Originally posted by sigma:
Those aren't contradictions, they are all perfectly logical trains of thought. A contradiction is saying one thing then later saying the opposite -- like Kerry does most of the time.

1> You consider Bush being Governor as qualification, but don't consider that the Governor of Texas has no political power whatsoever.

2> A person can be a great leader in war but later say that there were war crimes committed -- they are not mutually exclusive.

2> And I don't think anyone said that Kerry was supported by all soldiers.


Sigma to the rescue again!!!

1. Not sure when I said that. But we can assume that being a leader of so many gives experience that is helpful when president, even though it is your opinion that the governor of Texas is powerless.
2. I don't think you guys get my point. He's using his experience in Vietnam as a crutch, but he expects to be able to pick-and-choose what aspects of his service we can all use to get an indication of him as a leader.
3. Of course that's not said. But Kerry tries to come off as some champion of the struggles of Vietnam, when there is plenty of evidence to the contrary.

Why is the media attacking these anti-Kerry swift boat veterans and accusing them of being in the back pocket of a Texan Bush supporter? Why weren't the veterans who stood with him at the convention accused of being bought off?