But where are ALL of Kerry's records?
http://www.johnkerry.com/about/john_kerry/military_records.html
You just have to look. Btw, it's pretty much uncontested (outside of wingnut circles) that Kerry released everything he has needed to release.
You're unbelievably wrong.
You state unequivocally that "it's pretty much uncontested". You dismiss anyone outside of those who wish not to delve into Kerry's records as mainstream outlets have done with Bush as wingnut circles. What's wrong with having an equal declaration of records and why is there such feigned indignation because "Kerry's a war hero and shouldn't have to explain himself...he put his life on the line for his country". It's not uncontested, unless you are of the opinion that Dan Rather and his ilk are above reproach and aren't attempting to skew the opinion of anyone who would watch the crap they put out.
Posting a link to Kerry's official website for his campaign isn't the same as releasing his records. On there, he obviously will give whatever will paint him in the best possible light, and won't be looking to post anything CLOSE to contradicting what he wants the American public to know. Bush has signed the Form 180 or whatever the number it is giving up his privacy rights to all his military records. John Kerry has done no such thing. The records John Kerry shares are those that he WISHES to share, not a full disclosure as Bush has done. You're comparing Apples to horseradish.
The AP is currently in legal battles with anyone they feel is blocking access to the records Bush gave up rights to have private. Have you seen the case in which they name him as one of the people obstructing them?
Where are Kerry's attendance records for his Intelligence Committee Meetings? Is it true he's missed 75% of the meetings?
George Bush chose to specifically ignore the intelligence briefings offered to his staff by the Clinton administration during their transition period. And Bush apparently also ignored the PDB's that offered progressively urgent warnings about impending terrorist activity before 9/11. While I would prefer that Kerry had attended more meetings, Bush certainly does not have the advantage on this issue.
mrC
It's 76-78%, depending on who you talk to, and since Kerry chooses to tell us that Bush lied to us, I will stick with the 78%, because Kerry lied to us about Bush lying to HIM! I don't trust that he was there for the other 2% for that reason alone.While you may prefer that Kerry had attended more meetings, the fact of the matter is that in all of the meetings that Kerry DID NOT GO TO, the things that Bush used to make his decisions were discussed in those meetings. Kerry was never lied to, he chose to turn a blind eye to the information given, and instead chose to ignore those same warnings you clamor on about. Kerry had access to all of the things you refer to, and if he EVER wanted them, as a member of the Senate Intelligence Committe, it would have been quite simple for him to obtain the records.
Oh, and again, just like his Service records, on the matter of his attendance records to the Senate Intelligence Committee meetings, he WILL NOT RELEASE THOSE RECORDS.
You're wrong, flat out wrong, about him releasing his records - of ANY kind....well, before I make that blanket statement, he may have released his 3rd grade report cards and school pictures, but only if they show him in an approving light.
Making something KNOWN about your records isn't the same as releasing access to the records to allow for an in-depth analysis of those records. You know the difference between offering unfettered access and giving your point of view of the facts...that link to Kerry's site is simply misleading. Link to the site that shows that Kerry signed the same forms Bush did to give up his privacy rights and allow unfettered access to his military records...it will probably take you the rest of your life....since that site doesn't exist.
Are you shining around for an anchor job on CBS?
The saddest thing about this whole CBS flap is that even if you explain away the documents, there is STILL a gaping hole in GWB's record.
To me, the fact that the President of the United States can't find ONE person to stand up for him and prove his attendence tells me all I need to know.
again, he's signed off and given up his right to privacy over his record. The burden of proof lies squarely with those who wish to bring up the topic. You find a problem with him not finding "ONE person" to stand up for him...the people who the mainstream media are trotting out to slam him are proving his attendance. The rest of the questions regarding his attendance...he got an early discharge while obtaining MORE than the required number of points for his full tour of duty in LESS time than was required, there are pilot logs to show he was serving...more things come out to prove his merit as further accusations fly...while in the zeal to discredit him, "by any means necessary" is becoming the status quo...but they just don't ever seem to fit what you want to believe about him.
If the content of the memos is so aggregiously false, wouldn't the White House have questioned their authenticity before RELEASING THEM TO THE PUBLIC THEMSELVES??
you can't have it both ways. You can't bag on the administration that they were withholding documents and then when they send something out prematurely, you say they shouldn't have sent them out. It simply doesn't work that way....that's why Dan Rather is embroiled in the flap he is now.
To me, even if the documents are fake, their contents has been validated by the WH. George W. Bush disobeyed a direct order and neglected to take a physical.
it was in a memo, something a senile old lady who has magical powers of recollection acknowledged that wouldn't happen like that.
On top of that, he has a fraudulent honorable discharge that he wears like a freakin' badge of honor.
now you know how we feel about Kerry's bleedin' purple hearts.