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IFF Beacon · Seaman Recruit Joined: 18 Sep 2004 Posts: 8

Route said,
"For these reasons, I have determined that Senator Kerry's awards were properly approved and will take no further action in this matter."

"The Navy IG obviously is afraid of the political ramifications of a thorough investigation into a presidential candidate’s service record," Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said, adding that he may appeal the decision.

.....it's a political decision by the IG.....too bad.

LimaCharlie · PO2 Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 386 Location: Oregon

The Navy is never wrong. All they said was if John Kerry received medals he did not deserve, they followed the proper chain of command and procedures correctly in giving him the medals that he might not deserve. If you have any questions, please reread my first sentence.
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Raven · Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2004 12:24 am Post subject:

It appears to me to be that the Navy in its issuance of these statements is not delivering anything material - it is merely stating that proper procedures were adhered to in reviewing reports and awarding medals as a result of those reports. Nothing more. The Navy is NOT discussing the circumstances surrounding the events involving Kerry that allowed him to attain the awards.
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IFF Beacon · Seaman Recruit Joined: 18 Sep 2004 Posts: 8

cipher · Vice Admiral Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 902

Using the Navy IG's logic, a cow with Mad Cow disease is okay to process into the food chain, since it has the Official USDA stamp of approval.

Just because it's OFFICIAL, doesn't make it RIGHT.
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cipher · Vice Admiral Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 902

Of course, if you don't get satisfaction from the US Navy IG, you CAN go up the Chain of Command, just like in the real military.

(note to Admin, this is US Government publicly promulgated information, link here: http://www.ignet.gov/igs/homepage1.html )

Defense, Department of
The Honorable Joseph E. Schmitz, Inspector General

Main Phone Number: (703) 604-8300
Mailing Address: 400 Army Navy Drive; Arlington, VA 22202-4704
Hotline Number: (800) 424-9098; (703) 604-8799; Fax #: (703) 604-8567
email: hotline@dodig.osd.mil

My suggestion is to keep your email SHORT and to the point. Something similar to:

Dear Sir:

The recent statement by the Inspector General, US Navy regarding the investigation of discrepancies between the official records and eyewitness testimony of many of the men present during the actions involving John F. Kerry while serving in the Republic of Vietnam is unsatisfactory.

The statement implies that the events were long ago, and that the proper procedures were followed, but fails to address the circumstances and actions of the principals.

An investigation is warranted, closing the books on this case with a cursory examination of the records is not only a discredit to the Office of the Inspector General, it is a disservice to the American Public.

Very Respectfully,
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Aristotle The Hun · PO1 Joined: 18 Aug 2004 Posts: 488 Location: Naples FL

Thanks for the link. My letter is sent. I was frustrated not knowing what to do about this cover-up. I also sent the link to my email groups.

Sam
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cipher · Vice Admiral Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 902

Raven · Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2004 1:49 am Post subject:

I sent an email using your format, cipher. Thank you. Smile

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Aristotle The Hun · PO1 Joined: 18 Aug 2004 Posts: 488 Location: Naples FL

Like I said; why the cover-up?

Sam
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Stevie

[quote="RiflemanDD730"]The following was sent to the Navy Inspector General.

Subject: IMMEDIATE PUBLIC CLARIFICATION OF R.A. ROUTE 9/17/04 LETTER
To: NAVIGHotlines@navy.mil
CC: "Glenn Reynolds" <pundit@instapundit.com>, "Michael Dobbs" <dobbsm@washpost.com>, feedback@powerlineblog.com, hannity@foxnews.com, "Hugh" <hhewitt@hughhewitt.com>, "Brit Hume" <Special@foxnews.com>, joe@msnbc.com, "Ed Morrisey" <captain@captainsquartersblog.com>

I'm missing something.... who sent this?
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cipher · Vice Admiral Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 902

Beats me, el-tee.

Looks like someone wants to make waves with NAVIG.... And wants the entire planet to know about it.
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buffman · LCDR Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 437

Ok guys and gals, let's blast the email address with tons of letters!
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[quote="Stevie"]

NavyChief · Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2004 2:54 am Post subject:

So what does the following mean?