Somebody needs a hug. Asked by David Gregory on this morning's "Today" whether his dismal poll numbers would deter a presidential run, Kerry responded: "Not in the least. You know, most of those other people haven't had several hundred million dollars worth of negative framing against them."
Aw-w-w. Love Hillary or hate her, but I'd say that over the last 12 years a penny or two's worth of "negative framing" has been laid on her. Yet according to the poll NBC displayed she has a more than 3:1 lead over Kerry.
Kerry did offer a huge ray of hope, informing us that he's "sitting here in Damascus, trying to figure out how we're going to solve the problems of the Middle East."
Be sure to let us know when you have, senator.
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Actually having him sit on hi
December 20, 2006 - 09:34 ET by Ruths husband BenActually having him sit on his brain trying to solve the problems in the Middle East is counter-productive. One of his handlers should tell him to stand up and get some blood flowing to it.
But he does have a catch-phrase, "I was against the terrorists before I was for them, and visa versa!"
Botched Joke, Jihad Jane
December 20, 2006 - 14:36 ET by kwHe isn't actually saying he was framed, this was a botched joke! Why don't these uneducated masses of commoners get my sense of humor. If only they all went to Yale or another Ivy League school, then and only then could they appreciate my humor....By the way, did he bring Jihad Jane with him to Damascus?
Hmm, maybe Kerry is on to s
December 20, 2006 - 14:38 ET by Mark FinkelsteinHmm, maybe Kerry is on to something. After all, I did say he claimed he was 'framed,' and sure enough, I wound up in Iraq last month ;-)
"If only they all went
December 20, 2006 - 15:03 ET by John in CA"If only they all went to Yale or another Ivy League school, then and only then could they appreciate my humor..."
Unless of course you recieved degrees from two Ivy League Schools and your name is George W. Bush. Then you're just an idiot.
Give a Democrat Party free America a chance!
John,Well, the "idiot&qu
December 20, 2006 - 15:11 ET by BlondeJohn,
Well, the "idiot" hasn't been caught telling jokes that took a week to be explained (or not).
Whenever I see Kerry on TV, I don't know quite what to do...I can't help but laugh at what a fool he is, but he's so condescending and pompous that I want to explode his stupid face by throwing the remote through the television set.
John in CA - President Bush is NOT an idiot
December 20, 2006 - 19:40 ET by kwYou know very well that President Bush is not an idiot. Nor does he pretend to be some kind of pompous, genius, more-educated than you like the esteemed Senator from Massachusetts. By the way, remember that President Bush had a higher GPA than Senator Kerry. Finally after Kerry disclosed his grades in JUNE of 2005, his GPA was lower than Bush's. Even though the headline read - "Bush, Kerry GPAs at Yale SIMILAR" (emphasise mine)
kw, umm, I think my sarcasm
December 20, 2006 - 23:38 ET by John in CAkw, umm, I think my sarcasm, tongue in cheek remark missed it's mark, Trust me, I don't think Bush is an idiot. And I agree with you, he's unpretentious. What others call arrogance I call confidence of a man who is sure of himself and doesn't take himself too seriously but does take the position of being President seriously.
Trust me, we're on the same side on this issue.
Give a Democrat Party free America a chance!
I can vouch for that kw....an
December 20, 2006 - 23:52 ET by bigtimerI can vouch for that kw....and I Second everything you just posted John.
"Once the coffers of the federal government are opened to the public, there will be no shutting them again." - Grover Cleveland
What a cry baby! He thinks
December 20, 2006 - 09:38 ET by HypocriteHaterWhat a cry baby! He thinks he's the only politician who's ever had anything negative said about him. Hey Kerry, have you been watching any of the news for the past 6 years? Every day our MSM, including your interviewer, David Gregory, spends their millions to bash Bush with "negative framing", as you so eloquently put it.
And another thing. Don't come home until you've figured out how to solve that mess that is called the Middle East. Knowing Kerry, he'll probably be FOR solving the problems in the Middle East before he becomes AGAINST it.
