02-17-2004, 11:16 AM
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Originally posted by phelix
I don't care about the missing 12 months or about Bush's service in the Guard. I think that's a non-story. We all know he had strings pulled and got out easy. BUT, I do think it's BECOME relevant to this election.
As a country in wartime, Kerry's experience becomes relevant. He showed tremendous courage in combat, referred to by those who were there as a "true warrior." The one thing I've heard many times about Kerry is that he is at his absolute best when under fire and pressure. We need that. Add to that being a DA, a lieutenant governor and 4 terms as a Senator and you have one truly experienced candidate.
Add to that the fact that the lack of WMD has brought Bush's credibility into question, raising other questions about his character.
The question now is: Did Bush's lack of combat experience make it easy for him to send men and women to die for dubious reasons? Did it make him trigger-happy?
I've always noticed that men who have faced true combat always champion using war as a last resort. Whereby those without the experience are prone to shooting first and asking questions later, they simply don't understand what war is or the sacrifice it asks of it's brave soldiers.
Kerry's achievements in Vietnam and beyond show a tremendous amount of character. More than me that's for sure.
Gore's problem was he wasn't a "leader". Kerry has that quality and has proven it in times of great need. And beyond that, he promises to be a global leader. We need a global leader now more than ever.
John Kerry once ran with the bulls in Pamplona. He was trampled by a bull, got up and chased that bull until he caught it and grabbed it by the horns. His life is filled with much of the same.
That's the kind of President I want 
JMHO
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I suggest you read his record in the senate. If He'd have gotten his way, America would be grabbing its ankles right now.
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