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I can't believe we aren't getting discussion on the point that Kerry was only in 'Nam for self service. I guess we all agree.
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It is such a ridiculous assertion, that a person would place themselves clearly in danger and in harm's way as an attempt to pump their resume for the future, that "discussion" is meaningless.
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1st of all why is this meaningless? Where's the proof.
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Yes, where's the proof? By being in danger of mortal wounds, there is in itself "proof" that it was not staged.
It's comical that attacks on Kerry are given credibility without any substantiation, while those who attack ask for proof otherwise. Welcome to the new America of guilty until proven innocent...
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There is a long history in the world of glory hogs and people who have greatly exaggerated their military exploits for political gain.
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"Eggagerated..for political gain" wasn't the assertion, it was a statement that the whole volunteering and serving was a farce.
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And as for putting oneself in harms way for resume building, that is a long standing tradition for the men of the British Royal family among others. Tons of young people join the armed forces, putting themselves in harms way by doing so, to build their resumes and to better increase their chances and opportunities at future employment. However few if any are as oportunistic to garner unearned glory as it appears that John Forbes was.
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You're confusing a person who volunteers for personal training and education and the suggestion above that the Kerry service was a sham.
It is a ridiculous assertion.