"Today we did what we had to do. They counted on America to be passive. They counted wrong." - Ronald Reagan
What is there positive to sa
December 20, 2006 - 09:42 ET by NoMoreClintonsWhat is there positive to say about Kerry anyway? Except that he is positively the most pompous ass in politics (maybe in the history of politics). This empty suit should get off the stage--for good.
'Pompous' is an understatemen
December 20, 2006 - 10:45 ET by Mean Gene Dr. Love'Pompous' is an understatement. If he thinks he can solve the problems in the middle east (problems that have existed for a few thousand years)he's deluding himself. I'm beginning to think that the only long-term solution in the middle east involves nuclear weapons falling from the sky...not John Kerry.
Gun Safety Tip #8: No matter how responsible he seems, never give your gun to a monkey. (www.imao.us)
Problems? Middle East???
December 20, 2006 - 12:20 ET by dagdaThere are problems in the Middle East? I thought Jimmy Carter solved all of those problems. I am sure I heard him say that the other day.
Our real problem, then, is not our strength today; it is rather the vital necessity of action today to ensure our strength tomorrow. Dwight Eisenhower
He did, but then the evil Rep
December 20, 2006 - 13:24 ET by HypocriteHaterHe did, but then the evil Republicans, especially GWB, ruined all his hard work. So here comes Kerry to the rescue!! <sarcasm off>
"Today we did what we had to do. They counted on America to be passive. They counted wrong." - Ronald Reagan
Kerry -- the fool
December 20, 2006 - 12:18 ET by PShannonHe is unquestionably the biggest dufus in public life.
He's too arrogant to even understand what a fool he is.
Can anyone imagine Dan Quayle
December 20, 2006 - 09:44 ET by Tim GrahamCan anyone imagine Dan Quayle kicking off his presidential campaign with that kind of fine whine?
"Framing" can be the last gasp of a national career.
I'm sorry folks, but there's
December 20, 2006 - 09:45 ET by The Real TonyI'm sorry folks, but there's just no better way to say it...but Kerry's such a wussy!
The man is an absolute ass.
Fight Terrorism at home - defeat a liberal!
Firefox isue
December 20, 2006 - 09:56 ET by LukeMark you may be interested in knowing the link to the video refuses to be recognized. Same problem apparently as a link yesterday.
I opened an IE browser and the link worked fine.
Luke
Thanks for letting me know.
December 20, 2006 - 11:33 ET by Mark FinkelsteinThanks for letting me know. I'm having the same problem. Firefox - no go. IE - no prob. I'll let the editors know.
What's with the 'stuck' on italics or stuck on 'bold' switches?
December 20, 2006 - 11:35 ET by acaiguanaWhat's with the 'stuck' on italics or stuck on 'bold' switches?
That was an older problem with the site.
It is annoying.
(sorta like me at times :-) )
ACA
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I'd like to see what happen
December 20, 2006 - 11:47 ET by Uncle JohnI'd like to see what happens if NoMoreClintons went back and edited their post and turned off the italics at the end of it. Theirs was the last message that wasn't italicized (until the last couple of words).
Just a theory I have about what's causing this.
Si vis pacem, para bellum.
Hey uncleAnything that blam
December 20, 2006 - 11:55 ET by Jack BauerHey uncle
Anything that blames the Clintons is okay by me. But how come my post isn't italicized?
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militarist/industrialist/capitalist/zionist-bagelist complex
Ah, but it is. Si vi
December 20, 2006 - 11:59 ET by Uncle JohnAh, but it is.
Si vis pacem, para bellum.
Damascus is good place for hi
December 20, 2006 - 10:20 ET by Chris NormanDamascus is good place for him. Any chance of sending him further away - like - say - Outer Mongolia?
The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.
- Arabian Proverb
Yes John, just stay there, wh
December 20, 2006 - 10:26 ET by hatukYes John, just stay there, why not bring the little wife over as well. You can always catch the NEWS on CNN while you ponder your 'plan' a while longer.
Frankly, I'd prefer he go to
December 20, 2006 - 10:28 ET by HypocriteHaterFrankly, I'd prefer he go to outer-Mars! Then he can be the all-supreme leader he always wanted to be, with no competition from those evil right wingers.
