Kerry’s deception

"I will be a commander in chief who will never mislead us into war," Sen. John Kerry said. "I will have a vice president who will not conduct secret meetings with polluters to rewrite our environmental laws. I will have a secretary of defense who will listen to the advice of our military leaders. And I will appoint an attorney general who upholds the Constitution of the United States."

Sen. John Kerry became the nominee of the Democrat Party last night and offered what some are saying is challenge of values and security to the GOP. Some political analysts said that a Republican could have given Kerry’s acceptance speech.

However, Kerry seems to have left out some very damning information about his record and not given credit to the Bush administration for their accomplishments. The official Bush site has a very damning and detailed response to Kerry’s speech. Some of the most damning is in reference to Kerry’s record against terrorism:

As president, I will ask hard questions and demand hard evidence. I will immediately reform the intelligence system - so policy is guided by facts, and facts are never distorted by politics. And as president, I will bring back this nation's time-honored tradition: the United States of America never goes to war because we want to, we only go to war because we have to.

Kerry Was On Senate Select Intelligence Committee For Eight Years (1993-2000).

• While On Committee, Kerry Missed 38 Of 49 Intelligence Committee Hearings. During John Kerry's eight years of service on the Senate's Select Committee on Intelligence, there were 49 open, public hearings. Of these 49, John Kerry attended just 11 (22.4%). Among the most notable of those he missed is the June 8, 2000, hearing on the report of the National Commission on Terrorism, which warned about the terrorist threat we now face and recommended numerous steps to address that threat (few of which were adopted prior to 9/11/01).

• While On Committee, Kerry Proposed Over $7.5 Billion In Across The Board Cuts To Intelligence Budget, All Of Which Were Rejected By Democrats And Republicans Alike. (S. 1826, Introduced 2/3/1994; S. Amdt. 1452, Introduced 2/9/94; S. 1290, Introduced 9/29/95)

• A Look At Kerry's Legislative Record During That Same Time Period Finds No Legislation That Kerry Proposed (Wrote And Sponsored) To Increase Funding For Human Intelligence Or Reform Intelligence Community To Focus Resources On Human Intelligence Gathering.

• Kerry Touted Being "Way Ahead" Of President Clinton, His Senate Colleagues And Much Of Country In His Support For Regime Change, By Ground Troops If Necessary. ABC's GEORGE WILL: "Senator Kerry, given the fact that we say, on the one hand, he's like Hitler - the most evil man since Hitler, the secretary of state said this week - yet he's not worth fighting for on the ground, fighting against on the ground, is it perhaps time for the United States to quit obsessing about him, say this is a problem we can't solve, and think about other things?" SEN. JOHN KERRY: "Well, first of all, George, I don't believe it's not worth fighting for on the ground. And I think that's your last position, and there are many things you can do. And I'm quite confident you can make his life sufficiently miserable and deprive him of the ability to survive without necessarily having to reach that level. But I'm prepared to go to the level. And the reason is very simple [I] believe he is the kind of threat that has been described. I believe that in the post- Cold War period this issue of proliferation, particularly in the hands of Saddam Hussein, is critical. It has implications for a Qaddafi, for a Sudan, for other countries in the world in the future." WILL: "Senator Kerry, you're way ahead of the commander in chief in this regard." KERRY: "I am way ahead of the commander in chief, and I'm probably way ahead of my colleagues and certainly of much of the country. But I believe this. I believe that he has used these weapons before. He has invaded another country. He views himself as a modern-day Nebuchadnezzar. He wants to continue to play the uniting critical role in that part of the world. And I think we have to stand up to that." (ABC's "This Week," 2/22/98)

Now, Kerry suggest that he will be a strong defender of America’s military might after voting against most all of the weapon systems that are winning the war against terrorism.

A disturbing trend in the Kerry-Edwards manifesto is the continued statement of bringing our "traditional allies" to the table in the war on terrorism. This of course means France, Germany and Russia. The last time Russia was a traditional ally was when we were fighting Hitler.

The troublesome aspect of sublimating America’s interest to these faux allies is the fact that they were a part of the U.N. Oil for Food Program that gave billions in kick backs to Saddam Hussein. Kick backs that enabled the torture and killing of thousands of Iraqi citizens.

After all, we should not be surprised France is the country that gave aid and comfort to the Ayatollah Kohmeni until he overthrew the Sha of Iran. The question is where is Iran getting their parts and technology to build their nuclear weapons capabilities, Russia.

The long standing economic benefit from their association with Saddam Hussein is well established. However, the even more egregious aspect of this triad is the fact that they have stated publicly and privately in writing that they have a goal of weakening America’s power in the world.

