527's + Bush = fun

"A top lawyer working for the campaign of US President George W. Bush advised the Vietnam war veterans group behind a television ad discrediting the war record of his Democratic challenger."

Oh oh what a surprise! The latest ad being run in three swing states by the "Swift Boat Veterans for Truth" will cost $80,000 to be on the air for 2 days. That's quite a bit of change, but why oh why would these 527's need a lawyer? Why would they need Bush's lawyer, when they aren't allowed to associate with the candidate in any way? This isn't the first time someone in Bush's camp has admitted a connection with the group either. But they keep getting away with it because no one wants to oppose good old King George.

Bush renounced the outside attack ads, 2 weeks late. After Bush recited the obligatory, "Kerry is a decorated war hero" speech, he just had to say "But the question is, who's best to lead the country in the war on terror, who can handle the responsibilities of the commander in chief, who's got a clear vision of the risks that the country faces." Hell, it's sure as not Bush, this is the man that sees a terrorist behind every tree. Bush is REALLY worried about atleast one American's security, if you want to count HIS security. Screw the rest of us, we'll just keep them evil terra-rists back a little longer so he can get away ;)

The GOP is saying they are getting pounded as well by the "527 group", Moveon, isn't even a 527. I'm sure we've all seen the great "bush wrapped his car around a tree instead of protecting his country" ads they ran..but they haven't run any ads in atleast 3 or 4 months. They just want to look like victims like usual. The funniest thing is though, all they had to do was spend $80,000 to get an ad on the air, and then the internet and traditional medias picked it up and publicized them. Anti-Bush 527 groups have spent $60 million trying to oust good old George.

Swiftboat Veterans for Truth (or Misinformation) got off to a nice start with a $100,000 donation from Bob J Perry, Who's Bob J Perry one might wonder? He's the good friend of Karl Rove, one of Bush's top advisors. Yes that Karl Rove who spread nasty rumors about Ann Richardson, saying she was a lesbian helping Bush win the election for Governor. Harlan Crow is also a faithful donator, the trustee for Bush Sr.'s presidential library. Yes, someone in their family reads. Anyone with half a brain can see the connection. The FEC has enacted new laws that will restrict 527 groups a little but these laws don't pop into effect until January 1st.

Isn't anyone sick of hearing about Kerry's Vietnam record yet? I guess since the other little stories failed to work, like the ones about him voting no to feed soldiers and give them armor just didn't fly. You'd think with all these malicious people at his disposal they could find something more creative to b*tch about. Why not photoshop Kerry's head to someone in a BDSM bar? Come on, be a little creative!

So ends my crabby insomniac rant. :)