What Kerry said to 13 year old Syrian

[Klimmer]

Kerry, who is on a two-week tour of the Middle East, arrived Friday from Iraq, where he met U.S. troops in the volatile northern city of Mosul.

Kerry, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was in the West Bank for Sunday's Palestinian election and was expected to visit a polling place.

After Kerry left the Foreign Ministry on Saturday, 13-year-old Mustafa al-Nabulsi approached him with a drawing of the senator as a soldier in his Vietnam days.

"You have made me much more important than I was, though. You made me a general," Kerry said.

"I wish you were the president," al-Nabulsi said.

"Thank you very much. So do I," Kerry said.

CAPTION Syrian President Bashar Assad, left, talks with Senator John Kerry, a democrat from Massachusetts, in Damascus on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2004.

http://www.tehrantimes.com/Description.asp?Da=1/10/2005&Cat=4&Num=003



JFK sure has been actively meeting and talking with many important people throughout the Middle East and Europe as you are aware. John is acting like the great President he truly is. Man, it must be burning Shrub up! Lol:toast:

[rockymountaindem]

1. And the Kerry bashers arrive in 3...2...1...

[New Earth]

3. lol

yup here they come :crazy:

[Cha]

82. I don't think we should "bash" our Dems

except when they kiss bush's ass a la lie-berman!

I wish John Kerry were President, too! Another political assassination like President Al Gore!

[stray cat]

2. I wish he was too.

[Goldeneye]

me too.

[Sparkle]

4. He probably doesn't even know about it.

They keep these types of stories away from him.

[bush_is_wacko]

15. He(****) has pointedly TOLD them to keep stories like this away from him

That will make it all the easier for Kerry to gain international support. Dem's should take advantage of ****'s unwillingness to hear the bad. BTW, it looks like EVERYONE, but****Co wishes Kerry were prez. He is being well received EVERYWHERE he goes. This should be an indication of where things are headed if **** wants to continue on this path of self delusion.

[Blue_In_AK]

5. Where ARE they???

I don't see any Kerry bashers ... and I wish Kerry were the president, too.

[rockymountaindem]

8. Perhaps we've beaten them all

and they know they can't contend with our Kerry-backing prowess.

[RevCheesehead]

20. It's still early - wait until the sun goes down. n/t

[seito]

54. lol

Wise you are Rev...:)

[RaulVB]

6. I wish that too, Mustafa

A little "secret"...HE IS THE PRESIDENT.

[Catamount]

81. Here here, n/t

[Bouncy Ball]

7. Oh God

that made me cry.

Damn.

:cry:

[Klimmer]

10. Honestly, when I first read it it brought tears to my eyes also. nt

[zann725]

26. And made my heart skip a beat.

I sure miss him.

[alexisfree]

60. ...here too I got goosebumps...

I felt something....

[Amaryllis]

65. Yeah. Me too.

[Kota]

9. I would have made him a General to.

[me b zola]

41. That would be Admiral

But I wish we could be celebrating his inauguration, as well.:grr:

We MUST keep on fighting the good fight & correct history before it gets etched in the books.

But if you're looking for a WONDERFUL general, check out Clark;)

[MadisonProgressive]

50. It's a faux inauguration, a faux presidency

John Kerry is the real deal and *(forever a footnote) can't compete on the same playing fied.

[lonestarnot]

78. A Faux Freak Thief!

[New Earth]

11. Kerry is the President

:D

[zann725]

27. I second that motion!

He IS my President...no matter what.

[Emit]

33. Can I "third" that motion?

As far as I'm concerned, he's my President, too.

[Wabbajack]

74. President-Elect

Gore is still President.

[SmokingJacket]

12. I've done a tiny amount of bashing... but that doesn't mean

I don't desperately wish he was president, and know he'd be a great one.

Man, this story made me sad.

[rockymountaindem]

14. That's ok.

There's a difference between criticism and the all out jack-assery that is the "he gave it away for Skull and Bones" and "Kerry = RNC lite" threads.

[understandinglife]

13. Thanks for sharing. (n/t)

[Quakerfriend]

16. I so enjoyed this story

What stature JK has! He's an American hero, for sure!

Miss seeing him on the news every night!

[Emit]

36. And after the election, MSM just dropped any coverage of him.

Well, it seems that way, anyway. I've not been watching much TV, in general, so I haven't caught much TV news, but I have seen any coverage of Kerry!

