Kerry has no clue.

It is a big deal. Finally a Democrat says what he thinks about the military. They do not support the troops. Of course its Bush's fault and the only joke here is Kerry himself.

a terrible injustice done has been done
to my son, myself, my spouse and all those who have served and are currently serving their country. By making these remarks he has insulted the intelligence of every person who made the honorable choice of serving this country. I know that every one of you knows someone who has served this country, they do not lack intelligence...they possess honor. These people should be applauded and not belittled. We do not choose to serve because we have no other alternatives because of lack of education, we serve because it is the honorable thing to do. John Kerry owes an apology to every veteran, every family member of a veteran, every person currently serving, the family of every person currently serving and above all he owes an apology to families of the service members who have "honorably" given their lives for their country. I am sending this hoping it will outrage you as it has me and that you will pass this on to everyone...and that you and they will contact their US representative demanding an apology from US Senator John Kerry.

Troy & Dawn Bouchard
Roy, WA

It's not a big deal. Kerry wasn't clear and the Bush camp jumped on it because that's what they're good at. What they're not good at is running the country.

Republicans eager for any distraction. More dirty tricks. Of course we know what Kerry meant- unless we're brain dead which, apparently, a lot of people are!

If Kerry can write his own medal recommendations while serving his very short time in Vietnam... what makes one think he has any respect for the military. He said exactly what he meant to say.

How come the Democrats are asking Kerry to stay away?
The man is just not smart. Has he ever had a job or run a business?

I have to say anything that the democrats say right or wrong will be used against them by the republicans. Its not a matter of whether he meant what it sounded like but how the president would view it. Is the president being fuelled by his colleagues or does the president think that the troops are stupid? Also, I am a member of the US Military and I have to say unless you have some time in the military, someone cannot really understand the life. There are plenty of incompetents in there and some intelligent people but the military recruiters and the BUSH administration are hoping to recruit alot more people that cant see through their smokey ideas. I think Kerry did not meen anything harmful and supports the trrops. The republicans should start focusing on America and stop be so immature.

The joke was supposed to be about the Bush Administration being uneducated, not doing his homework, etc. They got us stuck in Iraq. Kerry told the joke wrong - per usual - and the Republicans in the white house knew they could gain if they played dumb yet again. Seems the white house is dying for anything they can get. Very pathetic.

kerry had no right to say what he did! it was a slam the the US not just bush! if he can't have any respect for the country and what we are doing then he shouldn't be alode to run i n the next election!!!

This is a very big deal!!!! My husband is an active duty soldier and former Kerry supporter. Wrong words to use, Kerry. Regaurdless of his intent, he should reconsider and own up to his mistakes. The military family has many votes and as of right now, Kerry and everyone that backs him on this issue, get nothing from us. DON'T INSULT THE ONES THAT STAND UP FOR FREEDOM, WE GO THROUGH ENOUGH!!!!

Proud Army Wife

You meen all AMericans that stand for freedom. Kerry is so awesome!! He really does support all troops. Finally a politician that sees through the smoke and mirrors.

Kerry supports the troops!!!! Give me a break. The troops sure don't believe that. Maybe he just can't communicate. So that qualifies him to be the lead Democrat. Come on Democrats find a leader that can think and has a little bit of experience in the real world. No just a sheltered life of luxury.

Taking the low road is full of hazards, as Kerry has proven. He has the opportunity now to apologize for his blunder, but seems to be avoiding the high road at all costs.

It is a big deal!!! John Kerry needs to learn to think before he speaks! No matter what he intended to imply, he should not have said what he did - which came across as bashing our troops. Personally, I think he said exactly what he meant. I also think he should resign.

As one prominant Democrat stated "Kerry blew it in 04, is he now trying to do the same in 06?".

Very interesting, liberals trying to blame Bush for Kerry's stupidity.

yes it is and big deal i am a mom of two son in the marine corps and a dad was in the marine corps and died in vietnam my sons have high school diploma my 18yrs son who joined because of 911 not because of his grades but because his is an american

AMERICAN MOTHER
OF TWO MARINE AND
DAMN PROUD OF IT

I believe that what Mr. Kerry is referring to, which may have been either misinterpreted phrased in a politically incorrect manner, is the level of injustice tolerated ny the public related to the war in Iraq and the social, political, and economic pressures placed that are placed on the lower socioeconomic class to join the military and fight the war serving middle and upper class Americans.

