Why Kerry Lost
The Setup: Son Stefan's high school U.S. Government class (what we called "Civics" when I was his age) took shameless advantage of the 2004 Presidential elections to teach real-life politics to the students. Each student was assigned a party and/or a candidate to study,
and report back to the class in weekly oral reports. Many times, the statements would turn into impromptu debates, sparking interest in the subject matter.
It seemed to work: Stefan went from "What's the point? It's stupid!" to "Omigod,what happens if we get a bad candidate in there?" to "I'm going to make
sure my classmates know the truth!" Stefan was assigned the Republican Presidential candidate George W. Bush, and perhaps proving that the apple doesn't
fall far from the tree, produced a series of vituperative diatribes that had the teachers in stitches and the opposing students in tears. The point? When it's so
obvious that even a high school student can see the truth, is it any wonder that people saw through Kerry's lies? Reproduced below are Stefan's notes
for his class. Enjoy!
Kerry lied about the President’s National Guard record
A forged document that was supposed to be from the Texas National Guard was released by the Demoncrats. It was written on Microsoft Word, which was not even released until 12 years after the memo was supposed to be written. Kerry attacked the President using this false document, and is proven a liar.
Kerry lied about his own record in Vietnam
Kerry was supposed to have volunteered and fought in Vietnam for a tour of duty (usually one year). Using three Purple Hearts that he put himself in for, he managed to dodge out in four months. The Purple Heart is usually awarded for being shot, lacerated, or otherwise permanently damaged in battle. Kerry’s were all awarded for superficial cuts and scratches. Kerry manipulated the system for his own benefit.
Kerry is lying about the missing explosives in Iraq
The Demoncrats took a story 18 months old, changed the facts to make it look like it’s happening right now, and are distorting the facts to make it look like insurgents stole several hundred tons of explosives. In fact, Saddam Hussein moved the explosives before the invasion happened, and now Kerry is using this Demoncratic lie to attack the President. Kerry is once again shown to be a liar.
Kerry is lying about his voting record
Kerry is rated as an “F” by the NRA for voting against every American’s Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Yet, we have recently seen pictures of him killing poor, defenseless geese in Pennsylvania. Kerry will do anything or say anything to get elected, and then will try to take away all our rights and make us slaves of the State. Kerry is a closet Communist who wants to throw away the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. He is a traitor to the United States in a time of war, and should be lined up against a wall and shot.
Kerry is weak on terrorism
Kerry voted against funding the war in Iraq, leaving our fighting men and women to fend for themselves while trying to protect us from terrorists. Kerry has repeatedly lied about this vote,which was one of only two he cast all year. Kerry has the worst voting record in the Senate,and Edwards’ is almost as bad.
President Bush promised to cut taxes
We got those tax cuts - every American, not just “the rich.” Did you know that the Demoncrats say anybody who makes $35,000 a year is rich?
I’m sure all our teachers will be astounded to learn they have been rich all this time.
President Bush supports science
The President has repeatedly pushed for additional funding for NASA. Kerry has repeatedly voted against this funding, to steal money for pork barrel projects and social “entitlement”programs he thinks will get him re-elected. Kerry will do or say anything to get himself elected.
President Bush is a strong leader
President Bush stepped up after 9/11 and led the world in the fight against terrorism. Under his command, our forces kicked the Taliban out of Afghanistan and freed Iraq from Saddam Hussein. Kerry has lied about this record of success again and again.
President Bush has a published plan
President Bush published his Contract with America in 2002. He has been delivering on that contract ever since. Kerry keeps saying he has a plan, but nobody has ever seen any plan from Kerry or the Demoncrats. He has a plan, all right. He’s going to turn us over to the U.N.,enslave us, and invite the terrorists in to live in the White House.
President Bush is a moderate conservative
Bush tries to see both sides of any discussion. He is inclusive rather than exclusive. He wants us all to come together as Americans. The Demoncrats like everybody to be separated into small groups, because they’re easier to control that way. Bush is slightly to the right of center politically, while Kerry is so far left he’s nearly fallen off the edge.
President Bush has an understanding of the common people
While the Governor of Texas, Bush would often go to dinner in popular restaurants, meeting ordinary people and getting their views on things. Kerry is very rich, with numerous houses in several countries, and has no clue about common people. He is a vile social climber, who divorced one rich wife to marry an even richer one.
President Bush was a successful businessman
Bush built up his own business. Kerry is a lawyer. Bush started with nothing, and made something of himself. Kerry married his money. Bush does what he says he will. Kerry will do or say anything that he thinks will get himself elected. Bush is honest and forthright. Kerry is a lying sack of garbage (oh, that’s right, I already said ‘lawyer’).