Mars?
December 20, 2006 - 10:31 ET by hatukFunny thought but, what if Marians are all evil right wingers?! His head might go 'pop!'
Have fun kids, must go to wor
December 20, 2006 - 10:35 ET by hatukHave fun kids, must go to work now and earn dollars to cover the tax increases the Dems have planned for us in 2007.
That would be worth the price
December 20, 2006 - 10:41 ET by HypocriteHaterThat would be worth the price of admission to see that!!
gopgirl..Do you really wa
December 20, 2006 - 10:47 ET by ww thumpergopgirl..Do you really want to polute Mars with that peace of trash?? (Ill be nice) :^} (bratt smile) .....Political correctness when dealing with Islam will kill america....ww .....
That's the risk I'm willing t
December 20, 2006 - 13:32 ET by HypocriteHaterThat's the risk I'm willing to take to save our own planet from this idiot! I realize, though, it's just a pipe dream!
We shouldn't do that to the
December 20, 2006 - 17:37 ET by John in CAWe shouldn't do that to the Mongolians. They are our allies. In fact I believe they are, or were, part of the coalition in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Don Rumsfeld visited them and they gave him a horse as a gift. Of course he couldn't actually accept it or bring it back to the US, so he "left it in the care" of a caretaker in Mongolia.
Give a Democrat Party free America a chance!
Mr. Kerry is incredibly arr
December 20, 2006 - 10:35 ET by Richard RomanoMr. Kerry is incredibly arrogant--he still wants to be in the spotlight, even though the people have said, "we don't want you as our ruler!"
I normally want to be respectful to our leaders--but this man has repeatedly shown that he is only out for himself, not for the rest of us.
Richard R...Please let me rem
December 20, 2006 - 10:56 ET by ww thumperRichard R...Please let me remind you ; You should call a Gentleman Mr. john (the traitor) kerry is NO GENTLEMAN!! Thankx have a great day! :-) ww .....Political correctness when dealing with Islam will kill america....ww .....
w/thumper
December 21, 2006 - 10:25 ET by foolnomoresince'n eye's gutter no edu. Was'z that NO genitals or was'z that just ball-less'a?(ps.was that lobster or was that king of the crabs)
Kerry possesses the kind of e
December 20, 2006 - 11:05 ET by GalvanicKerry possesses the kind of ego that won't accept blame or loss. For example, remember a Kerry-moment during the '04 Presidential campaign, when Kerry was skiing and took a tumble on the slope? When he reached the bottom, waiting reporters asked him about falling down up there. A smart candidate might have said something like "I think that was a Red mogul back there," or showed a regular-guy side with some self-depricating humor. But Kerry flatly and sternly stated, "I don't fall down," and blamed the spill on a Secret Serviceman skating too close to him.
Kerry is so easy to goad, he shouldn't be in politics.
But, John, all the negative s
December 20, 2006 - 11:06 ET by lehmanBut, John, all the negative stuff is true. If he becomes president I will move to France.
It's good to see Senator Ke
December 20, 2006 - 11:09 ET by Jack BauerIt's good to see Senator Kerry hasn't let the fact his wife is worth $700 million affect him at all.
He has always been an insufferable jerk.
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Kerry's day came and went...
December 20, 2006 - 11:11 ET by Guy Arthur ThomasKerry was at the kennel and another dog got picked. His day came and went and well, I if a dog knew he was being put to sleep he would howl like Kerry. He reminds me of the pimple we all popped several times in Jr. High, before it finally went away.
Kerry is alone now, an infectious man with political herpes and no one wants to get near him. Bye bye John, sorry you didn't get picked. I do believe you should be flattered though becasue it appears Heinz has modeled their bottles of ketchup after you.
If you claim to be a conservative, please don't disgrace yourself and conservatism by thinking and arguing like a liberal.
Kerry ran and lost to the mos
December 20, 2006 - 13:44 ET by GalvanicKerry ran and lost to the most vilified Republican incumbent since Richard Nixon, and the Dems won't forget that. Publicly, they'll agree with his claims of being screwed, because they have to reassure their minions that it wasn't the DP agenda that lost,. but the man. Privately, they knew his candidacy was going to be difficult. It's tough to get patricians to appear like regular people, and Kerry's case bore that out.