If there was a draft, such as there was during the Vietnam War, there would be riots in the streets, just as there was during the Vietnam War. This is what maintains the current administrations reluctance to institute a draft, and what outrageous levels of poor and minority men and women, volunteering for service in the armed forces.

The result is that poor and minority populations are fighting a war for the rich and dominant culture.

Come on America, let's wake up and protest the war. I can only believe that this, in some way, was what Mr. Kerry was referring to.

This is in addition to my previous comment. I have a 27 year old son that is an officer in the Army and he just went to Iraq for an indefinate period of time. My son (Adam) is highly educated; he has a BA in Architectural Engineering. He is a very smart, good christian man. It's hard enough dealing with my son being in Iraq; On top of that, I don't need to hear some mealy mouthed politician bad mouthing our military people who are risking their lives. Senator Kerry has shown that at a very basic level, he is not a good person. It's hard to believe that Kerry is not willing to apologize to our troops. I'm praying for God to deal with Kerry.

Come on John was only kidding. If you believe that I have a bridge for sale. Good reasonable price. My question is - How would he know he was kidding, who told him?

Yes, what Kerry said is a big deal and wheather it was miss understood or not he needs to say "I'm Sorry".

Of course Bush has made mistakes but he cares about this country and his heart is good. Unlike Kerry I beleive does as little as possible in every situation.

The polls reflect only weather or not we think Bush has made mistakes. Of course there have been mistakes, it is impossible to not make mistakes in a war like this. That has no reflection on weather or not people will still stand behind him. The war on terror must be fought and American's who are know even a little about muslim beliefs understand that.

He meant exactly what he said, I heard it as, go to school, get into college, don't flunk out and you won't end up in IRAQ. Funny how he back tracked real quick when called on it, saying, that it was meant for Bush. He has too much hostility towards the republican party. He owes the troops an apology, of course he is now trying to clarify what he said to get the heat off. Now that he has put his foot into his mouth he may as well start chewing on it. Sure convinced me the Democratic party looks down on the troops.

It greatly offends me. The smart thing for John Kerry to do is apologize. My son is serving in the Air Force. My father was a POW during WWII, who escaped from the Germans. "To err is human and to forgive is devine." I am ready to forgive once he says that he is sorry. If he does not apologize, that action also shows his character. Maybe, he really feels this way about our military and that is horrible. Lastly, a country divided against itself WILL NOT STAND!

I sent the large comment about my son Adam and had forgot to give my name, so I'm sending this comment, to do that. I'm sure all Americans appreciate our troops protecting us and John Kerry was totally out of line.

Kerry has so much hostility and stupidity - he is NOT owning up to his own actions and words - instead of saying Whoops, I blundered when making a comment - he instead blames President Bush - and President Bush DID NOT PUT THE WORDS IN KERRY'S MOUTH!!! Kerry is a blamer and if he apologized now, it would only be a political ploy. Even the Democrats should be able to see this tremendous lack of judgement on Kerry's part. I am offended for our country, our Military and our President.

It is an extremely big deal!! I feel what John Kerry said was dispicable! Kerry was a coward during Vietnam and a traitor afterwards. The people of the state of Mass. should do one of two things, 1. secede from the union or 2. get rid of both of their cowardly, traiterous senators Kerry and Kennedy, but they should surely feel extremely embarrassed. I have a son serving in Iraq. Both myself and his mother are disabled vets - I'm a vietnam era vet and his mother is a desert storm disabled combat vet. God bless our troops and God bless America.

Mr. Kerry could have and should have apologized for his comments. He had the opportunity to make it clear at the onset that he had mis-spoken. He refused to do so, insisting that his joke went wrong. Whether or not his joke went wrong, the words spoken are those words recorded. If anyone makes a comment that is quickly realized as wrong, a apology is offered. Mr. Kerry cannot or will not say "my comments were not directed towards our troops and I apologize for them". It is not in his nature. Mr. Kerry is aloof, egotistical and believes he can do no wrong. He is very much like anyone else who runs for public office. All knowing and wise.

We Americans must respect one another in our discourse regarding this and other issues. We must not attack each other with reckless abandon. We are not all professional politicians.

