Deserter's Delight: An Open Letter from Michael Moore to George W. Bush
AlterNet.org
Dear Mr. Bush: It takes real courage to desert your post and then attack a wounded vet.
Dear Mr. Bush,
I know
you and I have had our differences in the past, and I realize I am the
one who started this whole mess about “who did what” during Vietnam
when I brought up that “deserter” nonsense back in January. But I have
to hand it to you on what you have uncovered about John Kerry and his
record in Vietnam. Kerry has tried to pass himself off as a war hero,
but thanks to you and your friends, we now know the truth.
First of
all, thank you for pointing out to all of us that Mr. Kerry was never
struck by a BULLET. It was only SHRAPNEL that entered his body! I did
not know that! Hell, what's the big deal about a bunch of large, sharp,
metal shards ripping open your flesh? That happens to all of us! In my
opinion, if you want a purple heart, you'd better be hit by a bullet –
with your name on it!
Secondly,
thank you for sending Bob Dole out there and letting us know that Mr.
Kerry, though wounded three times, actually “never spilled blood.” When
you are in the debates with Kerry, turn to him and say, “Dammit, Mr.
Kerry, next time you want a purple heart, you better spill some
American red blood! And I don't mean a few specks like those on O.J.'s
socks – we want to see a good pint or two of blood for each medal. In
fact, I would have preferred that you had bled profusely, a big geyser
of blood spewing out of your neck or something!” Then throw this one at
him: “Senator Kerry, over 58,000 brave Americans gave their lives in
Vietnam – but YOU didn't. You only got WOUNDED! What do you have to say
for yourself???” Lay that one on him and he won't know what to do.
Click here to read the rest of Moore's letter.
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