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To: i-node who wrote (203400)	9/21/2004 9:37:45 AM
From: Elroy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1577177

But once he made that decision, you can't blame the Swifties, who had an anti-Kerry agenda, for exploiting it. And you can't blame Bush for capitalizing on it, either -- Kerry is running from his Senate record, Bush saw an opening. I'm not trying to blame anybody for anything in regard to that stuff. I'm saying I don't pay any attention to it, and neither should you. I hear more about that stuff on this thread than on the TV I watch or in the media I read. Elroy

To: i-node who wrote (203400)	9/21/2004 9:48:53 AM
From: Road Walker	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1577177

NEWS: Kerry Does'Top Ten' on Letterman Show By NEDRA PICKLER Associated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Democrat John Kerry joked on "The Late Show with David Letterman" about changes under President Bush's tax plan, including that Vice President Dick Cheney can claim the president as a dependent. Besides reading his "Top 10" list, Kerry also poked fun at the tedious debate negotiations between the rival campaigns that ended in agreement Monday. Kerry said he wanted running mate John Edwards to stand in the vice presidential debate, but Cheney wanted to sit. "We compromised and now George Bush is going to sit on Dick Cheney's lap," he said. hosted.ap.org. Both Bush and Democratic rival Al Gore appeared on "The Late Show" in 2000. Bush has not appeared on any late-night comedy shows in this campaign. Kerry also has appeared on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on NBC. Kerry's interview with Letterman wasn't all jokes. The Massachusetts senator spent much of his appearance discussing serious topics ranging from global warming to the beheading of an American hostage in Iraq. He talked about where he thinks the president has gone wrong in Iraq and what changes he would make as commander in chief. Kerry appeared on the CBS show on the same day the network apologized for broadcasting a story questioning Bush's National Guard service. He joked about CBS' credibility when Letterman asked if poll numbers can be believed. "Depending on which network it is, we can," Kerry said with a chuckle. Kerry's "Top 10 Bush Tax Proposals" are: 10. No estate tax for families with at least two U.S. presidents. 9. W-2 Form is now Dubya-2 Form. 8. Under the simplified tax code, your refund check goes directly to Halliburton. 7. The reduced earned income tax credit is so unfair, it just makes me want to tear out my lustrous, finely groomed hair. 6. Attorney General (John) Ashcroft gets to write off the entire U.S. Constitution. 5. Texas Rangers can take a business loss for trading Sammy Sosa. 4. Eliminate all income taxes; just ask Teresa (Heinz Kerry) to cover the whole damn thing. 3. Cheney can claim Bush as a dependent. 2. Hundred-dollar penalty if you pronounce it "nuclear" instead of "nucular." 1. George W. Bush gets a deduction for mortgaging our entire future. During Kerry's trip to New York, he also delivered a speech laying out his vision for Iraq and raised $4 million at reception and dinner benefiting the Democratic National Committee. He planned another television appearance Tuesday morning - on "Live with Regis and Kelly."

To: i-node who wrote (203400)	9/21/2004 9:53:22 AM
From: Road Walker	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1577177

Hidden Agenda: A National Draft in the Future? By Howard Dean YubaNet.com Monday 20 September 2004 A key issue for young Americans and their families to consider as they prepare to cast their votes in the upcoming presidential election is the real likelihood of a military draft being reinstated if President Bush is re-elected. President Bush should tell us now whether he supports a military draft. Here is the evidence that makes a draft likely: The U.S. Army has acknowledged that they are stretched thin and that finding new recruits is challenging. They recently placed 300 new recruiters in the field. Bonuses for new recruits to the Army have risen by 67 percent to a maximum of $10,000 and $15,000 for hard-to-fill specialties. The extended tours of duty have made service less attractive for both the regular armed forces, and particularly for the National Guard and Reserves. To meet this year's quota for enlistees, the Army has sped up the induction of "delayed entry" recruits, meaning they are already borrowing from next year's quotas in order to meet this year's numbers. Reservists are now being called away for longer periods. In 2003, President Bush dramatically extended the length of time for the Guard and Reserves deployment in Iraq. Extended tours of up to a year have become common. In a further sign of a lack of adequate staffing, the armed forces are now in the process of calling up members of the Individual Ready Reserves. These are often older reservists usually waiting retirement. They are typically in their mid-to-late forties, and have not been on active duty and have not trained for some time. Traditionally, they are only supposed to be called up during a time of national emergency. In 2001, President Bush authorized their call up but never rescinded this order even after he declared "Mission Accomplished" in Iraq in May of 2003. The Armed Forces are already chronically understaffed. In 2003, General Eric Shinseki testified before Congress that an additional 50,000 troops would be needed beyond what the Bush administration said would be necessary to stabilize Iraq after the invasion. The President ignored him. We do not have enough troops in Afghanistan to be able to stabilize the country, as shown by the continual putting off of elections well past their announced date. In an effort to free up yet more troops in the coming years, we are moving troops away from the Demilitarized Zone in Korea and reducing the number of troops on the Korean Peninsula at a time when North Korea poses more of a danger to the U.S. - not less. Because of the President's military adventurism, our Armed Forces are under enormous pressure. The only place to go for more troops is a draft. Selective service boards have already been notified that 20-year-olds and medical personnel will be called up first. President Bush will be forced to decide whether we can continue the current course in Iraq, which will clearly require the reinstatement of the draft. The Pentagon has objected to a draft but, the President has ignored other Pentagon recommendations in the past. American families and young people are owed an explanation about the President's plans. Will the President withdraw from some of our military commitments or will he reinstate the draft? We need to know that before we vote, not afterwards. Howard Dean, former governor of Vermont, is the founder of Democracy for America, a grassroots organization that supports socially progressive and fiscally responsible political candidates. yubanet.com

To: i-node who wrote (203400)	9/21/2004 3:54:43 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1577177

That's one reason I really don't care about Dan Rather's memo or John Kerry's swift boat career. The media hasn't instructed me about how important they must be in the campaign. You have to keep in mind that these are important in the campaign because John Kerry chose to make them important. He has refused to run on his 20 year Senate record, instead preferring to run on his 4 months in a combat zone, 30 years ago. No, it isn't a very good basis for making a decision. How can he not run on his Senate record.......its a matter of public record?