Kerry talks comedy, politics - Townhall at 6th and I Synagogue

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Who said that Kerry was aloof and humorless?

http://www.dailycolonial.com/go.dc?p=3&s=2347

By Christine Grimaldi
Deputy Enterprise Editor

John Kerry may have lost the presidential spotlight to George W. Bush, but the Massachusetts senator landed himself a leading role Tuesday – as a guest star in 6th in the City.

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Kerry opened his initial lecture by poking fun at the Bush administration.

He said his home state of Massachusetts derives its name from the Native American for “beware of vice president with gun,” referencing the Dick Cheney shooting accident over two weeks ago.

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When questioned about immediate troop withdrawal from Iraq, Kerry said the pullout may be more forthcoming than immediate due to the risk of civil war – and blamed Bush for America’s current position.

“What’s killing people over there? Two things, IED (Improvised Explosive Devices) and suicide bombings,” Kerry said. “And no amount of combat troops is going to end up resolving that problem. That’s what’s causing the problem of insurgency.”


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More information can be accessed at www.6thinthecity.org.

[karynnj]

1. Thanks for posting this

It sounds like this was a really nice event.

[ProSense]

2. Great that there is coverage. Thanks. n/t

[TayTay]

3. Whoa! Nice, nice pic.

Wow! That must have been a fun forum. Sounds like the taller Senator from Massachusetts has been enjoying himself lately at speeches and starting to get really focused. Nice!

Massachusetts: Bewar of Vice President with Gun. I like that one. I vote for it was state motto.

[whometense]

4. I see the event sold out!

Excellent!!

[jenndar]

5. Awesome, thanks for posting!

“There is a universality of principle, a universality of value..."

I loved that.