[Vision2020] Ribbons, medals, and lying to ABC
Paul Duffau
pduffau@adelphia.net
Fri, 30 Apr 2004 06:30:11 -0700
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Tom,
Sorry to have wasted your time. I think it appropriate to answer requests publicly. Is this a point of disagreement?
And I still believe you to be an "anybody but Bush" man. It really doesn't matter when you jumped on the Kerry bandwagon. A question: Is there any democrat that you would not vote for in a one-on-one race against Bush? If so, please state the name.
In my case, since you will undoubtably consider me a "bushbot", I can name two democrats that I would seriously consider: Joe Lieberman and Zell Miller (if he elected to run). Of course, in the DUworld, they aren't considered "real" democrats, so it probably doesn't count.
So, can you name one going the opposite way?
Cheers,
Paul (who loves to carry on meaningless, but POLITE conversations in public forums)
At 05:47 AM 4/30/04 -0700, you wrote:
>Oh, I see. You post requests publicly, but will only accept responses from certain people (the ones that give you a warm fuzzy).
>
>By the way, I am NOT an "anybody but Bush" man. If you check the history of my postings you will find that I have been endorsing and supporting Kerry since the days when the bleachers were full of Democrat contendors.
>
>Take care,
>
>Tom Hansen
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Paul Duffau [mailto:pduffau@adelphia.net]
>>Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 9:27 PM
>>To: thansen@moscow.com; vision2020@moscow.com
>>Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Ribbons, medals, and lying to ABC
>>
>>Tom,
>>
>>I was answering a direct question from Sunil or I would not have revisited the topic. However, just to satisfy my curiosity, do you always expend this much energy on meaningless conversations? As far as finding fault with Kerry, so long as he has the potential to beat Bush, you'll not see one. After all, you are a "anybody but Bush" man, are you not?
>>
>>Have a good evening,
>>
>>Paul
>>
>>At 09:12 PM 4/29/04 -0700, you wrote:
>>>I can see your point, Mr. Duffau, if John Kerry met with the two delegations as an officer in the United States Navy, uniform and all. I am certain that he introduced himself as "John Kerry" and not "Lieutenant Kerry, US Navy".
>>>
>>>Once again, I emphasize that this conversation is meaningless. Who cares in what capacity he introduced himself. In 1971 the war was seven years old and people were dying at a much faster rate than currently in Iraq. Kerry's primary (and I am satisfied "sole") purpose was to seek a peaceful end to the conflict (as he mentioned in his sworn, public testimony before a Senate subcommittee). Unfortunately his attempts failed and the war continued for another four years.
>>>
>>>I certainly do not find fault with the man.
>>>
>>>Take care,
>>>
>>>Tom Hansen
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: vision2020-admin@moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-admin@moscow.com]On Behalf Of Paul Duffau
>>>Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 8:46 PM
>>>To: vision2020@moscow.com
>>>Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Ribbons, medals, and lying to ABC
>>>
>>>Sunil,
>>>
>>>I apologize for taking so long to get back to you. Yes, I do not believe that John Kerry, the private citizen or Naval Reserve Officer, should have met with the North or South Vietnamese delegations. John Kerry, as a private citizen, had every right to protest. I am not sure that that applies to Kerry, Naval Reserve Officer.
>>>
>>>Paul
>>>
>>>At 09:22 PM 4/28/04 -0700, you wrote:
>>>
>>>>Paul,
>>>>
>>>>Is it your position that Kerry should not have met with any Vietnamese representatives while in Paris? Or that he should not have protested the war after his return from Vietnam?
>>>>
>>>>Sunil
>>>>
>>>> >From: Paul Duffau <pduffau@adelphia.net>
>>>> >To: vision2020@moscow.com
>>>> >Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Ribbons, medals, and lying to ABC
>>>> >Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 14:13:18 -0700
>>>> >
>>>> >I meant to send this to the list as well as Mr. Hansen this morning but got into a hurry.
>>>> >
>>>> >PD
>>>> >
>>>> >What part of "John Kerry's testimony before Congress" is hard to understand. I used a direct quote from that testimony by, ta-da, John Kerry. Need a link? Google it. Took me less than a minute. Or check the Congressional Record.