The Setup: Son Stefan's high school U.S. Government class (what we called "Civics" when I was his age) took shameless advantage of the 2004 Presidential elections to teach real-life politics to the students. Each student was assigned a party and/or a candidate to study,
and report back to the class in weekly oral reports. Many times, the statements would turn into impromptu debates, sparking interest in the subject matter.
It seemed to work: Stefan went from "What's the point? It's stupid!" to "Omigod,what happens if we get a bad candidate in there?" to "I'm going to make
sure my classmates know the truth!" Stefan was assigned the Republican Presidential candidate George W. Bush, and perhaps proving that the apple doesn't
fall far from the tree, produced a series of vituperative diatribes that had the teachers in stitches and the opposing students in tears. The point? When it's so
obvious that even a high school student can see the truth, is it any wonder that people saw through Kerry's lies? Reproduced below are Stefan's notes
for his class. Enjoy!
Kerry lied about the President’s National Guard record
A forged document that was supposed to be from the Texas National Guard was released by the Demoncrats. It was written on Microsoft Word, which was not even released until 12 years after the memo was supposed to be written. Kerry attacked the President using this false document, and is proven a liar.
Kerry lied about his own record in Vietnam
Kerry was supposed to have volunteered and fought in Vietnam for a tour of duty (usually one year). Using three Purple Hearts that he put himself in for, he managed to dodge out in four months. The Purple Heart is usually awarded for being shot, lacerated, or otherwise permanently damaged in battle. Kerry’s were all awarded for superficial cuts and scratches. Kerry manipulated the system for his own benefit.
Kerry is lying about the missing explosives in Iraq
The Demoncrats took a story 18 months old, changed the facts to make it look like it’s happening right now, and are distorting the facts to make it look like insurgents stole several hundred tons of explosives. In fact, Saddam Hussein moved the explosives before the invasion happened, and now Kerry is using this Demoncratic lie to attack the President. Kerry is once again shown to be a liar.
Kerry is lying about his voting record
Kerry is rated as an “F” by the NRA for voting against every American’s Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Yet, we have recently seen pictures of him killing poor, defenseless geese in Pennsylvania. Kerry will do anything or say anything to get elected, and then will try to take away all our rights and make us slaves of the State. Kerry is a closet Communist who wants to throw away the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. He is a traitor to the United States in a time of war, and should be lined up against a wall and shot.
Kerry is weak on terrorism
Kerry voted against funding the war in Iraq, leaving our fighting men and women to fend for themselves while trying to protect us from terrorists. Kerry has repeatedly lied about this vote,which was one of only two he cast all year. Kerry has the worst voting record in the Senate,and Edwards’ is almost as bad.
President Bush promised to cut taxes
We got those tax cuts - every American, not just “the rich.” Did you know that the Demoncrats say anybody who makes $35,000 a year is rich?
I’m sure all our teachers will be astounded to learn they have been rich all this time.
President Bush supports science
The President has repeatedly pushed for additional funding for NASA. Kerry has repeatedly voted against this funding, to steal money for pork barrel projects and social “entitlement”programs he thinks will get him re-elected. Kerry will do or say anything to get himself elected.
President Bush is a strong leader
President Bush stepped up after 9/11 and led the world in the fight against terrorism. Under his command, our forces kicked the Taliban out of Afghanistan and freed Iraq from Saddam Hussein. Kerry has lied about this record of success again and again.
President Bush has a published plan
President Bush published his Contract with America in 2002. He has been delivering on that contract ever since. Kerry keeps saying he has a plan, but nobody has ever seen any plan from Kerry or the Demoncrats. He has a plan, all right. He’s going to turn us over to the U.N.,enslave us, and invite the terrorists in to live in the White House.
President Bush is a moderate conservative
Bush tries to see both sides of any discussion. He is inclusive rather than exclusive. He wants us all to come together as Americans. The Demoncrats like everybody to be separated into small groups, because they’re easier to control that way. Bush is slightly to the right of center politically, while Kerry is so far left he’s nearly fallen off the edge.
President Bush has an understanding of the common people
While the Governor of Texas, Bush would often go to dinner in popular restaurants, meeting ordinary people and getting their views on things. Kerry is very rich, with numerous houses in several countries, and has no clue about common people. He is a vile social climber, who divorced one rich wife to marry an even richer one.
President Bush was a successful businessman
Bush built up his own business. Kerry is a lawyer. Bush started with nothing, and made something of himself. Kerry married his money. Bush does what he says he will. Kerry will do or say anything that he thinks will get himself elected. Bush is honest and forthright. Kerry is a lying sack of garbage (oh, that’s right, I already said ‘lawyer’).