How many homes does John Kerry own?

[sfecap]

I'm doing some research...

So far:

Sun Valley, ID

Nantucket, MA

Washington, DC

I think they have a couple of places in Europe, too? Anyone know?

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[unfrigginreal]

2. What difference does it make?

n/t

[Raven]

3. He can have 600 homes as far as I'm concerned

as long as he speaks the truth. Why don't you play elsewhere. How many homes does George W have? by the way.

[GOPisEvil]

4. Your point being?

:eyes:

[ElsewheresDaughter]

5. who gives a rats ass!

[quinnox]

6. Kerry is very wealthy

I think the only two major candidates who came from modest means are Gephardt and Edwards.

[Terwilliger]

7. this is important.....why?

looking for flambe?

[sfecap]

9. Nope, just curious...

I'm in another discussion about it.

Frankly, I don't care...just trying to find the facts.

[Raven]

12. Are you compiling the facts

on everybody or just Kerry?

[NewYorkerfromMass]

17. You don't care.? O.K.

so the facts are irrelevant. end of research. there is no need to continue.

However, I am sure given his good relationship with veterans that there are a umber of doors which are "always open" to John around the country.

[DrGonzoLives]

36. Facts for what?

This has no bearing on his positions on issues that will matter in 2004. He's not my first choice, but this is just a silly thing to pursue.

[blm]

8. The Europeans LOVE Kerry. He understands their culture.

And worked with their leaders on the Kyoto Accord for 10 years. His wife's father worked as a doctor for the poor in Mozambique for many years, and she grew up understanding the plight of many in Africa.

Their great working relationship with those continents bodes well for the future.

He also speaks 4 languages, and his wife speaks 5 and even worked as a UN interpreter.

[Andy_Stephenson]

22. Maybe we can send him over there?

Lord knows I don't want him.

[clar]

10. Well, I think it's interesting

even if I'm not sure what it has to do with anything. I know they have a home on Beacon Hill worth 10 million, and someone told me they have a place in London in the ultra posh Belgravia area.

[CWebster]

11. Then

none of their social-economic status should matter? Like where Dean grew up or that Gephardt's father was a milkman or that Edward's daddy worked in the mill or Kucinich grew up in a car?

[Terwilliger]

14. The Kucinich difference...

he's not rich now

[tjdee]

33. Well, to me, $154,000 is pretty comfortable.

That's the congressional salary this year, and I'm sure he has investments just like the rest of them.

He may not be *as* rich as some of the others, but it sure is a very good salary for a single person--I'd classify that as rich.

[Andy_Stephenson]

38. Here are his investments

OHIO PUB EMP RET SVC Stocks or Bonds Candidate $1,001 $15,000
THIRD FEDERAL S&L Stocks or Bonds Candidate $1,001 $15,000
CONGRESSIONAL FED CREDIT UNION Stocks or Bonds Candidate $0 $1,000
AM CROATIAN LODGE Stocks or Bonds Candidate $0 $1,000


All of them....

[quinnox]

15. It matters if you grew up poor

heh, like Edwards, Gephardt and Kucinich. That is why they talk about it, to connect to the average voter and it enhances their populist appeal.

It's also why you won't see Kerry or Dean talk about it, it wouldn't help to say "I was born a rich kid", heh.

[roughsatori]

13. Are you going to make an offer on one of the properties?

Maybe you could have given the reason why this is important to you.

[sfecap]

20. I was thinking about it.

I just don't know which one...

(Saving a reply here...)

Folks, this ain't a big deal. Just a discussion with a coworker who claimed Kerry has 10 homes. I know he has a couple, but it just piqued my curiosity, that's all. Geez, lighten up!

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[bearfartinthewoods]

34. did you also have 'discussions with co-workers' that inspired the

other 2 anti Kerry threads that you started today?

[ibegurpard]

16. Who cares?

This is stupid...criticize Kerry for something valid.

[styersc]

19. I think Kerry owns as many homes as FDR did.

I guess FDR is a rat bastard now?

[disgruntella]

18. How many homes must a candidate own

How many homes must a candidate own
Before you can flame them on DU?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
The answer is blowin' in the wind.

http://www.bobdylan.com/songs/blowin.html

(Edit: "Before you post flamebait on DU" is probably more accurate)

[Andy_Stephenson]

21. I don't know how many mansions he has...but look at a small portion of

His investment portfolio. What do you want to bet he votes yes? His pocket will be lined with a portion of the $87 Billion I am sure.

GENERAL ELEC CO Stocks or Bonds Spouse $1,000,001 $5,000,000
WAL MART STORES INC Stocks or Bonds Spouse $1,000,001 $5,000,000
GANNETT INC Stocks or Bonds Spouse $1,000,001 $5,000,000
BIOMET INC Stocks or Bonds Spouse $1,000,001 $5,000,000
PFIZER INC Stocks or Bonds Spouse $1,000,001 $5,000,000
MERCK & CO INC Stocks or Bonds Candidate $15,001 $50,000
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES Stocks or Bonds Spouse $0 $1,000
GLAXCO SMITHKLINE ORD Stocks or Bonds Spouse $0 $1,000

