Michelle Malkin [1] points up an article in the NYT Post yesterday…
“July 31, 2004 — SCRANTON, Pa. — John Kerry’s heavily hyped cross-country bus tour stumbled out of the blocks yesterday, as a group of Marines publicly dissed the Vietnam War hero in the middle of a crowded restaurant.
Kerry was treating running mate Sen. John Edwards and his wife, Elizabeth, to a Wendy’s lunch in Newburgh, N.Y., for their 27th wedding anniversary — an Edwards family tradition — when the candidate approached four Marines and asked them questions.The Marines — two in uniform and two off-duty — were polite but curt while chatting with Kerry, answering most of his questions with a “yes, sir” or “no, sir.”
But they turned downright nasty after the Massachusetts senator thanked them “for their service” and left.
“He imposed on us and I disagree with him coming over here shaking our hands,” one Marine said, adding, “I’m 100 percent against [him].”
So, why on earth not tell him this to his face? It’s about time Americans got up to him, got in his face and told him what they really think of him… and leave the false politeness in the trash; the time for it is long past. It only serves to empower Kerry and his ilk. Kerry supporters have made ‘in your face’ the coin of the realm. I suggest it’s time they started PAYING in that coin.
CQ has more comments [2]on this event, along with a few interesting links to other comments.
Update:
“You, senator, are the biggest lying sack of shit it has ever been my displeasure to meet” “The dishonor you brought to all vets who served during Vietnam shall forever call one word to mind when ever I hear your name…and that word is TRAITOR!” “Now if you will excuse me I would like to finish my meal with my fellow comrades in arms…you might not understand wanting to eat and be with those to whom you would trust your back to.” “But I do and so do they…Good day Asshole”
(Chuckle!) Ouch… I’d say offhand he shares my thought on the matter.
I’m curious how that works when one is in uniform, as both a legal and a practical matter. Could such a comment be held against him? Discuss in comments, please. Oh, and read Snugg Harbor’s link… the Cheif sugegsts there might be some rather unique punishments in order for such an “offense”.