What is the Origin of the Kerry Fake Injuries / Medals Story?

[Stevendsmith]

Yes, I know it's RW bullshit, but what is the basis of this crap that Kerry received medal(s) for getting a scratch on his finger, or whatever?

[AntiCoup2K4]

1. Didn't this originate from a Rim-Job sposored site?

Like "http://swiftboaterswhonevermetjohnkerrybuthatehiscommieass.com" or something like that.

[Stevendsmith]

2. I figured it was from the swiftboat assholes, but I wasn't sure

Friggin' RW cranks.

[Jack from Charlotte]

12. One doesn't award oneself a Purple Heart.... If you have a complaint

with the award, take it up with the medical officer that recommended it and the person who approved it.

My 3-War Father-in-law, who I love, mentioned this Rush Limbaugh type, right-wing crap......... I jumped all over his sh*t asking if one awards oneself medals while in the military? He admitted the answer was no. I then said.... "How low can you go? How low can you go to denegrate a highly decorated war hero?"

No answer............

[Catholic Sensation]

3. the national review was the first respected publication to run with this

[DinahMoeHum]

4. Try Googling "Swift Boat Veterans For Truth"

be sure to wear gloves for handling the bullshit that follows.

And when you finish, ponder this: they're fussing about ONE Purple Heart - what about the other 2? Or his Bronze Star or Silver Star, for that matter?

:nuke:

[bryant69]

5. You might also check out Snopes on this subject

Their report was extremely good and convincing.

Bryant
Check it out --> http://politicalcomment.blogspot.com

[11 Bravo]

6. I can't remember his name, but I believe the same ass hole

that tried to smear McCain as a "Manchurian Candidate" in 2000 had something to do with it.

[tandot]

7. RWers never needed a "basis" to make up sh*t and to spew lies

about opponents. The GOP motto: Whatever it takes to win.

They are repugnant little weasels who use sleazy methods to demean opponents. They didn't even stop to demean Max Cleland, a Vietnam veteran who has lost 3 limbs in Vietnam.

Honor and Integrity, my ass. Lying, cheating, stealing, and all under the mantle of "Christianity"

How many of those liars have served in Vietnam?

[Killarney]

8. the Boston Globe

the Boston Globe printed an article that included a quote from a superior officer who said that Kerry's first injury was like something he gets in his rose garden. Just a scratch. :eyes:

The Boston Globe is very tough on Kerry.

[tom_paine]

10. Oh, that Liberal Media!

:puke: :puke:

[tom_paine]

9. Party-Loyal Bushevik Sub-Media

[displacedtexan]

11. I've got a hypothetical idea!

Let's hypothetically shot randomly at Freepers and see if any shrapnel hits them.

Think I'll get any volunteers if I propose this in freeperland?

BTW, you only get a purple heart if the medic/doctor recommends you, based on his/her analysis of your wounds at the time of the injury.