JK: "We are going to reclaim that flag for the United States of America."

[flpoljunkie]

Kerry Will Highlight Navy Service at DNC


By NEDRA PICKLER
The Associated Press
Tuesday, July 13, 2004; 7:52 AM

BOSTON - The Democratic National Convention will be filled with references to John Kerry's public service, with particular emphasis in the wartime campaign on the Massachusetts senator's time in the military.

As the United States tries to repair relationships with its allies and braces for the possibility of another terrorist attack designed to disrupt the election, the Kerry campaign said Tuesday that the convention will be centered around the theme of "Stronger at Home, Respected in the World."

<>Kerry told supporters at a fund-raiser Monday that he welcomes a debate about patriotism with President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney.

"The flag of the United States of America that I fought under, that streamed out behind my gun turret, that has covered the coffins of friends, that flag doesn't belong to the president, it doesn't belong to a party, it doesn't belong to an ideology," Kerry said. "It is a symbol of the strength of a nation of diversity and tolerance, of a democracy that has dissent, alternative ideas and we are going to reclaim that flag for the United States of America."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45967-2004Jul13.html

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Way to go, JK! Article also notes that Max Cleland will introduce John Kerry at the convention for his acceptance speech and lists who will speak at the convention and when.

[boobooday]

1. Damn Straight

They have tried to steal everything -- Jesus, the flag, all of it.

Because the dems take more of a New Testament view of virtue -- that if you brag about it, it probably isn't real. But we can't let them do this any more. They are completely shameless.

http://www.wgoeshome.com

[Trajan]

2. Yeah ! ...

That is MY flag, George ....

That is MY flag, GOP assholes ....

[MaineDem]

3. At Kerry's announcement speech in Boston last summer...

There was a huge American flag. It was the first time since the invasion of Iraq that I felt proud to see that flag.

It's a shame to feel embarrassed to be an American. I want this country to mean something in the world other than being the bully. John Kerry will make a terrific President and one who will see that we regain the good graces of the world.

[Imperialism Inc.]

4. Woo hoo!

Thank you John.

[AlinPA]

5. That statement needs to be used every day. LOUDLY.

"The flag of the United States of America that I fought under, that streamed out behind my gun turret, that has covered the coffins of friends, that flag doesn't belong to the president, it doesn't belong to a party, it doesn't belong to an ideology," Kerry said. "It is a symbol of the strength of a nation of diversity and tolerance, of a democracy that has dissent, alternative ideas and we are going to reclaim that flag for the United States of America."

[Beetwasher]

6. He's Saying All The Right Things!

n/t

[Monte Carlo]

7. I heard that when Jimi Hendrix played the anthem at Woodstock....

... he basically changed the whole anti-war sentiment towards the symbols of the nation. He reminded the people that it was their country, too, and they shouldn't reject it because of a few selfish patriots.

I know I want my flag back, I want my anthem back, I want my whole f-ing country back. Kerry is a big part of the plan to make it so.

[Cats Against Frist]

8. I'm just about in tears

The way I've been feeling lately -- with the right absolutely out of control, the trampling of the Constitution by these assholes, the myths and lies about our country, its founders, my brothers and sisters -- listening to them call out-of-wedlock children -- my child -- "illegitimate" on television.

This is the best thing that I've heard all day.