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Smart As You, Johnny

Submitted by Bill, Nov 2, 2006 12:44

Not only are today's military personnel as smart as John Kerry, they are a lot smarter. I served three years in the army, then returned to college to complete my education. After earning a master's degree I returned to active duty, again in an enlisted status. I retired as a senior non-commissioned officer after twenty years. Why, with all my education, did I serve? Quite frankly, civilian life did not offer me the challenges and opportunities I could get in military service. I had a very good career and I served with some great people. I was not the only enlisted soldier with higher education. There were, and still are, many enlisted military personnel with bachelor's degrees and beyond. The highly technical and complex equipment that soldiers and other military personnel operate on a daily basis requires knowledge and education. On top of that, the military services offer opportunities to pursue higher education while on active duty. During my career I earned a number of hours toward the doctorate. John Kerry has made a cottage industry of trashing military personnel since 1971. He is the poster child of elitists who think they are smarter than the average bear. It's always all about him. He knows as much about being a member of a team as my dog does about nuclear fission. Yes, I know he served in Vietnam and got three Purple Hearts (two of which are questionable). That does not excuse his military-hating rhetoric. Any fool with enough money (somebody else's money, that is) can be a senator. Not everybody can be a soldier.

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When I made my original comment on November 2 Senator Kerry had not apologized for insulting American military personnel. As... [MORE]	Bill	Nov 6, 2006 17:02
Don't let's forget Kerry's stellar college vg.record, including four D's -- one in history. Bush (one D -- in astronomy)... [MORE]	Billy B	Nov 3, 2006 15:36
John Kerry is the worse excuse for a Senator or a human being that I can think of. While our... [MORE]	Gayle Sollenberger	Nov 3, 2006 13:42
Senator John Kerry lied about the soldiers during the Vietnam War and he is still lying now. DISGRACEFUL. [MORE]	George Malsam	Nov 3, 2006 12:06
You know, I'm not the most foremost supported of the Iraqi war, but still - I support the troops. Kerry... [MORE]	PensiveSkunk	Nov 2, 2006 23:02
Mr. Schweikart, you couldn't have possibly said it any better! John Kerry has gotten a free pass for too long... [MORE]	Ira Heller	Nov 2, 2006 20:51
I served in WWII and,just like today, we high school graduates (many of whom were college bound, including me) clamored... [MORE]	Bill Barrows	Nov 2, 2006 14:22
Kerry's comments were an insultt to our military men and wommen He said what he believed, I saw his presentation... [MORE]	Ruth Skidmore	Nov 2, 2006 13:30
Not only are today's military personnel as smart as John Kerry, they are a lot smarter. I served three years...	Bill	Nov 2, 2006 12:44
It was definately stupid to not make it painfully clear that Kerry was talking about the president getting stuck in... [MORE]	Gord	Nov 2, 2006 12:40
and I even agree with your basic premise that Kerry has been at the political game far too long to... [MORE]	Miami Dan	Nov 3, 2006 13:16
Excellent.. First of all it is outrageous to sit here in the comfortable lap of freedom and denigrate those who are... [MORE]	S N DUPUPY	Nov 2, 2006 12:25
Thank all of you for your comments on this piece. This was my first NY piece, ever, and my first... [MORE]	Larry Schweikart	Nov 2, 2006 16:39
Great job Larry! FReegards, Eaker [MORE]	Tom Eaker	Nov 2, 2006 12:18
This is a brilliant article. Kerry's assertions that this was somehow a 'botched joke about the President' is ridiculous and... [MORE]	Matthew N	Nov 2, 2006 11:44
The guy must assume everyone is as dumb as he is because his excuse is the biggest bunch of b.s.... [MORE]	Greg Brendel	Nov 3, 2006 10:54
Thank you, Professor Schweikart, for this excellent article showing us just who it is who is out there defending this... [MORE]	Barbara Harris	Nov 2, 2006 11:01
John Kerry once again reminds us what is great about free speech; it is easier to spot the idiots. [MORE]	Matt	Nov 2, 2006 11:46

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