A promising Democrat for '04?

Random Female · 04-04-2003, 06:47 PM

Friday, April 4, 2003 findlaw.com

GOP Assails Kerry for Bush Remark

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Sen. John Kerry came under fire from top congressional Republicans for saying the United States, like Iraq, needs a regime change. Kerry would not back down.

Sen. Bill Frist, the senate majority leader, said the statement by the Democratic presidential hopeful called into question Kerry's fitness to be the nation's chief executive.

"Free and open discourse is one thing, but petty, partisan insults launched solely for personal political gain are highly inappropriate at a time when American men and women are in harm's way," Frist, R-Tenn., said in a statement Thursday.

In a speech Wednesday in Peterborough, N.H., Kerry said President Bush so alienated allies prior to the U.S.-led war against Iraq that only a new president can rebuild damaged relationships with other countries.

"What we need now is not just a regime change in Saddam Hussein and Iraq, but we need a regime change in the United States," said Kerry, a Democratic senator from Massachusetts.

House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., said that in the midst of war, the nation should pull together to support the troops and commander in chief.

"Once this war is over, there will be plenty of time for the next election," he said in a statement.

House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Texas, also issued a statement, calling Kerry's words "desperate and inappropriate."

"America before New Hampshire," DeLay said.

Kerry dismissed the criticism, saying patriotism is not mutually exclusive with questioning the war.

"I don't need any lessons in patriotism or in caring for America," Kerry, a decorated Vietnam veteran, told Democrats at a meet-the-candidates dinner in Atlanta. "We're fighting for the rights of Americans. ... I speak out for America, not for politics."

Also appearing at the Atlanta forum was Howard Dean, the former Vermont governor who has been among the most outspoken anti-war candidates. He praised Kerry's service to his country.

Neither Hastert, Frist nor DeLay served in the military.

Kerry backed a congressional resolution last fall giving Bush the authority to use force to oust Saddam, but he repeatedly has criticized the president for failing to give diplomacy more time.

Leading congressional Democrats generally have avoided criticism of Bush since U.S.-led forces began attacking Iraq.

On March 17, when Bush announced that military strikes would begin against Iraq unless Saddam left the country, Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., said Bush's diplomatic efforts had failed "miserably" because he didn't secure a U.N. resolution for the war.

Daschle's remarks drew a sharp rebuke from Hastert and DeLay. This week, Daschle said he was satisfied with Bush's strategy.

2003-04-04 07:55:42 GMT

Sounds like a cool guy. Fuckin awesome of him to stand up during these restrictive times.

Random Female · 04-04-2003, 06:52 PM

aww, how could you not love a mug like that?http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/3...kerry150ap.jpg

BlueStar · 04-04-2003, 06:55 PM

I like John Kerry. I'm still trying to decide, though, whether I want to support him or Dick Gephardt. The chances of me getting a position on Kerry's campaign are looking pretty good, though. *crosses fingers*

Random Female · 04-04-2003, 06:56 PM

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Originally posted by BlueStar
I like John Kerry. I'm still trying to decide, though, whether I want to support him or Dick Gephardt. The chances of me getting a position on Kerry's campaign are looking pretty good, though. *crosses fingers*

no way!! that would rock!!

Nimrod's Son · 04-04-2003, 07:00 PM

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Originally posted by BlueStar
I like John Kerry. I'm still trying to decide, though, whether I want to support him or Dick Gephardt. The chances of me getting a position on Kerry's campaign are looking pretty good, though. *crosses fingers*

Kerry is scary.. he's trying to reinvent himself recently, but he basically is Ted Kennedy.

Random Female · 04-04-2003, 07:01 PM

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Originally posted by Nimrod's Son

Kerry is scary.. he's trying to reinvent himself recently, but he basically is Ted Kennedy.

shit, so long as he doesn't bang then murder his secretary, i have no problems with that.

Irrelevant · 04-04-2003, 07:13 PM

i hope he's taken an anti-breastfeeding stance!

13 · 04-04-2003, 10:33 PM

It would be weird to actually have a president in the white house who has actaully fought in a war. KERRY IN FOUR LEARN HOW TO VOTE OLD PEOPLE

jenniferkate · 04-04-2003, 10:50 PM

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Originally posted by 13
LEARN HOW TO VOTE OLD PEOPLE

Nimrod's Son · 04-04-2003, 10:58 PM

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Originally posted by 13
It would be weird to actually have a president in the white house who has actaully fought in a war. KERRY IN FOUR LEARN HOW TO VOTE OLD PEOPLE

Heh, you must be really young. President Bush (GHWB, the first one) fought in WW II. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, and after graduating from Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts in June, 1942, he joined the US Navy.

