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| Kerry Flipflops and claims he will now release military records |
| 2004-04-20 |
| The documents also included declassified reports that explain Kerry’s wounds that led to his Purple Heart awards. They show Kerry had shrapnel wounds in his left thigh after his boat came under intense fire on Feb. 20, 1969, and he suffered shrapnel wounds in his left buttocks and contusions on his right forearm when a mine detonated close to his boat on March 13, 1969. #3 is shrapnel in the behind? how appropriate! The campaign could not locate a similar report for Kerry’s original Purple Heart. As evidence that Kerry was wounded, Meehan showed The Associated Press a "Sick Call Treatment Record" from Kerry’s personal files that included a medic’s written note dated Dec. 9, 1968. "Shrapnel in left arm above elbow. Shrapnel removed and appl bacitracin dressing. Ret to Duty." Is this where he showed up with a scratch on his arm AND holding a piece of shrapnel IN HIS HAND???? Documentation for the second two injuries show that Kerry was deemed to be in good condition and returned to active duty after treatment. But a third Purple Heart meant Kerry could be reassigned out of Vietnam, and a document dated March 17, 1969, said Kerry requested duty as a personal aid in Boston, New York or the Washington, D.C., area. This is technically legit, but you wonder about the guys who were in Vietnam, and had worse problems. This seems awful odd. Three ultra minor wounds, though it must have been frightening at the time. Owing to the fact we lost 50000+ can he look himself in the mirror seriously. He was an OFFICER! They are supposed to be examples... |
| Posted by:Anonymous4052 |
| #8 Heh! I'll believe that he will release his records once they are ALL released. Until then, his words are meaningless. "appl bacitracin dressing", sounds like he got a bandaid with some antibiotic goop on it. Supports the other report of what his commander said about the incident. |
| Posted by: B 2004-04-21 1:01:22 AM |
| #7 A sliver from a bamboo does not count.It must be wounds inflicted by the enemy.My scar on my knee from running into barb wire is a good example.Nothing to do with combat, just my own mistake.Technically speaking,Kerry qualified.But that was like taking a free coke from a broken machine. |
| Posted by: rich woods 2004-04-21 12:35:06 AM |
| #6 I am totally ignorant to what constitutes a "Purple Heart" wound. Are these wounds legit for a "Purple Heart"? Does getting a sliver from bamboo when your in the jungle constitute for getting a "Purple Heart"? Can ya help this civilian out? |
| Posted by: Long Hair Republican 2004-04-21 12:10:59 AM |
| #5 Shit! I get more serious wounds shaving in the morning sometimes. What a wimpy-ass baby! My 5 month old is tougher! |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2004-04-20 11:05:18 PM |
| #4 "stupid is as stupid does." :-) |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2004-04-20 10:19:25 PM |
| #3 How many stitches? |
| Posted by: Mr. Davis 2004-04-20 10:05:39 PM |
#2 can he look himself in the mirror seriouslySure, why not? He's Kerry, after all. He's elite, and therefore more important than the rest of us. What a (non-funny) joke. |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2004-04-20 9:35:30 PM |
| #1 "shrapnel in the behind?" a head wound qualifies his discharge, IMHO |
| Posted by: Frank G 2004-04-20 9:14:46 PM |