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Kerry at the VFW
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DrEntropy
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 19, 2004 10:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
jwb7605 wrote:
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All the following observations come from "one chapter" in northeast Nebraska:
I wanted to join the VFW (because my dad was a member) when I got out/got back. It wasn't until several years later (roughly when Reagan was in office) that they changed their official rules, and started admitting VietNam veterans.


Similar experience in western PA: Father was one of the organizers of a local chapter, and when I got back, I was "inelligible" (DOUBLE damned: USAF, PCS'd to Thailand. "In-country" only as TDY). so HE quit the post he helped form.

I'm now a member, joined 'cause I considered it something dad would have enjoyed... but it ain't the same. Too bad we're admitted primarily for revenue generation. IMHO: The 'real' guys are "leavin' the table" and the coffers started dwindling, so let in the police action crowd.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 19, 2004 12:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
There is an AP photo in the Stars and Stripes newspaper today. The picture is of a 2 VFW members who stood with their back to Kerry during his entire speech.

I too forced myself to listen to Kerrys speech (Keep your friends close and your enemys closer) He did state that he was a life member.

Somebody should check up on this. I wouldnt be suprised to find out he became a member on Monday and gave his speech on Thursday.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 19, 2004 12:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I watched NBC's coverage. Not a very friendly "room" for him from what I saw: not near the enthusiastic reception GWB got. Seemed the response to ~several~ of his remarks sparked lukewarm, or "polite" applause at best.

Hope my perception is correct.
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