[sabra]

37. President Kerry you are a man of honor! n/t

[riverwalker]

17. Me too, John. Me too.

and 90% of the rest of planet earth.

[cindyw]

18. In some ways he is our President and his is the world's President.

He is more well respected and loved the world round than Bush ever will be. I really hope this is just the beginning of Kerry shadow Presidency. I want to see him continue to travel the world and promote the ideas he promised to during the campaign. he sure seems to intend to do it. Under the radar is just his style. I like it. It's more effective.

[DearAbby]

19. He is the President!

The story touched my heart too, We are not alone, the world is with us as well. Kerry on the fight!

[Pepper32]

21. Well, he is my president. I don't care who has hijacked the White House

and pretending to be president.

[k8conant]

22. Let's start our parallel government...

and include all those who have been defrauded of seats in Congress and then add anyone legitimately elected and then KICK THE BUMS OUT.

:kick:

[rdmccur]

23. Heck let's just start a parallel

Universe! Seriously, Bush is a fraud (and perhaps worse)

[Amaryllis]

66. I think we already have a parallel universe. The universe of those who

only know the world as portrayed by MSM, and the world of us to whom Conyers addressed his thank you letter: "For this challenge to Ohio’s electors to have occurred, I owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the internet activists, who spread the story of my efforts and supported me in every way possible. I am also thankful to the alternative media, including talk radio and blogs that gave substantial attention and investigation to these matters when all but a handful in the mainstream media refused to examine the facts. I cannot thank all of you personally, but you know who you are."

[skids]

59. There already is one.

A bit on the fringe, but see here (fasten tinfoil tightly before reading:)

http://www.worldnewsstand.net/law/control.htm

[bunny planet]

24. Kerry's my President. His Fraudulency will never be anything more than

the great pretender. Now if we could just halt the coronation next week
and somehow get the real President to take office.........

sigh.

[zann725]

29. I keep hoping somehow...

and shall continue to hold out 'til the last...for even the remotest chance. As I still believe it IS JK's fate to be Prez...NOW. Exactly how that's going to happen, I'm not sure.

Though this trip, and people's reaction to him, gives me new hope.

[Amaryllis]

67. I know what you mean. So hard to know Kerry won, and * is soon to

be coronated. It means accepting the unacceptable. Can't wrap my brain around it.

[zann725]

25. I agree (that Shrub is QUITE ticked by Kerry's trip abroad).

AND Rove...since they insist on "controlling" everything... particularly public opinion. Yet they CAN'T control the International community's clear preference for Kerry that was also polled prior to the Election. And they clearly couldn't stop a child's honest gut reaction that he wanted Kerry instead for President.

That story made my heart skip a beat when Kerry said, "So do I." Like I said on another thread, I really don't believe JK has TRULY 'let go'...despite his saying he's "moved on." I'm sure that child's heartfelt preference for him really touched him. And I'm guessing a lot of other world leaders he's meeting with, feel the same way too.

This gives me hope. I still remain hopeful, despite the odds. For what he needs to accomplish can NOT be accomplished from the Senate. And I'm sure he knows that.

[Democrat Dragon]

32. I don't think Kerry has truly let go either

"I can't believe I'm losing to that idiot" -John Kerry

[Amaryllis]

69. Did he really say that???? !!!

[Democrat Dragon]

86. According to this "election" 2004 quiz

he did:

"Q: According to Newsweek, who privately exclaimed, 'I can't believe I'm losing to this idiot.'?"

here's the quiz:
http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/bl2004politicalquiz.htm

[Amaryllis]

68. But his actions on this trip indicate he is sure going to accomplish as

much as he possibly can in his role as senator.

[Patsy Stone]

28. John, that makes 57 million and one of us!

He is my President. He's off doing presidential things in a presidential way. He is not building upon his father's acts, nor is he being manipulated by the forces of darkness towards the goal of world domination. I love you, John Kerry. I do.

On the way home I saw at least ten John Kerry or Kerry/Edwards bumper stickers. I've been smiling for an hour.

:loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya:

[SaveAmerica]

30. I miss the hope I felt before the election, I was sure America was

on the road to improvement. (Just hearing Kerry and Edwards speak of how they planned on making those improvements made my day, man hope WAS on the way I WANT MY HOPE BACK!! Thieves.)

