John Kerry

Friend and fellow Massachusetts resident Pookastew of 201k.com is back to posting, and shares his observations of our pathetic political media's post-debate performance:

The feigned media surprise at the initial positive poll results to Kerry's performance brought smiles to those of us familiar with the Senator; we knew, as did they, that he would impress America once America actually got to see and hear him. But it tells you all you need to know about the state of political news coverage that the true character of the Democratic nominee for president would surprise so many people mere weeks before the election.

His comments brought great comfort to this Kerry true-believer.

I saw Going Upriver Saturday. There wasn't a lot in the film that I didn't already know, but I'd recommend it highly for young people who weren't around during the Vietnam era. It puts Kerry's testimony to Congress in historical perspective, and puts the VVAW protests in context. I challenge everyone who still thinks the Iraq war was a good idea to go see this movie. Look at the old eyes of the young veterans and think about what Iraq is doing to this generation of young people, and for what purpose? While you're at it, check out the very moving website of the VAIW: Veterans Against The Iraq War. Their purpose: "Veterans Against Iraq War is a coalition of American veterans who support our troops but oppose war with Iraq or any other nation that does not pose a clear and present danger to our people and nation."

Going Upriver is also recommended viewing for those dems who have bought into the idiotic line that Kerry is some kind of opportunist (an idea, by the way, put forth by Richard Nixon), and who continue to carp about his candidacy.

John Kerry has never taken the easy road in his life, and when I left the theater I left with a renewed appreciation for his deep moral courage. And grateful that he has the fortitude to run for president, knowing to what depths the slime throwers are prepared to sink.