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2004-02-16

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Posted by Yosemite Sam 2004-02-16 11:13:10 AM|| || Front Page|| [11129 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The camera adds ten pounds. Or was it twenty?

Posted by tu3031 2004-2-16 11:24:28 AM|| 2004-2-16 11:24:28 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 It's equal opportunity tu.

Posted by whitecollar redneck 2004-2-16 11:27:31 AM|| 2004-2-16 11:27:31 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 almost Monica-ish.....we know she's a writer, wonder about her oral skills?

as a communicator, dammit! Get your minds out of the gutter

Posted by Frank G 2004-2-16 11:44:59 AM|| 2004-2-16 11:44:59 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 No. She is not Monica-ish, but rather pretty looking. I could imagine Kerry wanting a fling with her.

Posted by Ptah 2004-2-16 12:35:02 PM|| [http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org] 2004-2-16 12:35:02 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 Gee, back in '92, the media was all over the "story" that the first Pres. Bush had an affair in his past. But now, the same media is upset that anyone would dare report on rumors about Sen. Kerry. I wonder why they would investigate one but not the other.

Drudge has some good examples.

Posted by Les Nessman 2004-2-16 12:36:41 PM|| 2004-2-16 12:36:41 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 I wonder why they would investigate one but not the other.

Could it be that they want Kerry to be president? Naw, Never! After all they are "objective" journalist. Maybe I should quote mark the journalist instead!

Posted by AF Lady 2004-2-16 12:51:12 PM|| 2004-2-16 12:51:12 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 Was she an embedded journalist in the campaign?

Posted by whitecollar redneck 2004-2-16 12:58:47 PM|| 2004-2-16 12:58:47 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 I'd hit it.

Posted by Anonymous 2004-2-16 1:01:48 PM|| 2004-2-16 1:01:48 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 Or was the campaigner embedded in the journalist?

Posted by Robert Crawford 2004-2-16 1:01:52 PM|| [http://www.kloognome.com] 2004-2-16 1:01:52 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 Ba dum bump.

Posted by whitecollar redneck 2004-2-16 1:07:24 PM|| 2004-2-16 1:07:24 PM|| Front Page Top

#11 "I look a little heavy, the camera adds 10 pounds..." "So how many cameras were pointing at you?"

Posted by JDS 2004-2-16 1:07:58 PM|| 2004-2-16 1:07:58 PM|| Front Page Top

#12 AP has a statement by her denying everything, and quoting her Republican parents as saying they'll vote for ~~Herman Munster~~ Kerry

Posted by Frank G 2004-2-16 2:10:37 PM|| 2004-2-16 2:10:37 PM|| Front Page Top

#13 I would rather make "the beast with the two backs" with her then give monica "a high hard one" (or the hildebeast)

Posted by Evert Visser 2004-2-16 2:20:11 PM|| [http://chinditz.blog-city.com/] 2004-2-16 2:20:11 PM|| Front Page Top

#14 can someone explain to an European citizen why such an affair is so important to Americans? Shouldn't the debate center on other things, like for instance the war or the economy ? THis would not be possible in the 'old' Europe.. ;)

Posted by Anonymous 2004-2-16 3:45:30 PM|| 2004-2-16 3:45:30 PM|| Front Page Top

#15 Over here, it's considered bad form to bang the help. And American 60-year-olds look ridiculous lusting after 20-year-olds. European 60-year-olds do, too, but they're reluctant to admit it. It's a self-control thing.

Posted by Fred 2004-2-16 4:04:51 PM|| 2004-2-16 4:04:51 PM|| Front Page Top

#16 Anon--Doesn't it bother you that a man has vowed to the woman with whom he shares his bed and his most intimate secrets that he will remain faithful and then broken that vow? Are we really supposed to trust such a person to treat the public with any degree of respect or concern if he shows so little for the ones closest to him?

It's not just about sex--it's about putting the nation in the hands of someone who is untrustworthy. The President is the chief law enforcement officer and commander in chief of all branches of service. How are the men and women who live their lives by a code of honor defending the country and the people supposed to feel when they're led by someone whom his own wife can't trust?

Posted by Dar 2004-2-16 4:19:39 PM|| 2004-2-16 4:19:39 PM|| Front Page Top

#17 Kerry...I mean "Anonymous", If you can't figure it out, go outside and play. Leave the adults alone with their conversation.

Posted by Yosemite Sam 2004-2-16 4:27:27 PM|| 2004-2-16 4:27:27 PM|| Front Page Top

#18 Dar makes good points. It's about integrity. If a member of the armed forces (even a young private) gets convicted of adultery they're thrown out & lose all benefits (usually). Yes, adultery is a violation of the UCMJ. Can't have the C-N-C pulling these kinds of antics. It sets a poor leadership example. Presidents have to lead by example.

Posted by Jarhead 2004-2-16 5:16:09 PM|| 2004-2-16 5:16:09 PM|| Front Page Top

#19 "It's about integrity."
Absolutely.

I have a better test than where people hide the sausage - too hard to catch that shit...

The test is very simple: Does the subject cheat at solitaire? You can give 'em cards and watch, ask them outright, whatever.

The key is simple, too: someone who cheats at solitaire is capable of any act. Think about it...

Posted by .com 2004-2-16 8:35:20 PM|| 2004-2-16 8:35:20 PM|| Front Page Top

#20 .com, wouldn't a liar also lie about cheating at solitaire?

Anon, Americans don't understand why a person who is insincere at the most personal level, should be believed about anything else. I find it amazing that any constituent of a known liar could be outraged when the liar fails to honor a committment made during a campaign. An individual voter should expect a candidate with no honor to say anything to get elected and then dance to the tune of whoever bids the most.

Jarhead, with a leader who is a scumbag always, the organization always is chaotic and has low morale.
During the Clinton Years, the Corps seemed to be able to ignore a despicable and cowardly president. In that situation the Commandant just seemed to step forward and acts a CNC and the band of brothers continued on smartly. I hope we continued to be blessed with Commandants with charisma.

Posted by Super Hose 2004-2-16 9:23:03 PM|| 2004-2-16 9:23:03 PM|| Front Page Top

#21 SH - I said you could watch him, too! ;-)

Posted by .com 2004-2-16 9:41:28 PM|| 2004-2-16 9:41:28 PM|| Front Page Top

#22 .com, there is a Korean gentleman that works for me that purports to be a grand master in some marshal art. I observe him weasling, backstabbing and losing his temper. His golfing buddies also say he tries to get them to bet on each round even though they all know that he kicks the ball. I am quite sure that he cheats at Solitaire, possibly even marking the cards.

Posted by Super Hose 2004-2-16 9:57:06 PM|| 2004-2-16 9:57:06 PM|| Front Page Top

#23 SH - I would suggest, after having studied some years under a sensei who I would instantly trust with my life and having met several others of different styles at numerous tournaments in my misbegotten youth, that your Korean gentleman is a lying sack of shit about holding any rank in any martial art with which I am acquainted! He may have learned a hardcore street style on the wrong side of Seoul, but... I'll wager you watch him rather more closely than your other employees, heh! Good luck!!!

Posted by .com 2004-2-16 10:41:36 PM|| 2004-2-16 10:41:36 PM|| Front Page Top

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