What America needs to do is build greater alliances with New European countries who appreciate economic and individual freedoms rather than the socialist driven countries of Old Europe. These New European countries will grow into economic dynamos. They will eventually surpass the failed socialistic economies of Old Europe.

Budget

The more disturbing deception by Kerry is his math of how he is going to pay for all the new programs that he is proposing. Kerry would have us believe that he can soak the rich and pay for everything he is proposing: expand the military, check every cargo coming into the U.S., free pre-school, free college education, hundreds of billions for K through 12 education, free health care insurance, continue the unsound fiscal policies of social security, greater environmental regulations - in short major socialism of the American economy.

The truth is that if we confiscated 100 percent of the top ten percent of American’s wealth we could only run this country for a few months. Where is the money going to come from to cover the trillions of dollars of new expenditures that Kerry is proposing? After all, Kerry said that he is going to make us pay as we go during this time of war.

Let us look at Kerry’s record when it comes to tax increases and tax cuts:

• Kerry Voted 98 Times For Tax Increases Totaling More Than $2.3 Trillion.

• Kerry Voted At Least 126 Times Against Tax Cuts Totaling More Than $5.3 Trillion.

• Kerry Has Voted 73 Times To Reduce The Size Of A Tax Cut.

• Kerry Voted 67 Times For Smaller Tax Cuts (Democrat Alternatives).

• Kerry Voted 11 Times Against Repealing Tax Hikes.

It was quite a speech. Too bad, it wasn’t true.

Kerry spending burying Bush

The Democrat National Committee plans to spend $100 million against Bush. The party and independent liberal groups could raise as much as $225 million for unseating Bush in November. The Kerry campaign may spend only the $75 million it has agreed to accept from the federal government to run its general election campaign.

"We can now make very good strategic choices because we have the money to do it," DNC Chairman Terence R. McAuliffe said. "We have the largest staff we have ever put in the field in the history of the party." In every battleground state, McAuliffe said, "you have the whole matrix of the DNC folks, the coordinated campaign director, the political director, the communications director. Every box has been filled."

Kerry Kit

MoveOn.org is offering a Kerry Kit to help their members elect Kerry-Edwards:

Dear MoveOn member,

Many of us have learned about John Kerry's positions and his life story in sound bites, often warped and distorted by a viciously effective Republican attack machine. But we've looked extensively at John Kerry's record, and talked to people who've worked with him, and we've come away convinced that John Kerry is a strong, courageous and progressive leader -- someone we can be proud of as the nominee for President.

And that's why there's something we want you to see.

This fall, award-winning filmmaker George Butler will release Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry, a biographical film featuring never-before-seen footage of John Kerry as a young man. For us, watching this footage transformed our understanding of who John Kerry is and what he's about. You will never forget Kerry's riveting and inspiring testimony to the Senate as the 27-year-old leader of Vietnam Veterans Against the War, or his crewmates' descriptions of his selfless acts under fire.

We've put together a "Kerry Kit," with a DVD featuring a 15-minute pre-release excerpt of this film, as well as Kerry's recent speech to Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition, all the MoveOn PAC ads, and lots of other materials. And to get it out there, we're giving away the first 100,000 Kerry Kits totally free - one per member.

They're going to go fast. You can check out a video clip of the film and then order yours now for free at: http://www.kerrykit.com/order.html?id=3174-3383857-GUNavjNNd6CT3TwDqHqPKQ

If you're sure that Bush needs to go, but still have questions about John Kerry, we invite you to check this out and make up your own mind. And if you believe John Kerry is the right man for the job, but are looking for tools to convince others, this kit will be invaluable.

You can send a Kerry Kit to your friends and family at cost - we want to make sure as many people as possible get the real skinny on John Kerry's record of leadership.

In a recent speech, John Edwards said:

"If you have any question about what John Kerry's made of, about his leadership ability, about his strength and his courage, just spend three minutes, three minutes with the men who served with him 30 years ago who still stand by his side. They saw up close when their lives were at risk that this man is a leader, that he has courage, determination, and he would never leave any American behind."

The film's footage offers these three minutes and then some. Kerry crewmates Del Sandusky and James Rassman vividly describe Kerry's courage under fire in Vietnam. Later, we see Kerry's extraordinary and powerful Senate testimony as the 27-year-old leader of Vietnam Veterans Against the War. And the materials that come along with the kit demonstrate that these same qualities, commitment and determination to speak truth to power have characterized John Kerry's actions throughout his long career of public service.

The Kerry Kit also features:

·        Jesse Jackson's rousing introduction of Kerry, and Kerry's strong speech to the Rainbow Coalition earlier this year.

