I do wonder though if the damage is already done. They got the documents out there on a very-watched program. Many will not see or hear beyond that.
On the other hand, this is NOT a story that resonates with very many. I did not find the documents shocking or interesting or anything else, and that was when the assumption was they were "real". It all seemed pretty ordinary, deja vu, etc.
the funny thing about this is the free publicity this cite is getting on TV. I, for one, am new and it's because of this story that I learned about this site. So some good things are coming of it. This is like an army here, and we all stick together.
I wouldn't worry much about it. Yesm 60 minutes has a following, but every other network is concentrating on the forgery story. Far more people are seeing things that will damage Kerry than damage Bush.
The "resonation" is going to come when Rather has to admitt they are fakes.
There is NO WAY good citizens or credible journalist can allow forgeries and lies to perpetuate. They must be stopped, and those responsible MUST in some way be held accountable.
Loss of ALL credibility does just fine!
That's why FR is so addictive because there just is no substitute for the pursuit of truth. Truth, above all, MUST prevail!
Nobody actually cares about the docs, not even most of the media outlets.
They will run stories probably until about Wednesday and then drop off...it won't even get the play the Swiftvets did.
"They got the documents out there on a very-watched program. Many will not see or hear beyond that."
I really wouldn't worry about it too much. This is all great fun, and it will further erode the reputation of the mainstream Media, and help to bring about their ultimate demise, I hope, I hope. But as for Bush, nobody is going to vote for him or against him based on his service in the National Guard 30 years ago.
Same goes for Kerry, which he might have thought of before he decided to base his campaign on his military service, as if he was Ulysses S. Grant or Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Presidential elections are about the future, not the past. Sure, there will be some voters who will vote for Kerry to get revenge for Al Gore & Floriduh, and there will be some who vote for Bush to smack Kerry for his treasonous treatment of his fellow servicemen, but not most. Most will vote for the man they think will have the best impact on their lives over the next four years.
And I don't think John "I'll raise your taxes and appease the French" Kerry is going to be that guy.
I don't think Bush will be hurt or helped much either way by this. However, even if a few people that watch the MSM discover the truth, it will contribute to the inevitable decline of the MSM.
The lefties were citing it as proof Bush was ordered toi take a physical. Since he didn't he disobeyed a direct order.
That's what's so hilarious about this whole farce..
even if the story were 100% true (which it is not), SO WHAT!
This isn't going to affect one vote and we knew this was inevitable when sKerry signed up the scum patrol to bolster his failed campaign.
LOL.........oooooooohhhhhhhhhh yes, they are. Trust me. Even the most brain-dead, tone-deaf people I have the pleasure of knowing are ALL over this story. It's everywhere. CBS is mud, and the genie is well out of the bottle on this one.
"I do wonder though if the damage is already done. They got the documents out there on a very-watched program. Many will not see or hear beyond that".
It has been on every cable news channel, and network. It is the BUZZ of the week. The truth is spreading like a virus!
LLS
Agreed, that's why we need to sue CBS.
Make 'em bleed green!
Also prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that the documents are phoney.