Bruce Kesler interviews Larry Bailey Contributed by Bill Faith
Bruce Kesler
I just got off the phone with Larry Bailey, the prime organizer behind the successful turnout of the Gathering Of Eagles in Washington, D.C. last Saturday. Below are some of the questions I asked, to share with you. As you’ll see, Larry Bailey is both modest and determined, as are most veterans. There’s wide diversity among veterans on many issues, but there’s an irreducible core belief among the overwhelming majority against Cut-and-Run. It’s just not in our makeup.
During the 2004 campaign, none of the polling organizations surveyed veterans or Vietnam veterans. Wonder why? They didn’t want to hear the answer. Nonetheless, we made ourselves heard. We, without doubt, won the election. We will again. The MSM largely ignored or treated the GOE as an aside last Saturday. Nonetheless, we will be heard. We’re in every congressional district, we’re motivated, we’re speaking out, and will be involved with 2008, opposed to Cut-and-Run.
We’re slow to mobilize, but potent when we do, as the Vietnam Veterans Revolt of 2004 demonstrated. There’s much brewing among veterans to build on our efforts and connections forged during 2004 and with the Gathering Of Eagles, which will be forthcoming. For now, to receive email updates.
Your military background? 27-year SEAL officer; tours in Vietnam, Dominican Republic. Stationed in Panama 2 years, Bolivia 2 years, Scotland 2 years. Commanded Navy SEAL school in Coronado, CA, for 3 years.
During Vietnam, were you aware of the protests? ABSOLUTELY. Even "Stars and Stripes" highlighted anti-war activities.
How did they personally affect you, others with you, your mission? ...
Contributed by Bill Faith on March 21, 2007 at 01:42 PM in , , |