Kerry attacks BushInc for targeting "dissent" and retired generals.

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Tomorrow's op-ed and speech coincide with the 35th anniversary of Kerry's testimony to Congress when he "dissented" the policy in Vietnam in the name of thousands of fellow veterans.


http://news.bostonherald.com/election2004/view.bg?articleid=136030

Kerry calls attacks vs. outspoken generals ‘shameful’
By Herald staff
Friday, April 21, 2006

In an op-ed article timed to coincide with a speech tomorrow at Faneuil Hall, Sen. John F. Kerry slams the Bush administration for “shameful” attacks on the patriotism of those questioning the war in Iraq, especially former military leaders critical of the Pentagon’s game plan.
Noting that several retired generals have called for the resignation of defense secretary and war architect Donald H. Rumsfeld, Kerry faults “this administration and its conservative surrogates” for accusing the dissenting officers of “acts of disloyalty” that give “aid and comfort to the enemy.”


“That line of attack is shameful, especially coming from those who have never worn the uniform,” Kerry writes, citing his own service in Vietnam in 1971 and his antiwar testimony at the time.
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“The most important way to support our troops is to tell the truth,” Kerry writes in the op-ed, which was e-mailed to the Herald by Kerry aide April Boyd. “Patriotism does not belong to those who defend a president’s position - it belongs to those who defend our country in battle and in dissent.”

[goclark]

1. It is the "Swift Boat Generals" Attack nt

[blm]

6. In the full article that point is made.

I think the Republican machine wore out its ability to swiftboat military veterans and Democrats. Now, the constant harping has become an OBVIOUS political tool. Once that happens, it loses its effect on the general population, and most are reacting with disgust now for the tactic, itself.

[seabeyond]

2. my man kerry..... ho yaaaaa n/t

[madokie]

3. Thank you to John Kerry

Once again he speaks for me.

[merbex]

4. I'm going to hear him at Faneuil Hall tomorrow

I got a call from his office earlier in the week asking if I was still planning on attending;they said the response has been overwhelming and to get there early

[blm]

5. I think some significant history may happen tomorrow.

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[wisteria]

7. Kerry is correct as usual.

Everyone has a right to question the path our government is taking in regards to Iraq when it is our soldiers dying and it is our money being spent over there. We have a right and an obligation to demand answers, changes and accountability from our government.

[paparush]

8. Its what these criminals do best....

Crucify those who served with lies and smears....

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9. They would crucify ANY Dem actually, if they stuck their neck out far

enough to hurt BushInc. Nonservice lawmakers would be targeted and smeared for nonservice.

[ProSense]

10. Kerry is right, but what's up with the BoHerd? The article link is in

Election 2004 > Presidential Coverage

Are they stuck on stupid?

[blm]

11. Just like Cspan - they label it political instead of serious policy issues

being discussed or debated.

[aljones]

12. rumy should resign

alj

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14. If Bush had an ounce of patriotism he'd have fired him after Abu Ghraib,

but, instead Bush is 100% fascist and Rumsfeld is crucial to carrying out their agenda.

[saltpoint]

13. Oh yes, oh yes, and oh yes. Kerry's right. Dissent is the essence.