>>>> >
>>>> >I have yet to dispute his record in Vietnam and will not do so. I consider those to be facts as well.
>>>> >
>>>> >As far as the VVAW, I posted 3 separate links in my last message, from 3 different sources. You obviously decided that reading them was not worth your time before trying to insult me. Thank you, however, for the reply to my hypothetical question. I suspect (nasty old me!) that Kerry heard rumblings ( not hard facts that he would be obligated to report) and elected to leave the VVAW before this became an issue. That would be consistent with his honorable service and his stands against the violence of the war. (Shoot, I just hate it when I suspect the best of people. A real partisan would have insisted he was there plotting. And called him something like King John.)
>>>> >
>>>> >I don't care what Bush and Cheney do in regards to this issue. That is not the point. The point was to try to get relevant information on a major party candidate. I referenced you because I lacked the background to determine proper procedure upon separation from the Armed Forces.
>>>> >
>>>> >Thank you for your service. It is very much appreciated. That also is a fact.
>>>> >
>>>> >Respectfully,
>>>> >
>>>> >Paul Duffau
>>>> >
>>>> >ps. Off to work now and I hope that everybody has a marvelous day!
>>>> >
>>>> >At 05:59 AM 4/28/04 -0700, you wrote:
>>>> > >You are certainly taking alot of liberty in reporting things as "fact".
>>>> > >
>>>> > >Here is what I know to be fact by evidence linked here to this forum.
>>>> > >
>>>> > >Kerry Enlisted into the United States Navy in February of 1966.
>>>> > >
>>>> > >He attended Officer Candidate School from August 1966 thru December 1966 and was commissioned as an Ensign.
>>>> > >
>>>> > >He served two tours in Vietnam and was awaarded three Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star (with "V" device), and a Silver Star (with "V" device).
>>>> > >
>>>> > >He was released from Active Duty in 1970 and placed in the active reserve until July of 1972.
>>>> > >
>>>> > >He was honorably discharge in 1978.
>>>> > >
>>>> > >I am even willing to go as far as to say that you are right (that Kerry spent his first honeymoon in Paris). Now, as you suggest, if he commuicated with NOrth Vietnamese officials while in Paris, please show us the evidence (a link, an old newspaper article, anything).
>>>> > >
>>>> > >And please show us evidence (of ANY kind) that reflects somebody (at a VVAW meeting) suggesting assassinating public officials. Even if you are correct, you further state that this idea was fully rejected (probably because it was against the law). Yes, if Kerry were present at that meeting and heard somebody honestly propose assassinate public officials, he has a moral obligation to report it to the authorities (much like the knowledge of an illegal casino being operated/funded by a church here in Moscow).
>>>> > >
>>>> > >One simple question: If (as you suggest) all this is fact, why isn't King George, Cheney, Ashcroft, and the remainder of the Republican riff-raff presenting it to the American public?
>>>> > >
>>>> > >And yes I am reasonably "conversant of the issues of the day". I simply am not up-to-date on unsubstantiated inuendo. That appears to be your area of expertise.
>>>> > >
>>>> > >But, I digress. Please continue. Inquiring minds want to know.
>>>> > >
>>>> > >Take care,
>>>> > >
>>>> > >Tom Hansen
>>>> > >SFC, US Army (Retired)
>>>> > >>Phu Bai, RVN, October 1969 thru May 1970 (not rumor, just fact)
>>>> > >>-----Original Message-----
>>>> > >>From: Paul Duffau [mailto:pduffau@adelphia.net]
>>>> > >>Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 9:13 PM
>>>> > >>To: thansen@moscow.com; vision2020@moscow.com
>>>> > >>Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Ribbons, medals, and lying to ABC
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >>Mr. Hansen,
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >>In John Kerry's testimony before Congress in 1971, he stated, "I have been to Paris. I have talked with both delegations at the peace talks, that is to say the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the Provisional Revolutionary Government..." As I said, it is his words. At this time, John Kerry was a member of the Naval Reserves (Active). Fact.
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >>Twice now I have indicated that there is some evidence, both documentary and eyewitness based, that placed him at a meeting of the VVAW (I should have specified this in the first two posts, but assumed [my mistake!] that you were reasonably conversant of the issues of the day). The plan of Scott Camil to assassinate senators in favor of the war was overwhelmingly rejected by the VVAW leadership. Was Kerry there? Did he know of the plan? Does a Naval officer on Active Reserve status have an obligation to report such a threat or not if he is aware of it?
