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Elliot is going to have to give as good as he gets. Or get a spokesman who can do the job. Otherwise the headlines will make the story for him.

If Elliott, or a spokesman, gives as good as he gets, but the media ignores him, is he really able to make the story?

Don't blame Elliott, or the Swift Boat Veterans, for the actions of the media. The Swift Boat Veterans were out with this material in May. The affidavits in July were prepared to knock the legs out from media outlets that refused to run their paid advertisment. These men are putting their money where their mouths are. The media is the "bad guy" here. Although, I'm sure you knew, and know that.

I woke up in the middle of the night totally PISSED about this? Who says only John Frickin' Kerry can call himself a war hero? Why? Because he went into public office and has paraded his "war heroism" around like a self-absorbed kid saying, "look at me, look at me!" These men are real soldiers too and they deserve a hearing or at least the benefit of the doubt. But NOOOOOO...instead the elites in the media (who did not serve in VIETNAM) are calling them dishonest and Republican shills. It is so sickening. These poor vets are getting the same treatment they got when they came home - totally looked down upon full of disdain by a hateful media. It's unbelieveable.

The other one who has to be a bit pained about this whole thing is Bob Kerrey - he was a Vietnam Vet but the press decided to hound him about accusations of committing war crimes during Vietnam and he had to let go of all hopes of running for President yet John Frickin' Kerry admits committing war crimes and he's treated like hero.

The MEDIA IS SO DISGUSTING ON THIS ONE...and that's all of them, FNC included. Especialy O'Reilly and his take that the ad is immoral and shouldn't be run. Says who Bill? You the almighty? These guys served their country and they at least deserve some RESPECT. Instead they get nothing.

GOD, I HATE THE PRESS!!

If Elliott, or a spokesman, gives as good as he gets, but the media ignores him, is he really able to make the story? Don't blame Elliott, or the Swift Boat Veterans, for the actions of the media

I'm not blaming Elliot or the vets. But they have to meet and deal with the reality of deceit and treachery, even if it's ugly and dishonest.

You and I may know the truth of events, but we bother to make a study of it. That is not mass media.