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    Open Letter Signed By 121 Retired Flag Officers On John Kerry's Political Expediency Regarding The War On Terror


    To Interested Parties:

    There is nothing more important than supporting troops at war. We understand that because we have commanded Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen. We know that President Bush understands this obligation to the men and women of our armed forces. He increased pay and military funding prior to September 11th and has given our troops the support they need in the War on Terror.

    In contrast, Senator Kerry has a record of votes against military spending. In his first Senate race at the height of the Cold War, Senator Kerry advocated a comprehensive reduction in our armed forces, and his record since has reflected that priority.

    Senator Kerry has repeatedly voted against military spending and support for troops, but no vote was as egregious as his vote against the troops currently fighting in the War on Terror. In October of 2003, after voting to send troops to war, Senator Kerry was given a chance to vote to support our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq with supplies like body armor and ammunition. He voted no.

    Just weeks earlier, Senator Kerry said that a no vote on the funding would be "irresponsible" and would amount to a vote to "abandon our troops." And yet, that is exactly what Senator Kerry did.

    We now know from Senator Biden and from Senator Kerry's own staff that this vote against the troops was cast out of political expediency as a way to stall the momentum of Governor Dean. Senator Kerry voted against troops in combat for his own political benefit.
    A candidate who sends troops into harm's way and then denies them the supplies they need to do the job cannot lead our nation in the War on Terror.

    Sincerely,

    Rear Adm. John Adams
    Rear Adm. Donald S. Albright, Jr.
    Lt. Gen. Teddy Allen
    Brig. Gen. Dwayne Alons
    Lt. Gen. Charles Bagnal
    Brig. Gen. John Bahnsen
    Rear Adm. Stephen Baker
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    Impressive list! No peons.

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    I don't really care... Yonivore's Avatar
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    Very impressive...expect Nbadanallah to throw in Brent Scowcroft's name here in 5, 4, 3, 2...

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    He doesn't start posting until about midnight. You see, he can't sleep these days.

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    I don't really care... Yonivore's Avatar
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    He doesn't start posting until about midnight. You see, he can't sleep these days.


    That, and he can scour the internet for ways to respond...while the rest of us sleep. Peacefully, I might add.

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    edit:wrong thread

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    W4A1 143 43CK? Nbadan's Avatar
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    No link? I'm just wondering how long it took Whott to draw up this list from the Navy web site.


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    I don't really care... Yonivore's Avatar
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    http://www.georgewbush.com/veterans/...orsements.aspx

    I think you'll find most, if not all, of those listed at this web site. I'm still looking for the letter.

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    Dan....you are so predictable!

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    Kerry Veterans who support him as well.
    Mute point but thanks for the links.

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    Kerry Veterans who support him as well.
    Mute point but thanks for the links.
    Very few, Joe. Very few.

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