I think it's one thing for John Kerry to condem the moveon.org ads, and something else for a spokesperson for Dubya to condem all negative ad's. Be nice to see the man himself stand up, and personally condem the Swift Boat Vet's ad. Oh, and while Bush's team may have condemed negative ads, I think you miss one specific quote in the article you link: "McCain, a decorated Vietnam v
I have not seen that Bush Sr. was a large supporter of the ad, rather that Harlan Crow, who is a trustee of the of George Bush foundation donated 25k. Here's an article: Conservatives back Swift boat critics By Thom J. Rose UPI Correspondent Washington, DC, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- A group of veterans attacking John Kerry's military performance is ostensibly politically neutral, but its backers reveal strong con
Guess I look at it this way... Those people with an axe to grind will do just about anything, and use anything to try to further their point of view. When John McCain asked Kerry to condem the moveon.org ad's, he did so. Of course President Bush has stopped well short of condeming the Swift Boat Veterans ad's. He IS content to let them be the smear merchants, and do his ditry work, so he does not have to do it himself. <
Another Article: Swift boat skipper: Kerry critics wrong Tribune editor breaks long silence on Kerry record; fought in disputed battle By Tim Jones Tribune national correspondent Published August 21, 2004 The commander of a Navy swift boat who served alongside Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry during the Vietnam War stepped forward Saturday to dispute attacks challenging Kerry's integrity and war reco
First of all... Swift Boat Vets may consist of over 260 Vietnam Vets, but not all of them were witness to the events where John Kerry won his medals. Above all, they are a 527 group. This is a group of people who has a political axe to grind. Without knowing them, I'd suspect that the majority of them feel upset by Kerry's stance on American attrocities during the Vietnam War. Second of all... From the point of view, of SOME