This time of year it is always politics as usual but as a life long democrat that voted for bush because the alternative (kerry) was and still keeps proving he is an idiot... I feel kerry should apologize. This is an outrage for him to disrespect those of our loved ones that place their lives on the line for our freedom and especially those that have made the ultimate sacrafice these brave souls and their families deserve not only an apology but kerry should resign as well. The simpleton act of not campaigning for a while as he said to "not be a distraction" is not enough. It merely proves that someone around him was smart enough to tell him that he was wrong and he is now a liability to the party. This is not the first time he has disrespected the military and will not be the last the best thing he can do is leave, go home, have some campbells soup and just fade away. His tongue is his worst enemy, everyone talks about bush not being glib they call him stupid but next to kerry he is positively a mensa candidate.

John Kerry is showing the true attitude of the elite for the military....it is a big deal..I don't know what he meant that was "funny"? sounded insulting to me..but then again the
Democrates are so good at being vituperative.

Of course it is a big deal..John Kerry is showing the true attitude of the elite toward the military...I don't think it showed any humor..what was "funny"? it sounded insulting to me...but then again the Democrates have always been rather, vituperative.

What is more unforgivable a poor choice of words or being the prime driver for starting a war for all the wrong reasons--ignorance of world affairs, misinformation, poor judgment and arrogance. George W. Bush is the one who should get down on his knees and apologize to the world for his role in the sad and sick situation in Iraq.

Bush owes the country an apology for getting us into this War on misinformation. He is nothing but an opportunist. Does Bush think we have forgotten that he was in the National Guard but disappeared when needed to serve, whereas Kerry served honorably in the military.

It's a bigger deal than it could have been. I don't claim to know Kerry's mind, or his intent. At the very least, he should have apologized to anyone who may have misconstrued his comments, then explained his intent. Instead, he refuses to apologize to anyone. No matter what the intent may have been, People perceive what they want to perceive. Some were offended, right or wrong, he should have apologized to them. Now, it's too late.

I would like to remind those closed mined Democrats that George Bush acted on the same misinformation that Bill Clinton had been quoting for 2 years. Also Bush did not act unilateraly, he went to Congress. At least he has the guts to stick it out, popular or not. Bill Clinton and Jon Carry would have taken a poll and then cut and run. Yes, for those humor clallenged folks, I do know how to spell his nam. Dan Quale is brighter than that man.

These comments by Kerry show what a shallow individual he really is. He has no idea that if it weren't for our involvement in Iraq we would be fighting on our own soil before long. He needs to look at the history of that country to see their intent. Down with Kerry, if he is what the democrats have to offer they need to do some soul searching.
REMEMBER 9/11
GO BUSH

Boy are you Republicans the lowest of the low.
Where's your higher morals??
Any moron knows Kerry's comments were about Bush's lying about Iraq and not an attack of the troops.
Republicans you are such sheep!If you had brains I'd ask you to use them!!

Oh this was not an attack on the troops eh? Do you recall that Kerry did attack the troops in Viet Nam? Learn your history. Operate on facts rather than emotions and what you wish to be the truth.

It is too bad that this country can't stand behind the person elected and strive to make the world a better place. Remember a house divided will not stand. Kerry is the picture of what is wrong with our nation. He makes Saddam look angelic. He opens his mouth and out comes garbage. It is time we supported our troups and or elected president.

John Kerry should learn that you can say "many" or "some" soldiers lack education, but not imply that "ALL" are academically inept. And he should apologize for giving offense to others whether he meant it or not. Most of us learn to apologize to others by the time we reach Kindergarden. In truth, most of what we think, feel, say, and do is in response to the home where we grew up. I do not feel it is too late for him to apologize if he sincerely means it. "All" war is hell and we have brave Americans laying down their lives for our freedoms. However, I truly believe that our soldiers over in Iraq are keeping the enemy from attacking us here. And if we too quickly withdraw our troops, the enemy will become bolder. Timing is everything -- pray for the right time to bring our loved ones home. Pray that our next President-elect can unite this country and restore our commitment to "treat others as we would like to be treated." The alternative is to lose this war, lose our way of life, and lose our great country. FREEDOM is not Free

Kerry - "I apologize to no one"
Kerry - "I apologize etc"

What a wonderful leader he would have made for a great nation.

Even Hillary would not stand by him.

As a former Democrat - is that the best you have to offer. Charles Schumer at least sticks to his guns. Kerry and Gore should have gone into the waffle business.

