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Anti-Kerry 'Swift Boat' Group Vows To Keep Up Ad Campaign - Until November 2 Election
Turkish Press ^
| 8/29/04
Posted on 08/29/2004 7:34:55 PM PDT by Libloather
Anti-Kerry 'Swift Boat' Group Vows To Keep Up Ad Campaign
AFP: 8/29/2004
WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (AFP) - The controversial group of veterans, whose television advertisements attacking Democratic White House hopeful John Kerry sparked a national debate, vowed Sunday to keep up their campaign until the November 2 election.
Retired admiral Roy Hoffman, who founded the so-called "Swift Boat Veterans for Truth," told Time magazine that since their first, relatively small ad ran in three states earlier this month, the group had raised 2.5 million dollars from 37,183 donors.
"We knew that we were going to stir the pot, but I had no idea we`d be this successful," Hoffman said.
The group`s ads questioned Kerry`s honesty and his record in Vietnam, where he was wounded three times and awarded the Silver and Bronze Stars for valor.
But the group, required by law to operate independently of political campaigns, has also come under fire for its links to President George W. Bush`s re-election effort. Two members of Bush`s campaign team have resigned because of their ties to the group.
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2; ad; antikerry; boat; campaign; dubya; election; group; keep; november; rats; royhoffman; swift; swiftboatveterans; until; up; vows
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They may need some more loot...
To: Libloather
I'm going to keep giving.
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posted on
08/29/2004 7:36:44 PM PDT
by
MarkeyD
(<a href="http:\\www.michaelmoore.com>Maggot</a>)
To: Libloather
I sent them a c-note yesterday. It made me feel better than anything I've done lately.
To: Libloather
They also need our help on combating the media lies. Write letters and call the media when they smear the Swift Boat Vets.
To: TruthShallSetYouFree
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To: Libloather
Whorealdo is on right now calling for W to specfically condemn the ads. What an asshole.
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posted on
08/29/2004 7:41:32 PM PDT
by
clintonh8r
(Vietnam veteran against Jean-France Kerry.)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; SkyPilot; The Sailor; kjfine; Old Sarge; USAF_TSgt; darkwing104; ...
Bumpin'...
(Say, Tonk, get some decent sleep tonight - eh? It's been a long day...)
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posted on
08/29/2004 7:41:36 PM PDT
by
Libloather
(What did Bergler stow - and when did he stow it?)
To: comefrombehindwin
The most damaging ad is the one with Kerry's pic and the litany of his terrible speech. "Raping, killing" -- broadcast the traitor's own words.
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posted on
08/29/2004 7:42:47 PM PDT
by
Ciexyz
("FR, best viewed with a budgie on hand")
To: comefrombehindwin
POLL:
Why does the truth about John Kerry's behavior in the Vietnam Era matter?
O He focused on it at the Democratic Convention
O He put political ambitions above the safety of soldiers and POWs who remained in Vietnam
O He painted an untrue, lasting negative image of Americans who served in Vietnam
O His betrayal of Vietnam Veterans shows that he is untrustworthy
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posted on
08/29/2004 7:45:32 PM PDT
by
Wolverine
(A Concerned Citizen)
To: Ciexyz
"The most damaging ad is the one..."
It's time to put a big boot on FNKerry's throat and choke the life out of him.
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posted on
08/29/2004 7:46:03 PM PDT
by
rj45mis
To: Libloather
Damn that Geraldo "9/11 changed me" schmuck, Full speed ahead, Swiftees!
G-d bless you (and I contributed last Friday :))!!!
To: MarkeyD; Torie; ambrose; All
the group had raised 2.5 million dollars from 37,183 donors.
FOLKS SWIFTEES NEED MORE $$$$$.
PLEASE GIVE AND ASK YOUR FRIENDS TO DONATE TO THEM TOO!
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posted on
08/29/2004 7:49:19 PM PDT
by
KQQL
To: Libloather
They may need some more loot...I've decided to donate. Wish they had bumper stickers for sale.
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posted on
08/29/2004 7:50:11 PM PDT
by
BJungNan
(Stop Spam - Do NOT buy from junk email.)
To: KQQL
Where do you get your numbers from?
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posted on
08/29/2004 7:50:28 PM PDT
by
MarkeyD
(<a href="http:\\www.michaelmoore.com>Maggot</a>)
To: KQQL
Even McCain is endorsing their ad #2...
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posted on
08/29/2004 7:50:52 PM PDT
by
ambrose
(http://www.swiftvets.com/)
To: MarkeyD
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posted on
08/29/2004 7:51:13 PM PDT
by
Viet-Boat-Rider
(((KERRY IS A NARCISSISTIC LIAR, GOLDBRICKER, AND TRAITOR!)))
To: clintonh8r
Take a clue from Laura, Geraldo.. no condemnation coming. McCain now says the 2nd ad is fair game.
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posted on
08/29/2004 7:51:15 PM PDT
by
DaveMSmith
(CEO, VRWC: When you think treason, don't think Benedict Arnold - think JOHN 'Buzzard' KERRY!)
To: Libloather
Count me and my wallet in for the duration.....
The RNC ain't gettin a dime from me this year....
I'll give to the guys with the brass to get down and dirty with the Leftist bastards....
Semper Fi
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posted on
08/29/2004 7:51:20 PM PDT
by
river rat
(You may turn the other cheek...But I prefer to look into my enemy's vacant dead eyes.)
To: Viet-Boat-Rider
Doh. Any way to find out in real time?
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posted on
08/29/2004 7:52:09 PM PDT
by
MarkeyD
(<a href="http:\\www.michaelmoore.com>Maggot</a>)
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