Why is Bush bashing Kerry's military service patriotic & not viewed as disrespecting our military veterans?

Question

Consider:
What if a democrat lamblasted a republican veteran? Can't you just see the outrage of questioning someone's honorable service where they laid their life on the line?

We wouldn't even get to it,- if democrats had the Abermoff money laundering scandal, and the Foley sexual harassment of boys on their agenda to defend. But, because Republicans are the guilty ones here, they have to distract us with front page news of a democrat's military service. As if that's more important than who is currently involoved in one illegal action after another.

Remember what Republicans did with Clinton, -who had consentual heterosexual sex with an adult. Yes, he was disgusting to cheat on his wife. But, what if he had done so with a boy, as the Republican party glosses over?

Why is it that R stands for Rhetoric these days?

If only the Democrats would stand up and speak as well as they served. Then we'd have something.

Answer 1

Its typical Bush he likes to send soldiers to war on false premises and ill defined goals. He is trying to deflect attention for his utter failure

Answer 2

Do a search about Kerry's actions upon returning from Vietnam. He has a long track record of slamming the troops and isn't afraid to lie about them to promote his personal agenda. Bush had praised Kerry many times for his military service, but the left hasn't been so kind to Bush. Don't you remember the CBS debacle? And it is insulting as all hell to our reservists for liberals to sneer down at them as if the National Guard is just a joke. Tell that to the Guardsmen and women who are currently serving our country overseas. Plus, there's the fact that Clinton was a total draft-dodger - but for some reason, that is more honorable to the left than serving in the Guard.

As to the sex scandal, look up Gerry Studds. While Foley is definately a bottom feeder, Studds takes the cake. Foley just wrote some emails, Studds actually had sex with a 17-yr old page. Then, when he died, he was pretty much hailed as a hero for being the first openly gay congressman.

Clinton not only had sex with an intern, he committed perjury. Plus, there's the whole issue of him getting a BJ while discussing policy on the phone.

Bush did NOT go to Harvard. He went to Yale, where he had a higher GPA (grade point average) than Kerry.

Answer 3

I have not heard Mr. Bush disparage Mr. Kerry' service record. What I heard was Mr. Bush call for Mr. Kerry to apologize for statements he made which disparaged the troops. Whether those statement were intended to do such is irrelevant. If you make statements which are misinterpreted by a group they weren't meant for then you should explain yourself and apologize for the misunderstanding. As for Mr. Kerry he returned from Vietnam, stood before Congress and completed disparaged the military. John Kerry only uses his military service when it benefits his goals. My question is the same as another poster. If his service was so exemplary then why doesn't he release all of his records?

Anyone who is found guilty or complicit in the Abramoff and Foley scandals deserves to be held accountable. I challenge you to find people who are saying different who are conservatives or republicans. However Democrats have used this to try and slander the entire party and all of their supporters. Or I guess you missed all the Culture of Corruption and Pedophile talk lately. If you are truly concerned about honest discourse and fair play where are your indictments of Harry Reid and his potential ethics violations?

Regarding Mr. Clinton, I do not know why liberals cannot understand this. People do not care who the man had sexual relations with, or even where they occured. What people care about is that the man lied about it not only to the American people, but under oath. This is called perjury, it is a crime and a major credibility issue for a president. Liberals are completely incapable of taking their own to task for bad behavior, but they are great at trying to indict the opposition. Further, I would never mention Bill Clinton with respect to any post regarding the military. First he was a draft dodger and he protested his own country on foreign soil while the country was at war. While as president he made every effort to dismantle as much of the military as possible.

All I can say in regard to your overall question is what does H stand for these days? Hypocrisy, and hardcore liberals are overrun with it.

Answer 4

the republican party under Bush dynasty is running sacred they have no more reason to bring up the statement which Kerry said so they the republicans will have some kind of leverage because right now if a Democrat blows his nose in public the republicans will use it to condemn the hole of the party not just the one. They did when Clinton was in office all that garbage about his extra marital affairs and they brought that up to have a reason why the republican party had done nothing to improve our way of life. They said at the time it is because Clinton lied before the people and that is why that whole thing happened.At least he lie didn't cause the deaths of over 2000 of our children for a family vendetta.

Answer 5

Whoa! Bush has NEVER bashed Kerry's service, even though Kerry did bash Bush's service. Put up evidence or shut the pie-hole.

What's with the lie?

A lot of other people question Kerry's 'honorable' service, and rightfully so, but Bush has never said a word about it, except to call it honorable.

Your outrage is based on a distorted perception of reality.

Answer 6

Because it is true. The last 2 bills in congress that were for increased benefits for veterans in service and returning from Iraq as well as the funding for VA hospitals were all voted against by John McCain. He says that he is supported by the veterans of America which in fact he is not. All 3 veteran organizations are against John McCain and have come out and publicly stated so. I as a veteran of Viet Nam am also against John McCain for his lack of support for returning vets !! !! !

Answer 7

Well, I think a small handful of people think that Bush's bashing Kerry is patriotic, but why even bother listening to them? They are to the far right with their heads in the sand so deep it will never come out, and they dont matter anyway. They are the ones that yell the loudest, like a bunch of children having temper tantrums. the people who think know that at least Kerry fulfilled his military duty in Viet Nam. If they wave the flag, I dont know how they justify Bush buying his way out of his duty thanks to daddy's money. It just shows that people are hypocrites. Election day is going to be very interesting.

Answer 8

Because Kerry has relegated himself to this position by 'lambasting' the military service men and women. Kerry has led assaults against the armed forces before and has constantly shown contempt for those in uniform. I don't know where you have been, but few dems really like the military or wish to support it.

Answer 9

I served 1981-1987. And I can tell you that not all veterans served honorably. Nor do 'honorable veterans' meet and consort with the enemy.. .. . . .EVER. Under no cicumstances. If you have made the 'sacrifices' of serving our country, then I invite you to comment. If you haven't, we'd just assume you say, 'thank you', and be on your way.

Answer 10

You are highly misinformed. Pres. Bush praised John Kerry's service in the military. It is the Kerry Camp that has continued to bash the Bush Administration. John Kerry brought his woe on himself. Stop trying to defend him with offensive misinformation.

Answer 11

Kudos for the question. Your right the Republicans have been let off really easy, I beleive that Clinton was the best Presient we have had in a long time, he took care of the homefront first. He had oral, I still don't see why that was a big deal, when there where plenty of Republicans doing the same thing.