TESCO ORD Stocks or Bonds Spouse $0 $1,000
BP AMOCO ORD Stocks or Bonds Spouse $0 $1,000
CONOCOPHILLIPS Stocks or Bonds Candidate $0 $1,000
EXXON MOBIL CORP Stocks or Bonds Candidate $15,001 $50,000
TRIOCO RESOURCES OIL AND GAS RESERVE ACQUISITIONS Stocks or Bonds Spouse $100,001 $250,000
STALLION ENERGY HOLDINGS OIL AND GAS RESERVE ACQUISITIONS Stocks or Bonds Spouse $100,001 $250,000
WHITE OAK HOLDINGS CORP OIL AND GAS RESERVE ACQUISITIONS Stocks or Bonds Spouse $100,001 $250,000
PERMIAN RESOURCES HOLDINGS INC OIL AND GAS RESERVE ACQUISITIONS Stocks or Bonds Spouse $100,001 $250,000
CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash, Savings Spouse $100,001 $250,000
CLASSIC PETROLEUM INC OIL AND GAS RESERVE ACQUISITIONS
NOVEON HOLDINGS INC DEVELOP & MARKET CHEMICALS Stocks or Bonds Spouse $100,001 $250,000
CH4 HOLDINGS L P OIL AND GAS RESERVE ACQUISITIONS Stocks or Bonds Spouse $15,001 $50,000
NGP POWER CORP OIL AND GAS RESERVE ACQUISITIONS Stocks or Bonds Spouse $50,001 $100,000
CHARIOT ENERGY INC OIL AND GAS RESERVE ACQUISITIONS Stocks or Bonds Spouse $50,001 $100,000
PROTON OIL & GAS INC OIL AND GAS RESERVE ACQUISITIONS Stocks or Bonds Spouse $50,001 $100,000
GRID RESOURCES LTD OIL AND GAS RESERVE ACQUISITIONS Stocks or Bonds Spouse $50,001 $100,000
ANDERSON ENERGY LTD OIL AND GAS RESERVE ACQUISITIONS

The list is long but medicine/healthcare oil/gas telecommunications.... What exactly is his stand on healthcare reform? I wonder how he profits from it? I need to read his healthcare proposals a bit closer and see the effects on his stock holdings. How come the House and Senate get 100% best medical care and we get squat? Frankly , I think his prime motivation to be President, is to sate his need for power. He has more than enough money. Oh look he is even making money from the war...GE "we build good weapons of war" right near the top of his investment holdings. That one has made him bank in the last year from 21.30-31.32 as of fridays close. Thank God! I was worried his barber might go hungry.

Look at all the gas an oil corps. Seeing as how he "supported" Kyoto...why would he make bad investments? My guess he is hedging his bets, and when the Iraqi oil starts flowing freely (emphasis on freely) again...he will once again be reaping huge dividends from these investments. Way to go John...Save the American people from a non-existant threat and make bank! A true American Progressive. A Patriot! I truly have misunderstood you.

His investment in Wal-Mart is a shrewd move. Shows he really cares about the plight of slave labor in China and for those living in the US, working for slave wages. My hat is off to you sir. This more than any of your other investments shows me your true and inner self A real "Man of the People"! One who knows what it is to feed a family on a Wal Mart wage. Bravo! I say again!

Finally Pfizer...made huge profint off of Viagra. Was it John that asked old Bob Dole to plug it? RESCRIPTOR $496.98, VIRACEPT $635.97, I really do wish you would talk to your friends at Pfizer about lowering the cost of these drugs at least a few $10's of dollars. They are vitally important to some. But Laura and GW send their thanks for Zoloft. Over at Glaxo Trizivir @ $2,950.77 is really pulling in the dough. With products like Zovirax at $418.98, Retrovir @ $911.95, Epivir @ $855.95, Combivir @ $1,699.99 he must sleep well at night knowing his fine investment is helping so many and making him money to boot.


http://www.bop2004.org/dtaweb/bop2004/default.aspx?SECTION=CANDDET&CID=4#asset

[NewYorkerfromMass]

23. That's Teresa's Wal-mart investment.

not his.

[Andy_Stephenson]

24. They are married....

Isn't Ma. a community property state?

[sfecap]

25. Interesting...Teresa's investments.

You ever hear of putting things in a spouses name?

Wal Mart. John certainly is a man for the common folks. Read "Nickle and Dimed"...

The Kerry's invest in Wal Mart. Great.

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[Raven]

27. What would you do with 100 million?

Give it to charity, I'm sure...but invest it, you'd better. So what would you do?

[sfecap]

29. What wouild I do?

I would invest it. However, I would invest it with socially responsible companies. I can assure you Wal Mart wouldn't be one of them.

Investing in Wal Mart enables union busting, minimum wage, no overtime jos, and mysoginistic treatment of female employees. Wal Mart is a disgusting company.

[Andy_Stephenson]

30. I definately would invest it, you bet...however

I would invest it in socially responsible companies. Not Wal-Mart.

[ibegurpard]

28. This pisses me off

Because when valid criticisms are brought up, they are tainted by tripe like this. And this applies to criticisms of all candidates.

[unfrigginreal]

31. Absolutely Agree...

I'm no Kerry fan but this is ridiculous.

[salin]

35. But its SOOOOOOO much fun

:eyes:

[VermontDem2004]

37. who cares?

:shrug:

[Q]

39. Did you know that the Bush* cabinet collected a cool 80 million...

...from Bush's* tax cuts for the rich? Did you know that Bush* has more milionaires on his staff than any other in history? Were you aware that Cheney is still collecting one million dollars a year from 'no bid neccessary' Halliburton?

- Your priorities are questionable at best.

[molly]

40. WHO the frig cares?

this is a non-issue. Jealous?