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| 2003-12-03 |
| EFL Vowing to reverse President Bush’s foreign policies, Democrat John Kerry is outlining new plans to stem "a widespread and widening network of terrorists," such as targeting Saudi Arabia for sanctions and naming a special ambassador to the Mideast — perhaps Bill Clinton. ?What the fuck The presidential candidate from Massachusetts, in a speech Wednesday to the Council of Foreign Relations in New York, said there are a handful of people he would consider naming to the post, including former Democratic Presidents Clinton and Carter as well as James Baker, secretary of state in the first Bush White House. And Edith Keeler’s ghost for Secretary of Defense. "Those of us who seek the Democratic presidential nomination owe the American people more than just criticism of the Bush foreign policy or anger or piecemeal solutions," Kerry said in excerpts of his address released by the campaign. "We need to convince them that Democrats are responsible stewards of our national security and America’s role in the world." Then there was a discordant twang as a harp string broke. Kerry, the junior senator from Massachusetts, hopes to tap resentment felt by many Democratic primary voters toward Bush’s policies on the Mideast, terrorism and Iraq. His campaign has stalled amid the rise of anti-war candidate Howard Dean, the former Vermont governor who Kerry claims offers anger, not solutions. HEY! DEAN TOLD IT LIKE IT WAS! Kerry has argued that his medal-winning service in the Vietnam War and 18 years of experience in the Senate makes him the party’s best shot at unseating a wartime president. Which is still not much chance. His latest address, billed by aides as a comprehensive response to Bush’s foreign policy lapses, accuses the president of undermining U.S. security by alienating allies who are needed in the war on terrorism. He promised to visit the United Nations and travel to foreign capitals during his first 100 days as president, affirming America’s role in the world community. "If the UN says appease, the funeral homes will do well." "The war on terrorism is not just an American cause; it is a global conflict against a hidden and deadly enemy with many faces in many places," Kerry said. "No matter how much power we have, we cannot prevail single-handedly." But what if the other nations are recalcitrant? |
| Posted by:Atrus |
| #15 Hey! I have a great idea! Lets make Jimmy Carter the Ambassador to Iran. He handled them so well before.... |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2003-12-4 12:37:53 AM |
| #14 John's got 5 gears, and 4 of them are reverse... |
| Posted by: mojo 2003-12-3 6:28:58 PM |
| #13 "Oh yes... and ketchup IS a vegetable." - John Kerry-Heinz (might have misheard that, but it sure sounded like that...) |
| Posted by: eLarson 2003-12-3 5:46:48 PM |
| #12 Shipman, You are right.My bad. Stephen |
| Posted by: Stephen 2003-12-3 4:53:23 PM |
| #11 I think it Dennis (Alcoa Cap) Kucinich that's promising the Dept. of Peace. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2003-12-3 4:07:09 PM |
| #10 Brainiac, Don't forget Dean has promised us a Department of Peace.To which Dean would appoint Robert Strange McNamara,who has proven he knows nothing about war. |
| Posted by: Stephen 2003-12-3 3:54:20 PM |
| #9 Hard to say if Baker would do it or not. You'd think he would have done so for Bush if it was of interest. Don't know if Kerry would like or follow the advice Baker would give him. Dean appears to egomaniacal to even consider Baker. He'd be more likely to appoint Tim Robbins, or Joan Baez. |
| Posted by: Brainiac 2003-12-3 2:03:54 PM |
| #8 You know Kerry (who served in Vietnam) has some French-like qualities. The ability to talk out of hi ass being one of them. |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge (VRWC CA Chapter) 2003-12-3 1:18:48 PM |
| #7 ...Name-dropping to generate "excitement" Maybe you meant "excrement" dorf |
| Posted by: Anonymous 2003-12-3 12:47:45 PM |
| #6 He's got great hair though, Best damn pompador since Billie Winky. His big problem though is that concaved half moon face of his. |
| Posted by: Lucky 2003-12-3 11:48:10 AM |
| #5 James Baker, prolly the best poker player ever, would laugh in Kerry's face. Geez, what a lump of twit-twaddle is this Kerry Klown. Name-dropping to generate "excitement" won't save his dumb ass. |
| Posted by: .com 2003-12-3 10:58:36 AM |
| #4 Kerry has once more proven beyond doubt he has no clue about the current struggle against Terrorism, or about the duties of the President of the United States. This man is a loose cannon even in the Senate: granting him any additional powers would be a disaster for the United States and the rights and privileges of its citizens. |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2003-12-3 10:52:22 AM |
| #3 BH didn't Kerry win some metals? |
| Posted by: Shipman 2003-12-3 10:40:59 AM |
| #2 I just want to point out here that John Kerry served in Vietnam. The article only mentioned it once, so you might have missed it. Served in Vietnam, folks. |
| Posted by: BH 2003-12-3 10:34:15 AM |
| #1 Before you sell the skin,Kerry,you must first catch the bear. Naming envoys and cabinet is a bit premature. From the liberal lexicon: Kerry lacks Gravitas. |
| Posted by: Gasse Katze 2003-12-3 9:51:49 AM |