[ebayfool]

64. That one line so sums it up for me -"I WANT MY HOPE BACK! ".

Hope you don't mind, I want to it use for my sig line!? I miss the hope ...

[SaveAmerica]

76. No, I don't mind at all...

I looked through a photo album of Kerry's campaign last night and for those at his rallies, you could see the hope in their faces. Then there was the one of the crowd waiting for election results, it looks like a funeral.

http://dontfoto.no-ip.com/

[helderheid]

31. Kerry is my President

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

[Klimmer]

34. Kerry is my President . . .

Anyone know where I can get a nice looking t-shirt with the following message printed bright, BIG LETTERS, and BOLD?

KERRY
IS
MY
PRESIDENT

[Karenca]

49. Kerry Is My President

:grouphug: :dem: :grouphug:

[fooj]

35. JK Rocks!

All this from a thirteen year old...he knows a REAL role model when he sees one!

[Vektor]

38. That's my BABY!

I wish he were the President too. (Well, he is MY President.)

SWEETEST.

THING.

EVER.

I love this man:

[seito]

44. Awwww

That is a sweet pic. :)

[Vektor]

53. I love that picture...

How could anyone not love a man who loves puppies?

[Straight Shooter]

46. That's a ROTTWEILER puppy-baby he's holding

Awwwwwww.

It reveals the character of Kerry, when the boy said, "I wish you were the president," thanked the boy first, and then said, "So do I."

He is such a tower of a man compared to that scrubby shrubbie.

[Vektor]

52. Agreed!

He is for puppies, and being gracious!
What's not to love?

[RevCheesehead]

57. and Hamsters, too!

Would * jump in the water to save Licorice? I think not.
(Warning, Ms. Beasley - you're on your own. Maybe Barney will have your back)

[Vektor]

71. Poor little guys..

I really feel for Barney and Mrs. Beasley.

[DearAbby]

55. Time for a trip to the "I believe thread" :::wet sniffles::

:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

[politicasista]

56. That is so cute!

The baby puppy looks so protected and comfortable. :)

[Vektor]

87. As I would....

...if I were being held by John Kerry.
:loveya:

[alexisfree]

61. oh my god !!!!!!!!!!!!!

please don't....is really sad to see this ...:cry: :cry: :cry:

[Vektor]

75. The puppy?

Aw, I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to make you sad...I thought it was adorable.
Sorry. :-(

[CoffeeCat]

39. *sigh* I teared up when I read that....(n/t)

[CoffeeCat]

40. Question: Has the MSM covered Kerry's trip???

I haven't been paying attention to the MSM.

Have they covered ANY of Kerry's overseas activities at all?

His presence in Iraq certainly was newsworthy. I didn't see any coverage of it.

This will be so sad--crushing--if Kerry's good works and diplomatic skills are not acknowledged.

The public must see Kerry in action. This is information they deserve to have.

[TayTay]

51. Well, there are these little hearings next week

in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to confirm Condi Rice as the next Secretary of State. Among the Democratic committee members is one, John F. Kerry, (D) MA.

It is possible that the esteemed Senator from MA might have gathered some info on his recent Middle East and European tour and might have some interesting questions for Ms. Rice.

The hearings start Tuesday at 9:00 and are going to be carried live on C-Span. (streaming audio for those of us at work at http://www.capitolhearings.org/)

Wednesday, the distinguished Senator from Massachusetts will be at another hearing to confirm Mike Leavitt as head of HHS. I wonder if Mr. Kerry might have a few questions about today's budget cut announcements to programs under the HHS banner.

Might this break the post-election embargo on JK stories?

[kerrygoddess]

63. There has been quite a bit in the news today

Kerry met with European leaders today and there has been quite a bit in the news...

Kerry Works on Fence Mending with European Leaders
14 January 2005



In the past two days, John Kerry has wound down his trip to the Middle East meeting with British Prime Minister Tony Blair, German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, and French President Jacques Chirac. Perhaps, Bush could take a few lessons from Kerry’s diplomacy skills…

Kerry was in Paris at the close of a trip to Europe and the Middle East including visits to Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Israel and the West Bank.

In a more than 45-minute meeting with President Jacques Chirac, the former presidential candidate discussed frayed relations between France and the United States.

"I'm convinced there's an opportunity here to bring that relationship closer," he said.

