Wednesday, September 15, 2004

Chest Full 'o Medals From a Box Full 'o Corn Flakes

Getting back to a presidential candidate lying about his military service

A newly surfaced document from John Kerry's Navy record says he shot a lone, wounded enemy who was running away in the incident that led to his Silver Star, his highest military decoration.

Members of the anti-Kerry Swift Boat Veterans for Truth say the report vindicates their claim that Kerry didn't show the kind of valor that merits a Silver Star. The after-action report was obtained from the Navy archives by syndicated TV commentator Mark Hyman of The Point. A Navy official confirmed its authenticity.
The Kerry campaign’s studied, deliberative riposte?

“It’s crap.”
What was that Khan said at the end of Star Trek II? “From hell’s heart, I stab at thee…for hate’s sake, I spit my last breath…at thee…”