But Kerry now has a track record on the Presidential trail --- his fowl-ups and vulnerabilities have all been revealed and recorded. He's too easy a target.
Furthermore, Kerry is just the kind of politician that would spend too much time refighting the '04 Campaign, as if an '08 victory would change the results of the '04 Campaign. He'd still be blasting the Swift Boat Vets for Truth, for instance, and campaign managers know that's the kiss of death for a candidacy.
So, while Kerry can't be ruled out, I don't think there are enough supporters in the DP to make him a true contender. His ego may not accept that, but it's true.
It is almost certain that
December 20, 2006 - 11:23 ET by spiderdanIt is almost certain that the morons in the MSM are propping up Kerrie the Kommie's "Save the Arab Dictatorship" tour with softball interviews and unchallenging questions, but legitimate Americans see right through it.
Here's ol' Lurch, smooching up with avowed anti-US/Israel forces in Syria, trying to upstage the Bush administration. What this cretin and those supporting him haven't understood is how universally ridiculed this guy is -- a pathological liar, a fraud, and dishonorably discharged from the US Armed Forces after fabricating three Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star in order to cut and run from Vietnam only three months into his twelve month tour.
Now, this buffoon and his enablers in the MSM want legitimate Americans to believe he is in Syria seeking viable options for "peace"?
It takes a liberal to fall for this inanity over and over again.
If by "framed" Kerry means th
December 20, 2006 - 12:13 ET by NewsbusterbrownIf by "framed" Kerry means that he has been exposed as a liar, double-talk specialist, and a fraud, then he certainly has been framed.
BTW, if you want to end the italics in your posts, use /i enclosed in < and > twice in front of your post. That should stop it.
The more I hear and see Kerry
December 20, 2006 - 12:17 ET by moonjohnThe more I hear and see Kerry, the more I'm amazed that such a dumb person could be a United States Senator.
I guess only in Massachusetts.
That’s probably not fair. There are examples from other States.
I guess only in New England covers most of them.
There are other Senator’s that are probably dumb, but at least they have enough common sense not to say stupid things.
moonjohn.."I guess only
December 20, 2006 - 12:27 ET by ww thumpermoonjohn.."I guess only in Massachusetts"(what a redicules name for a state!) Only there would they vote for people like kerry (the traitor!) and teddie the swimmer !! :-\ .....Political correctness when dealing with Islam will kill america....ww .....
We have a couple of real BONE
December 20, 2006 - 12:32 ET by ww thumperWe have a couple of real BONEHEADS for the state of WA too. Maria "can'tvotewell" & Pattie (the mommie in tennis shoes) Murry. They are always re elected by the voters in the "socialist republic of Seattle"!! .....Political correctness when dealing with Islam will kill america....ww .....
ww,Don't forget Florida, goob
December 21, 2006 - 09:41 ET by msh1973ww,
Don't forget Florida, goober Sen. Nelson just went to Syria. That takes the award I do believe.
Kerry
December 20, 2006 - 13:17 ET by PShannonYou are overlooking Joe Biden.
And nobody ever said anything more stupid than when Dick Tuban compared the Camp Gitmo guards to Hitler, Stalin and Pol Pot's brutal murderers.
And although he is currently out of office, Al Gore is wackier than both those with his global warming hysteria.
NewsBusters should really hold a contest to nominate the most ridiculous dhimmicrat.
Kerry
December 20, 2006 - 13:17 ET by PShannonI'll start by nominating John F'n Kerry though.
I beg to differ with all of
December 20, 2006 - 15:13 ET by John in CAI beg to differ with all of you. Barbara Boxer is the stupidest member of the U.S. Senate.
I'll admit though, she's not as dangerous as Kerry, Biden or Turbin because she's not in leadership or posturing for a run at the presidency. Thank God. Because of those two factors she doesn't get as much exposure, thankfully. Otherwise everyone would likely agree with me about her stupidity and vapidity.