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >>Links to Kansas City meeting:
>>>> > >>http://www.boston.com/news/politics/president/articles/2004/04/01/kerry_cant_recall_being_at_71_parley/
>>>> > >>http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040327/NEWS/403270369/1134
>>>> > >>http://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/24/politics/campaign/24VET.html?pagewanted=2&ei=5007&en=3fb3db1485d5aace&ex=1398225600&partner=USERLAND
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >>Now, I have established as a fact (assuming that he told the truth) that Kerry met with the North Vietnamese. Am I still ignorant? Or is ignorance a charge to be brought when facts are inconveniently arranged?
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >>Again, respectfully,
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >>Paul Duffau
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >>At 08:45 PM 4/27/04 -0700, you wrote:
>>>> > >>>Again (and for the final time), do you have ANY evidence of John Kerry meeting with North Vietnamese officials, other than his statement that he went to Paris on his honeymoon?
>>>> > >>>
>>>> > >>>This is getting ignorant now. This is a waste of my time.
>>>> > >>>
>>>> > >>>Forget the question. If you want to believe that John Kerry plotted with the North Vietnamese to assassinate public officials, go right ahead.
>>>> > >>>
>>>> > >>>Later,
>>>> > >>>
>>>> > >>>Tom Hansen
>>>> > >>>-----Original Message-----
>>>> > >>>From: Paul Duffau [mailto:pduffau@adelphia.net]
>>>> > >>>Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:28 PM
>>>> > >>>To: thansen@moscow.com; vision2020@moscow.com
>>>> > >>>Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Ribbons, medals, and lying to ABC
>>>> > >>>
>>>> > >>>Mr. Hansen,
>>>> > >>>
>>>> > >>>First, I must apologize. I thought I had been careful to state that he had apparently attended a meeting in which the assassination of public officials was discussed. In no way did I mean to imply that John Kerry actively plotted or participated in any such scheme.
>>>> > >>>
>>>> > >>>Now, to your questions. I went to John Kerry's website and located his record of service. It indicates that John Kerry was transferred to the Naval Reserves on Jan. 3, 1970. On July 1, 1972 he was transferred to Standby Reserves - Inactive. On Feb 16, 1978, he was released from the Naval Reserves. So far, we seem to be in agreement, though I wasn't trying to be disagreeable but to get the facts correct. http://www.johnkerry.com/about/Service_Record.pdf
>>>> > >>>Based on these dates, John Kerry definitely was protesting the war while still a member of the military reserve and also met a representative of North Vietnam while travelling in France during his honeymoon (since he has indicated that he was there, I accept that as a fact.) This actually lends some credence that he would be willing to meet with foreign officials that want him to win the current election since it would simply repeat past behavior.
>>>> > >>>
>>>> > >>> As I indicated before, the record on the meeting in Kansas City is iffy, based on contemporaneous records from the FBI and a several personal accounts. Whether Kerry was aware of Scott Camil's proposition is an open question. That Camil was working for the Kerry campaign in Florida is indisputable since the campaign has since accepted his resignation. The campaign also tried to get a Mr. John Musgrove to change his story about Kerry's attendance. These events also occurred prior to the end of his active reserve status. http://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/24/politics/campaign/24VET.html?ex=1398225600&en=3fb3db1485d5aace&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND
>>>> > >>>My reference to the Inactive Reserve status was merely to get an accurate timeline and to try to understand the 2 year gap in paperwork. I believe that the events of 1970-1972 are the ones in dispute.
>>>> > >>>
>>>> > >>>Respectfully,
>>>> > >>>
>>>> > >>>Paul Duffau
>>>> > >>>
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>>>> > >>>At 07:33 PM 4/27/04 -0700, you wrote:
>>>> > >>>>Two things, Mr. Duffau.
