[GCFL-discuss] What's Wrong With Kerry

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Surprise!

I have just read the most pointed, insightful, accurate, on-point
criticism anyone has ever made of John Kerry (at least to my knowledge).

It appeared in a syndicated column by David Brooks for the New York
Times. I'm sure it is on the web, although I read it in my local
newspaper. Brooks begins:

"I'm launching a major investigation into whether the Swift Boat Veterans
for Truth organization is being secretly financed by the Kerry campaign.

"For now that organization begins airing ads drawing attention to Sen.
John Kerry's 1971 testimony against the Vietnam War.

"If voters see that testimony, they will see a young man arguing
passionately for a cause. They will see a young man willing to take risks
and boldly state his beliefs. Whether they agree or not, they will see in
John Kerry a man of conviction

"Many young people, who don't have an emotional investment in endlessly
refighting the conflicts of the late 1960s, might take a look at that man
and decide they like him. They might not realize that man no longer
exists."

This neatly summarizes why the best I can say of John Kerry is that he
will be significantly better than George Bush. That's awfully thin
praise. I expected John Kerry to run commercials showing his 1971
testimony, not leave it to his critics to do so. He can and should be
proud of it, just as he is proud of his military service. I expect he
would also be a few points further ahead in the polls if he wasn't
playing it so safe. 

Siarlys


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