[Russ]

Let's see now, the stock broker involved in the transaction supports Bush's position. His accountant supports Bush's position and the SEC found no wrongdoing.
What am I missing here?

[Northpaw]

What am I missing here?

The extra liberal chromosone.

[Jeff Chandler]

You're not missing a thing. The whole point of the article is to connect, in the minds of the ignorant masses who have seen their 401ks smashed to bits, Bush with the market crash. It's all his fault because he is a crooked Republican rich guy.

[ennui]

The SEC memo/report specifically stated that dropping the inquiry should not be viewed as 'exonerating' him, thereby leaving a huge question mark hanging over him. The guy was on the audit committee of Harken, and knew full well what was coming down the line, or else he was incompetent.
I think it's clear that although the rats are making hay with it, this one's a loser for him whichever way you cut it. All he can do is get some of the murky ties of the opposition put out there.