He and Chirac discussed Iraq, Iran and the Middle East peace process, Kerry told reporters.

MORE - http://www.lightupthedarkness.org/blog/default.asp?view=plink&id=229

John Kerry Yahoo slide show - http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?p=news&g=events/pl/021103kerry&i=index&e=7&tmpl=sl&ns=&l=1&m=&c

[Klimmer]

72. Thanks Kerrygoddess, great slideshow link of Kerry . . .

Here is an image from that showing Mustafa talking with Kerry and showing him his drawing:

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?g=events/pl/021103kerry&a=&tmpl=sl&ns=&l=1&e=47&a=0&t=&prev=46

[kerrygoddess]

83. Great photo...

Great story too. Shows the real John Kerry, the very compassionate, human John Kerry. His entire trip to the Mid East was a moving diplomatic journey and a glimpse of what could have been...

[Bill Bored]

42. There is a strategy emerging

I don't know what his plans are for NOT contesting the election, but he does seem to be acting like the loyal opposition.

When he gets back I'd expect to see some efforts on that Health Care for Every Child thing, as well as Election Reform and a few other major issues that might resonate with the people. Social Security might be another one and perhaps Energy and Homeland Security too. Any agreement that could help with Iraq would be a major coup!

If he can show that he can do a better job than Shrub and make Shrubco look more like the incompetent sadistic morons they truly are, it might resonate with the people on some level and maybe we can win back Congress in 06, provided of course that we get Verified Voting by then.

I can't worry about 08 really, but if JK can keep this up for 3 more years, and any of it actually works, he deserves another shot at it, IMHO.

I hope he isn't silenced though (I don't mean like the other JFK, just by the noise machine and the Repug leadership). It's time to make them feel ASHAMED of themselves if such a thing is possible.

[NVMojo]

43. I really, really wish he was too ....

:cry:

[seito]

45. Thanks for posting this Klimmer

It is heart-warming to see so many "positive responses"

God Bless You President Kerry

[politicasista]

47. I wish he was our president too

Smirky has done so much damage to America and our image overseas. He acts, looks, and sounds so much more presidental than that crackhead-in-chief. I would have been glad to call him "President Kerry." Thanks for posting this.:cry:

[Karenca]

48. "You have made me much more important than I was, though. You made me a ge

neral".

And you just made me cry. :cry:

[consciousobjector]

58. Kerry Won! n/t

[stirringstill]

62. Imagine a Presidential President

What a refreshing thread! I guess Kerry IS the de facto head of the Shadow Government (not to be confused with the other shadow government). The rest of the world must be reminded that (perhaps more than) half of all U.S. voters DID NOT vote for Bush. Kerry wears well. I look forward to him squaring off (again) with Bush and with the Democrats trying to cripple him for 2008. 2008 is in some ways a century away, but for now he is becoming a powerful symbol for what could have been. That should be a good thing for the Democratic Party and satisfying for the millions who voted for him.

[Withywindle]

70. Thanks so much for posting this, Klimmer....

...I just never get tired of seeing it, as sad as it makes me.

So many people in this thread have said what I feel: admiration for the man, hope in our "loyal opposition", deep grief about the travesty that's going to happen next week.

And one more: relief and a little bit of hope that at least diplomacy hasn't been abandoned! Kerry is helping keep hope alive that we'll still have some countries left willing to deal with us in a civil manner when our national nightmare is finally over. It's SO important to me that the ** administration is NOT the only face of American government ever seen abroad. They have to know we can do better!

[Wabbajack]

73. bush

successfully stole the election AGAIN, he has little reason to be feeling "burned".

Kerry should be HERE having our backs like he said he would not trying to rack up points for 2008, doesn't he realize unless something is done they're gonna steal that one TOO?!!?

[lonestarnot]

77. Here's to John!

:yourock: :beer: :smoke:

[sepia_steel]

79. OMG...

*tear*

That hurts.

[Klimmer]

80. President John F. Kerry

I like the sound of that. (A subtle kick)

[marcologico]

84. I'm with Mustafa

:toast:

[verdalaven]

85. John Kerry is my President

May the ghosts of past presidents haunt bush to the end of his term.

[Laurab]

88. He looks like a President, talks like a President,

seems to be welcomed like a President SHOULD be, and is talking to the people the "president" should be. Yup, he's my President, too!