A litle humor for the holiday...
Caroline
Subject:: Senator Kerry

On a Saturday afternoon, in Washington, D.C., Senator John Kerry's campaign
>manager visited the Cardinal of the Catholic Cathedral. He told the
>Cardinal that John Kerry would be attending the next day's service, and
>asked if the Cardinal would kindly point out Kerry to the congregation and
>say a few words that would include calling Kerry a saint.
>
>The Cardinal replied "No, I don't really like the man, and there are issues
>of conflict with the Catholic C hurch over certain of Kerry's views."
>
>Kerry's manager then said "Look, I'll write a check here and now for a
>donation of $100,000 to your church if you'll just tell the congregation
>you see Kerry as a saint.
>
>The Cardinal thought about it and said "Well, the church can use the money,
>so I'll work your request into tomorrow's sermon.
>
>As promised, Senator Kerry appeared for the Sunday sermon and seated
>himself prominently at the edge of the main aisle.
>
>And, as promised, the Cardinal pointed out that Senator Kerry was present.
>Then the Cardinal went on to explain to the congregation "While Senator
>Kerry's presence is probably an honor to some, he is not my favorite
>person.
>
>Some of his views are contrary to those of the church and he tends to
>flipflop on many other views. John Kerry is a petty, self absorbed
>hypocrite, and a nitwit. John Kerry is a serial liar, a cheat and a thief.
>
>John Kerry is the worst example of a Catholic I've ever personally
>witnessed.
>He turned on his buddies in VietNam. He wrote a book and portrayed himself
>in the best light though he was a traitor to his fellow servicemen.
>
>He has lied about his military record and had the gall to put himself in
>for a medal (including the Silver Star with Valor, which does not exist).
>
>He married for money and is using it to lie to the American people. He has
>a reputation for shirking his senatorial obligations both here, in
>Washington and in Massachusetts. He simply isn't to be trusted."
>
>The Cardinal completed his view of Kerry with "But, when compared to
>Senator Ted Kennedy, Senator Kerry is a saint."