JOHN KERRY: THE WARRIOR

[Forever Free]

I just finished watching Air Force One. I must say that its one of my favorite movies. I love the character of President James Marshall that Harrison Ford plays. Although I must say that his foreign policy goals are very similar to the current President's. Howerver, I somehow trust our national security MORE with Harrison Ford than with George W. Bush.

I also think that John Kerry would be the closest thing today that we have to a President James Marshall. He's determined, strong, and willing to defend this country whenever necessary. I bet that President Kerry could take out any terrorst hijackers on Air Force One.

So what do you guys think? Isn't John Kerry the warrior president or what?

[ginnyinWI]

1. That's one I still need to see

When JK went on Regis, they were talking about what actor could play him in a movie, and they said Harrison Ford!

When JE went on the same show, they said Tom Cruise should play him.

Yup, JK is a warrior--he's taken hits all of his life (and quite literally in Vietnam), and is tough as tempered steel. :)

[JI7]

2. i saw when he was on Regis and Kelly

Kelly was all over JK and Regis had to tell her to let go of him.

[whometense]

3. catnip!!!!!!

Women are rendered powerless in his presence. ;-)

[TayTay]

4. LOL!

Ahm, nuff said. (Cuz!)

[LeftyLizzie]

5. I remember this!

Kelly said something like "is it inappropriate for me to tell you that you're very attractive?" and he said, "no, it's okay, we're both married." She was totally gaga over him throughout the whole interview - it was really cute.

[DoBotherMe]

6. The two times I was near him up

close and personal, I lost my mind. Everything went black in my peripheral vision as his manly presence filled the space in front of my eyes. I'm telling you he is a sight to behold. Dana ; )

[TayTay]

7. You guys are great! LOL!

Maybe it's pheremones, I don't know. If it is pheremones, then I say we catch some, duplicate them in a lab and spread them around in front of any gathering of 'Security Moms' and then see what happens.

Seriously, Ahm, the only time I remember seeing Kerry fairly close up was this time I took this trip to DC with my sister. We decided to go to the Senate and see if we could get our 15 minutes of Gallery time. I was true to my wonky self and was so excited to be in the Senate Chamber. (I really am a terrible geek.) Since I only had 15 minutes of Gallery time, I did not expect to actually see either one of my Senators, but Kerry strode on to the floor and I swear at one point in time he did look up at me. (Or maybe my sister.) That was, ah, interesting. Unfortunately, I had to leave after that. Brief, but nice. (I'm probably leaving stuff out, but I remember thinking, "What are the chances that I'll actually see Kennedy or Kerry?" You just never know.) Other than that, it has been strictly from afar.

EDIT: I do deeply regret that circumstances did not permit me to meet with Sen. Kerry on that trip. I'm sure it would have been quite memorable.

[ginnyinWI]

13. Since this thread is turning into a catnip thread, anyway---,

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My two cents is that it is in his eyes:

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[whometense]

14. swoon. n/t

[DoBotherMe]

15. Fanning myself here

swoon is right:9. Serious hot flashes:loveya:. HELP!

[TayTay]

21. Okay, so I'm having a girlie reaction

so sue me. I just love the Richard Avedon (sp?) pic that ran in the New Yorker. I saved that ish of the magazine. (That is the best sit-down photo of Kerry I've ever seen. He should get permission and put that one up on the web site.) Swoon, indeed.

Hey, female Kerrycrats are all reasoning and full of wonky reasons why Kerry and the other Dems are great. It's just that Kerry also touches, ahm, other parts of our soul and we, being free-wheeling Dems, love to express those thoughts.

What would an equivalent guy thread be here? (Besides NAtalie?)

[ginnyinWI]

22. yeah, guys, speak up!

I mean about JK. I'm curious: you guys must have some kind of emotional connection to the man too, right?
It would seem to me that he, being such a leader, would inspire some guy-loyalty. What say you? I mean, I've read Tour of Duty, and how his crew would follow him into Hell, if he wanted them to, etc. I'd be interested in your thoughts.

[JohnKleeb]

23. I see him as my generation's Kennedy

I am just not dreaming of bedding him like some :).

[TayTay]

24. Oh Dear Lord

I am a married woman. I would never admit to that in public. Unless under duress. (Or truth serum.)