>>>> > >>>>Judging by the first endorsement to LTJG John Kerry's Release from Active Duty, dated 2 January 1970, he was ordered to inactive reserve. (<http://www.johnkerry.com/about/Release_From_Active_Duty.pdf>http://www.johnkerry.com/about/Release_From_Active_Duty.pdf). A thorough search of records on display at his website and numerous searches via <http://www.google.com>www.google.com resulted in disclosure of one document subsequent to his release from active duty on 2 January 1970.
>>>> > >>>><http://news.findlaw.com/hdocs/docs/jkerry/trnsfr2stndyrsrv.pdf>http://news.findlaw.com/hdocs/docs/jkerry/trnsfr2stndyrsrv.pdf
>>>> > >>>>A Contingent Transfer to the Standby (Inactive) Reserves effective 1 July 1972, dated 1 March 1972.
>>>> > >>>>This tells me that he was on active reserve status until he fulfilled his six-year obligation on 1 July 1972 and was then transferred into the inactive reserve,
>>>> > >>>>Could you please share with us ANY evidence that you may have come across reflecting Kerry's military service subsequent to 1 July 1972, especially any evidence linking him to assassinations of public officials?
>>>> > >>>>I anxiously await your response.
>>>> > >>>>Tom Hansen
>>>> > >>>>Not On The Palouse, Not Ever
>>>> > >>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>> > >>>>From: vision2020-admin@moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-admin@moscow.com]On Behalf Of Paul Duffau
>>>> > >>>>Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 6:44 PM
>>>> > >>>>To: vision2020@moscow.com
>>>> > >>>>Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Ribbons, medals, and lying to ABC
>>>> > >>>>
>>>> > >>>>Joan,
>>>> > >>>>
>>>> > >>>>You are correct that it is a fact that Kerry was decorated for his heroism. You are also correct that on his return he protested that same war. It is also a fact that he did so a a member of the Reserves. He also met with North Vietnamese in Paris while in the Reserves. And apparently was at a meeting in which assassinations of public officials was discussed, while still in the Reserves. (This last is in question - his separation papers direct him to contact the Naval Reserves immediately upon discharge. A separate document shows service from '72-'78 for the Reserves. A question for Tom, since he will be far more familiar than I am with discharge procedures: When discharged, do you serve for a period of time in the active Reserves before reassignment to Inactive status?)
>>>> > >>>>
>>>> > >>>>In my mind, his behavior after his return is an issue. His behavior in the service was honorable and praiseworthy. Much of the criticism that I've seen recently deals with the period after his release from the Navy.
>>>> > >>>>
>>>> > >>>>Paul Duffau
>>>> > >>>>
>>>> > >>>>At 03:47 PM 4/27/04 -0700, you wrote:
>>>> > >>>>>The facts of the case are simple: Kerry was decorated for heroism in Vietnam. Kerry, on his return, protested the Vietnam War. That's it. Sum total.
>>>> > >>>>>
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Tom, <br>
<br>
Sorry to have wasted your time. I think it appropriate to answer
requests publicly. Is this a point of disagreement? <br>
<br>
And I still believe you to be an "anybody but Bush" man.
It really doesn't matter when you jumped on the Kerry bandwagon. A
question: Is there any democrat that you would not vote for in a
one-on-one race against Bush? If so, please state the name.<br>
<br>
In my case, since you will undoubtably consider me a "bushbot",
I can name two democrats that I would seriously consider: Joe
Lieberman and Zell Miller (if he elected to run). Of course, in the
DUworld, they aren't considered "real" democrats, so it
probably doesn't count.<br>
<br>
So, can you name one going the opposite way?<br>
<br>
Cheers,<br>
<br>
Paul (who loves to carry on meaningless, but POLITE conversations in
public forums)<br>
<br>
At 05:47 AM 4/30/04 -0700, you wrote:<br>
<font size=2 color="#0000FF"><blockquote type=cite cite>Oh, I see.
