Insult to the troops!
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A whole lot of talk over the last two days. John Kerry's remark concerning 'getting stuck in Iraq.'
I agree it was poorly worded. I understand how it was percieved as an insult to the troops. But, I also think that to anyone who would stop and think about it, and review the tape if necessary; it's pretty obvious that Kerry was not intending the remark the way that it was mis-construed. It followed a couple of one-liners about Bush. And, it was directed at Bush. Even with that, it could be said that it was an insensitive comment; considering the folks and the circumstances in Iraq.
But, my point is that - it's Bush and all those around him - including Tony Snow, who I normally like - who have really been offensive to those in Iraq and those in the Military in general.
Once it became clear that what Kerry had said was in fact a poorly delivered joke (maybe - a poor attempt at a joke) well, it's disgraceful for the Bush administration and others in the party who conscientiously went on to use the mis-speak against Kerry. Therefore insulting the 'troops' in reality; by having no more class or conscience than to allow and in fact cause the story to spread like wild fire as if it was a slap in the face to the troops. Which to anyone of a serious nature who looked at the event; would realize that it was not. Also, that Kerry would be inclined to be so disrespectful to the troops; where as he's known as a man who supports and in deed has a bond with those with an experience of military action.
Bush, however, used the troops, in order to score political points a week before election; by trying to lead the country to believe that Kerry had insulted them.
That is disgraceful!
A whole lot of talk over the last two days. John Kerry's remark concerning 'getting stuck in Iraq.'
I agree it was poorly worded. I understand how it was percieved as an insult to the troops. But, I also think that to anyone who would stop and think about it, and review the tape if necessary; it's pretty obvious that Kerry was not intending the remark the way that it was mis-construed. It followed a couple of one-liners about Bush. And, it was directed at Bush. Even with that, it could be said that it was an insensitive comment; considering the folks and the circumstances in Iraq.
But, my point is that - it's Bush and all those around him - including Tony Snow, who I normally like - who have really been offensive to those in Iraq and those in the Military in general.
Once it became clear that what Kerry had said was in fact a poorly delivered joke (maybe - a poor attempt at a joke) well, it's disgraceful for the Bush administration and others in the party who conscientiously went on to use the mis-speak against Kerry. Therefore insulting the 'troops' in reality; by having no more class or conscience than to allow and in fact cause the story to spread like wild fire as if it was a slap in the face to the troops. Which to anyone of a serious nature who looked at the event; would realize that it was not. Also, that Kerry would be inclined to be so disrespectful to the troops; where as he's known as a man who supports and in deed has a bond with those with an experience of military action.
Bush, however, used the troops, in order to score political points a week before election; by trying to lead the country to believe that Kerry had insulted them.
That is disgraceful!
posted by Dave at 11:35 PM
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