Comments on: Former POW Blasts Renewed Smear Attacks on his “Vietnam Brother,” John Kerry

By: Connie

Connie — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:12:54 +0000

And yet another thanks for a fine post, MH. Good to have this to offset MSM’s chatter about Bush this morning being on such a roll. The truth seems to come out so slowly, but it’s nice to see that it does come out.

By: DAS San Diego

DAS San Diego — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 14:24:24 +0000

Thanks for the post MH.

By: MH

MH — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 12:16:57 +0000

battlebob – what I mean when I say “Day shames his own military honor” is that as a military person, particularly with his stature and experience, he should not allow emotion to blind him to reality, especially on so critical a matter.

Perhaps my choice of words is too strong though – I think we probably agree on the substance.

btw I was in the military myself – not under fire at all though (’83 – ’90) – but my own military training leads me to expect a more disciplined approach to facts than Day is showing.

I appreciate your respect for the man though. I think it is important to realize that no one is only two-dimensional. Even our adversaries have their humanity and some level of personal honor, even if it is very hard to see from where we sit.

By: MH

MH — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 12:08:37 +0000

fedup – Thanks! I will renew my star soon. Meanwhile I appreciate anyone cross-posting anything I post! The more we spread the word, the better.

By: Ginny in CO

Ginny in CO — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 05:02:59 +0000

Somewhere in my ‘archives’ I have the letter Butler wrote in ’04 denying this accusation. He did come forward then – and was ignored by most of the media.

Might be on Snopes.

By: battlebob

battlebob — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 04:03:49 +0000

MH,
Day can never, never dimish his military honor. He may show himself to be sad and bitter but he is always one of the best.
He is willingly being used and abused by Bush.

By: BlueWashington

BlueWashington — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 03:54:51 +0000

This is an inspiring piece. Perhaps we will see Commander Butler during the upcoming campaign.

By: fedup

fedup — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 03:54:37 +0000

Thanks MH

After a day like today in the Senate and the House another true patriot speaks out. We need more and I think this is just the beginning.

MH,
I posted this in the Kerry group at DU, I hope you don’t mind.

By: GV

GV — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 03:51:36 +0000

Great post, MH. Thanks.

By: MH

MH — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 03:19:28 +0000

Thanks, guys.

battlebob – thanks especially for the insight. I think Day has terribly diminished himself by participating in these smears. Some of the things he says are opinion and he is entitled to that…but other things he says are assertions of fact that are easily shown to be untrue. He shames his own military honor when he allows emotion to cloud his judgment and drive him to lies. He should know better.