[elshiva]

30. Teddy Kennedy IS this generation's Kennedy.

Kerry is our generation's Kerry!;)

[Forever Free]

25. I have tremendous loyalty and respect for the good Senator

I must admit, that when I was first introduced to him during the 2004 primaries, he didn't warm up to me very well. However, as I got to know him through the campaign (especially after the debates), I developed a profound admiration and respect for the man. I agree with Kleeb, I view as MY generation's John F. Kennedy.

I would follow him through Hell, whenever and wherever. We still got your back, Senator.

[TayTay]

26. That is almost a recurrent theme here

The idea is that there were a lot of ABB Dems last year who endorsed Kerry because he was the working alternative to *. (There are also some folks on this forum who have been JK supporters for a long time. I recognize that. I have liked the guy for a long time as well.) A lot of ABB-ers became genuine pro-Kerry supporters after those debates. Kerry's positive performance combined with Smirky's negative performance changed a lot of hearts toward Kerry.

I remember reading all the press about Kerry's first post-debate appearance last fall in Miami. He was accorded near Rock Star status. He entered the hall in Miami to the accompaniment of a raucous, loud, whooping, cheering crowd that exploded whenever someone mentioned the word debate. That was extraordinary. Even Kerry seemed taken aback by it. To reconnect this thread to it's beginning intent, it was the Warrior coming back out and people loved it. (And the polls not only indicated that Kerry had reentered the race, but that he had re-energergized his somewhat depressed Democratic base.) Those debates were an exceptional moment. They changed a lot of minds about Kerry and a lot of folks have remakred that they felt something when they were watching them that changed their mind about their candidate.

[Forever Free]

27. AMEN TO THAT

Well said Tay Tay. Couldn't have put it better myself. We need more warriors and fighters like John Forbes Kerry. Then just maybe, this world would become a better place.

[whometense]

28. That one is just

beautiful. I love this one too:

[karynnj]

29. I love that one two

He just radiates kindness in that picture, from the little smile and laugh lines to his peaceful looking eyes.

[Hans Delbrook]

8. He's remarkable

He has that tough steely side but he's also sweet and can be slightly goofy too (I love when his daughters talk about that side of him ;-)). That's what I find irresistible.
People who still insist that he's stiff or unapproachable are the types who believe what they're told more than they believe their own observations.

[elshiva]

9. One of the Masculine Spirituality protypes is the Warrior

according to Robert Bly. The warrior protects anyone who is labeled "weaker" by the society, i.e. women and children. Kids First, pro-choice, 100% HRC rating...Kerry lives warrior spirituality.

[WildEyedLiberal]

10. YES YES YES

I saw that movie in the theater and hadn't seen it for years, but sometime during the campaign season (I think September) after I'd read Tour of Duty, I just had this sudden urge to watch it again. John Kerry IS President James Marshall. It was the best feeling in the world.

[TayTay]

11. Where have you been?

We have been worried that mid-terms might have done you in.

[WildEyedLiberal]

12. Busy Busy Busy

With school and other assorted college-related activities (uhm... not necessarily academic... uhm...)

With any luck I will be less busy in the next week. However, for spring break I will be MIA from the forum (DC-Philly-NYC trip!!! WOOOOOO!!!)

I miss you guys, sniff. Keep the place up for me, willya?

[Forever Free]

16. All you female Kerrycrats crack me up!

I started this thread to just opine about how John Kerry has the warrior attributes we need now in a commander-in-chief. But leave it to you guys to start gushing all over him. Haha. Sometimes its good to be a guy.

[JohnKleeb]

17. Its great to be a guy

:) eh? How you doin?

[Forever Free]

19. Doing pretty good

Had a long week at school...glad its over. Now I can relax, maybe smoke a little bud...;-) Maybe even a little drinking :beer: Ah I love college.

[ginnyinWI]

18. haha

It doesn't take much to get us going, especially on a Friday afternoon! :) :) :toast:

[DoBotherMe]

20. Free, trust me, the response I have

to him is involuntary. It's totally out of my control. His persona just pushes all my HOT buttons:evilgrin:. I'm sort of ashamed of myself to have such a crush on the guy, but cest la vie. D ; )

[Hans Delbrook]

31. Nothing to be ashamed of

You're only human.}( And he's a hottie :nuke: , as well as being a good man and a great senator - nothing wrong with dat!