What is the secret to John Kerry's legendary hunting skills?

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The discussion revolves around John Kerry's hunting skills, specifically an incident where he reportedly killed a goose. Participants explore the implications of this event, questioning its authenticity and the motivations behind it, while also engaging in a light-hearted debate about language and hunting attire. The scope includes political commentary, humor, and observations about hunting practices.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant claims Kerry successfully killed a goose, describing it as a difficult feat and suggesting admiration for his skills.
  • Another participant questions the use of the word "slain" versus "slew," providing grammatical context for both terms.
  • A participant mentions a hunter's skepticism about the authenticity of the goose, suggesting it resembled a crow instead, and notes the political implications of the event.
  • Observations are made regarding Kerry's hunting attire, including the fit of his camouflage coat and the mismatch of his pants, leading to speculation about the authenticity of his hunting experience.
  • Some participants express the view that the hunting event is a political stunt, with one suggesting it may backfire on Kerry.
  • Another participant humorously compares the situation to everyday decisions, downplaying the significance of the event.
  • There is a mention of political stunts by both Kerry and Bush, with a focus on rhetoric and public perception.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of humor, skepticism, and political critique, with no clear consensus on the authenticity of Kerry's hunting skills or the motivations behind the event. Multiple competing views remain regarding the nature of the incident and its implications.

Contextual Notes

Some observations about Kerry's attire and the nature of the hunting event are based on personal interpretations and may not reflect broader consensus or factual accuracy.

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Legendary outdoorsman John Kerry today has borrowed a camouflauge coat and successfully slain an elusive goose with a 12-gage shotgun.

The goose ranks as the worlds most difficult to kill creature, and voters should stand in awe of his transendental hunting ability.
 
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Too funny! But is it "slain" or "slew"?
 
I heard a hunter talking about the video of him coming out holding the "goose."

Suppopsedly it was too dark in color to be a goose, and more like a crow.

At least that's what he said, though he was a conservative.
 
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atrain77a said:
Too funny! But is it "slain" or "slew"?

Present tense, slay, Past test, slew. Past participle, slain.

Kerry said, "I shall slay the goose."

Kerry slew the goose.

The goose was slain by Kerry.
 
Let me preface this with: I know little about hunting, so perhaps my observations are wrong, and hunters out there can confirm or refute them.

Also let me say: Regardless whom you support, I think it's fair to say that this was a political stunt on Kerry's part, given the timing. One which may hurt him as much if not more than it helped him.


On the front page of the New York Times was a photo of the great hunters (3). Here are some observations I made from that photo, some of which have also been commented on by others:

1. John Kerry's camoflaged coat didn't fit correctly. The sleeves came down almost to his fingertips.

2. While the other two in the photo were wearing camoflage pants which matched their jackets, Kerry's pants did not, but instead were solid dark brownish-green, and looked like khakis.

3. Kerry was not carrying a goose, while the other two were (and supposedly he bagged one).

Based on 1 and 2 and a lilttle deduction, I think he bought or borrowed the jacket off of someone so there wouldn't be a record of him buying it at the last minute for the stunt.
 
The man went hunting. What's the big deal? I'm going to go to the bathroom, and buy toilet paper at the last minute. Shame on me.
 
Both politicians are pulling political stunts, this just happens to be the topic of this one.

Bush's are the "he'll say or da anything." Those are his stunts.

It sounds too much like Ed Shultz rules, just a bunch of rhetoric.
 
onegermanbeerglass said:
Bush's are the "he'll say or da anything."

Very accurate interpertation of our current president's accent. Yes, I'm serious. :cool: