JOHN KERRY'S LETTER - WHAT A JOKE
Kerry fired off a letter to the White House, complaining that the President is trying to make Vietnam an issue in the campaign. I guess this is his "bring it on" letter. Really, the man who reminds people at every opportunity that he fought in Vietnam, and that being a swift boat skipper uniquely qualifies him to construct a pluralistic democracy in Iraq and fight Islamic fascism, says that "it has been hard to believe that you would choose to re-open these wounds for your personal political gain." This from the man who testified to routine war crimes committed by U.S. troops in Vietnam.

Here's some of the hilarity of the letter. "Over the last week, you and your campaign have initiated a widespread attack on my service in Vietnam . . ." No, if there has been any attack, it isn't on your service. ". . . my decision to speak out to end that war." No problem with your decision to speak out, it's the horrible lies you spread. ". . . and my commitment to the defense of this nation." The commitment shown through opposition to new, important weapons systems, an attempt to slash the budget and powers of the CIA, and support for the nuclear freeze. Most impressive.

If Kerry intends to run such a sophomoric campaign, then there's another reason for the Democrats to have buyer's remorse before it is too late. But it may already be too late, as Democratic "SuperDelegates" -- those not committed by the people through primiaries (so much for being democratic, eh?) -- have begun lining up behind Kerry.