No big deal, but politics as usual. Kerry stood up and said what was on his mind. Good for him. All too few politicians actually have the guts to do it.
But, Kerry was absolutely correct in what he said. If you do not have an education in this country, the military is one of the few real options you have, and that will lead you to "get stuck in Iraq", or elsewhere (while actually also getting a great dose of training - if you survive).

This is in no way disrespect for the troops. They are doing as good/great job they can under the circumstances. That does not mean it is the right thing to do, but that is not up to the military. That, where to deploy/not deploy troops, is a political decision. It was likely the correct decision to go to Iraq, but it has not been handled properly thereafter.

The percieved (and perception is as we all know, the thruth), arrogance of the U.S. (Bush trying to rule the world) is not helping our image abroad. Even if you hate your enemies, you have to keep a dialogue. You cannot just "squash" them and hope that people will be standing on the sidelines, watching. It just creates more animosity towards the percieved aggressor. Dialogue is the only thing that works in this day and age when news spread and is being distributed faster than a wildfire in California.

The tongue in cheek observation about being smart, staying in college or getting sent to Viet Nam was common when I was in college in 1963. I don't know about the Korean War. THIS IS A NON ISSUE when you consider the huge challenges before us. Bush camp grasping at straws since they have nothing else to offer.

OK OK Watch the news Kerry has APOLOGIZED!
ARE YOU HAPPY NOW BUSHITES???
Democrats-Republicans...Your all pigs in Corporate pockets that profit off WAR!
Bush has much more to apologize for and he should send his daughters to support the troops!
What Chickenhawks!!Little minds need little thought!!VOTE and demand accurate counts this year!!

I'm a father of 4 sons. My oldest is a 30 year officer in the Coast Guard. My second son is a disabled vet-Airborne Ranger. My third son is an officer-1st Cav combat engineer, serving in Iraq. My youngest is a missionary. Both myself and my wife are disabled vets. I'm a Vietnam vet and John Kerry couldn't polish the boots of anyone in our family, nor any vet or soldier, sailor, airman or coastie. The traitor, coward, moron needs to move to Venezuela and take that coward, young woman killer, Ted Kennedy with him. These jerks do not deserve to represent anyone in the U.S.A.

Kerry's comments were uncalled for and as I listened to him, it appeared he thought those in the military did not have the intelligence to graduate or continue their schooling. It did not come across as a 'joke.' It brought to mind the saying, "If others think you are stupid, don't open your mouth to prove it." I have a nephew in Iraq, highly intelligent, and in his assignment (working with civilians), he believes he is helping. Kerry's comments will affect my voting and a "sorry" will not undo the damage to the public.

You all need to learn the difference between "Sound Bites", "SPIN" ,"Accurate Facts",and "Swift Boat lies". And when we cannot have civil debates with more than "left" or "right" labels we have no USA to defend.

These liberals who think you can have meaingful 'dialogue' with terrorists have learned nothing from the lessons of history. They act just like Neville Chamberlain. At least he finally came to his senses. Kerry did not apologize because of anything the Republicans did, it was because his own party was jumping ship, and we all know who usually gets left on a sinking ship.

Keep a dialogue with people who want to kill all Jews and Americans? I believe STRENGH is the only thing the world respects. They respect strong character, strong mind,and strong will. And I am glad that John Kerry apologized because that shows a Wise man changes His mind and A Fool never will. I try to vote for the best canidate and I don't care what party he/she is in. I want what is best for American citizens.
We will move our troops out when it is best time for our country. The news media is not reporting the good we are doing in Iraq. You only learn it from the soldiers who have returned. Good thoughts Good Actions Always produce Good Results. We are teaching the Iraqis' how to defend themselves so we can leave.
The enemy shall not cause us to run. Change is hard but inevitable and the enemy chooses to live in the "Tenth Century and want the rest of the world to join them!" Not going to happen

Yes, this is a big deal!! John Kerry is an insult to me, my son, and America!! It is Because of our Military we have freedoms. They are sacrificing so much. The Democrats and John Kerry forget this. They (Democrats) and the liberal media are trying to make our Military look like a joke. The terrorists love it; American allies.