You post requests publicly, but will only accept responses from certain
people (the ones that give you a warm fuzzy).</font><br>
<br>
<font size=2 color="#0000FF">By the way, I am NOT an "anybody but
Bush" man. If you check the history of my postings you will
find that I have been endorsing and supporting Kerry since the days when
the bleachers were full of Democrat contendors.</font><br>
<br>
<font size=2 color="#0000FF">Take care,</font><br>
<br>
<font size=2 color="#0000FF">Tom
Hansen</font><blockquote><font face="tahoma" size=2>
<dl>
<dd>-----Original Message-----
<dd>From: Paul Duffau
[<a href="mailto:pduffau@adelphia.net" eudora="autourl">mailto:pduffau@adelphia.net</a>]
<dd>Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 9:27 PM
<dd>To: thansen@moscow.com; vision2020@moscow.com
<dd>Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Ribbons, medals, and lying to ABC<br>
<br>
</font>
<dd>Tom,<br>
<br>
<dd>I was answering a direct question from Sunil or I would not have
revisited the topic. However, just to satisfy my curiosity, do you
always expend this much energy on meaningless conversations? As far
as finding fault with Kerry, so long as he has the potential to beat
Bush, you'll not see one. After all, you are a "anybody but
Bush" man, are you not?<br>
<br>
<dd>Have a good evening,<br>
<br>
<dd>Paul<br>
<br>
<dd>At 09:12 PM 4/29/04 -0700, you
wrote:<font size=2 color="#0000FF"><blockquote type=cite cite>
<dd>I can see your point, Mr. Duffau, if John Kerry met with the two
delegations as an officer in the United States Navy, uniform and
all. I am certain that he introduced himself as "John
Kerry" and not "Lieutenant Kerry, US Navy".</font>
<dd> <font size=2 color="#0000FF">
<dd>Once again, I emphasize that this conversation is meaningless.
Who cares in what capacity he introduced himself. In 1971 the war
was seven years old and people were dying at a much faster rate than
currently in Iraq. Kerry's primary (and I am satisfied
"sole") purpose was to seek a peaceful end to the conflict (as
he mentioned in his sworn, public testimony before a Senate
subcommittee). Unfortunately his attempts failed and the war
continued for another four years.</font>
<dd> <font size=2 color="#0000FF">
<dd>I certainly do not find fault with the man.</font>
<dd> <font size=2 color="#0000FF">
<dd>Take care,</font>
<dd> <font size=2 color="#0000FF">
<dd>Tom Hansen</font>
<dd> <font face="tahoma" size=2>
<dd>-----Original Message-----
<dd>From: vision2020-admin@moscow.com
[<a href="mailto:vision2020-admin@moscow.com%5DOn" eudora="autourl">mailto:vision2020-admin@moscow.com]On</a>
Behalf Of Paul Duffau
<dd>Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 8:46 PM
<dd>To: vision2020@moscow.com
<dd>Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Ribbons, medals, and lying to ABC<br>
<br>
</font>
<dd>Sunil,<br>
<br>
<dd>I apologize for taking so long to get back to you. Yes, I do
not believe that John Kerry, the private citizen or Naval Reserve
Officer, should have met with the North or South Vietnamese
delegations. John Kerry, as a private citizen, had every right to
protest. I am not sure that that applies to Kerry, Naval Reserve
Officer.<br>
<br>
<dd>Paul<br>
<br>
<dd>At 09:22 PM 4/28/04 -0700, you wrote:<br>
<br>
<blockquote type=cite cite>
<dd>Paul,<br>
<br>
<dd>Is it your position that Kerry should not have met with any
Vietnamese representatives while in Paris? Or that he should not
have protested the war after his return from Vietnam?<br>
<br>
<dd>Sunil<br>
<br>
<dd>>From: Paul Duffau <pduffau@adelphia.net>
<dd>>To: vision2020@moscow.com
<dd>>Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Ribbons, medals, and lying to ABC
<dd>>Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 14:13:18 -0700
<dd>>
<dd>>I meant to send this to the list as well as Mr. Hansen this
morning but got into a hurry.
<dd>>
<dd>>PD
<dd>>
<dd>>What part of "John Kerry's testimony before Congress"
is hard to understand. I used a direct quote from that testimony
by, ta-da, John Kerry. Need a link? Google it. Took me
less than a minute. Or check the Congressional Record.
<dd>>
<dd>>I have yet to dispute his record in Vietnam and will not do
so. I consider those to be facts as well.
