I think the truth in the "wet start" and "swift boat" incidents is that 35 years ago, when they were both quite young, Kerry and McCain were involved in incidents where people died. Kerry and McCain did not die in the incidents, so detractors feel free to blame them. And, I suppose, it could be true that every person present at any incident, could have done a better job.

Although I was pleasant, I did not give adequately profuse thanks when the checker handed me my change at the supermarket. Therefore, I failed to prevent her from having a bad day, and therefore I am forever damned to hell and I am certainly not qualified to be President of the United States.

-Joe-