Yes it is a very big deal.I am so upset I plan to take many actions and I wanted you to know what I was thinking when I did this. The fact that no one with the influence that J Kerry had should be allowed to go on and speak for me. I am tired of deffending being a democrate and have waited for a leader to emerge. The last few days it could have happened when the Americans should have been defended. Instead of being our representives you played games and waited to see how we would react. So this is how I am reacting 1 you have lost my vote. 2 I will change to a repulican for good. 3 I will campain and join rep clubs I will blog or what ever I can do to let people know thier vote count and who you vote for matters. This may not seem like much I am just one person. but I still believe every vote counts. I also want you to know I want America to mean something again and I want to win the war not run and hide. My family has servered proudly and I have two family members there now. I may not make sence to you-I may have spelled things wrong but get my message you have lost my vote.

Sen. Kerry obviously mis-spoke. Bad move on his part. The only apology due is to those soldiers and their families who may have been offended. The apology has been humbly tendered by Sen. Kerry. Who gives a damn what Bush thinks? He is a war criminal and the neo-cons prop him up as a hero - very sad indeed. The really pathetic people are those who accused Kerry of berating soldiers and have made it a campaign issue. Sen. Kerry is not even running for office!! George W. Bush and his ilk have no honor. They are nothing but schoolyard bullies who have no real courage. He spends his days making nothing but mistakes yet will admit nothing. They have hijacked the American dream in favor of corporate facism and trampled the Bill of Rights. We need to take back our country and our Constitution on Nov. 7!

This is Politics as usual but the troops are no joke ! Kerry and Bush have both messed up, the only difference I see is that Kerry was telling a joke while Bush just is one.

-Rita

This is Politics as usual but the troops are no joke ! Kerry and Bush have both messed up, the only difference I see is that Kerry was telling a joke while Bush just is one.

-Rita

Kerry's comment was ill phrased. The military was always a good way to get an education when you had no money to pay for it...I went in the Army in 1974. My daughter went to college on student loans and choose the military to help pay them off. Now going in the military can send you to Iraq and maybe your death. Kerry did not make the situation in Iraq...Bush did!

Bush is a joke. He has financially ruined us and Kerry was just putting things in perspective for those that can't comprehend. We need to stop this "war" that has no affect on our freedom.

Although Kerrys comment was a little inappropriate lets be honest. There is a vast majority of enlistees that are there to escape from society. There are also many there for an education that they wouldnt otherwise be able to afford. Caucasion american males cannot get the financial aid that the immigrants, minorities, and other border jumpers can get on our dime.
If we get a government that can fix that mess then see how many would enlist.

Elaborating on my previous comment: There has not been a "war" since Truman dropped the big bomb that has directly affected our freedom in this country. Maybe our troops should spend their time doing something more constructive rather than making their mothers and fathers worry about whether or not they're coming home in a wooden box.

Kerry just made voting easy for me . Voting straight republican .

It is a big deal but mostly wrong reasons. What Kerry said was TRUE. If you don't get good grades in High School and can't go to college, your best option is to join the military. Very few of our high school students, graduating top 20% academically, join the military directly out of high school.
The big deal is that Kerry said it was an attempted joke and then apologized when he should have stood up for telling the truth.
The big deal is also that public is all up in arms about Kerry letting the truth slip. Sorry but the truth hurts. Our military is made up mostly of enlisted people who could not go to college because of academics or finances and officers who finished their degree and then joined. These officers are making 50-60% of what they could make on the outside. What does this say about them? Patriotic? I don't think so.
The military could recruit more qualified applicants if they would raise their wages out of the poverty level and run their operations more like a successful business.

How's about we bring all of our heroic troops home and send Kerry to Iraq to stand in for them? I'm sure the thousands of parents, brothers, sisters, wives, husbands, and children of those who have been slain or still fighting in Iraq in defense of our country really appreciated hearing what Kerry truly thought of those heroes. He should be ashamed of himself.

I as a retired E-6/SSG served in the US Army for 20 years and 22 days am offended by all the statements John Kerry has made and the statement he made in 1972 should have had charges brought against him for what he said he did, "That he killed innocent civilians and children." He also lied about Sadaam Hussein being dangerous and that Sadaam had weapons of mass destruction and John Kerry is just as responsible for the war in Iraq as George Bush is.

John Kerry is clueless; I’m an 18 yr. old student attending clover park technical college. I'm studying and doing everything I can to do my best in the Marine Corps. I scored a ninety on the ASVAB which is way above average, and I will continue to study throughout my entire military career, which may very well land me in Iraq, and I have an I.Q. of around 148. Does that sound like the screw ups he was describing?