<dd>>
<dd>>As far as the VVAW, I posted 3 separate links in my last message,
from 3 different sources. You obviously decided that reading them
was not worth your time before trying to insult me. Thank you,
however, for the reply to my hypothetical question. I suspect
(nasty old me!) that Kerry heard rumblings ( not hard facts that he would
be obligated to report) and elected to leave the VVAW before this became
an issue. That would be consistent with his honorable service and
his stands against the violence of the war. (Shoot, I just hate it when I
suspect the best of people. A real partisan would have insisted he
was there plotting. And called him something like King John.)
<dd>>
<dd>>I don't care what Bush and Cheney do in regards to this
issue. That is not the point. The point was to try to get
relevant information on a major party candidate. I referenced you
because I lacked the background to determine proper procedure upon
separation from the Armed Forces.
<dd>>
<dd>>Thank you for your service. It is very much
appreciated. That also is a fact.
<dd>>
<dd>>Respectfully,
<dd>>
<dd>>Paul Duffau
<dd>>
<dd>>ps. Off to work now and I hope that everybody has a
marvelous day!
<dd>>
<dd>>At 05:59 AM 4/28/04 -0700, you wrote:
<dd>> >You are certainly taking alot of liberty in reporting things
as "fact".
<dd>> >
<dd>> >Here is what I know to be fact by evidence linked here to
this forum.
<dd>> >
<dd>> >Kerry Enlisted into the United States Navy in February of
1966.
<dd>> >
<dd>> >He attended Officer Candidate School from August 1966 thru
December 1966 and was commissioned as an Ensign.
<dd>> >
<dd>> >He served two tours in Vietnam and was awaarded three Purple
Hearts, a Bronze Star (with "V" device), and a Silver Star
(with "V" device).
<dd>> >
<dd>> >He was released from Active Duty in 1970 and placed in the
active reserve until July of 1972.
<dd>> >
<dd>> >He was honorably discharge in 1978.
<dd>> >
<dd>> >I am even willing to go as far as to say that you are right
(that Kerry spent his first honeymoon in Paris). Now, as you suggest, if
he commuicated with NOrth Vietnamese officials while in Paris, please
show us the evidence (a link, an old newspaper article, anything).
<dd>> >
<dd>> >And please show us evidence (of ANY kind) that reflects
somebody (at a VVAW meeting) suggesting assassinating public
officials. Even if you are correct, you further state that this
idea was fully rejected (probably because it was against the law).
Yes, if Kerry were present at that meeting and heard somebody honestly
propose assassinate public officials, he has a moral obligation to report
it to the authorities (much like the knowledge of an illegal casino being
operated/funded by a church here in Moscow).
<dd>> >
<dd>> >One simple question: If (as you suggest) all this is
fact, why isn't King George, Cheney, Ashcroft, and the remainder of the
Republican riff-raff presenting it to the American public?
<dd>> >
<dd>> >And yes I am reasonably "conversant of the issues of
the day". I simply am not up-to-date on unsubstantiated
inuendo. That appears to be your area of expertise.
<dd>> >
<dd>> >But, I digress. Please continue. Inquiring minds
want to know.
<dd>> >
<dd>> >Take care,
<dd>> >
<dd>> >Tom Hansen
<dd>> >SFC, US Army (Retired)
<dd>> >>Phu Bai, RVN, October 1969 thru May 1970 (not rumor,
just fact)
<dd>> >>-----Original Message-----
<dd>> >>From: Paul Duffau
[<a href="mailto:pduffau@adelphia.net" eudora="autourl">mailto:pduffau@adelphia.net</a>]
<dd>> >>Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 9:13 PM
<dd>> >>To: thansen@moscow.com; vision2020@moscow.com
<dd>> >>Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Ribbons, medals, and lying to
ABC
<dd>> >>
<dd>> >>Mr. Hansen,
<dd>> >>
<dd>> >>In John Kerry's testimony before Congress in 1971, he
stated, "I have been to Paris. I have talked with both delegations
at the peace talks, that is to say the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and
the Provisional Revolutionary Government..." As I said, it is
his words. At this time, John Kerry was a member of the Naval
Reserves (Active). Fact.
<dd>> >>
<dd>> >>Twice now I have indicated that there is some evidence,
both documentary and eyewitness based, that placed him at a meeting of
the VVAW (I should have specified this in the first two posts, but
assumed [my mistake!] that you were reasonably conversant of the issues
of the day). The plan of Scott Camil to assassinate senators in
favor of the war was overwhelmingly rejected by the VVAW
leadership. Was Kerry there? Did he know of the plan?
