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| 'Sampan incident' belies heroic image |
| 2004-08-20 |
| A number of the combat commanders, fellow officers and other men who served with Sen. John Kerry in Vietnam challenge his accounts of combat heroism in a new book, "Unfit for Command" (Regnery Publishing), by John E. O'Neill, who took over command of Swift Boat PCF 94 from Lt. Kerry, and Jerome R. Corsi, who has written extensively about the Vietnam War protest movement. Each of these excerpts from "Unfit for Command" includes comparisons of Mr. Kerry's earlier published accounts to recollections of others who served with him. Second of three excerpts John Kerry invented a "war hero" persona in his private journals and in the home movies he filmed and staged in Vietnam. Playing the lead role, he developed a past intended to advance his future political ambitions. In reality, Kerry was regarded by his Navy peers as reckless with human life. Rest at link. Read it and weep 1717. |
| Posted by:ed |
| #5 this is the first real article on this subject in a major paper that I have seen. All of the other articles just talk about whether or not these vets should be publishing it and if they have an agenda for doing so. This is the first one to put the focus on Kerry. |
| Posted by: B 2004-08-20 3:53:24 PM |
| #4 I agree with Mike - lets keep domestic politics except for when it has a direct bearing on WoT on page 2. Hey, wait a minute! Kerry being elected Potus will have a direct bearing on WoT. Sorry, Mike. |
| Posted by: Jack is Back 2004-08-20 9:05:09 AM |
| #3 I wonder if Teresa will enter the next cooking contest with "Rice In Buttocks" -- I understand its a proven medal winner and a ticket home. |
| Posted by: Capt America 2004-08-20 8:49:05 AM |
| #2 Pretty damning material. Very sobering. Even if you are not a Bush supporter you should read this article. |
| Posted by: badanov 2004-08-20 8:48:27 AM |
| #1 I suggest that all articles on this subject be moved to Page 2. . |
| Posted by: Mike Sylwester 2004-08-20 8:33:01 AM |