"John Kerry met with the AARP. They were having their convention. He gave a speech, then Kerry introduced his retirement plan — his wife, Teresa." —Jay Leno
"In an interview in Harper's Bazaar, Teresa Heinz Kerry said she doesn't much care for the title 'first lady.' You know the way the campaign is going, I think you'll be OK. You got nothing to worry about." —Jay Leno
"Teresa Heinz Kerry said today that only an idiot would fail to support her husband's healthcare plan. See I'm confused, I thought she was John Kerry's healthcare plan. And his economic plan, and his retirement plan. Am I wrong?" —Jay Leno
"Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge said in a press conference that several of our major financial institutions are in danger of being hit by terrorists. When John Kerry heard about this, he immediately placed Teresa Heinz Kerry in an undisclosed location." —Jay Leno
"Teresa Heinz Kerry has a book coming out. I believe it's called 'It takes a villa.'" —David Letterman
posted on October 22, 2004 06:49:41 AM new
Oh for gawd's sake linda...talk about obsessed with someone,
talk about too stupid to have paid any attention to the posts in this thread.....talk about too stupid to ever change your mind, too braindead to ever listen to anyone else.
talk about your lack of concern on how
pathetic you look harping after Teresa Kerry
because she's everything you're not.
Don't you have ANY self esteem?
WHAT...did you stay up all night googling like mad to find another HORRIBLE sin of her's ..like inviting Peter Yarrow to her wedding.
Can't you realize how sad and sick you look.
And you said, "She lacks self-control of herself. " Well, WHO else .....linda , you're too stupid to write and you criticize Kerry?
AND anyone who calls Elizabeth Edwards "sleazy" has a value system so out of the norm they should really be put in a "hospital".
posted on October 22, 2004 06:56:59 AM new
Now there's a good example from our board proven liar
Mrs. edwards. Just as kerry could have used Gephardt's daughter, rather than Cheney's daughter when he lowered himself to slam him.....ol' Teresa Heinz kerry could have used as her example Mrs. edwards...rather than our First Lady, Laura Bush. But, of course that wouldn't have had the intended 'sting' of political slime they're all so good at throwing.
Teresa is nothing more than a rich, willful, outspoken woman. There's nothing 'special' about her. Even the dems have been worried about what she might say during the campaign that would/could hurt kerry. So...it's not just us anti-kerry people saying these things. Go blame them....maybe they care what a proven liar thinks.
posted on October 22, 2004 07:37:49 AM new
Good lord, linda, what was that rambling rant all about?
You said, "Teresa is nothing more than a rich, willful, outspoken woman"
Ha! The kind that you said makes you gag!
linda, can't you see how transparent your motives are in slamming Theresa?
Raw bitter jealousy of a woman who has everything you don't...that's all it is and the more you post the more obvious it is.
posted on October 22, 2004 08:28:32 AM new
Linda forgot to post this....
NEW LONDON, N.H. -- Laura Bush said Thursday that Teresa Heinz Kerry didn't need to apologize for saying she couldn't remember if the first lady had ever had ''a real job.''
''She apologized but she didn't even really need to apologize,'' Mrs. Bush told reporters at a coffee shop before attending a Bush rally. ''I know how tough it is and actually I know those trick questions.''
There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again." —George W. Bush, Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 17, 2002
---------------------------------- "Give it up for George W. Bush, the best friend international jihad ever had."
posted on October 22, 2004 08:58:45 AM new
Wow, talk about the rants of a desperate woman. Living in fear that there is a possibility of a first lady who actually cares for others around the world and won't be just a pre-programmed ornament that is trotted out when the occasion calls for it.
posted on October 22, 2004 11:36:40 AM newTeresa is nothing more than a rich, willful, outspoken woman.
I find this an interesting condemnation.
1. "Rich." Now, few would have an objection to "rich"--after all wouldn't all of us like to be? Perhaps the the fact that she uses her money to help others besides herself is a stumbling block? Or is it the fact that she's independently wealthy apart from her husband?
2. "Willful." So it's a bad thing to have a mind of your own--and acting upon it? This is a very interesting aspersion: if Theresa Kerry were a man, it would not be leveled at all. A man would be lauded for being strong-minded & acting upon his beliefs (sound familiar?), but I guess for a woman that's a big no-no...especially to neocons.
3. "Outspoken." The definition of this word is "direct and open in speech or expression" or "spoken or expressed without reserve ." Why is this a bad thing? Again, it harks to the fact that Theresa Kerry is a woman--and she has a mind of her own that doesn't always march lockstep with her husband. This condemnation wouldn't be uttered about a man. Oh wait--I must amend that. Neocons wouldn't utter it against a man unless he dared to speak out against Bush--as so many of his admninistration & party have done.
4. "Woman." And that's the real heart of it, I think. She is a woman who dares to have her own fortune (& a prenup agreement that ensures it stays hers & her children's), who goes about using that money to help others instead of just growing richer, who does not stay at home where she "belongs," who actually has a mind of her own--and uses it--instead of staring at her husband in mindless devotion and taking his word as gospel. In other words not a mindless 1950's TV version of a woman.
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"Bad temper is its own scourge. Few things are more bitter than to feel bitter. A man's venom poisons himself more than his victim." --Charles Buxton
[ edited by bunnicula on Oct 22, 2004 11:44 AM ]
posted on October 22, 2004 11:56:33 AM new
No, by rich I mean those who think once they have money now they're better than other people....now rules don't apply to them...now how they want things done is all that's important to them. NOT thinking about the fact that it's their HUSBAND who is being elected [or not in kerry's case ] rather than that they are so very important. It's called be humble...not arrogant, and realizing that a First Lady is supposed to compliment the President...not think the stage belongs to her as if she were the one elected.