·        Fact sheets that contrast Kerry's record with President Bush's, and show how he's been rated by progressive groups. Articles that go into more depth on Kerry's record, including his leadership exposing the Iran-Contra scandal and his extraordinary record of environmental protection.

·        Kerry-Edwards stickers.

·        And, as a special bonus, all of MoveOn PAC's TV advertisements to date.

Since the kits cost a fair amount to produce, we're only able to offer the first 100,000 for free. You can get yours now at: http://www.kerrykit.com/order.html?id=3174-3383857-GUNavjNNd6CT3TwDqHqPKQ

Donaldson’s truth

Operation Rescue West President Troy Newman has been in Boston all week with his "Truth Truck" promoting the reality of abortion to the Democratic delegates and supporters with graphic images of actual aborted babies plastered across the side of the billboard-sized panels.

On Monday, Newman said he saw ABC News reporter Sam Donaldson crossing the street at a traffic light near his "Truth Truck" on his way to a rally featuring former Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Rep. Dick Gephardt (D-MO).

Recognizing an opportunity to speak to Donaldson, Newman grabbed his bullhorn and yelled to the veteran reporter while pointing at the truck, "Look at the babies."

"It's time to tell the truth about abortion," Newman exclaimed. "Tell the truth that abortion kills babies."

Upon hearing the declaration from Newman, Donaldson turned around with his right arm in the air and declared, "Never!"

Donaldson then walked away.

Prozac’s the answer

A campaign worker for President Bush said on Thursday American workers unhappy with low-quality jobs should find new ones -- or pop a Prozac to make themselves feel better.

"Why don't they get new jobs if they're unhappy -- or go on Prozac?" said Susan Sheybani, an assistant to Bush campaign spokesman Terry Holt.

The comment was apparently directed to a colleague who was transferring a phone call from a reporter asking about job quality, and who overheard the remark.

When told the Prozac comment had been overheard, Sheybani said: "Oh, I was just kidding."

While recent employment growth has buoyed Bush's economic record, Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry has argued the new jobs are not as good as those lost due to outsourcing in recent years.

Nearly 1.1 million jobs have been lost since Bush took office in January 2001.

Kerry’s vet photo fraud, II

The Kerry campaign ran a much-hyped “Band of Brothers” photo of Kerry with 19 other fellow Vietnam Swift Boat commanders, which implied all 19 support Kerry’s bid for the presidency. All 19 did not support Kerry – only two did.

Today, Iowa Presidential Watch has received information from Swift Boat Veterans for the Truth (www.swiftvets.com) that states: “We have new information that Ralph Dobson in fact considers Kerry unfit.”

So, now Kerry is down to just one of the 19 Swift Boat commanders supporting him.

We have updated the photo-graphic to show the truth about Kerry’s amazing photo fraud.  (click here to see photo-graphic)

Vietnam Vets for the Truth:
Fundraising Dinner

www.IowaPresidentialWatch.com has received the following from the Vietnam Veterans for the Truth group:

Vietnam Vets for the Truth, LLC (VVT) is hosting a fundraising dinner at the Aquaturf Club in Plantsville, Connecticut, on August 17th.  Proceeds from the dinner will benefit VVT’s “Kerry Lied… While Good Men Died” rally – an event being held on September 12^th in Washington DC.

VVT represents the majority of Vietnam veterans who stand in opposition to John Kerry’s bid for the White House and who deem him unfit to be America’s Commander-in-Chief.  Earlier in the year, the group broke the “Saigon Museum Photo” story that received widespread media coverage because of its visual portrayal of the esteem in which John Kerry is held by the Vietnamese communists. 

Attendance at the dinner is not limited to Vietnam veterans; warmly invited are those Americans who share VVT’s views on the libelous statements Kerry made about American servicemen in 1971.  Addressing that issue will be noted Miami attorney and former Florida State Senator Dexter Lehtinen, a Vietnam veteran and the US Attorney who convicted Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega.  A noted Midwestern talk radio show host will be broadcasting live from the event and will solicit comments from guests.  Jim Vicevich, of WTIC News Talk 1080 (Hartford), will be Master of Ceremonies.

For your listening and viewing pleasure, the Manhattan USO troupe will perform its extraordinary revue of patriotic and period music.  We’re extremely fortunate to have been able to get these outstanding performers, who will sing Andrews Sisters numbers and other World War II favorites. 

It is rumored that other distinguished guests will be added to the program.  This event is going to be one of the most enjoyable political events ever; don’t miss it!  And the food at the Aquaturf Club is truly extraordinary…

Since accommodations are extremely limited, completed reservation forms must be received no later than August 10, 2004.  To purchase tickets and reserve seating, please follow the instructions posted on our website www.kerrylied.com