John Kerry would never stoop to using Reeve's Death to get votes...

[from zero]

Why not? The president has been stooping with the use of the 3000+ deaths of 9/11 for the whole campaign.

Bullseye.

 

[danielson]

dont believe its an issue as (the dates)

-its possible he got the dates mixed
-recieved the message late
-picked up the message late
-was referring to the week before

too many variables. As for the point of exploitation, forgetting bush (an opponents sins isnt complete justification) it would depend on ho he did it. I saw his TV message where he called Reeve a friend and it seemed respectful enough. he didnt make a statement on GWB probably feeling the same sorrow as he, but maybe he felt GWB wouldnt want someone speaking from him

in summation i felt while he could have handled it better, he did it respectfully and tastefully enough. I do feel while not openly exploiting 9-11, Bush has taken full advatage of the aftermath and he and cheyney make repeated references to Iraq/Afghanistan and how Kerry's side have doe them disservice. Just as bad and overlooked IMO. And Bush's subtle use of 9-11 is less than altruistic, if not exploitation

I think Kerry would be a better choice still, provided he shows in the last debate he will deliver on his promises and be a strong president which he ALMOST has. but I still think this will make little difference and with no UN inspectors being allowed into Florida or the other states it will leave any result in doubt and leave american politics open to ridicule abroad

 

[Dial_tone]

I bet the call to Kerry is what killed him.

 

[Forge]

Off topic, but like a million other people I started writing to Mr. Reeves when I was 12, just after his accident. His wife (Christine, I think) would take dictation from him if he was able or had the time to answer personally...otherwise she'd respond with basically a form letter. I received 4 personal responses from Mr. Reeves. When they released his book, which included a compilation of some of the letters they'd received, I snapped it up, and reread it 2x.

I was so excited that he was regaining sensation in his extremities, and could even move his fingers a little. I really shared his conviction that he would regain his mobility eventually. I'm actually still just trying to accept that he actually died.

Nice post rottenwillow, I'd give you K if I could.

 

[hanselthecaretaker]

He sold out America's veterans, so of course he will.

 

[EnderJE]

Actually, it would be better if he put on Reeves's cape in honor and wore it for the rest of the election.

 

[Tiervexx]

Why not? The president has been stooping with the use of the 3000+ deaths of 9/11 for the whole campaign.

 

[75th]

I love the typical question-dodging by the Bush-bashers.

 

[timwillt73]

Or could is be that longhorn would take any misinformed sources to use in drawing kerry in a bad light even when the source is false?

I'm pretty sure that is a sin in the bible. Hypocritcal christians on parade.

You mean like Dan Rather?

So are you saying all Christians are hypocritical?
Christians who support President Bush are all hypocrits?

You make me sick.

 

[2BIG4URMOM]

Actually, it would be better if he put on Reeves's cape in honor and wore it for the rest of the election.

lmao! I can invision him doing his speeches and then stage diving!