[Maynerd]

Bush, Rove, and Card have apparently been WAY over-rated with regard to their allegedly sharp political instincts and savvy

Well you've got to give them credit for winning in 2000. On the other hand Bush should of crushed the charisma challenged uber liberal Kerry. If it wasn't for the Swifties I'm not sure Bush would have won.

[beyond the sea]

If it wasn't for the Swifties I'm not sure Bush would have won.

That is a fact. And if it weren't for FR I don't think the Swifties would have had half of their exposure and effect! In other words, I think FR basically was greatly influential in putting Georgie boy into office.