Does a Naval officer on Active Reserve status have an obligation to
report such a threat or not if he is aware of it?
<dd>> >>
<dd>> >>Links to Kansas City meeting:
<dd>>
>><a href="http://www.boston.com/news/politics/president/articles/2004/04/01/kerry_cant_recall_being_at_71_parley/" eudora="autourl">http://www.boston.com/news/politics/president/articles/2004/04/01/kerry_cant_recall_being_at_71_parley/</a>
<dd>>
>><a href="http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040327/NEWS/403270369/1134" eudora="autourl">http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040327/NEWS/403270369/1134</a>
<dd>>
>><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/24/politics/campaign/24VET.html?pagewanted=2&ei=5007&en=3fb3db1485d5aace&ex=1398225600&partner=USERLAND" eudora="autourl">http://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/24/politics/campaign/24VET.html?pagewanted=2&ei=5007&en=3fb3db1485d5aace&ex=1398225600&partner=USERLAND</a>
<dd>> >>
<dd>> >>Now, I have established as a fact (assuming that he told
the truth) that Kerry met with the North Vietnamese. Am I still
ignorant? Or is ignorance a charge to be brought when facts are
inconveniently arranged?
<dd>> >>
<dd>> >>Again, respectfully,
<dd>> >>
<dd>> >>Paul Duffau
<dd>> >>
<dd>> >>At 08:45 PM 4/27/04 -0700, you wrote:
<dd>> >>>Again (and for the final time), do you have ANY
evidence of John Kerry meeting with North Vietnamese officials, other
than his statement that he went to Paris on his honeymoon?
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>This is getting ignorant now. This is a waste
of my time.
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>Forget the question. If you want to believe
that John Kerry plotted with the North Vietnamese to assassinate public
officials, go right ahead.
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>Later,
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>Tom Hansen
<dd>> >>>-----Original Message-----
<dd>> >>>From: Paul Duffau
[<a href="mailto:pduffau@adelphia.net" eudora="autourl">mailto:pduffau@adelphia.net</a>]
<dd>> >>>Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:28 PM
<dd>> >>>To: thansen@moscow.com; vision2020@moscow.com
<dd>> >>>Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Ribbons, medals, and lying
to ABC
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>Mr. Hansen,
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>First, I must apologize. I thought I had been
careful to state that he had apparently attended a meeting in which the
assassination of public officials was discussed. In no way did I
mean to imply that John Kerry actively plotted or participated in any
such scheme.
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>Now, to your questions. I went to John Kerry's
website and located his record of service. It indicates that John
Kerry was transferred to the Naval Reserves on Jan. 3, 1970. On
July 1, 1972 he was transferred to Standby Reserves - Inactive. On
Feb 16, 1978, he was released from the Naval Reserves. So far, we
seem to be in agreement, though I wasn't trying to be disagreeable but to
get the facts correct.
<a href="http://www.johnkerry.com/about/Service_Record.pdf" eudora="autourl">http://www.johnkerry.com/about/Service_Record.pdf</a>
<dd>> >>>Based on these dates, John Kerry definitely was
protesting the war while still a member of the military reserve and also
met a representative of North Vietnam while travelling in France during
his honeymoon (since he has indicated that he was there, I accept that as
a fact.) This actually lends some credence that he would be willing
to meet with foreign officials that want him to win the current election
since it would simply repeat past behavior.
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>> As I indicated before, the record on the
meeting in Kansas City is iffy, based on contemporaneous records from the
FBI and a several personal accounts. Whether Kerry was aware of
Scott Camil's proposition is an open question. That Camil was
working for the Kerry campaign in Florida is indisputable since the
campaign has since accepted his resignation. The campaign also
tried to get a Mr. John Musgrove to change his story about Kerry's
attendance. These events also occurred prior to the end of his
active reserve status.
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/24/politics/campaign/24VET.html?ex=1398225600&en=3fb3db1485d5aace&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND" eudora="autourl">http://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/24/politics/campaign/24VET.html?ex=1398225600&en=3fb3db1485d5aace&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND</a>
<dd>> >>>My reference to the Inactive Reserve status was
merely to get an accurate timeline and to try to understand the 2 year
gap in paperwork. I believe that the events of 1970-1972 are the
ones in dispute.