Yes, I do think Kerry's comments are a big deal, and show us his true, unpatriotic colors. As a military veteran I am offended, and the troops have a right to be disgusted with his snobby comment. But it will not slow them down from their mission of making life, ultimately a better place for future Iraqi people. For it is in the human spirit to want to be free from dictatorships.

Many of our brave military men and women not only have college degrees, but masters degrees as well.

And speaking of college and grades: Kerry had lower grades at Yale than President Bush.

John Sheridan
Issaquah

yes it is a big deal!!!!I am the mother of two marines and my dad serice in the marine corps for 22 yrs he was in vietnam 3 times.My 18yr now 22 yr has been in Irag two times he will have his 4 yrs in june 2007. If ask he would go back for the 3 time. My son joined the marine corps because of 911 not because of his grades and because he is an AMERICAN. J.KERRY should be thanking the troops and the families of the troops for the freedom of speech. DO NOT FOEGET freedom is not free my family has paid the price for FREEDOM!!!!!!!!THANK TO ALL THE SOLDIERS I HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE

the mother of two marines

Insulting the Military and Our Families is a Big deal. Many politicians always thinks they can do better than anybody. But when they are in the seat, their performance are no different. We're glad Kerry never became the President. After two years his election, He is already making a mistakes on is words. To us It's more of the words of a sore loser. I also can't believe they nominated him for President back then.

Kerry spoke the truth; kids with poor grade averages are swamped my recruiters who have access to school records. If a young person can’t afford the Republican increased tuition, can’t get into collage, what choice does he/she have but to enlist and end up in Iraq or another NeoCon war. It is Bush and gang that should apologize to us all.

ALL the people who slam the military will be the FIRST in line weaping and moaning "WHY DID YOU NOT PROTECT US AND OUR FAMLIES" if we suffer another attack on our own soil. People seem to forget 9/11 and the toll it took on our people, and it is easy to jump on the stupid bandwagon when you are safe in your home. Just remember the slogan of the bumper sticker "FREEDOM IS NOT FREE" and if we don't stop the terrorist contingent now we just may get hit by a neuclear device next time. I wonder is that what the stupid bandwagoners want???? HMMMMMM??

Unfortunately, Kerry was right on target with both the scripted version and the mangled delivery of his comments. Anyone who thinks he intentionally maligned the troops could probably use a little maligning. Kerry could have handled the resultant backlash a little better, but that doesn't change the fact that he spoke the truth. He doesn't have to give the President and his supporters hell, he just has to tell them the truth and let them think it's hell. Asking the troops, or anyone who truly cares about the troops to support Bush and his chickenhawk administration is like asking a chicken to vote for Colonel Sanders.

What does this have to do with the legit issues we are voting on? Does this botched joke affect the economy, the environment, troop withdrawal, the national debt or the ongoing "political spins" that have eroded trust in both the media and the government? Was it a lame joke, yeah. Is it germaine? nah.

Anyone who believes that was an intended joke, I still have that bridge for sale, cheap. Kerry, the man who voted to fund the war and then voted against it. The troops know he only votes his political self well being. Take a poll and then I'll decide. A leader? In no way.

I find it absolutly amazing that John Kerry, reputiated by half his own party, is the best the Democrats can offer us. You think Bush is bad. Kerry has never been a governor, Kerry has never been a mayor, Kerry has never been a city councilor, Kerry has never been a county comissioner, Kerry has never had meaningful employment, Kerry has never provided employment opportunities for workers, (his wife has). But I guess none of this matters if one is filled with hate for Bush, as Bin Laden is. I would wonder about my own sanity if I found I was agreeing with Saadam and Bin Laden on most of my viewpoints. Thank you President Bush for working to keep America free and provide freedom outside of our country and for working to aviod a future nuclear holocaust. Because some don't appreciate what he is doing he doesn't take a poll and back off. I wasn't born in the country and I appreciate the freedom we have and our military.

I just want to share a poem I wrote with the viewers if you could air it I would appriciate it greatly; (The world as one could sieze my son, In war this occured as we support this fund. For honor they say as I kneel and pray, the death of him this very day. We are to old to be so bold, yet the power is very cold. It's as were bought and then resold, for Honor, Glory, and Love were told.)

The fact that Kerry’s statement was an attempted slam against Bush and his failed Iraq policies, as shown by the prepared transcript of his talk that he was to deliver, seems to have glided silently over the heads of many and appears to continue to be overlooked by those wishing to do so. Bush was only a mediocre student and a poor business man - nearly bankrupting an oil company which he started - and achieved fame and position only because of his name and family ties, not through Intelligence, hard work and the other qualities associated with the concept of merit – so the point of Kerry's attempted "slam" is certainly a valid one as the mess that Bush has involved the U.S. in clearly shows.

