Kerry blows off again

[RACooper]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

The difference is, a dumb statement by Bush involves saying "internets" or "the google" but a dumb remark by Kerry insults U.S. troops.

As insulting say, as making a joke about combat wounds/casualties in front of the wounded?

"As you can possibly see, I have an injury myself—not here at the hospital, but in combat with a cedar. I eventually won. The cedar gave me a little scratch."

Pres. George W. Bush, after visiting with wounded veterans from the Amputee Care Center of Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 1, 2006

[shinerbock]

Yes, because Bush trying to belittle himself to get a laugh out of troops is similar to him calling them stupid. Good call. Typical liberal response, one of their own makes a completely disrespectful statement, and then goes off the deep end about Republicans, and liberals simply go, "well Bush is worse." I can't wait for Tuesday.

[RACooper]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

Yes, because Bush trying to belittle himself to get a laugh out of troops is similar to him calling them stupid. Good call. Typical liberal response, one of their own makes a completely disrespectful statement, and then goes off the deep end about Republicans, and liberals simply go, "well Bush is worse." I can't wait for Tuesday.

Ah yes, I forgot, I'm a liberal

Hey, both of the jackasses made disrespectful comments - why should either get a pass? But in the case of jokes that insult the military - one of these tools served in combat; the other didn't - so the jokes coming from one are tolerated a hell of a lot less.

At least when our past PM made a "joke" like that, the Padre had the balls to tell him to STFU and show some respect for the wounded. So far Harper has managed to avoid sticking his foot in his mouth... of course he hasn't visited the wounded yet - that'll come next weekend I'm sure, unless the PCs have wrangled up some competent PR people.

[shinerbock]

Funny RA, after a search the only people angry about Bush's comments seem to be liberal bloggers...The fallout from Kerry's comments has already surpassed that.

[damasa]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

Yes, because Bush trying to belittle himself to get a laugh out of troops is similar to him calling them stupid. Good call. Typical liberal response, one of their own makes a completely disrespectful statement, and then goes off the deep end about Republicans, and liberals simply go, "well Bush is worse." I can't wait for Tuesday.

Awww, whine whine freaking whine. Typical conservative response. Get over it, there are more important things in life. Most people know Kerry is a babbling fool. Which in reference to your later post in this thread is the reason why there is so much backlash on this. Because Liberals tend to be more open-minded and realize that Kerry is an idiot. When Bush makes a blunder many Conservatives write it off as nothing instead of actually calling it out.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by damasa

Awww, whine whine freaking whine. Typical conservative response. Get over it, there are more important things in life. Most people know Kerry is a babbling fool. Which in reference to your later post in this thread is the reason why there is so much backlash on this. Because Liberals tend to be more open-minded and realize that Kerry is an idiot. When Bush makes a blunder many Conservatives write it off as nothing instead of actually calling it out.

And this is something that drives me nuts. Liberals knew Kerry was an idiot, and voted for him anyway, simply because he wasn't Bush. I absolutely fail to understand that line of reasoning.

The same thing is going on here in PA with the Senate race - people are being asked to vote for Casey just because he's NOT Santorum. Even though he's anti-choice. I hate Santorum too, but I'm not going to vote for Stalin to get rid of Hitler. I'm not voting for EITHER of them, and if someone feels my vote is "wasted" because of this, they can bite me hard.

[damasa]

Originally Posted by 33girl

And this is something that drives me nuts. Liberals knew Kerry was an idiot, and voted for him anyway, simply because he wasn't Bush. I absolutely fail to understand that line of reasoning.

The same thing is going on here in PA with the Senate race - people are being asked to vote for Casey just because he's NOT Santorum. Even though he's anti-choice. I hate Santorum too, but I'm not going to vote for Stalin to get rid of Hitler. I'm not voting for EITHER of them, and if someone feels my vote is "wasted" because of this, they can bite me hard.

Oh I hear you for sure. It's that whole "voting for the lesser of two evils" thing or whatever. I guess it makes sense to some people and it doesn't to others. I just think some people wanted Bush out office so badly that they were willing to throw there support to anyone but him.

I didn't vote for either of those hippies...but my hippie had no chance anyway.

[RU OX Alum]

i heard this quote and thought I might share

"if you choose the lesser of two evils, you are still choosing evil"

[sdsuchelle]

Wow.. he should seriously apologize for saying that. Apparently he says that he read the speech wrong, but still.. awful.

[AlexMack]

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

i heard this quote and thought I might share

"if you choose the lesser of two evils, you are still choosing evil"

Honestly though, what was the choice? Bush or Kerry? I'd rather vote for the lesser evil than not vote at all.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

i heard this quote and thought I might share

"if you choose the lesser of two evils, you are still choosing evil"

Exactly. I've done the same thing as 33Girl more times than I care to think about.

What never ceases to amaze me is the sheer number of people who are completely incapable of saying, "I'm sorry," or "I was wrong." I'm not talking just about Kerry, but he's definitely the poster child of the day for this phenomenon. This is definitely one of those times when an "I'm sorry, I was wrong," is needed, and not "I'm sorry, but...".

[shinerbock]

Originally Posted by 33girl

And this is something that drives me nuts. Liberals knew Kerry was an idiot, and voted for him anyway, simply because he wasn't Bush. I absolutely fail to understand that line of reasoning.

The same thing is going on here in PA with the Senate race - people are being asked to vote for Casey just because he's NOT Santorum. Even though he's anti-choice. I hate Santorum too, but I'm not going to vote for Stalin to get rid of Hitler. I'm not voting for EITHER of them, and if someone feels my vote is "wasted" because of this, they can bite me hard.

If only Santorum was in a less liberal state, there wouldn't even be a race. Hopefully Rick will find something else to do, he's a great guy.

Look at this picture...
www.drudgereport.com

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by RACooper

As insulting say, as making a joke about combat wounds/casualties in front of the wounded?

"As you can possibly see, I have an injury myself—not here at the hospital, but in combat with a cedar. I eventually won. The cedar gave me a little scratch."

Pres. George W. Bush, after visiting with wounded veterans from the Amputee Care Center of Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 1, 2006

I don't think Bush trying to ease a soldiers situation with a little humor is nearly the same as him calling them uneducated and dumb.

[Munchkin03]

I've noticed as the older I get, and the busier I get with actually living an adult life, this stuff becomes less and less important. Not the actual political process, because I am an informed voter, but the constant bickering.

[alum]

"Every time Kerry speaks he fires another shot into his foot. Now - if only he could turn all those self-inflicted shots into more purple hearts..."