Laura Bush: Four More Years!
By Nancy Salvato (09/02/04)
Recently Teresa Heinz Kerry was quoted as saying that she doesn't think her husband is qualified to be president. How unsettling that must have been for John Kerry, whose nomination at the Democratic Convention was based on his war heroics and his family's belief in his ability to run the government. Both premises seem to be unraveling and there are still over two months left for him to keep up the charade.
On the other hand, First Lady Laura Bush was quoted as saying that her own husband is strong, steady, and disciplined…qualities needed in a good President. Because she believes in him, she often campaigns for him alone even though she'd rather be campaigning in his company.
When asked to elaborate further about her husband's qualities, Teresa Heinz Kerry admits being annoyed that John Kerry wants to learn about new things, like painting. She can't understand how he has time for anything else.
An educator, our present First Lady sees value in learning new things. Mrs. Bush believes that life long learning is critical to ensuring a free world, prosperity, and satisfaction.
Teresa doesn't really aspire to be First Lady, which she compares to going to a Carmelite convent. She never wanted either of her husbands to run for President.
Laura Bush, however, loves her role as the President's wife -even though it's hard to be scrutinized and criticized. I imagine it had to be difficult hearing Mrs. Kerry refer to a second term of the Bush presidency as "four more years of Hell".
However, if Laura Bush needs some perspective, Teresa describes all politics as unsavory; "putrid" the word she is quoted when describing the Democratic Party. She distrusts many of the major players, including John Kerry's mentor, Sen. Edward Kennedy-who she once referred to as a bastard. She believes that politics is a lot of "bull#*!" Perhaps she needed a course in "Constitutional Literacy" before she was awarded her U.S. citizenship.
This might explain why Teresa never makes excuses for what might be perceived as improprieties. She doesn't care how her actions might reflect on her husband's candidacy because her self identity is more important. As a matter of fact, she only added Kerry to her last name for the duration of the campaign.
In contrast, Laura Bush would never do anything to undermine her husband's position.
Being in the public eye didn't stop Heinz-Kerry from telling a reporter to "shove it" when she didn't like him questioning her and she disagreed with his affiliations. Colin McNickle simply asked her to clarify her statement about un-American traits coming into politics. His real crime, however, was that he worked for the Tribune-Review -whose owner has donated huge dollars to right wing causes.
Sometimes Teresa has tried to help her husband's campaign. She actually handed out pins that said "Asses of Evil" with "Bush", "Cheney", "Rumsfeld", and "Ashcroft" surrounding it. Can you imagine Laura Bush doing this type of negative campaigning?
Mostly Teresa just publicly disagrees with her husband on the issues. John Kerry has told the media he opposes same sex marriage and Teresa reminds people that he voted against the Defense of Marriage Act, even though he was up for reelection that year. She believes that same sex unions are old fashioned. She even assures voters of how John will vote on gay marriage.
Teresa has her own agenda. Whether her husband is in political office really has no bearing on her activities. Even though Cuba is designated as a terrorist nation by the U.S. State Department, Teresa helped finance an internet network there through her Tides Charitable Foundation.
Laura Bush, in her role as First Lady, has championed the cause of literacy. She understands how important education is to the vitality of our country. She cares about the future of the United States and wants to ensure that we continue to be the leaders of the free world.
The causes which Teresa Heinz champions through the Tides Foundation are of questionable merit to the continuation of our republic. Her agenda doesn't reflect one of a person born and raised with American values and priorities.
The position of First Lady is a responsibility not to be taken lightly. Being the wife of a President takes a woman who is supportive, reflective, and knows when it is appropriate to voice her ideas and when it is not.
We are the strongest country in the world. Many leaders look to our nation for support and guidance. The First Lady must believe in her own husband's ability to hold that office and project that confidence for the world to see.
Laura Bush is one such woman. Let's hope for the good of the country that she remains First Lady for another four years.
FOUR MORE YEARS!!!
[Nancy Salvato is an Independent Contractor with Prism Educational Consulting.]
posted on October 22, 2004 11:58:39 AM new
Kiara, it's a terrible thing when a person buries their head in the sand like an ostrich. You're more innovative, wiggle your ears I think you might be tickled.
Yea, this political groupie cares about others, in a 'let them eat cake' way. Like Marie Antoinette she is totally clueless. Maybe that is why you connect so well with her.
posted on October 22, 2004 12:24:45 PM new
You're right, linda, Theresa is not running for office, a seperate person, a different person is campaigning for president.
So why are you so worried (jealous)about her?
She is NOT her husband, his shadow, his mommy, his con-joined twin, his better half, his arm or his brain, she has not dissolved because her husband is running for office.
She is a seperate person, her own person.
Maybe YOU need a man to cling to, a man to make you feel whole, to fawn over and be a doormat to, but strong , intelligent women don't. Sorry this leaves you out but try not to take it too hard.
If you're so sure bushy will win why the campaign against Theresa??? Not much confidence in bushy?
Or is it bitter jealousy of a woman so much stronger, more successful, definitely more intelligent, more independent, and richer than you??????
From linda's post:
"""""When asked to elaborate further about her husband's qualities, Teresa Heinz Kerry admits being annoyed that John Kerry wants to learn about new things, like painting..."
She was expressing concern that he may be doing too much.
Well, FOR SURE laura will never have to worry about bushy learning anything new
That takes intelligence, curiosity, creativity....bush has none.
"""Vote for bush"""...financed by the women republican doormats.com
But, of course that wouldn't have had the intended 'sting' of political slime they're all so good at throwing.
] rather than that they are so very important. It's called be humble...not arrogant, and realizing that a First Lady is supposed to compliment the President...not think the stage belongs to her as if she were the one elected.
