Kerry tries to save face; buys all of his anti-american book, "The New Soldier" from Amazon!

[xxxxxJohnGaltxxxxx]

All gone

I am writing letters to all the major news sources tomorrow; someone needs to look into this guys past.

 

[xxxxxJohnGaltxxxxx]

Reviewer: Brent Bach
I would not pay $900 dollars for the autographed 1st edition that I saw on the other book stores web site. I wouldn't pay 9 cents for it either. Spend your money on Bernard Goldberg's Arrogance instead. John Forbes Kerry knows if he doesn't buy up all the outstanding copies of his book and anyone ever reads it he'll never get elected.

 

[SViscusi]

Why are you trolling?

 

[xxxxxJohnGaltxxxxx]

Originally posted by: SViscusi
Why are you trolling?

It's only trolling when you don't like what you read; back at you, why are you trolling? This story must get out...Kerry has been said to have bought as many books as he could to safe face...

 

[Shad0hawK]

Originally posted by: SViscusi
Why are you trolling?

just think when communists like kerry control this country, you will not have to put up with us, but merely have us arrested...

 

[sandorski]

Haha, check your pants!

 

[SViscusi]

It has nothing to do with whether I agree with you or not. It's because your post is devoid of anything resembling substance. You?re doing nothing but trolling. If you have an opinion, act like an adult and express it maturely. Pointing out the fact that a book is out of print and that a reader gave it a bad review on Amazon is stupid and it does nothing but waste time and bandwidth.

Personally I like this forum and this board and as such I have enough respect for the owner and the other posters not to post inane drivel like this.

 

[Gaard]

At first I thought he was just trying to show Dave what it looks like, but I kind of get the feeling he likes doing this. Do you Galt?

You do realize you are trolling, right?

 

[xxxxxJohnGaltxxxxx]

"The New Soldier" was a collaboration among Kerry and other anti-war Vietnam veterans that included photographs and written memories. Kerry's transformation from boat commander to protester had made him a national celebrity and his book was honored with a star-packed party at the home of George Plimpton, literary patron and founder of The Paris Review.

But "The New Soldier" initially damaged Kerry, not because of what he wrote, but because of what appeared on the book's cover: an upside down American flag. Kerry ran for Congress in 1972, only to be attacked by Republicans for desecrating the flag.

"It helped cost him the race," says Brinkley.


I hear you, sir.

 

[xxxxxJohnGaltxxxxx]

Again, threads about Bush are legit; threads with information about Kerry, now it seems, are trolling. Too funny. If you are going to spin, try somehting new...the "trolling" line is getting old. Bowfinger has coined the phrase.


Meanwhile, Kerry's service in Vietnam has been a frequent backdrop as he campaigns around the country. He rode in a Veterans Day parade last fall while campaigning in Arizona, and he spoke at a Vietnam memorial in Iowa last month.

But in an epilogue he wrote for "The New Soldier," a determined young Kerry vowed that he and other Vietnam veterans would not accept the "old myths" of previous wars, including the value of Veterans Day and war memorials.

"We will not quickly join those who march on Veterans Day waving small flags, calling to memory those thousands who died for the `greater glory of the United States,'" he wrote.

 

[Ferocious]

I've preferred Edwards the most so far recently.

But the more I read about Kerry (a decorated Vietnam Vet) and his courageous effort to help end a bad war and save lives.....I am beginning to prefer Kerry.

 

[xxxxxJohnGaltxxxxx]

Seeking election to the U.S. House in 1972, Kerry found it necessary to suppress reproduction of the cover picture appearing on his own book, The New Soldier. His political opponent pointed out that it depicted several unkempt youths crudely handling an American flag to mock the famous photo of the U.S. Marines at Iwo Jima. Suddenly, copies of the book became unavailable and even disappeared from libraries. But the Lowell (Mass.) Sun said of the type of person shown on its cover: "These people spit on the flag, they burn the flag, they carry the flag upside down, [and] they all but wipe their noses with it in their efforts to show their contempt for everything it still stands for."

I do apologize for the lack of substance earlier, sir; I forgot that most people on here have to be spoon-fed. Let me know when you have enough "substance."

 

[DealMonkey]

Originally posted by: xxxxxJohnGaltxxxxx
All gone

I am writing letters to all the major news sources tomorrow; someone needs to look into this guys past.

Are you a complete tool? Or do you have a link that backs up your assertion that Kerry bought up all of his own books? Or whatever the hell your actual point is . . .

 

[Pennstate]

Man, the desperation of Bush lovers on this board is approaching paranoia

 

[Genesys]

Originally posted by: Ferocious
I've preferred Edwards the most so far recently.

But the more I read about Kerry (a decorated Vietnam Vet) and his courageous effort to help end a bad war and save lives.....I am beginning to prefer Kerry.

