Posted on 08/29/2004 7:34:55 PM PDT by Libloather
Anti-Kerry 'Swift Boat' Group Vows To Keep Up Ad Campaign
AFP: 8/29/2004
WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (AFP) - The controversial group of veterans, whose television advertisements attacking Democratic White House hopeful John Kerry sparked a national debate, vowed Sunday to keep up their campaign until the November 2 election.
Retired admiral Roy Hoffman, who founded the so-called "Swift Boat Veterans for Truth," told Time magazine that since their first, relatively small ad ran in three states earlier this month, the group had raised 2.5 million dollars from 37,183 donors.
"We knew that we were going to stir the pot, but I had no idea we`d be this successful," Hoffman said.
The group`s ads questioned Kerry`s honesty and his record in Vietnam, where he was wounded three times and awarded the Silver and Bronze Stars for valor.
But the group, required by law to operate independently of political campaigns, has also come under fire for its links to President George W. Bush`s re-election effort. Two members of Bush`s campaign team have resigned because of their ties to the group.
I'm going to keep giving.
I sent them a c-note yesterday. It made me feel better than anything I've done lately.
They also need our help on combating the media lies. Write letters and call the media when they smear the Swift Boat Vets.
You and me both!
Whorealdo is on right now calling for W to specfically condemn the ads. What an asshole.
(Say, Tonk, get some decent sleep tonight - eh? It's been a long day...)
The most damaging ad is the one with Kerry's pic and the litany of his terrible speech. "Raping, killing" -- broadcast the traitor's own words.
James Warner POW in North Vietnam 8 minutes of POWERFUL INDICTMENT..!
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The Swiftboat Vets' second ad, released at the beginning of this week to play in Ohio, West Virginia and Wisconsin, features former POWs charging Kerry with betrayal for accusing them of war atrocities during his testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in 1971. http://humaneventsonline.com.edgesuite.net/unfit_video2.html
Why does the truth about John Kerry's behavior in the Vietnam Era matter?
O He focused on it at the Democratic Convention
O He put political ambitions above the safety of soldiers and POWs who remained in Vietnam
O He painted an untrue, lasting negative image of Americans who served in Vietnam
O His betrayal of Vietnam Veterans shows that he is untrustworthy
"The most damaging ad is the one..."
It's time to put a big boot on FNKerry's throat and choke the life out of him.
Damn that Geraldo "9/11 changed me" schmuck, Full speed ahead, Swiftees!
G-d bless you (and I contributed last Friday :))!!!
the group had raised 2.5 million dollars from 37,183 donors.
I've decided to donate. Wish they had bumper stickers for sale.
Where do you get your numbers from?
Even McCain is endorsing their ad #2...
rEAD THE THREAD...duh
Take a clue from Laura, Geraldo.. no condemnation coming. McCain now says the 2nd ad is fair game.
Count me and my wallet in for the duration.....
The RNC ain't gettin a dime from me this year....
I'll give to the guys with the brass to get down and dirty with the Leftist bastards....
Semper Fi
Doh. Any way to find out in real time?
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