Bush on CNN: I haven't seen the ad (Swifties); Jeb sends thank you letter

[ProSense]

KING: In view of that, do you think that it's fair, for the record, John Kerry's service record, to be an issue at all? I know that Senator McCain...

G. BUSH: You know, I think it is an issue, because he views it as honorable service, and so do I. I mean...

KING: Oh, so it is. But, I mean, Senator McCain has asked to be condemned, the attack on his service. What do you say to that?

G. BUSH: Well, I say they ought to get rid of all those 527s, independent expenditures that have flooded the airwaves.

There have been millions of dollars spent up until this point in time. I signed a law that I thought would get rid of those, and I called on the senator to -- let's just get anybody who feels like they got to run to not do so.

KING: Do you condemn the statements made about his...

G. BUSH: Well, I haven't seen the ad, but what I do condemn is these unregulated, soft-money expenditures by very wealthy people, and they've said some bad things about me. I guess they're saying bad things about him. And what I think we ought to do is not have them on the air. I think there ought to be full disclosure. The campaign funding law I signed I thought was going to get rid of that. But evidently the Federal Election Commission had a different view.

KING: You have a view, Laura?

L. BUSH: About the 527s?

KING: Yes and also about the ads that have been running...

L. BUSH: No, I haven't seen...

KING: ... from the former servicemen who said his service record is a lie.

L. BUSH: I haven't seen those ads either. But I do know there are a lot of terrible ads against George, as well, by 527s. You know...

G. BUSH: Look, the senator ought to be proud of his record.

KING: Senator McCain has been very strong in condemning it and he's very strong endorsing you...

G. BUSH: Yes, he is. Senator Kerry is justifiably proud of his record in Vietnam and he should be. His noble service -- the question is...

(CROSSTALK)

G. BUSH: The question is: Who can best lead the country in a time of war? That's really what the debate ought to be about. And I think it's me. Because I understand the stakes.

http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0408/12/lkl.00.html

Jeb Bush's letter thanking Swift Liars:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=1317839&mesg_id=1317992


The Bush's are liars!

[ixion]

1. But I guess it's a-okay double plus good for the WH to make it's own news

right chimpy? :grr:

[momster]

2. Megalomaniacal pair, ain't they?

Interesting how, no matter the subject, they both bring it back around to George.
What do you think about the 527's and John Kerry?
"His service honorable but me, me, me."
What do you think about the ads?
"Me, me, me."
Mrs. Bush?
"Him, him, him."
"I'm the bestest, greaterest, wonderfulest war prezzie ever!"
"Yes, yes, you are, hubby-wubby"

Ick. I'd rather clean out the veggie drawer than listen two minutes to either of 'em.

[blm]

6. If we had a real media, THAT miserable performance would've been noted

and dissected for weeks as emblematic of the man's refusal to answer a question, his lack of respect for truth, and his obvious narcissism.

[Supersedeas]

9. We did have a real media then, and we don't have one now

[BlueManDude]

3. All that matters is who wins n/t

[MH1]

4. Like I posted on Peter Daou's blog -

Jeb's letter says "He (dubya) offered a clear vision for the future of our country."

Yep, it was clear all right. Clearly bad, even then, to anyone who was paying attention.

It's becoming clear to a lot more people now.

[wisteria]

5. Anyone with a brain knows the Swifties were tied to Rove thus to Bush!

And, we all know that Bush lies.
They all patted themselves on the back when they pulled this one off, manipulating and using the compliant media to carry it out. Jeb Bush in his letter was just giving them another pat on the back for lying on behalf of his brother. I wonder if he sent them a donation too?

[ginnyinWI]

7. ...

[young_at_heart]

8. How many still think Bush is the best to lead us in a time of war?

He keeps telling us we are "at war", but it seems more like a manufactured war. I think he likes being called a "War President".