Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

karynnj

(61,007 posts)
78. Then why say it was swift boat stuff - as that was proven
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 11:51 AM
10 hrs ago

to be lies coordinated by Republicans who hated Kerry since he spoke out on the war. Note attacking him for speaking out would have been fair, but they knew that would not hurt him.

Here, you say that it is likely true. I agree and think we will find that he will claim it was consensual.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Exactly. 2naSalit Yesterday #1
Same here. We will decide our next governor. Polly Hennessey Yesterday #2
awwwwwwwww Skittles Yesterday #3
Are non-Californians allowed to have opinions? dpibel Yesterday #4
wants to bring "it" up Skittles Yesterday #5
There are those for whom subtlety is a way of life. dpibel Yesterday #8
LOL mr715 Yesterday #9
+1 demmiblue Yesterday #18
Or donate? Cirsium Yesterday #37
As a Californian I say hell yes FHRRK1 23 hrs ago #63
ya know who is happy about this besides katie porter? donald trump. he hates swalwell msongs Yesterday #6
Bazinga! SheltieLover Yesterday #36
I look forward to the people of California making their choice. mr715 Yesterday #7
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Yesterday #10
Mhm. mr715 Yesterday #11
I'm one of those voters who will make the choice Lifeafter70 Yesterday #25
Yes CALIFORNIA residents will be making that choice blue blues Yesterday #46
I believe the women Lifeafter70 Yesterday #51
Regardless of how we feel his campaign is essentially over DemocratSinceBirth 23 hrs ago #62
I agree Lifeafter70 22 hrs ago #64
Yeah, arguing about what he did or didn't do is pointless. DemocratSinceBirth 22 hrs ago #68
Sorry to hear about your son fujiyamasan 22 hrs ago #67
Thank you Lifeafter70 22 hrs ago #69
Agree FHRRK1 22 hrs ago #65
Then why say it was swift boat stuff - as that was proven karynnj 10 hrs ago #78
correct Skittles Yesterday #30
Thank you! duckworth969 Yesterday #12
Corporations may not vote, but they do choose Easterncedar Yesterday #13
Last I checked, said corporations can't cast a ballot. paleotn Yesterday #40
Their money does blue blues Yesterday #47
No, humans do. paleotn Yesterday #56
Yes you will mikewv Yesterday #14
I don't think you live in California. n/t demmiblue Yesterday #15
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Yesterday #16
Lol. n/t demmiblue Yesterday #20
Post removed Post removed Yesterday #19
Post removed Post removed Yesterday #31
Post removed Post removed Yesterday #17
As a Californian, I moonscape Yesterday #21
This Californian also welcomes input from those outside the state. We are indeed in this together. chia 23 hrs ago #60
I agree entirely with your words canetoad Yesterday #22
Fun, isn't it? pinkstarburst Yesterday #23
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Yesterday #24
Who is claiming otherwise? dpibel Yesterday #28
NO ONE Skittles Yesterday #33
Yes, Katie Porter's friends already have credibility problems Nixie Yesterday #29
Absolutely - I try and focus my thoughts on Texas. I would love to just have a statewide Dem elected here. walkingman Yesterday #26
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Yesterday #27
It's a fight every election. OC375 Yesterday #32
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Yesterday #34
The recall elections are nail biters. LeftInTX Yesterday #38
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave 23 hrs ago #58
Yes he won it easily but it cost us a lot of money Lifeafter70 22 hrs ago #70
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave 8 hrs ago #79
Damn right! Auggie Yesterday #35
Xavier Becarra? Gaytano70 Yesterday #39
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave 21 hrs ago #71
Thanks. Gaytano70 15 hrs ago #72
as it should be YoshidaYui Yesterday #41
I was born, raised and continue to live in Southern California, Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #42
Post removed Post removed Yesterday #43
You go Cali! AllyCat Yesterday #44
As a Californian, I always vote for the candidate my wife tells me to vote for. byronius Yesterday #45
LOL... LeftInTX Yesterday #48
All I know about CA races are "jungle primary" LeftInTX Yesterday #49
And as a Californian I think the jungle primary is crap. I also think that for the size of our state the low threshold lostincalifornia Yesterday #53
I have a friend whose parents live in CA. She seems to think they're "cool" and a good idea for Texas. LeftInTX Yesterday #55
You and I are on the same page. lostincalifornia 23 hrs ago #61
I, as the representative of the internet will choose your governor Renew Deal Yesterday #50
Thank-you, and I will make my choice in the primary after the first debate. lostincalifornia Yesterday #52
This is why I love reading here at DU. I learn so much. Up until I read this I thought that by commenting Nanjeanne Yesterday #54
Let's hope your choice isn't between 2 Republicans. dem4decades Yesterday #57
Unless something changes fast Mz Pip 10 hrs ago #74
Oh, so that's how voting works luv2fly 23 hrs ago #59
Post removed Post removed 22 hrs ago #66
Alvin Bragg's Manhattan District Attorney's Department Is Investigating Eric Swalwell DemocratSinceBirth 10 hrs ago #73
Gee, I wonder if they could find the time to investigate Piggy and the MAGAts MorbidButterflyTat 6 hrs ago #80
Alvin Bragg is the man who convicted Trump of 34 felonies. DemocratSinceBirth 6 hrs ago #81
That's fine. We do the same here in CT! CTyankee 10 hrs ago #75
We already decided our next governor, you slowpokes! GreenWave 10 hrs ago #76
I just want to chime in here. Not a Californian here but just the thought of TSF causing trouble there bluestarone 10 hrs ago #77
Speaking as a Texan here... hamsterjill 6 hrs ago #82
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»This message was self-del...»Reply #78