Give a Democrat Party free America a chance!
my-favorite flounder
December 20, 2006 - 13:24 ET by foolnomorethat's not real u.s.a. blood running throught those vains, that good olde french whin'er in there. did you happen ta get that shipment of lobster's in time from back "home" ,or did you have to chow down with the REAL men,
Bless and support ALL the troops-LIBERALISM is a mental disorder!!
Words cannot express my feelings about Kerry.
December 20, 2006 - 13:37 ET by acaiguanaWords cannot express my feelings about Kerry.
But I will say this about his current 'whine'.
Good. You deserve it John Kerry. You never deserved a shot at the Presidency and when you got it you had to face your past and it didn't hold up too well, huh?
And if you run again the same thing will happen.
And if you are now beginning to realize you have no chance in Public Life at the Presidential level; good.
Your pathetic approach to politics paid you back and appears to continue to pay you back.
As a CV, I really resented what you did to my comrads during the Senate hearings; your false bravado in throwing medals over the White House fence (which you later claim weren't even your own) and your continued snobbish condenscending attitude to our men in uniform.
I hope you turn bitter. I hope you sit at your desk someday with no office to dash off to and no staff to surround you and you realize just how lonely you have become and why.
Particularly why.
ACA
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Logan Law
December 20, 2006 - 13:47 ET by misterbillAnd while he sits there he violates the Logan Law. He has not been authorized by President Bush to hold meetings with representatives of the Syrian government.
Doesn't anyone in the Bush administration have the cogliones to order him to return home or charges will be pressed?
Its not the first time Mister
December 20, 2006 - 14:00 ET by bassndudeIts not the first time Misterbill...seems to me he has made a habit out of speaking with foreign representivies, as long as they are an enemy of the US that is.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
Sorry, I don't know from Loga
December 20, 2006 - 14:41 ET by rimskySorry, I don't know from Logan's Law, but whatever.. just what the hell is he doing over there if he isn't schmoozing with the enemy? And on our hard earn tax dollars, dammit!
he's "sitting here in
December 20, 2006 - 15:05 ET by John in CAhe's "sitting here in Damascus, trying to figure out how we're going to solve the problems of the Middle East."
Now I'm confuese. I thought during the '04 campaign John F'ing Kerry had a secret plan to solve the problems in the Middle East.
Give a Democrat Party free America a chance!
JinCA--a secret plan
December 20, 2006 - 15:12 ET by misterbillJohn F'ing Kerry had a secret plan to solve the problems in the Middle East.
He did, he still does. He won't be able to share it though, he swore himself to secrecy!
John,Despite his many faults,
December 20, 2006 - 15:22 ET by Dave RJohn,
Despite his many faults, at least now we know The Poodle is good at keeping at least one secret :-^)
Logan Law -- an excerpt
December 20, 2006 - 15:24 ET by misterbillWhat say you????
In the same way there are laws in the US to protect national security.
The provisions of the Logan Law, found in chapter 45, title 18, part 1 of the US Code of Crimes and Criminal Procedure, state that US citizens anywhere, who, without the authorisation of the US government, "directly or indirectly take up or maintain any kind of correspondence with any foreign government official or agent in connection with any dispute or difference with the US, shall be fined in accordance with that provision, jailed for up to a period of 3 years or both."
The Logan Law.. Mmmmm...
December 20, 2006 - 15:30 ET by rimskyThe Logan Law.. Mmmmm... BOOK HIM!!!!!!
misterbill & rimsky.. GET
December 20, 2006 - 15:34 ET by ww thumpermisterbill & rimsky.. GET A ROPE!!! ...MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS :-) WW
Mr. Kerry: if any elected off
December 21, 2006 - 06:28 ET by Andrew H.Mr. Kerry: if any elected official in Massachusettes were to ever be elected president, it would serve as evidence the country has truly lost its collective mind.
Liberalism is a convenient lie.
a o hudd
December 21, 2006 - 08:37 ET by foolnomorenot starting trouble sir, we did, flounder's mentor the "very" late john f kennedy ,brother to "ted tip'zes kennedy" aka ted the swimmer