He was a naval aviator during World War II, the youngest ever at that time, and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service in the Pacific Theater.

After the War he attended Yale University.

http://www.wikipedia.org/upload/1/13/Georgebush.jpg

13 · 04-04-2003, 11:02 PM

No it was just a joking reference to gwb and clinton. thanks for reading my post though.

jesus christ i must be distracted

Nimrod's Son · 04-04-2003, 11:05 PM

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Originally posted by 13
jesus christ i must be distracted

13 · 04-04-2003, 11:07 PM

talking to myself.

04-04-2003, 06:47 PM	#1
Random Female Apocalyptic Poster Location: white folks' ghetto, San Diego Posts: 2,005	A promising Democrat for '04? Friday, April 4, 2003 findlaw.com GOP Assails Kerry for Bush Remark WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Sen. John Kerry came under fire from top congressional Republicans for saying the United States, like Iraq, needs a regime change. Kerry would not back down. Sen. Bill Frist, the senate majority leader, said the statement by the Democratic presidential hopeful called into question Kerry's fitness to be the nation's chief executive. "Free and open discourse is one thing, but petty, partisan insults launched solely for personal political gain are highly inappropriate at a time when American men and women are in harm's way," Frist, R-Tenn., said in a statement Thursday. In a speech Wednesday in Peterborough, N.H., Kerry said President Bush so alienated allies prior to the U.S.-led war against Iraq that only a new president can rebuild damaged relationships with other countries. "What we need now is not just a regime change in Saddam Hussein and Iraq, but we need a regime change in the United States," said Kerry, a Democratic senator from Massachusetts. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., said that in the midst of war, the nation should pull together to support the troops and commander in chief. "Once this war is over, there will be plenty of time for the next election," he said in a statement. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Texas, also issued a statement, calling Kerry's words "desperate and inappropriate." "America before New Hampshire," DeLay said. Kerry dismissed the criticism, saying patriotism is not mutually exclusive with questioning the war. "I don't need any lessons in patriotism or in caring for America," Kerry, a decorated Vietnam veteran, told Democrats at a meet-the-candidates dinner in Atlanta. "We're fighting for the rights of Americans. ... I speak out for America, not for politics." Also appearing at the Atlanta forum was Howard Dean, the former Vermont governor who has been among the most outspoken anti-war candidates. He praised Kerry's service to his country. Neither Hastert, Frist nor DeLay served in the military. Kerry backed a congressional resolution last fall giving Bush the authority to use force to oust Saddam, but he repeatedly has criticized the president for failing to give diplomacy more time. Leading congressional Democrats generally have avoided criticism of Bush since U.S.-led forces began attacking Iraq. On March 17, when Bush announced that military strikes would begin against Iraq unless Saddam left the country, Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., said Bush's diplomatic efforts had failed "miserably" because he didn't secure a U.N. resolution for the war. Daschle's remarks drew a sharp rebuke from Hastert and DeLay. This week, Daschle said he was satisfied with Bush's strategy. 2003-04-04 07:55:42 GMT Sounds like a cool guy. Fuckin awesome of him to stand up during these restrictive times.

04-04-2003, 06:55 PM	#3
BlueStar Newly independent Location: Some state's capitol building Posts: 7,242	I like John Kerry. I'm still trying to decide, though, whether I want to support him or Dick Gephardt. The chances of me getting a position on Kerry's campaign are looking pretty good, though. crosses fingers __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

04-04-2003, 06:52 PM	#2
Random Female Apocalyptic Poster Location: white folks' ghetto, San Diego Posts: 2,005	aww, how could you not love a mug like that?http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/3...kerry150ap.jpg

04-04-2003, 07:13 PM	#7
Irrelevant Minion of Satan Location: kitties Posts: 6,842	i hope he's taken an anti-breastfeeding stance!

04-04-2003, 10:33 PM	#8
13 Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 2,453	It would be weird to actually have a president in the white house who has actaully fought in a war. KERRY IN FOUR LEARN HOW TO VOTE OLD PEOPLE

04-04-2003, 11:02 PM	#11
13 Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 2,453	No it was just a joking reference to gwb and clinton. thanks for reading my post though. jesus christ i must be distracted

04-04-2003, 11:07 PM	#13
13 Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 2,453	talking to myself.