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LewWaters · Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 1:56 am Post subject:

Trust me, Doug. There are a lot more than 250 "eye witnesses" to Kerry's slander and lies about us after his return to the world.

Many of us just accept what we are told about his scant 4 months in country, but we all saw and can still see what he did to us all afterwards.
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RIslander · Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 2:28 am Post subject:

What surprises me is the fact that anybody even remembers Kerry from his tour.

Unless the man personally saved my life, walked on water, or, multiplied the loaves, there is little, if any, chance that I would even know who he was. Of course, Kerry did manage to make a championship a** of himself before he even got out of uniform. That might jog the memory.

ASPB · Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 2:52 am Post subject:

Gary L. Smith, USN, Ret. · Former Member Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Posts: 30

I fully support the SwiftVets and the courage they again show for our country. As I served on PBR"s (Boat 120) in 68/69. I condemn the the stories that John Kerry has fabricated of his four months in-country. Any of us who was on river boats know he is a fraud and disgrace to the Navy and our country. I completed 23 years in the Navy and have my share of Medals & Ribbons and can proudly wear them. I don't know how a Naval Officer can disgrace the Navy, his shipmates and other Military members and wants to be our next Commander in Cheif. I have contributed to help pay for the adds you have bravely put together to expose the truth. Keep it up as the truth will prevail.
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cgc · Seaman Recruit Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Posts: 47

I am a swift boat veteran, I was in An Toi, I was also stationed in Danang, I did a full twelve months, I was on over a hundred combat patrols. NEVER once did I see any Officer, or enlisted commit any atrocities, or shoot at anybody other than return fire when we received it. The officers were professional and to the best of my personal knowledge never hotdogged or put their boats or crews in jeopardy. Swift Boat veterans are larger in number than the 'Band of Brothers" that follow Kerry around. For some reason some people on this site keep wanting to defend Kerry's actions, regardless of what those of us who are Swift Boat veterans post about Kerry's character during the war, and his actions after. If you can come to this guys defense after reading or listening to his SWORN testinony after his return to the United States then shame on you. Do you actually think that many officers and enlisted are not telling the truth about his character, demeanor and abilities. Do you in some way think Kerry's testimony in front of Congress, where he made the accusations of atrocities, and even stated himself that he commited acts that were unlawful, Do you believe that after defaming those of us who remained and completed our tours, After throwing his medals over the fence, after making accusation against the military, after visiting Hanoi and sucking up to that Government, what we are now supposed to roll over and vote for this jerk. Too many decent, honorable young men, were wounded and killed, Kerry made his bed, now let him lie in it. Quit defending this guy, until you actually walk a mile in a Swift Boat sailors shoes you will probably never understand. And by the way there are a hell of a lot more veterans and Swift Boat veterans who understand that Kerry is trying to get his ticket punched now by bring up his so called "hero" status. Yea, he just flip flopped from a certified, bonified, testified, war resister, and champion of the Hanoi Government, now he wants to transform into the war hero veteran, wrap himself in the flag, and get elected to the Presidents job. Those of us who remember won't let him.

CGC 68-69 An Toi, Danang " one of the other band of brothers"

RIslander · Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2004 5:09 pm Post subject:

Our problem is very simple, most of those reporting this story agreed, and still want to agree, with what Kerry had to say about those of us who served in the war.

All of a sudden, Kerry and his ilk have discovered that they honor and respect those serving in uniform. They don't, but they know that the polls show that the general public does, and that is all that really counts to them.

Unfortunately, the honor and respect seems to evaporate when we voice a view which they find to be politically incorrect. If you want to be seen on the evening news, put on some Veteran's organization cap and say you love Kerry. Put on the same cap, say you hate him, give the reasons why, and you will never be seen. To the media, our voices are only worth listening to when we sing the proper tune.

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