[Kozak]

"Alston spoke only briefly with National Review Online, saying all interviews must be approved by the Kerry campaign."

Bought and Paid for. But the slander on the Swift Boat Vets for Truth is they are "Republican operatives". Where is the vaunted Fourth Estate, those Watchdogs of our Liberty.

[cricket]

"Bought and Paid for. But the slander on the Swift Boat Vets for Truth is they are "Republican operatives". Where is the vaunted Fourth Estate, those Watchdogs of our Liberty."

Where indeed?

We must let them know, that we know. . .they are 'AWOL, as public guardians.

And if that message can carry a cancelation; even better.

[kabar]

Bought and Paid for. But the slander on the Swift Boat Vets for Truth is they are "Republican operatives". Where is the vaunted Fourth Estate, those Watchdogs of our Liberty.

Excellent point. Kerry is keeping them on a short leash and his campaign leaves no doubt that these guys can't be trusted to tell their story without a handler being involved.