Kerry Meets a Former Supporter
I heard about this on the radio at lunch today on Rush Limbaugh. John Kerry had a run in with a heckler, or more accurately a former comrade, Walter Daum. I sort of feel sorry for Kerry with this, but I guess you reap what you sow.

In a town-hall-style meeting...Walter Daum, questioned him on Iraq.

"You said, `Stay the course,' but what the U.S. is doing is bombing hospitals, bombing mosques, killing hundreds of civilians," Mr. Daum, 64, said. "Is that the criminal course you want to stay? It's an imperialist country fighting an imperialist war. At one time you opposed an imperialist war. I'm old enough to have done that myself. People hate George Bush. But by the end of your presidency, people will hate you for the same thing."

As several people in the audience hooted in support, Mr. Kerry answered: "I have consistently been critical of how we got where we are. But we are where we are, sir, and it would be unwise beyond belief for the United States of America to leave a failed Iraq in its wake. What we need to do is help transition to stability, that helps recognize people's rights. I'm sure you want to recognize people's rights."

"I want the Americans out!" Mr. Daum shouted.

"Yes, and I want the Americans out —— " Mr. Kerry started.

"No you don't, you say, `Stay the course'!" Mr. Daum shouted again.

"Stay the course of leaving a stable Iraq," Mr. Kerry said, finally winning a round of applause.

I agree with John Kerry on this, and this guy was pretty obviously a kook, but its kinda funny to hear Kerry defend himself from the left.