President Bush and his military service dodging troupe are hardly in a position to say that John Kerry is disrespectful of those in the military. Kerry has experienced war and knows full well, as does anyone who has been through the military machine - regardless of the branch of service in which one has served – the commitment, sacrifice, compassion and camaraderie that binds current and prior service members.

Bush’s lies that enticed the U.S. to war with a nation in which arms inspectors roamed - a nation with virtually no offensive military capacity - a secular nation to which the Islamic religious extremists were a threat and were not particularly welcome, deserves being rebuked. Bush’s sending our troops into the conflict in insufficient numbers to secure the country to provide security for the Iraqi’s in the political vacuum to follow – his providing insufficient armor and equipment for military vehicles and troops such as his providing insufficient batteries for the troops night vision goggles where soldiers had to enlist the aid of Iraqi children to purchase batteries from shops in villages – all this and a myriad of other factors brought out in news reports has resulted in Iraq becoming the rallying cry and training ground for religious extremists and the perfect recruitment symbol for the ever growing number of extremists that hate the U. S – as well as an embarrassment to the U.S. which should have been foreseen in light of Russia’s involvement in Afghanistan and our involvement in Viet Nam – not to mention in light of the predictions of what we would encounter in removing Saddam Hussein by then Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney in his speech to the Discovery Institute in August 1992 (http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/192908_cheney29.html).

All of this deserves rebuke from one such as John Kerry, who cared so much for those men and women in service of our country that he sought to bring to a speedy end the ridiculously futile killing fields of Viet Nam by sharing his thoughts at a Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on April 22, 1971 (http://www.nationalreview.com/document/kerry200404231047.asp), which eerily echoes our mess in Iraq today. He and others should not be condemned for doing the same today with Iraq.

I praise the kingdom of america...we should be making Bush...preseident for life. I dont think we need some over educated liberals from mercer island telling me how to think...We need less voting power and more people taking directions from smarter individuals than Kerry....BUSH should critize the fool and then have him shipped to GITMO...

Bush is the biggest joke of all times. He can't even leave a room without making a fool of himself let alone lead a country. He is a puppet nothing more nothing less. Kerry botched a joke and of course everyone jumped on that. The Republicans were simply looking for an excuse to change the subject from a war they can't win. I admire the people fighting there as they are doing the job they signed up to do and promised to do following their orders. The war didn't make the US safer, nor has it brought any peace whatsoever in Iraq. Do I think this whole thing was a big deal ? No .. lets just keep focussing on the illegalities that the Bush administration has done so far in the last 6 years.

BUSH ROCKS ! THE PREVIOUS POST IS MORONIC AT BEST ! Why doesn't the "poster" claim he is a democrat....simple....He, like Kerry, is the master of fence sitting politics.

Never in their (Kerry or Poster) lives have they had to nor endevored to stick with a set of principles or moral guidelines. They, like many hippy liberals, spend their entire lifes wafting from one social idea or fad to another - drifting from one cause to another to another. They are the workers, the entry level plebes, the cogs of society....never the leaders, makers, or business creators that were the stock of our founding fathers.

Bush is supreme commander and should become King of America. I would be happy with a lifetime of his leadership. Hail Republicans Hail !

Kerry is nothing more than a Rich womans....woman.

I, unlike Kerry, am a foreign national living in this country :P

John Kerry is the best that Massachusetts can send to uur Congress? This posturing boob is an insult to thinking people everywhere. He married well, though. His overpriviledged bride's comment (during his recent failed campaign) that women should get a real job instead of being nurses or teachers is consistent with the lack of judgement he would bring to the job. What ever happenned to this paragon of critical thought?

"PARTY"? Must have been some party. The best "they" could do was to come up with Kerry and Bush to represent them?

Instead of voting for the lesser of two evils, or just plain idiots, it would be nice if we were given the choice of voting for the better of two highly qualified, knowledgeable, honest, moral and courageous individuals, who do not bend to the needs or desires of the rich or "so called" upper class, to represent us and our country to the rest of the world.

Maybe that is asking too much?

A 2 party system simply doens't reflect the nature of our society. It is outdated and should simply be improved.