Shunning Kerry
Scott Hennen was sent this photo of Kerry in Iraq shortly before Christmas (go to link for full sized pic and entire story).
The photo comes from a soldier currently serving in Iraq who relates that Kerry dined alone, worked out in the gym alone and even canceled a press conference because no one came. In the midst of hundreds of those who should be his "comrades in arms", Kerry was shunned.
Guess that's what happens after a career of calling your comrades murderers, baby killers and uneducated morons.
Hat Tip to non-blogging Advised by Wolves.
Updated: There has been some questions about the authenticity of the photo. Michelle Malkin chased down a number of leads and exploded each in turn, and gathered more information from the troops on the scene. Bottom line is that the photo is "real and accurate":
If you believe the disputed Kerry photo was taken in England in January 2006, then you must also believe that: (a) Kerry wore the same shirt in England as he did in Iraq 11 months later; (b) the U.K mess hall had Christmas decorations hanging from its ceiling two weeks after Christmas Day, (c) those decorations were identical to those hung 11 months later in the American Embassy in Baghdad, and (d) the U.K. mess hall has the same lights as the American Embassy in Baghdad.
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posted 27 December 06
The picture was taken in England in January 2006, not in Iraq, December 2006. Note the British flag in the background. The note is apparently specious also. Netscape had the "story" and pulled it after being appraised of its falsity.
I think an abject apology is in order.
Posted by LTC Gene Moser on Thursday at 4:22 PM
Good try, Gene, but no. The photo was taken in Iraq and there is additional information confirming this. I've updated the post with a link to Michelle Malkin's excellent coverage of the controversy.
Posted by AlphaPatriot on Thursday at 5:17 PM
Just in case you don't know, Senator Kerry frequently wears blue shirts. That's not a problem. England still celebrates the Twelve Days of Christmas. That lasts until 5 January. So it's possible that decorations might still be up. In addition, it's possible the decorations are for something else.
Please explain the British and Portuguese flags on the wall.
Finally, Michelle Malkin's coverage has a picture of Senator Kerry, in a blue shirt, in Bagdad, surronded by troops. That rather blows away the whole idea that he was shunned.
You can't have it both ways.
Posted by LTC Gene on Thursday at 8:37 PM