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>Respectfully,
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>Paul Duffau
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>
<dd>> >>>At 07:33 PM 4/27/04 -0700, you wrote:
<dd>> >>>>Two things, Mr. Duffau.
<dd>> >>>>Judging by the first endorsement to LTJG John
Kerry's Release from Active Duty, dated 2 January 1970, he was ordered to
inactive reserve.
(<<a href="http://www.johnkerry.com/about/Release_From_Active_Duty.pdf" eudora="autourl">http://www.johnkerry.com/about/Release_From_Active_Duty.pdf</a>><a href="http://www.johnkerry.com/about/Release_From_Active_Duty.pdf" eudora="autourl">http://www.johnkerry.com/about/Release_From_Active_Duty.pdf</a>).
A thorough search of records on display at his website and numerous
searches via
<<a href="http://www.google.com/" eudora="autourl">http://www.google.com</a>><a href="http://www.google.com/" eudora="autourl">www.google.com</a>
resulted in disclosure of one document subsequent to his release from
active duty on 2 January 1970.
<dd>>
>>>><<a href="http://news.findlaw.com/hdocs/docs/jkerry/trnsfr2stndyrsrv.pdf" eudora="autourl">http://news.findlaw.com/hdocs/docs/jkerry/trnsfr2stndyrsrv.pdf</a>><a href="http://news.findlaw.com/hdocs/docs/jkerry/trnsfr2stndyrsrv.pdf" eudora="autourl">http://news.findlaw.com/hdocs/docs/jkerry/trnsfr2stndyrsrv.pdf</a>
<dd>> >>>>A Contingent Transfer to the Standby (Inactive)
Reserves effective 1 July 1972, dated 1 March 1972.
<dd>> >>>>This tells me that he was on active reserve
status until he fulfilled his six-year obligation on 1 July 1972 and was
then transferred into the inactive reserve,
<dd>> >>>>Could you please share with us ANY evidence that
you may have come across reflecting Kerry's military service subsequent
to 1 July 1972, especially any evidence linking him to assassinations of
public officials?
<dd>> >>>>I anxiously await your response.
<dd>> >>>>Tom Hansen
<dd>> >>>>Not On The Palouse, Not Ever
<dd>> >>>>-----Original Message-----
<dd>> >>>>From: vision2020-admin@moscow.com
[<a href="mailto:vision2020-admin@moscow.com%5DOn" eudora="autourl">mailto:vision2020-admin@moscow.com]On</a>
Behalf Of Paul Duffau
<dd>> >>>>Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 6:44 PM
<dd>> >>>>To: vision2020@moscow.com
<dd>> >>>>Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Ribbons, medals, and
lying to ABC
<dd>> >>>>
<dd>> >>>>Joan,
<dd>> >>>>
<dd>> >>>>You are correct that it is a fact that Kerry was
decorated for his heroism. You are also correct that on his return
he protested that same war. It is also a fact that he did so a a
member of the Reserves. He also met with North Vietnamese in Paris
while in the Reserves. And apparently was at a meeting in which
assassinations of public officials was discussed, while still in
the Reserves. (This last is in question - his separation papers
direct him to contact the Naval Reserves immediately upon
discharge. A separate document shows service from '72-'78 for the
Reserves. A question for Tom, since he will be far more familiar
than I am with discharge procedures: When discharged, do you serve
for a period of time in the active Reserves before reassignment to
Inactive status?)
<dd>> >>>>
<dd>> >>>>In my mind, his behavior after his return is an
issue. His behavior in the service was honorable and
praiseworthy. Much of the criticism that I've seen recently deals
with the period after his release from the Navy.
<dd>> >>>>
<dd>> >>>>Paul Duffau
<dd>> >>>>
<dd>> >>>>At 03:47 PM 4/27/04 -0700, you wrote:
<dd>> >>>>>The facts of the case are simple: Kerry was
decorated for heroism in Vietnam. Kerry, on his return, protested
the Vietnam War. That's it. Sum total.
<dd>> >>>>>
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