criteria.

[latebloomer]

3. There is one

Kucinich!

[CalebHayes]

6. He gonna win?

[Ugnmoose]

4. How about Dean and Kucinich

Of course Dean could not vote but verbally opposed it. Kuch voted nay (very gutsy at the time). Rather than tolerating this we should hold our elected officials to a higher standard.

[Capt Hank]

2. Kerry Flaws>>>>>>

There are many - I am a veteran of Korea 52/53 and Vietnam (two tours) and I do not respect Kerry - I see through his background and I will not vote for him - I like Edwards - with Clark and a running mate - forget Hillary - she sucks>>>>>> canyou imagine a female, without any fackground in military tactics, as the CIC>>>>>I think I have said plenty for a first post~~~smile~~~

[bitchkitty]

5. Are you going to tell PMS and menopause

jokes and start scratching your balls or something? yea, I can imagine me as the CIC.

[EXE619K]

7. Welcome "Charlie-Six"!

Nice to see a veteran supporting Edwards!

:hi:

[lojasmo]

Ahem

Hank

I personally know SEVERAL females with no military experience who could do a fantastic job as the CIC. No imagination required.

I cannot imagine Hillary Clinton as POTUS, though. That being said, ABB.

Oh yeah. Kerry's vote on Iraq, his vote on the patriot act, and abstaining from the tax cut fiasco make me unable to support Kerry. He's a self serving weasel, IMO.

I'll vote vor him in November, but I'll be :puke: if I have to.

[Straight Shooter]

8. I have veteran friends who feel quite the same way

I guess it all depends on personal experience and current perspective. I distrust kerry, and a lot of that has to do with his banging the Vietnam drum.

But as to a female CIC, you ought to meet my mother :)

Welcome to DU! :hi:

[TahitiNut]

9. When would any CinC need a knowledge of military TACTICS?

As far as military strategy is concerned, however, I'm guessing the Joint Chiefs and their 5-sided staffers might take care of that little detail while POTUS focused on the political strategy. I sure don't see Junior knowing any "tactic" other than finding the nearest rabbit hole and leaving the fighting to others ... he's been doing that his whole life. Of course, that rabbit hole might get mighty crowded with Cheney, Rumsfeld, Ashcroft, and the rest all covering their "undisclosed locations" ... and refusing to let Colin in for fear of a fragging (or something).