I have my disagreements with Kerry and his policies and I too admire his service and then his subsequent efforts to stop the vietnam war. That truly was something that took a lot of courage, especially him being an ex-soldier and all.

But I do question his methods and modus operandi for his wanting to end the Vietnam war. Not only that, but if you have read into the guys past, you really have to question the intensity and ferocity with which he made his stand against the war, and then the activism that followed.

Oh well, I dont like Kerry the candidate, nor do I like Kerry the policy maker. He's a bit too socialist for my liking. But I have a deep respect for Kerry the soldier.

 

[SViscusi]

Originally posted by: Shad0hawK

Originally posted by: SViscusi
Why are you trolling?

just think when communists like kerry control this country, you will not have to put up with us, but merely have us arrested...

Do you even know what a communist is or what communism means?

Communism in its original meaning is a social theory and political movement for the direct and communal control of society towards the common benefits of all members, the society being the communist society, see below. The dominant tendency within the communist movement is inspired by Karl Marx's theory. Within Marxist communism the largest trends are inspired by the writings and actions of Vladimir Ulyianov (Vladimir Lenin).

During the 20th century, communism, or communism theory is often used to describe philosophies and practices of Marxism, Leninism, Stalinism, Trotskyism and Maoism. The common denominator being Marxism, some of them are in conflict. The most influential branches of the communism tree are: the teachings of Marx/Engels/Lenin/Stalin, Marxism->Trotskyism and Marxism->Leninism->Maoism.

Some other, lesser known flavors are Council Communism, De Leonism and Left Communism.

Communism, or communist society is the name of the social formation, which, according to Marxism is a classless society in which all property is owned by the community as a whole and where all people enjoy equal social and economic status.


Marxists believe that just as society has transformed from feudalism to capitalism, it will transform into socialism and eventually communism. However the method by which this transformation occurs distinguishes communists from other socialists, in that communists believe that this will be accomplished by revolutionary means.

According to Lenin's approach the first step of the long term process of developing a communist society is a revolutionary seizure of political power; in Marxist terms, the domination of the bourgeoisie is to be replaced by the domination of the working class. In Marxist literature this political stage is called the dictatorship of the proletariat. Lenin argued that the revolution would occur first in less developed nations, such as Russia, and would require a vanguard of the proletariat composed of a relatively small tightly organized communist party. This has never developed into "true" Communism; this theoretically temporary stage has never had the desired effect in any "communist" state, but rather has remained in a state of totalitarian dictatorship, or has transitioned into some form of democracy or capitalism.

Other communist movements, primarily Libertarian Socialism, differ with Leninism over the issue of the nature or importance of the party, and support for the idea of a government separate to working people's councils.

A brief excert from here.

Now why don't you give me some examples on how John Kerry is a communist.

 

[0roo0roo]

frankly he was entitled to say whatever he wanted to back then, he fought for his country, was a war hero.

bush hid out in texas and went AWOL. is that who your protecting?

your so full of it...

 

[dahunan]

Do youeven know what it means when the flag is displayed upside down?

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: Pennstate
Man, the desperation of Bush lovers on this board is approaching paranoia

and we still have 8 months to go.

This year is shaping up to be Hell.

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: dahunan
Do youeven know what it means when the flag is displayed upside down?

National Emergency


I flipped mine over the morning of 9/11


Hmmm, Should flip it over until the Election is over


All Americans Flip your Flags over until we have reason to right side it back up after the Election!

 

[burnedout]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: Pennstate
Man, the desperation of Bush lovers on this board is approaching paranoia

and we still have 8 months to go.

This year is shaping up to be Hell.

Hell? Come on Dave. This year should be most interesting.

 

[Red Dawn]

LOL, what a pathetic Smear attempt!

 

[sMiLeYz]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn
LOL, what a pathetic Smear attempt!

You can tell whos the front runner when ever the all the dittoheads start bashing him on AT P&N forums.
I think the Galt should stick to Clinton and the French, at least when he bashes them it makes sense.

 

[chess9]

SViscusi:

Inane drivel is our specialite de maison.



Poor Galt, this was the best he could do on a Friday night/Saturday morning. Give the chap a break...

-Robert

 

[CADsortaGUY]

So no one sees a problem with kerry's statements? Sure the book is old but come on - this book should be available for less than $850(signed copy) or $150(with the cover missing). This book is more scarce than a book like that should be. It's not a collector piece, it wasn't a masterpiece, it was an anti-war piece by kerry and freinds. It cost him one election and more than likely it's going to cost him another if the right people get their hands on the remaining copies. I know I'd love to read the whole thing as it'd provide some insight into the man who wants to be the leader of the free world.

CkG